5th Grade Mathematicians!

Funded Aug 25, 2022

My students are very appreciative of the materials they get to use in class to support their learning. The whiteboards and expo markers (along with an eraser) for each students has been so impactful because students get to show their thinking such as their multiples, factors, multiplication, or division strategies. Whenever my students take an assessment for class, they always ask if they can use a whiteboard because they like using that as their "extra space" for showing their work! I am so thankful that DonorsChoose was able to fund my classroom.

As for the fidget toys; I have given fidget toys to students that need it to focus and they very much love using them. It also helps them when they need to hold on to something while listening in class. Another way I have used the fidget toys is using them as a reward. For example, in my class, I like to give students a "treasure pass" and they can use that treasure to pass to exchange it for a reward, and the fidget toys are included. They LOVE fidget toys!

Finally, I also ordered a beanbag chair in order for my students to feel more relaxed and comfortable when they want to read a book or work on an assignment. They really enjoy the beanbag chair and it helps them to relax when they are taking a test in class or any other graded assignment. All the other resources I received such as dice, jumbo playing cards, buzzers, have truly helped me make my lessons in class more engaging and fun for students to learn. Thank you so much for your help in funding my class. My students and I are truly grateful!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Gonzalez