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Ms. Whitehorne's Classroom

  • Martin Luther King Junior K-8 School
  • Dorchester, MA
  • Nearly all 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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  • Teaching & Technology: Learning is Fun!

    Funded Dec 4, 2023

    I am so grateful for the support of our donors in making this classroom project a success! Our students are enjoying the new IPads and headphones you donated to support their learning in school. They are able to use the Ipads to access educational apps and other student friendly tools which will improve their literacy skills. The impact of having the Ipads and headphones has been awesome as students are more motivated to learn and try different strategies to improve their literacy skills.

    Our beloved elementary school encourages students to demonstrate the core values of perseverance, responsibility, integrity, discovery and empathy (i.e. P.R.I.D.E) in themselves and their community. We are very appreciative of your wonderful donations in helping our scholars develop 21st century skills through the use of technology.

    It is donors like you who are the real unsung heroes of public education. Again, many thanks for helping us to enrich the lives of our scholars!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Whitehorne

    This classroom project was brought to life by A family that cares about Boston and 5 other donors.
  • Small Group Reading Intervention

    Funded Feb 8, 2023

    Thank you for your donation that supported our scholars in getting a small group reading table for our classroom. We have been using the table for several months now and we have experienced many wonderful opportunities to engage in learning in our small groups at the table. One special moment that comes to mind because of the table is when I needed to record a lesson for our grade level team to observe a lesson. I received lots of comments about the wonderful pacing of the lesson and students being very engaged in the lesson. I believe having the appropriate furniture makes it easier to teach lessons (e.g. spacing of students' seats, distribution of materials, teacher-student interactions).

    When the table first arrived, our students were very excited and they asked lots of questions. I was also excited for them because I've been teaching for many years and know the importance of having a great set up in the classroom to enhance student learning. I am grateful that my students were able to enjoy our time of learning at this table as it provided the space they needed as young learners.

    One of the next steps for our scholars is to become fluent readers. It would be very helpful if we could get additional reading materials, such as developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant books for our scholars who are multilingual, as many of them are learning English as a second language. I want our students to have many opportunities to experience the joy of reading and learning that reflects a wide range of narratives through different books. Some of our students are reading below grade level and I believe that providing interesting books that speak to their daily lives will inspire them to work hard at improving their reading fluency and demonstrating greater academic growth.

    Thank you for your contributions which have enhanced the lives of our students!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Whitehorne

    This classroom project was brought to life by Black History Month Partners and 5 other donors.
During the school day, we will have circle time activities, mini lessons, and whole group instruction. I chose the literacy rug because my students need to feel comfortable while sitting on the rug for 15-20 minutes sessions but I also want to expose them to a print rich environment. I want them to learn colors, shapes, basic counting skills and have alphabet knowledge. I believe the literacy rug will give my students a fun-filled way to learn, enjoy the comfort of sitting on a cozy rug and stay focused during activities. Some of my students are new to the classroom setting. Therefore, I want them to develop a love for reading which will lead to future academic success in reading, writing and math. Books are another way to engage them in meaningful experiences of learning about people, different cultures and our amazing world. Also, most of my students are learning English as a second language and I believe having books they can listen to will enhance their speaking, reading and listening skills. Donations to this project will provide an essential tool in helping my students access key kindergarten academic skills and also giving them a comfortable environment to focus on learning. This project will enhance my students' lives by supporting their young minds and bodies during the critical early years of development.

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During the school day, we will have circle time activities, mini lessons, and whole group instruction. I chose the literacy rug because my students need to feel comfortable while sitting on the rug for 15-20 minutes sessions but I also want to expose them to a print rich environment. I want them to learn colors, shapes, basic counting skills and have alphabet knowledge. I believe the literacy rug will give my students a fun-filled way to learn, enjoy the comfort of sitting on a cozy rug and stay focused during activities. Some of my students are new to the classroom setting. Therefore, I want them to develop a love for reading which will lead to future academic success in reading, writing and math. Books are another way to engage them in meaningful experiences of learning about people, different cultures and our amazing world. Also, most of my students are learning English as a second language and I believe having books they can listen to will enhance their speaking, reading and listening skills. Donations to this project will provide an essential tool in helping my students access key kindergarten academic skills and also giving them a comfortable environment to focus on learning. This project will enhance my students' lives by supporting their young minds and bodies during the critical early years of development.

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