Past projects 4
Make Reading Fun With Novel Studies!
Funded Dec 14, 2024I cannot thank you enough for helping me get this project funded! Novel studies are so important because the students can follow along with a physical copy of the book and really dig into vocabulary and using the book to complete project based assignments and lessons.
These books will definitely last awhile and go to good use!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Empey
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 17 other donors.Reading in Style!
Funded Nov 11, 2023Our school really pushes our students to grow in their reading levels, so it's important that they get to be comfortable while they're reading 30 minutes each day. The students enjoy being able to relax in the bran bags and read all of the fun books that they are interested in. The series really help students to find books that they love and be able to continue reading about the characters and events that intrigue them long after the first book is over. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Empey
This classroom project was brought to life by Nevada Department of Education.Digital Lesson Materials and Accessories
Funded Aug 9, 2020It has been so nice having the USB adapter. My old laptop had the USB port, so I didn't think to make sure my new laptop had one. Luckily, I am still able to access the many helpful resources on my USB drive now that I have the adapter.
TeachersPayTeachers is another great resource that myself and many other educators use to find helpful materials for teaching lessons related to specific standards. The gift card has allowed me to purchase digital sources. Writing and reading are usually harder subjects to engage students in, so I'm grateful that I was able to find digital resources to teach both subjects while virtual teaching. Both my students and I have been able to benefit from the lessons. There are helpful tips for teaching, and the ability for students to use the resources through digital formats such as Google Slides and Docs makes it easy to attach in our Canvas page for assignments and practice.
I am also excited to have a case to carry my laptop around in to keep it from being damaged. I can teach both from home as well as go into the school at times, so have the extra protection with the case while transporting it, and even just keeping it inside the case when I'm not working helps keep my laptop from getting scratched or damaged.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Empey
HELP: Creating an Online Classroom
Funded Aug 1, 2020I can't begin to thank you enough. Not only is this new laptop compatible with the many programs that we have been required to use during distance teaching, but it has helped me to be able to stay in contact and teach my students each and every day during live sessions. Together as a class, we have been able to share Google forms and Google slides that have been created to teach lessons and assign work. From my new laptop, I can access Canvas, which is the platform that our district and school has decided to use throughout our new format of schooling. Before all this, I would not have realized the impact that technology would have in the classroom, and now I'm grateful to have it so that virtual teaching is possible and students are able to learn from home, even while in a pandemic.
The best thing about having a new laptop is that students are able to receive instruction without errors popping up on my end because something is not accessible. Although distance teaching has been a hard challenge for us all, we have been able to work together to learn and grow. I have been able to present my screen to show them how to navigate through programs and keys on their computers or chromebooks, and then students have been able to present their screens with me when they need assistance with understanding how to do something. Students are showing up excited every day to see me, their teacher, and the other students in class, so thank you once again for making these moments possible!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Empey