Past projects 3
Help Close the Gap!
Funded Jul 13, 2022The materials we have recieved are being used to build math and reading skills for my students. The students are super excited to play the games and use the hands-on materials. They have each written thank you notes expressing their appreciation for the fun games. Fraction city was a big hit among my older learners. We ahve adapted it to build their skills in not just addition of fractions but finding common denominators, multiplying and dividing. This fun and engaging experience made learning a difficult skill fun and exciting. The orton gillingham games have made reviewing phonemes an engaging activity and a center they enjoy participating in.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Allen
Making Math FUN, with Manipulatives
Funded May 8, 2019First I would like to appologize for the delay in my response to say thank you. THe beginning of our school year is filled with baseline assessments and getting our schedules set, and basic proceedures learned. Because of this we had not been able to get our new math materials out and used until now. However, the materials we have used so far have been a blessing to our room. My students learn so much more with hands on materials. They are enjoying the games and don't realize that they are learning topics that were previously, seemingly, too dificult. You have helped them to be and feel successful.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Allen
This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors.If They Build It, They Will Learn!
Funded Jan 22, 2019My students are special needs students. They learn best with hands-on activities. The items that we received through DOnors Choose help my students to learn how words work. They are learning spelling patterns and letter form. They are making connections to letters and words that they may not make without physically making those connections. THe comprehension cards that we are using as daily warm up are short enough that they hold their attention, and are leveled so that each group that I work with can learn the skills provided without them being overwhelming.
In my classroom students read books and build words. Our word work is a foundational piece to help with reading comprehension. We have book talks. We have conversations about characters, or genre, and we talk about the basics of books how they are set up and what the purpose for different types of books are. My students read material that are on their level and build towards the next level. For some of my students that means they are still working on letter names and sounds building foundations is important.
My youngest students are loving the materials we have received. They love the hands-on approach and the variety of items helps to keep their attention.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Allen