Funded Aug 17, 2018I am so excited to announce that the materials arrived right on time in September. As the boxes and table were brought to my class the students got so excited. After I explained that we were getting Scholastic News, Phonics games and a Guided reading table they had so many questions. Who bought this? Where did it come from? Is it for us? I explained to my students that my family, friends and people I didn't even know cared enough to donate money so they could have these things. My students smiled and couldn't believe that so many people cared about them.
Each day we utilize the new guided reading table for an amazing experience. In small groups we read together to see what are we doing well and what do we still need to work on in reading. This table helps me to get close and more personal. Some students are shy and you can really see them blossom when they realize they can read loud enough for only myself to hear.
The Scholastic News we use every Friday. It is has a Ondine component that goes over the vocab. words, video, read aloud and a game. It is a super fun way to learn about a topic.
The phonics games are used a daily during guided reading time. They are just a fun way for my students to learn phonics. They come with markers and dry erase boards that are easy to erase. They are learning so much.
My classroom is getting ready to have a marvelous December. We are picking for secret Pollyannas, learning about Hanukkah, Los Posada, LeBafana, SinterKlaus day, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. We will make menorahs, Kinaras and Wreaths. We are having a party on Dec. 21st and my students are really excited. We are working on subtraction strategies and writing informational writing pieces on their different states.
Thank you for thinking of my students and for making this possible.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Conti