Funded Nov 28, 2024One of our favorite new tools has been the large tri-fold whiteboard—it's just the right height for students to use while standing, and it has truly become a game-changer in our classroom. We've especially loved using it during our phonics and reading lessons. With the help of the Hand2Mind materials, students are more engaged than ever. They can physically move letters around, and the clear, colorful visuals help them easily see where their vowels and consonants belong on the board. It's made phonics feel more like a puzzle to solve, and they're having a blast while learning!
Their eyes lit up when they saw the whiteboard! They were excited to have something they could physically interact with — it didn't take long before they started drawing diagrams, solving math problems, and even creating their own mini-lessons to share with classmates. One student said, "This makes learning way more fun," which truly summed up the whole moment.
Right now, we're continuing our work with phonics—building words, identifying sound patterns, and practicing fluency. The whiteboard and Hand2Mind tools are being used daily in small groups, where students are constructing words and breaking them apart with ease. As we move forward, we'll be incorporating this same interactive approach into our writing lessons, helping students apply what they've learned in their own stories and sentences.
I am so incredibly grateful for all the resources that were donated. I truly love using all of the supplies, and they're making such a difference for my students. I continue to receive more students who are qualifying for support, which increases our need for even more materials. Your generosity has come at just the right time, and I can't thank you enough for helping me meet my students' growing needs. You've made our classroom a better place to learn!”
With gratitude,
Ms. M