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Mrs. Kagzanova's Classroom

  • PS 100 Coney Island School
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Books Needed!

    Funded Dec 12, 2023

    On behalf of myself and my students, I wanted to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of books to our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution will undoubtedly enrich the learning experiences of our students for years to come.

    Your support means more than just the books themselves; it signifies a commitment to education and a belief in the power of literacy. With your donation, we can explore new worlds, gain insight into different cultures, and foster a love for reading that will extend far beyond the classroom walls. Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity.

    Sincerely,”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kagzanova

    This classroom project was brought to life by Charles Schwab and 8 other donors.
  • School Supplies Needed!

    Funded Sep 7, 2021

    Thank you so much for your generous donation. When the students first walked in on the first day of school they all said how gorgeous and decorated and organized the classroom was. They were complimenting many bulletin boards. Students haven't been in school for over a year so this was a very big surprise for them. They were so excited with big smiles on their faces.

    Not only do classroom decorations help to create a more engaging and welcoming atmosphere for your new pupils, they have other functions as ways of engaging pupils with other aspects of school life. Student-created displays of school policies are a great way to get children to remember the rules.

    Displays around time, the weather, phonics or maths functions can help to support children when they are working independently. Displaying of student's best work helps to build confidence and in some pupils may encourage a better quality of penmanship or neatness!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kagzanova

    This classroom project was brought to life by Clorox and 3 other donors.
  • Guided Reading Books Needed!

    Funded Apr 17, 2021

    I so appreciate your gesture of sending me this lovely gift. Thank you so much for your generosity. These books will help my students become better readers. Reading is important because it develops our thoughts, gives us endless knowledge and lessons while keeping our minds active. Books can hold and keep all kinds of information, stories, thoughts and feelings unlike anything else in this world. The importance of a book to help us learn and understand things cannot be underestimated. Most people know from experience that reading is a great form of entertainment, but what you and those other people might not realease is that reading can help lower stress levels.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kagzanova

    This classroom project was brought to life by Oak Foundation and 3 other donors.
  • Books Needed

    Funded Dec 23, 2020

    These materials will make a difference in my students learning because students, especially students with disabilities, learn best through hands-on learning. Students need to experience and learn through their 5 senses. This makes learning more meaningful and they are more likely to remember what they learned. This also makes learning more interesting. These hands-on materials are important as it helps students learn their math facts: multiplication, division, subtraction, and addition in a fun way. The reading materials will help them learn reading skills in a fun way. Students also get to learn and work in pairs and in groups. This will be a perfect opportunity for students to learn concepts hands on!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kagzanova

  • Hands-on Learning

    Funded Dec 19, 2020

    These materials will make a difference in my students learning because students, especially students with disabilities, learn best through hands-on learning. Students need to experience and learn through their 5 senses. This makes learning more meaningful and they are more likely to remember what they learned. This also makes learning more interesting. These hands-on materials are important as it helps students learn their math facts: multiplication, division, subtraction, and addition in a fun way. The reading materials will help them learn reading skills in a fun way. Students also get to learn and work in pairs and in groups. This will be a perfect opportunity for students to learn concepts hands on!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kagzanova

    This classroom project was brought to life by hand2mind and 2 other donors.
  • Books Needed for Remote Learning

    Funded Aug 9, 2020

    Reading books are so important to the students. It has so many benefits. My students come from low-income families where they can't afford books. They do not have exposure to books and they are English language learners and students with disabilities. These books will be a tremendous help to my students. I will test my students reading level and then use the books that are on their level or 1 level above their independent level. Since my students are English Language learners I will focus on phonics and teaching students the rules of the English language. Once students become readers I will focus on reading comprehension skills. In third grade students need to master the skill of answering questions and using supporting details to support their answer. Thank you so much again for your generousity and support.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kagzanova

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 6 other donors.
  • Guided Reading Books Needed

    Funded Mar 4, 2020

    Thank you so much for your generous donation. Especially during the hard times as now that I am teaching remotely. These guided reading books are even more helpful as I am able to read and scan the books online (google classroom tool) for my students to read. The students are assigned their reading level and they read within their groups. Everyday I work with a different group working on skills they need help in. Each level has skills students need to master. I assess students and then create guided reading lessons.

    In my reading block I first teach a skill by modeling the read aloud and the use of the graphic organizer. Then students try practicing the skill using their independent reading books. I assess their learning. I do 2 guided reading groups a day!

    Again thank you so much for the generous donation!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kagzanova

    This classroom project was brought to life by A group of anonymous donors and 3 other donors.
  • Little Engineers!

    Funded Jul 12, 2019

    Thank you so much for your generous donation. Using those texts I teach students how to read fluently by sounding out words and hearing me read or their peers read. The books also teach my students about different topics that they can relate to topics of interest. I also teach various skills using the books such as main idea and key details, retelling a story using beginning, middle, and end. I also teach summarizing and theme (lesson learned), compare/contrast, character traits/feelings. These are all the skills students need to know in third grade.

    In my classroom because of your generous donation I am able to put students in groups based on their reading levels. My students love the books and they have great discussions in their groups using the book talk protocol.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kagzanova

    This classroom project was brought to life by Overdeck Family Foundation and one other donor.
  • Hands-on Learning!

    Funded Aug 13, 2019

    My students are amazed and love the games and materials. This enhances their learning and makes it more fun and enjoyable for them. This also helps my kinesthetic and visual and auditory learners. I see only smiling faces and enthusiasm to play the games as they are having so much fun!

    Students are able to practice their social skills and work together to finish the game. Students are able to practice their math facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Students are able to practice their social skills by working together.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kagzanova

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and one other donor.
  • Books for ELL and SWD

    Funded Jun 17, 2019

    Thank you so much for your generous donation. Using those texts I teach students how to read fluently by sounding out words and hearing me read or their peers read. The books also teach my students about different topics that they can relate to topics of interest. I also teach various skills using the books such as main idea and key details, retelling a story using beginning, middle, and end. I also teach summarizing and theme (lesson learned), compare/contrast, character traits/feelings. These are all the skills students need to know in third grade.

    In my classroom because of your generous donation I am able to put students in groups based on their reading levels. My students love the books and they have great discussions in their groups using the book talk protocol.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kagzanova

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.

About my class

Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.

About my class

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