Children in Poverty

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Children in Poverty

What the Community Can Do

Food Banks such as the Impact Ministry in Blue Springs which provides food, diapers, clothing, laundry, and salon services to families in need.

Employment assistance for parents. Programs such as the, Community Service League in Blue Springs which helps create resumes and set up interviews for employment.

Public Parks that allow for play without the need for extra toys.

Homeless shelters that provide a place to stay and food for families in need. Shelters such as Restart Inc in Kansas City that provide temporary and permanent housing while families work towards providing a better life for their children.

Boys and Girls club that provides care, sports, and positive mentorship for children who are experiencing poverty.

Public libraries with free internet access and books.

What the School Can DO

Before and after school programs at a free or reduced price for qualifying families.

Free transportation via buses.

Provide proper assessment and services such as, an IEP or other therapies. This is especially for students who have cognitive delays or learning disabilities.

Provide regular meetings with the school counselor

Connect with families and provide them with community resources if needed.

Provide free meals at school to qualified families.

What the Teacher Can Do

Promote a growth mindset, statements such as, "You cannot do this now but, you can do hard things." or, "You do not understand this Yet, lets look at it again."

Allow for choices in the classroom to promote independence and responsibility.

Provide an adequate "peace" or cool down area to be accessible to students when they need to take a break or are engaging in difficult behaviors.

Build positive relationships with students.

Allow group activities where students can help their peers.

Create games out of new vocabulary words

Allow students to stretch and to take "brain breaks"

Challenges

Language and Vocabulary Delays

Behavioral Issues

High Stress

Cognitive Delays

Lack of Effort

Lack of Proper Health and Nutrition