One of the things I love most about the 23 faces I see every day is how diverse this group is. I have students from more than four different ethnicity groups. Many of them are first-generation American citizens whose parents work multiple jobs to make ends meet. They are all wonderfully unique and different, but the thing they have in common is the most important for me: They love walking in the door of Room 151 each day.
I want to be the absolute best version of myself for them each day.
If I'm not the kindest and hardest working person they know, how can I ask them to give me their best each day as well?
My Project
Our day starts early (7:20 am!), and I want my students to begin in the best way possible. I've been researching alternatives to morning work, and I believe this collection of math and literacy materials is the perfect way to grow my students' excitement to start their day.
Morning stations will promote critical 21st century skills, allow them to grow as collaborators, and foster their individual interests and passions.
I am so excited to see their faces when these materials become a reality for our classroom. I thought about each of my students as I looked for resources to build our morning station experiences. Our literacy tubs will be filled with the requested Tile Lock Scrabble boards, Boggle, and Buzzword Junior to grow spelling and vocabulary skills. The math and logic bins will challenge students with individual and partner games like Mastermind, Amaze, Izzi, IQ Twist, and Math Dice. Math, literacy, and art can come together in our creativity tubs. I can't wait to see their faces when they see the Lego Station set up with books filled with ideas to get them started. Or the 3D art project I picked out for a specific pair of students who will undoubtedly squeal with delight when they see it. Materials can be stored in the Sterilite latch boxes and rolling storage carts.
All of my students' interests are represented within this project. The forty-five minutes we spend together each day before the morning bell rings shouldn't be spent trying to decipher another worksheet. I know this will be the perfect way to get their brain cells buzzing the minute they walk in the door.
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
Sterilite 19849806 18 Quart/17 Liter Ultra Latch Box, Clear with a White Lid and Black Latches, 6-Pack
• Amazon Business
$37.57
2
$75.14
IRIS 4-Drawer Rolling Storage Cart with Organizer Top, Black
• Amazon Business
$32.36
2
$64.72
Tile Lock Scrabble
• AKJ Education
$15.29
2
$30.58
IQ BUILDER | 3D ART COLORING PUZZLES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS | BEST FUN CREATIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS KIT TOY GIFT SET FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 8 9 10 11 12 YEAR OLD + | EASY PAINTING STRESS RELAXATION | TOWER
• Amazon Business
$29.97
1
$29.97
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Mastermind Game
• AKJ Education
$13.14
2
$26.28
Puzzle Blox Fine Art
• AKJ Education
$21.89
1
$21.89
Inspiration Play Double Ditto Family Party Board Game
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
LEGO Classic Quad Pack 66554 Building Kit
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
Boggle Game
• AKJ Education
$18.24
1
$18.24
The LEGO Ideas Book Unlock Your Imagination
• AKJ Education
$18.24
1
$18.24
4M 4563AM Magnetic Mini Tile Art
• Amazon Business
$16.13
1
$16.13
Buzzword Junior
• AKJ Education
$16.05
1
$16.05
Rush Hour
• AKJ Education
$14.59
1
$14.59
Ravensburger -World Landmarks Map - 300 pc Puzzle
• Amazon Business
$14.49
1
$14.49
White Mountain Puzzles What's for Breakfast Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Piece)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Balance Beans Game
• Amazon Business
$13.90
1
$13.90
Ravensburger The Solar System - 200 Piece Puzzle
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Amaze
• AKJ Education
$11.67
1
$11.67
Cool Creations in 35 Pieces
• AKJ Education
$10.94
1
$10.94
ThinkFun Izzi
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Buffalo Games - Vivid Collection - Aimee Stewart - Coffee and Donuts - 300 Large Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
SainSmart Jr. Wooden Tetris Puzzle 40 Pcs Brain Teasers Toy for Kids, Wood Puzzle Box Brain Games Wood Burr Tangram Jigsaw Toy Children Days
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
SmartGames IQ Puzzler Pro
• Amazon Business
$9.95
1
$9.95
IQ Fit
• Amazon Business
$9.95
1
$9.95
IQ Twist
• Amazon Business
$8.95
1
$8.95
Math Dice
• AKJ Education
$4.37
2
$8.74
Math Dice Jr. Kid's First Mental Math Game
• AKJ Education
$7.29
1
$7.29
LEGO Classic Green Baseplate Supplement
• Amazon Business
$6.09
1
$6.09
Materials cost
$558.64
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$38.55
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.38
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$635.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$112.16
Total project goal
$747.73
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$747.73
3 Donors
-$747.73
Donations toward project cost
-$635.57
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