The ELA Toolbox. Reading Themes and Building Dreams!
Help me give my students the books and storage shelves to build an excellent library to promote a love of reading, and some games that will promote ELA.
My students are special because they are all bravely entering a new phase of their young lives as they enter middle school. I want to ease that transition with an organized and welcoming classroom, filled with books and magazines to inspire them to grow and learn during their middle school years.
I plan to use the Scholastic magazines to introduce current events in a professionally-produced short-form read that can be consumed briefly and makes the best use of limited class time for students to read and provide feedback on what they have learned.
The books I have requested are all popular titles my students will know and want to read. Middle school is one of the key periods to inspire young people to read and develop learning skills they will carry forward into high school and their post-K-12 lives. There is so much terrific literature for middle-grade readers, and I want to provide an atmosphere that encourages my students to enjoy reading and inspires them to find topics and series that will encourage them to build stamina and knowledge for life-long learning.
Finally, I asked for some games that promote ELA strategies in a fun, engaging manner. Some days you just have to have fun. It doesn’t hurt to sneak in some learning with the laughter!
Thanks for your time and consideration of my desire to offer the best experience I can for my next batch of sixth graders!
Flash Furniture Hercules Wooden 5 Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet for Commercial or Home Use - Safe, Kid Friendly Design - 24"H x 36"L (Natural)
• Amazon Business
$157.16
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$157.16
School Specialty Mobile Organizer, 10 Drawers, 13 x 38 x 15-1/4 Inches, Multiple Colors
• School Specialty
Who Is (Who Was) Series (10 Book Set) - George Washington, Frederick Douglas, Neil Armstrong, Ronald Reagan, Thomas Jefferson, Marco Polo, Walt Disney, & More!
• Amazon Business
$52.91
1
$52.91
NEW SET! I Survived Series Book Set II (#11 - #20)
• Amazon Business
$48.99
1
$48.99
NEW COLLECTION - I Survived Series Book Set I (#1 - #10)
• Amazon Business
$41.50
1
$41.50
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game,Word Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up,Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players,The Classic Crossword Game
• Amazon Business
$19.94
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$19.94
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids
• School Specialty
$17.69
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$17.69
Hasbro Gaming Clue Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Reimagined Clue Game for 2-6 Players, Mystery Games, Detective Games, Family Games for Kids and Adults
• Amazon Business
$16.98
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$16.98
Materials cost
$643.39
Vendor shipping charges
$30.59
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$713.63
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