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Past projects 3

• Raising Scientists and Harvesting Wonder

  Funded Dec 14, 2019

  The minute the Greenhouses were taken out of their boxes their eyes lit up. My class was so excited to be able grow plants and watch them grow day by day in our classroom.

  In the past they have only been able to observe in their Science Lab. Now they have access and can observe and explore as the day goes on.

  We appreciate all of you who donated and brought science into our classroom F1. You have allowed students to have a step by step hands on experience. My class are observing, discussing, hypothesizing like scientists. Thank you so much for making this possible!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Koch

  This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and 14 other donors.

• Mindfulness Through Yoga

  Funded Oct 24, 2018

  The moment my students saw the Yoga mats their eyes lit up. A lot of them have seen parents do Yoga and were excited to try it, especially when they found out they each had their own mat! We have been doing 1 Yoga session per week that lasts for 30 - 40 minutes. They have been learning the various poses and what certain poses help with. It is incredible to see how engaged the students are and how quiet the room becomes for such an extended period of time. Our Yoga sessions are generally in the morning and students leave much more centered and ready for the day. I am hoping that each second grader will be able to use Yoga in their lives to help slow down their hectic pace and incorporate meditation into their daily schedules when needed. I love that I have students come in and ask if we are going to do Yoga, I am happy to see that they are eager and enjoy practicing what hopefully will become life skills to help with mental as well as physical health. To those of you that donated, I cannot thank you enough for the opportunity the second graders here at Hidden Hills have been given!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Koch

• Creating a 21st Century Classroom With Technology

  Funded Oct 27, 2015

  In this day and age, technology is a part of our students everyday lives. It is important as a teacher to bring technology into the classroom as well. My students have been using our new iPads weekly for so many different projects. In math, my students have been making videos teaching others how to add using regrouping. In reading, my students created and videoed book reviews that we then turned into QR codes and taped them onto the different books. We also made posters on topics that the students were becoming experts on and displayed the posters for our reading fair. We have let other 2nd grade classes borrow our iPads to benefit more 2nd grade students. The kids get so excited when we begin a new project on the ipads.

  The most exciting part for the students is being able to produce their work in new and engaging ways. For example, students are learning how to explain their thinking in math by teaching others through an app called Educreations. Students made book reviews and recorded themselves talking about the book through an app called Adobe Voice. We are able to use the iPads for so many subjects.

  The greatest aspect of an iPad is how easy they are to use. We can pull them out on a moment notice and not have to worry about loading them up and the time it takes to turn them on. My second graders are able to navigate the iPads even if they do not have them at home. My lower readers love the iPads because they can read and be read to using them. They are also taking quizzes on their reading and do not feel anxiety over taking a test because it is fun for them. My higher students also love the iPads because they are able to take their work to a whole new level of creativity. We are thrilled that you have helped make our classroom much more engaging and fun.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Koch