Funded Nov 29, 2017Thank you so much for generously giving to our first grade class! Your donations helped me to purchase some very engaging STEM resources. The experiences you have given them are priceless.
One of the biggest purchases was the Bee Bot programmable robot. The students are using basic programming skills to make the Bee Bot do tasks. They love the challenge! There is a lot of trail and error as they work in small groups to problem solve. They have built mazes for the Bee Bot to navigate. They have even used the Bee Bot to practice sight words, by programming him to find letters to spell a word. The possibilities are endless, and so is their excitement.
Another favorite resource is the STEM activity "Building a Chain Reaction." This is another activity where the students have to work in small groups, and use problem solving skills. They are building tracks for a small ball, and they are trying to get the ball to reach the goal. I can really see their engineering wheels turning as they adjust and modify their creations. This has been especially beneficial for some of my more timid and quiet students. It has helped them build confidence and take on some leadership roles within the small groups. They are learning to share their ideas!
All of the resources that you provided with your generosity have added a new level of excitement for learning for my first graders. Their faces light up when we bring these new activities out. They are engaged and on task, and I am so thankful that I get to see it!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Herden