"Pre-K is like fishing if you can give them the right kind of bait then they will be hooked on school for ever.
A lot of our students have not been read to at home or are learning to speak a new language (English). They come to school not knowing colors and shapes. We have a lot of ground to make ...
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"Pre-K is like fishing if you can give them the right kind of bait then they will be hooked on school for ever.
A lot of our students have not been read to at home or are learning to speak a new language (English). They come to school not knowing colors and shapes. We have a lot of ground to make up. We need lots of manipulatives to expose them to letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make.
We are requesting the search and find alphabet game to help our students become a part of the teaching process. If they look at the individual pieces they can work together as a team to share with the class what they can spy about that letter. When you teach what you know the knowledge that you have learned stays with you.
By funding this project you will help me make learning fun. That is my number one goal -- School is fun.
My students need many resources to reinforce their understanding of beginning sounds.
See Mrs. W.'s class participating in this project!
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Sep 7, 2009
Dear Carolyn, Ellen Reagan, Laurie, Stephanie, val, Dorothy and L.J. boldyrev,
Thanks for your kind contribution to my classroom and students. These search and find alphabet circles are awesome. They are excited to be a classroom helper. They hold the alphabet circle and find a hidden item that starts with that letter. Then they share it with the class.
They are talking to one another and increasing their speaking and listening skills.
I appreciate all of your donations. This translates into fun, smiles and learning by my students.
Each of my students have benefited from your thoughtful gift.
With gratitude, Mrs. W.
Mrs. W. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Aug 3, 2009
Dear Carolyn, Ellen Reagan, Laurie, Stephanie, val, Dorothy and L.J. boldyrev,
I spy with my little eye happy children playing with a new phonics game. I spy with my little eye an honored teacher who is excited to bring new motivating games to her students.
This new game will be another tool to introduce letters and letter sounds. I can use the game two to three times a week and share with the other teacher in my grade level. Forty children will benefit from this new game.
We should receive the new game the first few weeks of school. What a great way to start off a new school year.
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Marcia S. (volunteer)
on Jul 11, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate)
on Jul 13, 2009
"I gave to this project because children's book author Cynthea Liu dared me! I believe in the great "democracy of reading" and am grateful to have an opportunity to help children get ready to take part in it."
Ellen Reagan
from Illinois
gave
on Jul 16, 2009
"Thanks so much for the donation Ms Reagan. We will be so excited to start the school year off with new and eye-catching supplies."
The teacher Mrs. W.
on Jul 16, 2009
"Children need books!"
L.J. boldyrev
from New York
gave
on Jul 17, 2009
"I was also dared by the great Cynthea Liu! I fell in love with books at a very young age and I am grateful to be able to help another child have that same opportunity."
L.J. boldyrev
from New York
on Jul 17, 2009
"Thank you for your love of children and your love of books. Your donation help us get one step closer."
The teacher Mrs. W.
on Jul 18, 2009
"I gave to this project because books have been one of the most important things in my life. Books have inspired me to be the dreamer and artist that I am today. I wish that for all of you."
val
from California
gave
on Jul 20, 2009
"The dreamers and future artist of our Pre-k Class thank you for your support."
The teacher Mrs. W.
on Jul 20, 2009
"I gave to this project because...my friend Cynthea Liu had a donation drive as part of her book launch for Paris Pan Takes the Dare."
Stephanie
from New York
gave
on Jul 28, 2009
"Stephanie thanks for your donation. We really appreciate your giving heart. We will have fun playing with our new game."
The teacher Mrs. W.
on Jul 28, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I believe in supporting and encouraging children to read."
Laurie
from California
gave
on Jul 30, 2009
"Our new little game will help children identify letters and letter sounds. This will help them become better readers. Thanks for your donation."
The teacher Mrs. W.
on Jul 30, 2009
"I gave to this project because improving our kids learning environment goes a long way in building our future leaders!"
Carolyn
from North Carolina
gave
on Aug 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I recently had my own proposal funded and I wanted to give a gift to someone else."
Dorothy
from Saint Louis, MO
gave
on Aug 3, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Aug 3, 2009
"We can make a difference in the lives in children. We can motivate them to become productive adults. Thanks for making this project possible."
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Marcia S. (volunteer)
on Jul 11, 2009
Dorothy
from Saint Louis, MO
gave
on Aug 3, 2009
