Past projects 2
Reading Nook to Inspire the Love of Reading
Funded May 5, 2020I am so grateful for donors like you who help to make dreams come true. This project will encourage my students to want to read more in a magical area making them relaxed and open mined to the possibilities of wonderful stories. Thank you so much for helping me create my reading nook.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. DeMarco
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 3 other donors.Reading for Rewards
Funded Feb 9, 2018I wanted to see my students' self-esteem rise and flourish through positive reading experiences and most importantly gain a true love for reading. I had asked for donations to buy incentives for students who read without being asked to do so.
When the rewards arrived, I showed the students what they could earn. Some began jumping up and down and others were saying things like "Wow or that's cool". As the children read, a log was kept. When they reached certain goals, they were able to get a reward. One by one, they began to see what other students were getting for reading books. Eventually, everyone wanted to read to get a reward. It became so contagious, I had to actually limit the amount of time they could read because of the other work that was needed to be done in class.
What I am now discovering is what I hoped for in my children. They are reading without being asked too and they are actually not doing it because of the rewards. They are reading because they want too. I know this because they log what books they read, but they are not asking when they get their next reward. I still give it to them, but they no longer are begging for the reward. Some students have told me that they like to read books now especially the topics they choose that they are interested in. I want to thank you very much for your support and donations that have made my room a wonderful place to read books without the moaning and groaning happening in the background.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. DeMarco