Rebuild a Broken Classroom Community

Funded Dec 29, 2018

Not only does our classroom look warm and inviting, it is a much more functional place to learn and teach. The rug and easel are wonderful additions to our learning environment. I am able to invite the kids down to the rug for whole group lessons and each student has a place of their own. My students love when we do read aloud together and rush to find a spot on the rug. In addition to whole group learning activities, we have started incorporating "Meet Ups" into our routine. Students form around the rug so they can all see one another. During this time we work on community building. We talk about what it means to be respectful, find ways to connect with one another, and discuss any "highs and lows" students want to share about their school day.

The easel has been a great tool that I utilize when teaching small group lessons. I love using the easel during math groups. I am really able to use the easel to teach to the specific level of my students during our math group rotations.

I am so moved by all of your generosity. Through this gift, my students have seen that there are people that care about them and believe that they deserve the best. I will always remember this special gift and use at as reminder that I have a supportive community that believes in my teaching abilities.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Liss