The cost of costumes and props for this proposal is $647, including shipping and <a target="new" href="http://www.donorschoose.org/html/fulfillment.htm" onclick="g_openWindow('http://www.donorschoose.org/html/fulfillment.htm', 300, 800, 'fulfillwindow');return false;">fulfillment</a>.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Parker's classroom raised $672
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
Have you ever seen the transformation that occurs when a child puts on a simple costume and becomes a character in a story? I have, and it is truly a magical moment for teaching. The twenty students in my third grade class recently read a play in their textbook. The first time we read it as a class I had to coax students to volunteer to read a part in the play. The following day, I brought two props to use during our second reading. Once students saw the props, every hand went up volunteering to play a role. I had just brought in a cape and a scarf-nothing that fancy. The wearers of the props transformed into the story characters. It was the first time we all enjoyed a story together. I believe that getting students actively involved in their reading will improve their understanding of the text and their appreciation for theatrical literature. I would like to give my students a chance to become part of every story we read. In order to do this, I need more props. A simple cape and scarf will just not do to keep students motivated for the entire year.
Just a few simple props to add to my starter collection, will be a delight to students for years to come. Please take a moment to browse my prop list and consider the benefits they will add to the reading pleasure of my budding little actors.
Thank You.
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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