Past projects 11
Dictionary fun!
Funded Sep 9, 2009Thank you so much for the wonderful dictionaries! It has always been such a challenge to teach dictionary skills, which is part of our curriculum, with only 3 dictionaries, especially when all 3 were different.
It has been a wonderful experience for the students to all have their own dictionaries to use as we learn the different dictionary skills. After all, they say practice makes perfect and we now have the opportunity for the students to apply and practice what we are learning.
It has also been great to have dictionaries that are on their level. Some of my students are far below grade level in reading so it's very beneficial to have a dictionary that is written on a primary student level rather than an adult level.
For once I am not dreading teaching dictionary skills this year and can hardly wait for a chance to teach all the skills and watch my students succeed!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Wintle
Rockin' Readers
Funded Jul 24, 2009Thank you so much for our rocking chair! It has been such a wonderful addition to our classroom!
It has been wonderful to have a specified story place and meeting place. It's nice to have a chair that the students know stays in the meeting place so I don't have to waste valuable teaching time dragging a chair over every time we go back to story time.
It has been such a pleasure to watch the students curl up with a book in the rocking chair and read quietly when it's their turn during free reading time. They love having that as a reward and are always so eager to read when it's their turn in the chair.
The best part is the rocking chair will be around for many many years and will benefit all of those students! I can't thank you enough for your donation that provided such a wonderful treat in our classroom!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Wintle