Past projects 3
Kids Need Books To Take Home!
Funded Oct 19, 2011Over the past couple years I've been teaching, it was a constant
struggle (and considerable expense) to cobble together a library
adequate for my students' needs. Expected to read 2-3 books a week (for
those at grade level, more for those still struggling) and reading
additional texts in guided reading groups, my students tore through the
meager offerings I had cobbled together from retiring teachers,
discarded editions in the teachers lounge, and hefty Goodwill shopping
trips faster than I could respond. Too often students had to read books
either too difficult, too easy, or just too boring due to this limited
access. Many of my students' families have difficulty providing this
kind of text at home (understandably) and thanks to you I am absolutely
flush with engaging, thoughtful material. Thank you for helping our
classroom grow.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Whitaker
We Need Book Sets for Guided and Shared Reading
Funded Oct 8, 2011Over the past couple years I've been teaching, it was a constant
struggle (and considerable expense) to cobble together a library
adequate for my students' needs. Expected to read 2-3 books a week (for
those at grade level, more for those still struggling) and reading
additional texts in guided reading groups, my students tore through the
meager offerings I had cobbled together from retiring teachers,
discarded editions in the teachers lounge, and hefty Goodwill shopping
trips faster than I could respond. Too often students had to read books
either too difficult, too easy, or just too boring due to this limited
access. Many of my students' families have difficulty providing this
kind of text at home (understandably) and thanks to you I am absolutely
flush with engaging, thoughtful material. Thank you for helping our
classroom grow.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Whitaker
This classroom project was brought to life by CenturyLink and 30 other donors.Deepening the Classroom Library
Funded Nov 1, 2011Over the past couple years I've been teaching, it was a constant struggle (and considerable expense) to cobble together a library adequate for my students' needs. Expected to read 2-3 books a week (for those at grade level, more for those still struggling) and reading additional texts in guided reading groups, my students tore through the meager offerings I had cobbled together from retiring teachers, discarded editions in the teachers lounge, and hefty Goodwill shopping trips faster than I could respond. Too often students had to read books either too difficult, too easy, or just too boring due to this limited access. Many of my students' families have difficulty providing this kind of text at home (understandably) and thanks to you I am absolutely flush with engaging, thoughtful material. Thank you for helping our classroom grow.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Whitaker