Past projects 5
Teaching With Technology!
Funded Nov 20, 2019Thank you so much for your donation. My students were so excited when I opened up our package and told them we have even more iPads to use in our classroom. Many of my students are unable to access technology at home. Now, because of your donations, students are able to enhance their learning using technology. Students are now able to access apps that help enrich their reading, math, speaking, content, and so much more. My students take pride in taking ownership of their learning. The use of technology allows for students to independently learn as well as share their learning. We are so blessed to be given three more iPads to enrich our education.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Beeks
Giving Students a Voice and a Choice!
Funded Aug 5, 2019Thank you so much for your donation! My first graders were absolutely ecstatic about their new classroom chairs! They love being able to use these new seating options throughout the day. Students who struggle to sit still are able to read quietly and independently because of your donation. My first graders love being able to sit in their favorite colored stool. One student even said "I feel so official and grown up sitting in these chairs!" I love seeing my students share and take turns using their new seating options. I can't wait to see how my students continue to grow.
Thank you again for putting a smile on my first graders faces!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Beeks
Teaching with Technology: The 21st Century Classroom
Funded Oct 22, 2018Thank you SO much for your donation! My students absolutely love having the chance to use an iPad throughout their day. When I told my students that we were donated iPads to use in our classroom their eyes lit up! They started cheering and clapping and couldn't wait to see them! They were so excited that we set up the iPads together as a class! We downloaded apps together and even set a class password that we could all remember! Then, everyone had the chance to practice holding the iPads and switching from one app to another. The joy in their faces was unbelievable! Thank you for providing that joy to my students.
Our class iPads have allowed students to have the opportunity to listen to dozens of stories! They love being able to read along to books as they play on the iPads. We have also created a class video of us displaying ways to be kind citizens. We have drawn picture of our favorite part of a story as well as trees for each season. We even took selfies to practice using the camera! We feel so thankful for this fabulous resource you have provided! My students love their new way of learning through technology! Thank you again for the joy you have brought to our classroom, as well as the opportunity to use technology!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Beeks
Literacy Through Technology: The 21st Century Classroom
Funded Aug 22, 2018Thank you SO much for your donation! My students absolutely love having the chance to use an iPad throughout their day. When I told my students that we were donated an iPad to use in our classroom their eyes lit up! They started cheering and clapping and couldn't wait to see it! They were so excited that we set up the iPad together as a class! We downloaded apps together and even set a class password that we could all remember! Then, everyone had the chance to practice holding the iPad and switching from one app to another. The joy in their faces was unbelievable! Thank you for providing that joy to my students.
Our class iPad has allowed students to have the opportunity to listen to dozens of stories! They love being able to read along to books as they play on the iPad. We have also created a class video of us saying the Pledge of Allegiance as well as ways to be good citizens. We have drawn picture of our favorite part of a story as well as famous Virginians we are learning about. We even took selfies to practice using the camera! We feel so thankful for this fabulous resource you have provided! My students love their new way of learning through technology! Thank you again for the joy you have brought to our classroom, as well as the opportunity to use technology!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Beeks
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 5 other donors.Promote Number Sense While Building Classroom Community!
Funded Aug 15, 2018Thank you SO much for donating to my class! Your donation has completely changed the atmosphere in our classroom. We went from having a muggy old carpet to a bright vibrant carpet that is not only comfortable BUT helps build our number sense! When my students walked into their classroom and saw their brand new carpet they were ECSTATIC! They cheered, clapped, instantly started using it to count to 120, and to be honest wanted to roll all over it! They can not get over how comfortable it is! One student even told me, "Wow Ms. Beeks it is like we are in a whole new classroom!" I can not thank you enough for the joy you have provided my students!
We have used our 120 Chart carpet for tons of new games! For one activity, students must tell a partner to stand on a number, identify that number, then switch! I may also tell students to stand on a number then show me "1 more" or "10 less." Students love to hop to their new number! I also allow students to pick a new number to sit on every time they come to the carpet BUT they have to be able to read that number and if they are struggling they can ask a friend. A few students have told me it is their goal to sit on a new number everyday!
We haven't just enjoyed this carpet during math, but in all aspects of our day! Students love to lay down with a good book and stuffed animal and read. Some have even told me it is more comfortable than their bed at home. Thank you for giving my students a comfortable spot to learn, read, grow and laugh! Your donations mean the world to my students and I, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Beeks