Past projects 4
Oculus: Step Into Virtual Reality!
Funded Sep 20, 2018The impact this project has had on my students has been astronomical. I wanted the headsets for my students because I wanted to be able to provide them with experiences and opportunities they wouldn't normally have. It has also encouraged my students to take new perspectives other than their own.
Through this project, my students have traveled the world. They have been aboard the Titanic, hidden with Anne Frank, toured the planets and their moons, and so much more. They have also gotten over their fear of heights and rollercoasters by constructing and riding their very own.
I can't wait for the next school year. Half of my students will be looping with me for 5th grade and will get to further their worldly experience with the virtual reality headsets.
Thank you so much for your generous donations. We could not be happier!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Horton
Oh, for the Love of Literacy!
Funded Dec 2, 2015My students were jumping for joy when their boxes of books, audio books, and CD players arrived! When I had the idea for this project, my students and I researched different books to ensure we were getting books 6th graders wanted to read. While our project was posted, my students and I tracked the progress of the donations. Once our items shipped, we counted down until the boxes arrived. It felt like Christmas! My students were incredibly antsy waiting for me to sort and label all of the items.
I grew up with an undying love for reading. It has always been a goal of mine to instill that love for reading in my students. By having my students research the books to order, they were creating a sense of ownership. When the books arrived, my students and I watched the book trailers and read the summaries. They decided which book they wanted to read first and were placed into reading groups. They read their books every day and listened to them on Fridays. They were assigned jobs in their groups and had to find vocabulary, make connections, write summaries, and participate in group discussions. These book discussions were student led. It was amazing to see my students take ownership and watch them actively participate in group discussions.
I cannot thank our donors enough for their generous donations. Although I am moving to another grade level, this books will still be used in my new classroom.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Horton
Bring Some Wonder Into Their Lives
Funded Dec 3, 2014My students were incredibly excited to receive our 30 copies of Wonder! They were so shocked by the generous donations made from all of you.
I decided to begin the year with a class read-aloud. My students are busy writing character analysis essays about August Pullman. At the end of the book they will write another essay about how the main character has grown and changed. My students will also complete a culminating dodecahedron book project.
My students were excited to read a book they could relate to. The biggest lesson I hope for my students to learn from this book is that 'it's what's on the inside that counts.'”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Horton
Escape Into a Good Book!
Funded Aug 10, 2014The books I received have had a tremendous impact on my classroom and students. When I explained to my students what I did and all the books we were receiving, they were super excited! They looked forward to receiving the packages just as much as I was.
My students read their Truman Award book everyday for at least 20 minutes. We have made it a goal for each student to read a minimum of four Truman books this year. A few of my students made a personal goal to read all 12 of the Truman books. I have also been reading and discussing the books along with my students.
These books have opened the eyes of my students into new worlds. The books have such a variety to them and they have really brought my students out of their comfort levels. My students are choosing books they would have never thought to pick up.
I can not thank my donors enough for their generosity!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Horton