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Past projects 20

• Terrific Tablets!

  Funded Mar 27, 2018

  The tablet served the students greatly! We were able to use it for Informational Writing unit.

  Students' task was to choose a topic to write about, and use various resources such as books and websites to gather data. With the tablet, each student was able to access the internet and learn how to search for information. They used websites like pebblego and brainpop to gather information about their topic. They were engaged THROUGHOUT the writing process, and they were really excited about learning new things, and writing about them! Writing never looked so exciting!!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Henry

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

• Handwriting Daily

  Funded Jan 1, 2018

  The Daily Handwriting workbooks are making a HUGE impact in my student's handwriting and overall working habits. Because of the daily practice, my are becoming more skilled in their penmanship. They are now able to read their own writing! They have gained so much confidence in their Writing assignments, and it is a joy to see them grow as Writers, and to see them take their work seriously. The workbooks sets the standards for penmanship, and therefore, my students are able to model after the standards. We are so grateful for your donation and support!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Henry

• Developing Professionally!

  Funded Dec 10, 2017

  Since receiving the professional texts about Guided Reading, Reading Assessments, and Phonics, I have grown so much professionally. They were extremely helpful! The Guided Reading professional text gave me great ideas for guided reading lessons and possible grouping of my students. The Literacy playbook taught me how to use a variety of assessments to collect meaningful data, and then turn it into goals for my students. Since then, I have learned so much about my students and their needs in Reading. This will help me tailor my instruction based on their needs. Thank you SO much for supporting my professional development!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Henry

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 2 other donors.

• Listen Up!

  Funded Feb 5, 2018

  We started using the headphones right away! It's making a huge impact in their learning. The students were so excited to see the new headphones as I was unpacking them. They immediately put them on and plugged them into the pads. One of the students was particularly impressed how the headphones made a big difference in hearing instructions from the reading software loudly and clearly!! Now, they have access to the appropriate tools that will support their learning. We are so grateful for your donation!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Henry

• We Need an Education Boost

  Funded Nov 20, 2017

  Education pro has been a valuable tool in our classroom. It offers a plethora of worksheets, games, lessons, and activities! In the past 2 math units, I have used their program to download supplemental workbooks that are aligned with our math units. The extra practice have really paid off, and it is giving students the opportunity to really master the content!! They also feel accomplished after competing a workbook because the program offers certificates that recognize their diligence in completing the work! We are SO grateful for this resource!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Henry

• Mary Had a Little Lamb

  Funded Sep 21, 2017

  The children were so excited to receive the recorders! Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to hold their very own instrument. Many have said that they've never played an instrument before! I told them that we would practice weekly, and eventually perform on stage for their assembly. They were enthused by the news!

  The recorders are motivating them to keep learning, and is creating a fresh sense of unity in our classroom. Our next step is to provide each student with recorder books, so that they can practice at home and show their parents how much they've learn.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Henry

• Mighty Mathematicians!

  Funded Mar 3, 2015

  Thank you so much for your donation! Because of your donation to the professional texts for Number Sense and Classroom Discussions, I am able to incorporate fun math games in my lessons in developing number sense. The seedlings have demonstrated greater understanding of the hundreds chart. The professional texts continues to support their learning of numbers and the relationship of numbers using the hundreds chart. In addition, they are getting used to using precise language when they explain their thinking in Math. Thank you, once again!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Henry

• The Mighty Mustard Seeds Love Choice Time!

  Funded Apr 3, 2015

  When they play, they play hard! The seedlings were overjoyed to learn about the new materials and supplies that would enrich their play time. The board games, puzzles, and other games created an environment for social development. They were able to engage with peers they were not likely to engage with, and it definitely help create new friendships.

  In addition, they understand that hard work pays off, and they feel appreciated and acknowledged when they earn choice time. Supporting their choice time have also encouraged them to make better choices in the classroom!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Henry

• Mighty Mighty Mighty Writers!

  Funded Feb 17, 2015

  Thank you so much for the Robert Munch books. It was their first time hearing about Robert Munch, and his love for storytelling and writing. Reading his books have encouraged the seedlings to use their personal experience in their writing, and therefore making writing less painful, and more exciting!

  It is a pleasure to see them grow in this area. Learning about Robert Munch, and how he started his career as an author has made a significant impact in their confidence in reading and writing. They are constantly re-reading his stories! Thank you, once again!!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Henry

• Our Mighty Classroom Library

  Funded Jan 27, 2015

  The Mighty Mustard Seeds were ecstatic to receive the new books that you donated! They were so eager to read through the series/box sets. Many of them were foreign to these great reads/series like Boxcar Children, Magic Tree House and Mercy Watson. However, after reading a book from one of the series, they expressed their eagerness to read more! They were impressed and entertained by the different type of stories/plots/characters from these books.

  They continue to use the books for Independent Reading and Buddy Reading. During Independent Reading, they are able to apply reading strategies and skills they learn in our Read Aloud lessons.

  This project enabled me to reorganize and restructure our classroom library. In response, the students enjoy and are eager to visit our classroom library. It has been an enriching experience for our class to have easily accessible resources. Students are constantly making references and connections from their reading.

  Thank you so much for your donation! Your generosity has made a great impact!!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Henry