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Ms. Bonebrake's Classroom

  • Fox Run Elementary School
  • Norwalk, CT
  • More than half of 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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  • Books of the Month

    Funded Dec 31, 2021

    As always, we are so appreciative of your support and donation to our classroom. Students were so excited when our bookshelf got delivered and set up! Students even helped to clear off the old bookshelf and stock up our brand new one with seasonal books. Right now, we have books displayed for winter and for Martin Luther King Jr. day. I love how nicely the bookshelf sits in the front of the room under the Smartboard. Students spent all day asking to go pick a book out to read during independent reading time. Thank you for helping me foster a love for reading in my classroom. You are helping to make a difference in my student's lives.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bonebrake

    This classroom project was brought to life by Fairfield Cty. Collaborative for Education Equity and 4 other donors.
  • Flashlight Friday

    Funded Oct 30, 2021

    Thank you so much for donating to my class project. Flashlight Friday has been a success! Students love doing this at the end of the week and it is fostering an excitement and love for reading. The flashlights are the perfect size for them and they love all the colors. Additionally, the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards has helped me immensely to supplement my curriculum materials. I have been able to create engaging centers for math and reading that I will use for years to come. Thank you again for your continued support! My students and I are grateful.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bonebrake

    This classroom project was brought to life by Fairfield Cty. Collaborative for Education Equity and 6 other donors.
  • Block the Bass

    Funded Mar 15, 2021

    Thank you for your generosity and support in my Donors Chose project. My students are really utilizing the noise cancelling headphones. I have them available to use at any point during the day if a student is feeling over stimulated or just needs a quiet break. My students love the fun and bright colors and designs of the headphones. This has especially benefitted my students who were remote for a large portion of last year as they are still acclimating into the activity in the classroom. Thank you again to choosing to donate to my project.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bonebrake

  • Math VersaTiles

    Funded Mar 2, 2020

    I can't thank you enough for donating to my project. My students and I are obsessed with with Versatiles!!! Every time I pull them out my students are filled with excitement.

    I use the Versatiles during small group time. The Versatiles provide hands on math practice to students and help amp up my small group lessons. I love watching students focus and work hard to use the tiles. They are so proud of themselves when they complete the page and get it all right!

    This tool has been especially beneficial to students who need to move their bodies in order to focus. Thank you so much for your donation and support.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bonebrake

    This classroom project was brought to life by A group of anonymous donors and 9 other donors.
  • Teaching During a Pandemic

    Funded Jan 14, 2021

    I can't thank you enough for choosing to donate to my project. I am using my standing desk daily in my classroom and it is improved my ability to reach all of my students while teaching in the classroom as well as from home.

    When my students first saw the desk they were so excited that it was "HUGE" and that I could roll it around the room. This has impacted my virtual students the most because now the laptop I use to video with them is placed on the desk which can be moved closer to the Smartboard. They can see much better now that I have the standing desk.

    It also has helped me immensely because I can fit both my laptop and my materials on the standing desk. This has been amazing since I had to remove my normal desk from the classroom to accommodate students sitting 6 feet apart. Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping me and my first graders!!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bonebrake

  • Can You Hear Me Now?

    Funded Dec 10, 2020

    I want to thank you again for donating to my project, "Can You Hear Me Now" for a Q-ball microphone. This technology is helping to project student's voices when it is very difficult to do so while wearing a mask. Using the Q-ball amplifies my student's voices without them having to scream.

    My students love the Q-ball. It is new, different, and provides an exciting element to any lesson. Students are participating more and engaged in lessons because they are excited to use the microphone.

    This has worked especially well for my shy and quiet students who now look at participating as something fun. Thank you for your donations!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bonebrake

    This classroom project was brought to life by FamilyAlbum and 12 other donors.
  • For the Book Worms!

    Funded Jun 18, 2020

    I want to thank you again for your generosity in donating to my project. My book cart has been such an asset this year in getting books into children's hands. It has been one thing that I have been able to use for some sense of normalcy during this unconventional school year. At the beginning of each week, students are able to "shop" for books from the book cart that they read throughout the week. The students love how many books they get to choose from and can scan with ease. Thank you for supporting me and my students!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bonebrake

I will use VersaTiles as part of my classroom math rotations. VersaTiles are great because they give the student a choice of answers. If their answer is not a choice, they know they need to go back and recheck their work. VersaTiles are a fun handson way to review and practice math skills. VersaTiles can be used whole group, in pairs, or independently. My students will be able to reinforce lesson objectives by working independently in math centers. Each VersaTiles math starter kit is prepared to address specific skills within each grade level, and aligns with the same objectives I will be teaching in class. According to the ETA website, VersaTiles are "Proven to increase proficiency on high-stakes assessments up to 72%".

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I will use VersaTiles as part of my classroom math rotations. VersaTiles are great because they give the student a choice of answers. If their answer is not a choice, they know they need to go back and recheck their work. VersaTiles are a fun handson way to review and practice math skills. VersaTiles can be used whole group, in pairs, or independently. My students will be able to reinforce lesson objectives by working independently in math centers. Each VersaTiles math starter kit is prepared to address specific skills within each grade level, and aligns with the same objectives I will be teaching in class. According to the ETA website, VersaTiles are "Proven to increase proficiency on high-stakes assessments up to 72%".

About my class

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