Super Store!

Funded Dec 2, 2024

My students have been absolutely thrilled with the new resources we received through the generous donation! We recently launched a classroom project centered around building a "Super Store," where students can apply math and reading skills to real-world scenarios. The store includes items with price tags, sale signs, and even a checkout counter where students use play money. The new materials, including a variety of interactive charts, manipulatives, and books, have brought this project to life in ways I never imagined. Students are excited to use these tools in both structured activities and during free play time. It has truly transformed the classroom into an engaging, hands-on learning environment that fosters creativity and practical learning.

When my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement! The bright, colorful charts and the new books immediately captured their attention. They couldn't wait to dive into the books and begin using the play money and store items. Some of them even started setting up mini shops with their classmates, eager to role-play different scenarios. It was heartwarming to see how quickly they took ownership of the store and began using the resources to engage in meaningful learning. The energy in the room shifted, and there was a new level of enthusiasm for lessons that felt both fun and educational.

The next steps for my students involve expanding their use of the Super Store to incorporate more complex math concepts, like addition and subtraction, as well as practicing budgeting and basic economic skills. As we continue to integrate the new resources into our lessons, students will work together to organize store "sales" and make decisions based on the inventory. We're also planning a "Store Grand Opening" event where students will create advertisements and posters to promote the store to other classes. The materials donated have not only made the classroom more dynamic but have also empowered my students to apply their skills in meaningful, real-world contexts. They are truly grateful, and I am so proud of how they've embraced these resources to make learning both fun and practical!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Peterson