Past projects 1
Math It Up!
Funded Mar 9, 2017Thank you so very, very much for loving my children as much as I do. The support you provided which allowed me to select the materials have made such a difference in the lives of my children.
As you know the children I work with are special needs children. They are "special" because they have a great desire to learn but often need additional assistance to do so. And since they do not necessarily learn the same way other children learn, the hands-on materials that I was able to secure was a blessing.
Upon receiving the materials, I allowed the children to help unpack them. They were in awe! This led to lessons such as proper use and handling, thank you notes, OUR responsibility in helping others, and the importance of being grateful and thankful. So you see, not only did your generous act assist my children in learning math skills, but it also assisted them in life lessons.
Now that the children have been acclimated to the materials, our next step will be to "think outside of the box" and find additional ways to use them. In other words, we will be exploring the materials in terms of making up our own problems and using the materials to solve them. We are also working on sponsoring a "Parent Night" so that the children can show the parents how well they are learning by using the manipulatives.
Thank you once again for sponsoring this project. As you can see by the pictures, the children really enjoy using them. This project has furthered the self confidence of students who don't always get accolades for their academic achievements. Using these materials has really helped them feel good about themselves. Thank you- Thank you- Thank yo”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Torrence4