Past projects 2
Exciting Phonics Tools for English Language Learners
Funded Sep 29, 2023Thank you so much for your generous donation! The kids just LOVE the magnet letters/digraphs/blends and other pieces. They are exactly what we needed to do our phonics and word-work. We use them all the time. I think that they are special because for the kids it seems like fun. Additionally, my students are 4th and 5th graders...these manipulatives don't look "babyish" and they have embraced them fully. My students are much freer to experiment with all the many pieces and parts--literally--of English phonics. Lastly, the kits perfectly align with the lessons I'm teaching; right down to affixes and word roots. Honestly, I'm not sure how I would be teaching without this tool. Thank you, thank you, thank you! :)”
With gratitude,
Ms. Sinanian
High-interest Reading Material Inspires!
Funded Jan 19, 2015My students are very happy about receiving the Time-For-Kids publications! Although the official subscription will not begin until the fall, my current students were able to preview the materials. They loved them because they're eye-catching, relevant, interesting, age-appropriate, and set up in a manner that reflects the way we teach reading/writing to our students.
In addition to my students, four other teachers and their students will be sharing in this new-found wealth of materials. At our last English department meeting, our cogs were turning as we came up with new and innovative ways we could use the subscription to teach our curriculum and develop higher-thinking skills in our students. It might not seem like much, but having fresh material is important--it keeps the curriculum from getting stale and keeps both teachers and students engaged.
On behalf of my students and the other teachers in my school, I'd like to thank you for helping to supplement the financial needs of my school. Although we serve a mostly middle-class and working-class population, there is not enough always enough funding for these types of materials. Your commitment to public education and our children has made a big impact on my school. I assure you that it is money well spent, and your generosity will not be forgotten. Children are naturally curious and want to know more about the world in which we live. Your gift will truly be a gift that keeps giving, because it will help quench their thirst for this knowledge.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Sinanian