Past projects 4
Dinosaurs (Books) Are Extinct!
Funded Nov 20, 2015Receiving these new dinosaur books has benefited many students at my school. As the librarian, I often get requests for high interest nonfiction books such as dinosaurs. The current collection of dinosaur books in my library is 15 years old. The books physically are in need of repair. These new books will replace the current collection. The students will now have the most up-to-date facts. The books will hold their interest and keep them reading critically for information which is a very important skill children need to master in order to become life-long readers.
When students enter the library, the first task required is to choose books. They return the books they have finished reading and exchange them for different books. This is an on-going practice in my library. Students are taught how to choose "good fit" books, books that are age appropriate and books they are able to read at a comfortable, independent level. High interest books such as these dinosaur books, will engage the student and encourage reading which in turn allows the student to grow as a reader. As they are introduced to new information in an exciting topic, the student will feel empowered to tackle unknown vocabulary and text features.
A wide range of students will be enjoying these books...boys, girls, first graders up to fifth graders, learning support students and emotional support students. The students check them out of the library, take them home to share with siblings and other family members, and/or sit up alone at night and read them until they fall asleep.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Poper
Where Are The Sharks?
Funded Dec 6, 2014My students are quite happy with having new shark books to check out from our school library. Our "old" shark books were to the point of me having to constantly repair them or send them to "book heaven".
These books are being circulated heavily already. The students are reading them and learning about hammerhead sharks, great whites, sand and nurse sharks to just name a few. My school library sees traffic from approximately 850 students per week.
With the emphasis on Common Core and nonfiction text in the schools, these books are helping to provide the students with essential reading skills by giving them topics that are of high interest to them. The books are well written and have eye-catching illustrations and photographs. I can use these when I teach how to read nonfiction texts. The books are balanced with a table of contents, an index and glossary, a bibliography, charts, diagrams, and maps. All components that aid in comprehending and teaching informational literature. Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Poper
This classroom project was brought to life by Kia and 3 other donors.Dogs and Cats for Reading
Funded Jun 18, 2014My students are very impressed with these new cat and dog books. They love the pictures and say "awww" and "how cute" when they look at the illustrations and real photographs. I am no longer embarrassed or feel bad when they ask for a cat or dog book. Our old ones were just that...old! Falling apart and outdated information and pictures.
These books are now in our school library. The children know to go to the shelf with the 636.7 and 636.8 call numbers to find the cat and dog books. The books have current information and corresponding appropriate and adorable pictures or photographs to go along with the text. Being able read and comprehend nonfiction material is a huge focus now in all education.
Thank you for making our library collection something to be proud of.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Poper
Students Love To Read Books
Funded Aug 9, 2013"Are these new books?" That is what I heard many times as I displayed my Donorschoose books. My students get very excited when new books arrive for them to check out of the library. Different titles only inspire them to read more and read better.
Each class visits the library once in a 5 day cycle with several opportunities during the week for Open Library times. During the class time, students check out new books and then we go into a lesson. The students use these books as part of our Accelerated Reader program and the Daily 5. These are two reading programs designed to motivate students to read and increase students' stamina during reading.
These additional books allows the students to have more choice and freedom in their reading experience. Having new books delivered once in a while adds to the enjoyment of my job by seeing the smiles on their faces and knowing that I am providing a good quality product for my inner city students.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Poper