I Can Now Read the World Through My Computer Screen

Funded Dec 29, 2018

I want to take this time to once again thank you for your very generous donation. I believe the pictures of the children speak for themselves. They are super excited about having the computers in the classroom.

Unfortunately, too many of our students do not have technology at home. Having the computers you donated in the classroom supports me to ensure that students are successful through the aid of another resource.

I use the computers to differentiate instruction. Before the computers arrived, I had students that had not yet mastered identifying the letters of the alphabet, sounds and high frequency words. After assessing them again, I am thrilled to share that all of those students have now mastered letter recognition and sounds (all 26) and their knowledge of high frequency words as increased. As a result, they are reading at higher reading levels.

Students have different learning styles. The students that were struggling needed these computers so that I can put them programs like "Starfall.com", that were on their level and made them feel successful, and that of course were fun and engaging.

I also had students that had mastered the skills with students that had not, work in partnerships. This was great for increasing social skills in the classroom. It was great watching the students helping each other.

My students and I are truly grateful for your donation. It has made an incredible impact in our classroom.

You did something amazing for us and we hope someone does something amazing for you !”

With gratitude,

Ms. Santiago