Mrs. C. E. Rhames' Classroom Edit display name

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• Feed the Brain, Inspire the Mind "Food for Thought"

  Funded Jan 28, 2022

  These resources were used to teach the girls that I mentor about healthy eating habits. We began by conducting workshops focusing on the Mind and Body. Our first workshop focused on the mind and changing the mindset of our girls. We focused on the way they move about their day and what they eat. They learned that what they eat could effect their minds and bodies. In the second workshop we studied different foods both healthy and unhealthy. The girls learned by having a balance they will live a better life. Our last workshop focused on self-worth. The girls learned that the way they live effects what they eat and how they habit.

  I can tell you that these girls were a little skeptical when they saw the chips and other snacks but, they were willing to try them. Aaniyah said " Eating healthy will impact my life because it can help me reach my goal". Emillianna said" we are appreciative because you guys are trying to keep us healthy and not eat junk food"

  Our next steps will be to get more people involved in living a healthy life and eating healthy. We want to plan a health fair for next year and invite professionals to speak and have different hands-on workshops on Mind and Body.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. C. E. Rhames

  This classroom project was brought to life by A New York City Parent and 3 other donors.

• Rewarding Knowledge Instead of Behavior

  Funded Dec 5, 2015

  These resources are used to reward students knowledge. When students help classmates during a lesson or answer questions showing understanding of what they are learning they earn a knowledge point. Students also earned points by showing an act of kindness. When students earn ten knowledge points they go in the box and pick an reward.

  Prior to the materials coming I informed students that we were getting rewards for our knowledge box. They were so excited and could not wait to see what was coming. The look on their faces when we received the material made me gleam with joy.

  The next for my students is for me to acknowledge their achievements during our stepping up celebrations. Each student will receive a certificate and gift bag to celebrate all of their hard work this year”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. C. E. Rhames

• Storm Damaged Classroom in Far Rockaway Needs Supplies

  Funded Nov 14, 2012

  Words can not express how thankful I am for the kindness of your donation. The purchase of the learning centers have impacted my class in so many ways. I enjoy watching my students play games and learn at the same time.

  These centers impact my students by teaching them how use questioning when they are writing and to reread the question when they loose focus. They use the sequencing activity to learn how to look at the picture and organize a story from beginning to end.

  The word games teach students how to read new words that they will see in a story. Also teaches them how to spell words that they will use in their writing. They enjoy challenging each other to see how many words they can find and read.

  Students that are learning sequencing are able to use the pictures as guide for their writing. The picture cues show the students what they need to put into their writing

  All of the games that students play re-enforce what we are learning in school. For them they are playing games but for me they are learning to read and write

  Thank you again for your kindness of giving.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. C. E. Rhames

• No Listening Center Due to Storm Sandy

  Funded Nov 16, 2012

  Words can not express how thankful I am for the kindness of your donation. The purchase of the portable listening center has impacted my class in so many ways. I enjoy watching my students laugh while listening to stories as a group

  The way the listening has impacted my students is by teaching them how to read using the stories on Cd's. They read and listen to these stories as much as they can. These stories teach students to read with fluency.

  Students enjoy setting up the center and working together as a group. Also these centers teach them how to spell words that they will use in their writing. They enjoy challenging each other to see who can write the most about the story. I watch as students listen and have discussions about the story. It is interesting how much students obtain by listening to a story.

  Thank you again for your kindness of giving.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. C. E. Rhames

• Hurricane Sandy Reading Relief in Far Rockaway

  Funded Nov 15, 2012

  Words can not express how thankful I am for the kindness of your donation. The purchase of the leap frog learners have impacted my class in so many ways. I enjoy watching my students play games and learn at the same time.

  The way the leap pads have impact my students is by teaching them how to read using programs on the system. They read these stories as much as they can. These stories teach students to read with fluency.

  The word games teach students how to read new words that they will see in a story. Also teaches them how to spell words that they will use in their writing. They enjoy challenging each other to see how many words they can find and read.

  The books that students read re-enforce what we are learning in school. For them they are just listening to a story but for me they are learning to read.

  Thank you again for your kindness of giving.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. C. E. Rhames

• First Graders Love Learning To Read

  Funded Jan 1, 2013

  Words can not express how thankful I am for the kindness of your donation. The purchase of the leap pad learner have impacted my class in so many ways. I enjoy watching my students play games and learn at the same time.

  The way the leap pads have impact my students is by teaching them how to read using programs on the system. They read these stories as much as they can. These stories teach students to read with fluency.

  The word games teach students how to read new words that they will see in a story. Also teaches them how to spell words that they will use in their writing. They enjoy challenging each other to see how many words they can find and read.

  The math games teach students how to read single digit and teen numbers. Students also play games where they have to solve addition and subtraction problems.

  The leap pads also offer students the opportunity to be creative. They can draw pictures and color. Also they are able to create animals and take pictures.

  All of the games that students play re-enforce what we are learning in school. For them they are playing games but for me they are learning to read and do math.

  Thank you again for your kindness of giving.

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  With gratitude,

  Mrs. C. E. Rhames

  This classroom project was brought to life by Kaplan2013 and one other donor.

• Kindergrtners Love to Write

  Funded Feb 29, 2012

  On behalf of my students and myself I can not think you enough for your kindness. The dry erase boards and markers are used in my class everyday. I slowly introduced the material to the class and word got around fast about the new things in our class. It amazed me how excited my students were to write and solve math problems using these tools. The lines allowed students to write straight and stay on lines . We use the boards and marker for writing our alphabet, words, writing sentences and completing math problems,

  During words study students use the boards and markers to read and write sight words. They also write words that begin with the letters of the alphabets. This allows them to share their new words with their classmates. Also during group lesson students listen for the sounds in words that i say and write them on their boards this allows me to check students work and see who is having difficulty.

  During our writing lessons students practice writing sentences using words they learned. They read the sentences and make correction in spelling, This prepares them for writing in their notebooks.

  We use the boards during math lessons to practice writing addition problems, subtraction problems, writing numbers and shapes. They also use the boards during center time to write and solve domino math problems.

  In closing this is a gift the keeps on giving and will be used for many years to come, The board will be used from the first day of school to the end of school for reading , writing, and mathematics”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. C. E. Rhames

  This classroom project was brought to life by * and 3 other donors.

• Dictionaries for New Learners

  Funded May 5, 2006

  I cannot thank you enough for providing my young readers with a means of finding new words. My students love to read and they always ask me how to spell. By using our new dictionaries they will be able to look up the words by sounding them out. Students will use these dictionaries for independent lessons such as writing sentences and words study. The skill of using dictionaries is not something students will use once but it is a life long skill. Your kind gift will be used for years to come. Every year I use these dictionaries in my class I will be reminded of the caring person who gave them to my class.

  Educationally yours,

  Cheryl ”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. C. E. Rhames

• All I need is a clean rug

  Funded May 2, 2006

  How could I ever thank you enough for providing me with a means of cleaning my students rug. I will let my students know of your generous donations. They just learned how keeping things clean will keep them healthy, so this grant was funded just in time to reach my students this year. They will help me clean and take care of our classroom. Again thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  Educationally yours,

  Cheryl ”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. C. E. Rhames