Past projects 2
Classroom Needs
Funded Jan 13, 2020My students and I appreciate your generosity. We are very excited about the materials we will soon receive, and can not wait to put them to use. We are positive your donation will have a remarkable impact on our learning, and we are thrilled.
Thank you for your generosity once again!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Jerez
Feeding the Mind Through Books!
Funded Nov 24, 2018Thank you for all the amazing books you have gifted us. Prior to receiving the books, it was very difficult to go encourage my students to read. They constantly complained that the books in our library were outdated and uninteresting to them. Their poor reading habits hindered their ability to practice and master the skills taught in the classroom, and especially their comprehension levels. However, now I have noticed that my students are able to interpret characters more deeply. They are able to tell how characters change and identify the reasons why. Even more, they have been increasing their reading levels. In fact, some of them have increased their reading comprehension by up to 5 levels, which is unbelievable!
The books you gifted us has changed the reading dynamics in our classroom. Students now have book baggies that overflow with books. Previously I was nagging students to pick at least five books for the week. Now I have even had complaints from parents about the vast amount of books students are carrying home to read. They love the books and are constantly engaged in them. We use the texts in our daily reading lessons to practice the skills at hand, and to individualized instruction. Further than that, students are now using reading as a silent do now once they are done with their work. That was unheard of in our classroom prior to the arrival of our new books.
I wish there was one student in particular I could highlight and tell you in detail about and the impact the books have had on that child. Truth is, all my students have benefited and grown as readers due to the books. They now have favorite series or authors they enjoy reading. The effect of a good book is evident in this classroom, and it would not have been possible with out your contributions. My students and I are infinitely grateful to you. These books are the best thing that has happened to us all year!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Jerez
This classroom project was brought to life by New Teacher Fund and 8 other donors.