Past projects 5
All About the Superhero in Me!
Funded Mar 27, 2018Thank you very much for funding our project "All About the Superhero in Me!" Our students on the autism spectrum are using the iPads in many ways to learn. Our non-verbal/ limited verbal students are using the communication applications to express their needs and wants as well as feelings to staff members and their classmates. We integrate the iPads during instruction to teach concepts in conjunction with the common core standards. Students are also given time to independently navigate and explore topics of their interest such as music and videos.
Our students were in awe as they engaged in the fire fighter, dinosaur and ocean augmented reality applications on the iPads. They were given the opportunity to experience the lifestyle of firefighters including driving a fire truck and learning about the tools firefighters use. Through the dinosaur app, different dinosaurs walked and roared around the classroom allowing the students to identify them by name. Sharks, whales and other ocean animals surrounded us as the students explored the seas with the ocean app. They even jumped when the shark seemed to break through the glass.
The iPads have given our students access to many great learning experiences. They are learning how to independently navigate the iPads to communicate and learn through the use of symbols. Everyone in the classroom jumped for joy as our non-verbal/limited verbal students spontaneously communicated through the iPad how they were feeling. They have discovered their super powers of communication, knowledge and imagination.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Isaac
This classroom project was brought to life by Ripple.Learning one "App" at a Time-Helping Disabled Students
Funded Jan 29, 2016My students were very surprised and appreciative of your generous donation. Without hesitation they began to use the three mini iPad's, which helped provide differentiated instruction during center time. Tiny fingers were sliding on the various "apps" opening the window to out of this world experiences. All of the students engaged in meaningful learning with their peers. Our non-verbal students with autism and English Language Learners were able to communicate with each other by using the multimedia on the iPad's. Our goal of increasing student engagement, increasing receptive/expressive language, and fine motor skills was achieved as all of the students focused and were immersed in multi-sensory experiences that expanded beyond the classroom.
My students learn at a different pace and the mini iPad's funded has increased their rate of learning. Thank you for your generosity and believing in the potential of my students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Isaac
Little Bookworms in Desperate Need of Leveled Libraries
Funded Dec 30, 2014Our little leaders were very excited and eager to begin exploring the books in the leveled library. "Book" stated one of our students with autism, an exciting progress from a student learning to communicate verbally. Across all three school sites students were observed to request to use the library. They look forward to sharing reading experiences with their peers in the classroom.
Many of the students also take the books home as part of our "Read and Share" program. Our "Read and Share" program is a school to home connection. Our goal is to provide families with resources that will broaden their learning experiences with their child at home. Many of the parents do not know how to read or do not know how to read/speak English. Having access to the books in the leveled library provide a learning opportunity for both parent and child.
Through the leveled libraries our students are meeting the Common Core Learning Standards of exposure to different types of works of literature. Through the books in the leveled library, our little leaders are developing an awareness of themselves and the world they live in. Our students learn at a different pace and having the leveled library has had a positive impact on their learning. Thank you for your generosity and believing in the potential of my students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Isaac
Little Giants: Small Yet Mighty
Funded Jan 29, 2013Our small yet mighty kindergarten class was very eager to begin exploring the learning center boxes. Manipulative's requested and received were comprised of learning centers from Lakeshore, which included: Let's Go Shopping Games, Patterning Instant Learning Center, Shape Sorting Center, Lakeshore Counting Boxes, and the Literature-Based Learning Center. Each of the learning boxes allowed for our students to focus on specific information taught.
They enjoy the concrete objects in the learning centers and their attention span has increased. The learning center boxes align with our monthly themes as well as meeting the requirements of the common core learning standards. Overall student engagement has increased upon introduction of the learning center boxes and they continue to be excited about learning. Differentiated instruction is easier. Each learning center addresses the specific learning needs of each student. They are able gain confidence with the material at their own pace.
My Kindergarten bilingual special education class includes students who are Intellectually Disabled and Multi-Handicapped. They learn at a different pace and having the learning center boxes have had a positive impact on their learning. Thank you for your generosity and believing in the potential of my students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Isaac
A Voice Unheard
Funded Mar 18, 2006Thank you very much for funding my proposal, "A Voice Unheard". Your generosity has provided my non-verbal autistic students with a voice. Your donation will also help our parents. Parents will be able to communicate with their children and meet their needs. Your gift has helped in narrowing the communication gap between non-verbal autistic students, teachers and parents”
With gratitude,
Ms. Isaac