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  • Franklin Elementary School
  • West Allis, WI
  • More than half of 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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The use of manipulatives are consistent tools in the life of a K4 educator. Our scholars need materials to help guide them to success that are engaging yet educational. What we experienced this year is a lack of funding for our K4 program. While we strive to support our young scholars it can become very expensive. With your donation you will not only be providing our young scholars the opportunity to explore letters and numbers in an interactive way, but you will be investing in their first educational year. The math pattern trays will assist K4 scholars with the difficult task of learning a pattern. By using counters and these trays, scholars will be able to explore patterning in an organized fashion. This year, due to budget restrictions, I decided to invest in a listening center to better serve my scholars. The stories on tape will provide resources for my scholars to listen to books and practice the skill of following a line of print. I, as well as my scholars, really appreciate your support and belief in the fact that all scholars have the ability to learn. With your donation you will be supporting multiple K4 scholars in providing them with a positive first school experience. Thank you!

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The use of manipulatives are consistent tools in the life of a K4 educator. Our scholars need materials to help guide them to success that are engaging yet educational. What we experienced this year is a lack of funding for our K4 program. While we strive to support our young scholars it can become very expensive. With your donation you will not only be providing our young scholars the opportunity to explore letters and numbers in an interactive way, but you will be investing in their first educational year. The math pattern trays will assist K4 scholars with the difficult task of learning a pattern. By using counters and these trays, scholars will be able to explore patterning in an organized fashion. This year, due to budget restrictions, I decided to invest in a listening center to better serve my scholars. The stories on tape will provide resources for my scholars to listen to books and practice the skill of following a line of print. I, as well as my scholars, really appreciate your support and belief in the fact that all scholars have the ability to learn. With your donation you will be supporting multiple K4 scholars in providing them with a positive first school experience. Thank you!

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