Past projects 5
Hands on Learning in the Classroom!
Funded Mar 21, 2022I thank you for donation! My students have been able to work in small groups with their magnetic boards to compose large shapes from smaller shapes. They are able to create number equations with magnetic numbers. It is important that students be able to manipulate objects in order to learn. We spend a lot of time with paper and pencil, so it's important that all modalities are touched about. Many students are kinesthetic learners, and magnetic materials are not only enjoyable, but provide them with a learning experience also!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Cato
Reading is Dreaming With Open Eyes Part II
Funded Nov 30, 2021Obtaining multiple books on multiple independent reading levels has made such a difference in my classroom. With such a huge range of reading abilities, all of my students were not able to access physical books to practice skills that we were covering in class.
Most first grade libraries contain books leveled from Fountas and Pinnell levels E-J/K. I have students in my class reading from Pre-Emergent to level M. It was important that all of my students be able to practice decoding skills, identify story elements and answer comprehension questions, based on stories they can read independently. They are interested in their stories and are proud of their abilities on their own levels. Thank you for your assistance.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Cato
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.Reading Is Dreaming With Open Eyes!
Funded Sep 23, 2021Thank you so much for the support of an updated library. Schools shut down due to the pandemic in the middle of my students' pre-kindergarten year- if they had actually enrolled in pre-k, which is not mandatory. Many of my students were remote learning for Kindergarten which left many gaps in formal education.
With our new books, I am able to teach many skills and lessons. I teach story elements, such as introducing characters, problems and solutions; story structure, such as identifying the beginning, middle and end of a story. I also teach the difference between fiction and non-fiction (informational stories). They are beginning to learn how to identify facts that are being taught within a non-fiction book.
During a reading lesson, I model teaching a skill from an anchor book (my book), and then they help me replicate the skill in my book. Then they read their books independently, and practice the skill once they have finished the book. My students are definitely enjoying the brand new books and the bigger selection of books, now that our library has grown. We are truly thankful!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Cato
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 14 other donors.Chromebooks for Hybrid Learning
Funded Dec 1, 2020Due to your generosity, students were able to complete their remote learning last year. Students who had had no access to devices, could now log on to Zoom meetings to attend class with their teachers and peers. They were also able to log into our learning platforms, where they could complete and submit their assignments. The Chromebooks made it possible for them to continue their academics and finish out the school year strong.
This year as we transition back to in-person learning, the Chromebooks will be used for learning within the classroom- allowing for extra practice or enrichment, where students can complete assignments at their independent levels. They are excited about having easy access to technology in their classrooms. Thank you very much!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Cato
This classroom project was brought to life by FamilyAlbum and 12 other donors.Differentiation Supplies!
Funded Feb 27, 2020Wow! Thank you so much! Your generosity is greatly appreciated. We are actually in the process of writing simple sentences that correlate with our illustrations so the charts will be a wonderful aide! They will have a model guide to show correct letter formation and to practice constructing sentences. The pocket charts will greatly be utilized for all of our differentiated activities. Your contribution really means a lot to my students and I. Once again thank you so much.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Cato