"I teach a group of emergent, inspiring, readers. My classroom is a self-contained special education room with grades first through fourth. My students' disabilities range from learning disabilities, physical disabilities from birth, Autism, and cognitive disabilities. The students and school communi...
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"I teach a group of emergent, inspiring, readers. My classroom is a self-contained special education room with grades first through fourth. My students' disabilities range from learning disabilities, physical disabilities from birth, Autism, and cognitive disabilities. The students and school community are primarily low income. While in my classroom, my students can not take their eyes, ears, and hands off of the books I supply in my library. Sadly, many of my students do not have access to books at home. Research states that a classroom library should be full of a plethora of books in a cozy inviting atmosphere. By creating a comfortable reading area, the students will have a place to get lost in their book, and supplying my students with a library checkout system will allow them to continue their reading at home independently or with their families. In order to provide my students with a comfortable classroom library and a system to check out books, the classroom needs some materials. Just as in a public library the class needs a check out system with library cards. This will make students responsible for keeping track of the books they still have at home. The library checkout system is also a great way for me as the teacher to keep track of the books in my library. The students can help in the beginning of the year by labeling the library cards. This will give them a sense of ownership to their classroom library.
The students I teach can lose concentration and become over or under stimulated easily due to their disabilities. By providing a dim light and bean bag chairs, the classroom library will provide support for their sensory needs while encouraging the students to continue reading. With your help my students will have a classroom library they deserve and need in order to become life long readers! Your help will continue to inspire my students to read, read, read!!!
My students need a Leveled Library Checkout Chart, library cards, a Heavy-Duty Mobile Book Organizer, a lamp, and four bean bag chairs.
The cost of this proposal is $1,225, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment  ."
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Ms. N. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Nov 12, 2009
Dear Gavin, kellie, Erik, Mr. & Mrs. B, Khanh-Lien, Becky, Mark, Brad, Brian, Angela Dugan, Ruth, Debbie, Jena, Brooke, Sarah, Jamie and Henry, Rebecca, Ellen, Jess, Dyan, Michele, MICHELLE, Serra and Cecilia,
Words can not describe how thankful the students and myself are to you for your generous donations. You have made a great impact on the students lives and education. Because of you, my students will have a comfortable inviting classroom library. The students will now have access to taking the books home to share and read with their families. My students are cheerful, wonderful, motivated learners who need extra support. With your help the students will boost their confidence in reading and life. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. With gratitude,
Ms. N.
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Region:
Illinois (Chicago)
Where is the classroom located?
Submitted:
Jul 20, 2009
| Expires:
Dec 26, 2009
Additional Details
Level:
Grades PreK-2
Teacher's funded projects:
3
Thank-you punctuality:
100%
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Daphna G. (volunteer)
on Jul 23, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
John C. (associate)
on Jul 24, 2009
Brian
gave
on Jul 29, 2009
"I gave to this project because...everyone deserves a chance to read."
Mr. & Mrs. B
from Illinois
gave
on Jul 31, 2009
"Thanks for believing Mr and Mrs B!"
The teacher Ms. N.
on Jul 31, 2009
"Thanks for helping the kids Brian!"
The teacher Ms. N.
on Jul 31, 2009
"I gave to this project because... Every child deserves the opportunity to receive the necessary tools and resources to allow them to learn and grow!!!"
Dyan
from Illinois
gave
on Aug 3, 2009
Erik
from Illinois
gave
on Aug 4, 2009
"Thanks Erik!"
The teacher Ms. N.
on Aug 4, 2009
"We gave to this project because we believe that every child deserves the best education possible! Have a wonderful school year! We love you Ms. N!"
Jamie and Henry
from Chesterfield, MO
gave
on Aug 16, 2009
"It is so great to have friends like you! Thanks for donating Jamie and Henry!"
The teacher Ms. N.
on Aug 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because...everyone deserves the chance to read"
Erik
from Illinois
gave
in support of Illinois
on Aug 31, 2009
"Thanks Erik! You are the best!"
The teacher Ms. N.
on Aug 31, 2009
"I gave to this project because Miss N is a dedicated teacher with great ideas for improving her students' reading skills."
Brad
from Florida
gave
on Sep 19, 2009
"Thanks dad!"
The teacher Ms. N.
on Sep 20, 2009
"I gave to this project because reading is such a core part of a child's education, and the quality and quantity of the books they read have a significant impact on their educational future. "
Angela Dugan
from Oak Park, IL
gave
on Oct 25, 2009
"Thank you Angela for helping our classroom library grow. The students and I appreciate your support."
The teacher Ms. N.
on Oct 25, 2009
"I gave to this project because I want to support kids in Chicago and for the kids to have a wonderful library experience."
kellie
from Illinois
gave
in support of Illinois Giving Page
on Oct 26, 2009
"Thank you Kellie for giving my students the opportunity to have an equal education!"
The teacher Ms. N.
on Oct 26, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in Illinois (Chicago)."
Debbie
from Illinois
gave
in support of Chicago Office
on Oct 29, 2009
Debbie
from Illinois
gave
in support of Chicago Office
on Oct 29, 2009
"Thanks Debbie!"
The teacher Ms. N.
on Oct 29, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I read better when I am comfortable!"
Serra
from New York
gave
in support of Amuse Bouche
on Nov 4, 2009
Gavin
from Rochester, NY
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Jess
from Los Angeles, CA
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Michele
from Islip, NY
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Becky
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Ellen
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Rebecca
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Sarah
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Ruth
from Bluffton, SC
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Khanh-Lien
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Brooke
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
MICHELLE
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Cecilia
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Nov 6, 2009
The teacher Ms. N.
on Nov 12, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Ms. N.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Nov 12, 2009
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