Benjamin Franklin once said, "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Students need to be involved in their learning so that they can take ownership of what they are doing. Students need to get their hands "dirty" by using them to research, create, and make learning meaningful. I will teach about 20 eager, energetic third grade students in my classroom this year. We are a CEP, Title I school which means we have 100% participation in the free lunch program.
All of our students are eager to learn and need experiences that they do not get at home.
Many of our children come from single-parent or military homes. We want parents to associate school with love, learning, and caring. We would like to change parents' points-of-view from the negative experiences they may have had as children, to be able to see the positive experiences we provide their children through rich literature and unforgettable activities.
My Project
Having a class of 20 talkative students can be overwhelming for some, but at time it can be a blessing in disguise. When my students discuss things with their collaborative teams, the solutions and evidence they find is amazing. But when it comes time to share with the class, at times I hear crickets!
To get my students over the apprehension of sharing their ideas with larger groups, we would like a QBall throwable wireless microphone to encourage classroom fun and build their self-esteem.
The QBall throwable wireless microphone was designed with little hands, and the classroom, in mind. The QBall microphone is made with soft, durable foam, which protects it from drops, so it can be thrown around the classroom! I know having a QBall will encourage students' participation in the whole group setting and will increase their listening and speaking skills. Students will be able to share their evidence in literacy, give their opinions about a story or book, practice math facts and tell their solutions to real-world problems! I can't wait to see all the ways the QBall can positively impact my classroom! Thank you for your support of our class!
Nearly all 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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