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Mr. Steger's Classroom

  • Lowell P Goodrich Elementary School
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Let's Get on Target

    Funded Feb 20, 2020

    This project was originally intended for my 4th and 5th grade class, which many of the items have supported reading intervention for them. Reading Intervention gives students with an opportunity to increase literacy and test taking skills at their level. It's intended to fill the gaps where students need growth.

    i was able to use the materials for about 3 months before moving completely virtual due to the pandemic. it was awesome to have so many different resources at the tip of my teacher fingers. Now with moving grade levels, I have taken the grade level materials intended for my 1st and 2nd graders. With the materials intended for older grades, I have shared those resources with many teachers. Now, this project has support over 4 classrooms. Thank you so much/”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Steger

  • The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

    Funded May 17, 2020

    I am super excited that my classroom received these books to bring in as classroom book study, however materials have not been used to due COVID-19. We have been virtual since March of 2020. Currently, we are virtual to start to the school year as well.

    I am very sorry to the donors that supported this project, but I promise this books will be used in the future. I have currently moved grade levels for the 2020-2021, however this books have found a home in our school's book set library for other teachers to use as well. You have truly made a difference.

    This book is historical fiction, but connects to things that are still happening today. This book study will help build connections to the past and now. Hopefully, providing social change.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Steger

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 9 other donors.

  • Classroom Book Study

    Funded Mar 2, 2020

    I am super excited that my classroom received these books to bring in as classroom book study, however materials have not been used to due COVID-19. We have been virtual since March of 2020. Currently, we are virtual to start to the school year as well.

    Actually, I had the whole unit in place to be taught. I designed an amazing bulletin board with the featured characters of the text and a giant island to showcase the setting. Packets were printed and books were ready. 3 hours later schools were shut down. I am very sorry to the donors that supported this project, but I promise this books will be used in the future.

    I have currently moved grade levels for the 2020-2021, however this books have found a home in our school's book set library for other teachers to use as well. You have truly made a difference.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Steger

    This classroom project was brought to life by A group of anonymous donors and one other donor.

  • Sharpen Up My Classroom

    Funded Oct 21, 2019

    You wouldn't believe how many pencils that we go through in a school year. Many of our students come to school with no pencils, but I don't make it an issue our classroom. Students are always equipped with a pencil and a tool to keep it sharp. Through this project, we are able to be stocked with pencils for the rest of the school year. The sharpeners keep them sharp and are very durable.

    I think we often take for granted the simple the tools needed in a classroom. It's greatly appreciated that a simple supply will always be there.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Steger

  • Bring Engaging Non-Fiction into the Classroom Library

    Funded Aug 24, 2019

    These non-fiction books have been constantly checked out by students all year. I see a lot of non-readers checking out more books. Also, it's so great that they also can learn about the world around them.

    I use these books as a choice option for independent reading in the classroom and home. We will continue to build projects around using them in the classroom as well.

    Finally, I think the biggest impact that this project has made is that it has provided curiosity to my students. They are so eager to learn more about life, history, and people.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Steger

    This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 3 other donors.

  • Bringing Reading Workshop to Life.

    Funded Sep 18, 2018

    You generosity has made a huge impact on every student in my classroom. Students love the new books. Our classroom library bins are almost empty, because books are being constantly checked out. Also, I have seen other staff members telling my students to be careful leaving school as they often leave the classroom with a book in their face. Just simply awesome. The biography books will be used for a future project heading in spring. The students will construct biography report and art projects using the books. The headphones have ensured every child has access to sound on their computers. Overall, the project was a huge success!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Steger

I am asking for a variety of materials that will enhance and support reading workshop in my classroom. The goal of my project is to continue to update our classroom library with engaging books and having the resources needed for our learner to work independently. The 14 biographies will be used to promote the reading of nonfiction text in the classroom. It will also support a biography genre study project in which learners will read biographies. They will read this biographies and create research project about their findings. The 24 scissors will help learners to be able to construct projects, cut their weekly spelling words, and be used in our learning activities that require cutting. The 36 pair of headphones will be used for reading intervention time. Learners need headphones to support this computer-based reading program. There are also many other reading activities and games that support learning that require headphones. With headphones, I am able divide my class into small groups to give instruction, while others maybe doing an intervention time or reading choice on the computer. Finally, the 18 Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Captain Underpants book will be used for independent reading options for my learners. These books are in high demand. They are always checked out in our classroom library. We need more copies and some need to be replaced. Reading Workshop is a teaching practice that promotes a love for reading through mini-lessons, guided reading, and independent practice of reading and reading related activities. Teaching reading becomes far more effective when you have the materials to allow students to work independently during your literacy block. These allows me to teach in small groups that are differentiated by ability. Learners then are able to receive meaningful instruction at their level. This makes school more enjoyable and productive for all our learners.

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I am asking for a variety of materials that will enhance and support reading workshop in my classroom. The goal of my project is to continue to update our classroom library with engaging books and having the resources needed for our learner to work independently. The 14 biographies will be used to promote the reading of nonfiction text in the classroom. It will also support a biography genre study project in which learners will read biographies. They will read this biographies and create research project about their findings. The 24 scissors will help learners to be able to construct projects, cut their weekly spelling words, and be used in our learning activities that require cutting. The 36 pair of headphones will be used for reading intervention time. Learners need headphones to support this computer-based reading program. There are also many other reading activities and games that support learning that require headphones. With headphones, I am able divide my class into small groups to give instruction, while others maybe doing an intervention time or reading choice on the computer. Finally, the 18 Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Captain Underpants book will be used for independent reading options for my learners. These books are in high demand. They are always checked out in our classroom library. We need more copies and some need to be replaced. Reading Workshop is a teaching practice that promotes a love for reading through mini-lessons, guided reading, and independent practice of reading and reading related activities. Teaching reading becomes far more effective when you have the materials to allow students to work independently during your literacy block. These allows me to teach in small groups that are differentiated by ability. Learners then are able to receive meaningful instruction at their level. This makes school more enjoyable and productive for all our learners.

About my class

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