Past projects 9
Awesome Alphabet Activities
Funded Oct 29, 2009I don't even know where to begin. The materials that were purchased for my classroom have already made an impact on the students learning and we only received them two weeks ago. The students love the Alphabet Wheel. We start each morning off with the chant "What do you want me to do?" and the students reply "Spin that Wheel". The children have had a lot of fun completing the activities included in this kit. The hands on materials have been an so vital to the students' understanding of their letter sounds. We use the materials for whole group activities as well as independent activities. I have just recently had an autistic student enter my classroom who is very low academically. These materials have been amazing to work with and have enriched his instruction so much.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Boyce
Calendar Math
Funded Apr 17, 2009Your generous calendar gifts have been a wonderful addition to my classroom routine. Calendar is a wonderful time to introduce new concepts and provide a constant review of material we have covered throughout the year. The children in my class struggle to retain information and need constant review throughout the year.
We have created a wonderful opening routine to our day using the materials you have provided us with. Every day one student is allowed to be the teacher and lead the class in calendar. They love to be the teacher. They say children learn more when they interact with others then they do when a teacher does all the talking. This is a hands on opportunity for my students to learn. It also offers them communication practice and the chance to improve their public speaking skills.
Using the calendar material I am able to teach and reinforce odd and even numbers, counting money, place value as well as basic calendar skills and many more. We continue to add math skills every month into our routine.
During these difficult economic times, it is through generous people like you that allow educators to continue to provide students with materials they need to grow academically.
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With gratitude,
Ms. Boyce
We're All in the Family with Word Famlies
Funded Mar 6, 2009I can't thank you enough for your generosity. The word family materials you purchased for my class have had such a positive impact on our classroom learning environment. I use these materials during my direct instruction because they provide my students with wonderful hands on learning. I also use the materials at an independent center for practice and review. The children love using the magnets to make words. They are so proud of themselves every time they read and write words independently. After practicing with the word sliders, magnets and word wheels the children read the word family readers and although they still need help with some of the words, they are reading the word family and simple sight words independently and this has helped their self esteem tremendously. One of the most difficult things about teaching a self-contained special education classroom is the different academic levels of the students in the classroom. The children in this room are kindergarten through third grade. The materials you purchased for our classroom will touch each child in my classroom. The activities the children complete with the materials can be altered to meet their individual needs and this is so vital to the success of my classroom. I need to teach the children to work independently for two reasons. First I need to teach in small groups and independent centers allow me to work with a few, but keep the rest of the class occupied and second these children must learn independence if they are to be successful back in the general education classroom.
Thank you so much for your purchase. The children are learning, improving their self-esteem and confidence and having a great time doing it.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Boyce
Sight-Words: The Key To Successful Reading
Funded Feb 14, 2008I am so excited about your gift. The children in my class are going to love working with the material for this project. They are working so hard to improve their reading skills and for most of them it is a tough battle. This project will help them master the sight words they need to build their fluency and become skilled readers. Thank you so much for your gift. I can't wait to share it with the children”
With gratitude,
Ms. Boyce
Centered on Sensational Writing
Funded Jan 3, 2008Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom. The children struggle so much with writing and we have really put a lot of effort into creating a strong writing program in our special education classroom. These materials are going to be the perfect addition. You are so kind and generous. I can't wait to receive the materials and sharing them with the children.
Sincerely,
Carrie ”
With gratitude,
Ms. Boyce
A Grand Slam Math Review
Funded Nov 15, 2007Thank you so much for funding our Grand Slam Math review project. I am so excited to get receive this and begin using it in the classroom. The children we have in our emotionally disabled classroom this year are going to benefit so much from these materials. Thank you. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Carrie ”
With gratitude,
Ms. Boyce
The Backpack Solution
Funded Aug 14, 2007I am so excited that my backpack solution project has been funded. This has been an idea that my teaching assistant and I have worked to develop and I know that it is going to be a wonderful opportunity to begin teaching the children in my classroom responsibility and self-control. Thank you so much for your kindness and I can't wait to send the pictures and notes from the children. They are going to be so excited when they receive their backpacks.
Sincerely,
Carrie ”
With gratitude,
Ms. Boyce
Leap into Learning
Funded Oct 3, 2006I am so excited about your donation. This will be a wonderful addition to my classroom. The children are working so hard and I am constantly in need of resrouces to help them succeed academically. I know the Leap Pads will be a wonderful learning tool for these children.
Thank you so much. I can't wait until we recieve them.
Carrie ”
With gratitude,
Ms. Boyce
My Life in Pictures
Funded Apr 2, 2006Thank you so much for providing this opportunity. This is going to be a wonderful way for my children to improve their writing. The boys will be so much more excited about writing when they are writing about their own lives. It will also be a great keepsake for them. The book they create with their pictures and their stories will be a memory from this time in their lives. I am so excited to get this project started. I've shared the news with my principal and fellow special education teachers and we are all excited to begin. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Carrie B
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With gratitude,
Ms. Boyce