Past projects 2
Mathematical Matters
Funded Aug 30, 2017Thank you so very much for your generous contribution to my Mathematical Matters Project. My First Grade students were so excited to see what awesome math tools were inside our Donors Choose delivery box and then super anxious to use each and every one of them at that very moment. The items we received from our fully funded project were Wooden 2D Geometric Shapes and Shape Cards, Apples to Apples Math Addition Game, Number Cards Write on / Wipe off Boards, and a 4 color Organizer Tray for students to turn in their independent work. These items have provided both whole group practice, as well as individual small group instruction to assist with number sense and fluency. The shape cards gave my students a wonderful hands on learning experience instead of workbook pages provided by our curriculum. The organizer tray system has been a wonderful tool for the students to submit their work for review when ever they finish. These items will continue to be used throughout the school year during math stations to assist in retaining math concepts taught through a spiral curriculum. These items have already been well loved and well received. Thank you again for being such a kind example of truly giving to my students. They are very appreciative and I feel blessed to share such joy with them!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Stewart
Emergent Literacy Books
Funded Jun 27, 2017Thank you so much for your generous contribution for our Emergent Reader books to help round out our classroom library needs. In my First Grade Classroom, I have students that vary from those just starting to blend letters and struggle blending into words to those who can pick up an easy reader and read fluently and comprehend beautifully. I needed some lower level readers to help my students feel successful, no matter where they are on their reading journey. It is a struggle in and of itself to pick up a book, but to find one that you feel successful with is such a gift!
The new books that I received through this grant have been leveled by student reading level and placed in the appropriate labeled tubs. Students are welcome to get a book from our class library throughout the day when they have completed their work, or during reading centers. As a bonus, these books also have Accelerated Reading Quizzes that they can take to test their comprehension and gain points.
My students were so excited to receive these books and dove into them right away. Some students read independently and some read with a buddy. I am so excited to have books readily available for them to access when ever they need to instead of waiting for the library to have an open check out opportunity. These books will be well loved and read often.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Stewart