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Manifestation of Learning
Funded Jun 3, 2018It is with a humble heart and sincere gratitude that I extend to you for your generosity. My students were as excited as I when the boxes started coming in. "YAYYY!!!" we all cheered when the boxes were delivered! It was time to open them up and ... who doesn't like to open boxes?! I actually had a student that wanted to help me open the boxes and put the easel together. It was much more complicated than he anticipated, but his heart was in the right place. All of my students were excited to see the new items! Once I rolled out the carpet, their eyes danced across the dots with anticipation and excitement!
We use the easel and sit on the carpet EVERY DAY!!! I use it to teach my reading and writing mini lessons, and once we are finished my students determine where they will work. It has been a joy to watch students get a pillow, their books, and their assignments and find a space on the carpet. It has made a great impact in my classroom as we call the carpeted area our "meeting place!" Although everyone may not fit on the carpet when we are all together, but rest assured EVERYONE gets more than their share of spots on the carpet!
The movable and adjustable easel has been wonderful! I create anchor charts with my lessons and my students are able to view the charts from any proximity! I have also moved the easel near another table for small groups. The impact in having the easel and the carpet allows my students the platform for cooperative learning, a comfortable setting, an area to read, work, and collaborate, and finally a place where learning is going forth in a bright and happy place!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones