Past projects 2
New Books for First Chapter Fridays!
Funded Aug 2, 2023My students are so excited to read these new books! As soon as I unpacked the boxes, I had students gathered around my desk asking to borrow some of the new titles. "I've been wanting to read this!" exclaimed a student. It was music to my ears.
Every Friday, I spend about ten minutes reading just the first chapter of a book to my classes. The purpose is to expose students to stories they might not ordinarily pick up: to introduce them to books that they otherwise might never read. After they hear the first chapter, I give them a chance to borrow the book from me if they want to keep reading.
Thanks to your generous donation, I have several new titles to read on First Chapter Fridays and to add to my classroom library. Thank you for investing in my students.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Ballman
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 2 other donors.Challenging Books for Middle School Kids
Funded Nov 8, 2012Thank you so much for sponsoring my project and buying books for my middle school students. Your generosity is making a difference in the lives of these kids.
My students are so incredibly excited to be reading Fahrenheit 451. They know that it is a challenging book and they are so proud that they "get it." Yesterday, after a class discussion, I asked them to write about their interpretation of a passage. One of my students, writing furiously, looked up at me as I walked by her desk and said with a smile, "I totally get what the author means! I know exactly what to write!" Her confidence in herself made my day, and I hope that it will also make your day.
Once again, I thank you for providing these excellent books for my students. I am so very grateful.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Ballman