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Ms. Cheatham's Classroom

  • Norma Dorsey Elementary School
  • Rowlett, TX
  • 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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Past projects 8

  • Tag, You're It! Again!!!

    Funded Sep 17, 2010

    Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. The students and I have been enjoying the leapfrog TAG readers, books, and cases since we received them.

    My student's motivation and enthusiasm during reading station has skyrocketed. We use the resources every day. The students have a schedule where they use them once a day and they look forward to it all day. I always smile when they remind me because I love that they are so excited to get there and read. This project has given my students a great appreciation for listening to and reading books. Not only have I seen an improvement in motivation but also in their reading skills. My students have improved their phonics skills, reading fluency, and vocabulary recognition due to the wonderful Tag readers that were purchased for our classroom. I am so very thankful for your generosity to our classroom and learning!!!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cheatham

  • Lights, Flip Camera, Action!

    Funded Oct 1, 2010

    Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. The students and I have been enjoying the flip camera since we received it.

    My student's motivation and enthusiasm for projects has skyrocketed. We use the resources every week. I have developed numerous project-based learning activities where student can utilize the flip camera. They love being able to enrich their learning with technology and projects. Not only have I seen an improvement in motivation by using the flip camera in the classroom but I have also been able to include parents in our learning by recording our activities and field trips.I am so very thankful for your generosity to our classroom and learning!!!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cheatham

  • Picture Perfect Learners

    Funded Sep 24, 2010

    Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. The students and I have been enjoying the digital camera since we received it.

    My student's motivation and enthusiasm for projects has skyrocketed. We use the resources every week. I have developed numerous project-based learning activities where student can utilize the digital camera. They love being able to enrich their learning with technology and projects. Not only have I seen an improvement in motivation by using the digital camera in the classroom but I have also been able to include parents in our learning by photographing our activities and field trips.I am so very thankful for your generosity to our classroom and learning!!!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cheatham

  • Tag, You're It!

    Funded Sep 10, 2010

    Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. The students and I have been enjoying the leapfrog TAG readers, books, and cases since we received them.

    My student's motivation and enthusiasm during reading station has skyrocketed. We use the resources every day. The students have a schedule where they use them once a day and they look forward to it all day. I always smile when they remind me because I love that they are so excited to get there and read. This project has given my students a great appreciation for listening to and reading books. Not only have I seen an improvement in motivation but also in their reading skills. My students have improved their phonics skills, reading fluency, and vocabulary recognition due to the wonderful Tag readers that were purchased for our classroom. I am so very thankful for your generosity to our classroom and learning!!!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cheatham

  • iTouch the Future

    Funded Sep 17, 2010

    Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. The students and I have been enjoying the ipod touches and cases since we received them.

    My student's motivation and enthusiasm during reading station has skyrocketed. We use the resources every day. The students have a schedule where they use them once a day and they look forward to it all day. I always smile when they remind me because I love that they are so excited to get there and read. This project has given my students a great appreciation for listening to and reading books. Not only have I seen an improvement in motivation but also in their reading and math skills. My students have improved their phonics skills, reading fluency, vocabulary recognition and math facts due to the wonderful ipod touches that were purchased for our classroom. I am so very thankful for your generosity to our classroom and learning!!!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cheatham

  • Freedom to Learn with a Digital Tablet

    Funded Sep 4, 2009

    I want to sincerely thank you for the generous donations you made to my classroom and my students. In the midst of a very low economy, our district's budget is tight and without your help, I would never have been able to expose my students to such great technology.

    Already, I have started hearing a buzz around my classroom and from parents about the digital tablet as the students have started using it in various lessons.

    It has been inspiring and encouraging for me to see my students come alive with excitement as they use the digital tablet.

    Again, thank you for you help and support. It is a powerful encouragement for me and my students.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cheatham

  • Learning in a Flash!

    Funded Oct 2, 2009

    I want to sincerely thank you for the generous donations you made to my classroom and my students. In the midst of a very low economy, our district's budget is tight and without your help, I would never have been able to expose my students to such great technology.

    Already, I have started hearing a buzz around my classroom and from parents about these flash drives as the students have started using them on various projects.

    It has been inspiring and encouraging for me to see my students come alive with excitement as they use the flash drives.

    Again, thank you for you help and support. It is a powerful encouragement for me and my students.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cheatham

  • A Potter Without a Wheel...

    Funded Aug 14, 2007

    Thank you so much for your generosity. Your assistance in obtaining these materials for the students of my classroom is invaluable. I am anxious to put these resources to use and observe all of the fun and learning that the students will have with them”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cheatham

It is time to break free from the chains of chalkboard teaching! I teach in a self-contained 1st grade classroom. My students come from all walks of life and learning situations. I have special education, gifted and talented, English as a second language, and low socioeconomic students that are ready and eager to learn.

About my class

It is time to break free from the chains of chalkboard teaching! I teach in a self-contained 1st grade classroom. My students come from all walks of life and learning situations. I have special education, gifted and talented, English as a second language, and low socioeconomic students that are ready and eager to learn.

About my class

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