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Completed: Fluency Kit Helps Young Readers, Read!

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"My amazing 2nd graders deserve updated materials to grasp new concepts during the learning process. The three components of reading fluency are speed, accuracy, and expression. Fluency integrates word recognition with comprehension. These kits would help gain awareness of how my students are progr... " MORE
"My amazing 2nd graders deserve updated materials to grasp new concepts during the learning process. The three components of reading fluency are speed, accuracy, and expression. Fluency integrates word recognition with comprehension. These kits would help gain awareness of how my students are progressing throughout the year!

The fluency materials would help, especially because funding is low in our Title 1 school. We are faced with a defeated budget and are in need of new materials. My students are faced with outdated materials. These new kits are appealing to the eye and will make reading fun and interesting!

These kits would make it possible for me to teach this skill that is crucial for for young readers to grow and progress to the next level. A child who reads a passage fluently doesn't stop to decode words; he/she reads quickly and with expression because he/she knows the words and grasps the meaning of the text. It is possible for all students to obtain this skill.

Your help will ensure my students the opportunity to become better readers. "In 1st grade children learn to read, in 2nd grade they read to learn" I love this quote and think of it often while I am teaching!

My students need a Spiders CD Read-Along Kit, a Listen & Read Fluency Practice Pack and a Building Fluency Card Bank.

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Oct 27, 2009
Dear Linda, Jon, Renee, Cathy, Robyn, Maryann, Liza, Ryan, Rose, Beth, Patty, Michelle, Roxy and Mike, 
Thank you to each one of my donors for these wonderful products. My students thought this was an early Christmas arrival to our classroom this afternoon! They are thrilled to have another set of books on CD. They also can't wait to use the Fluency Kit that came as well. These items will be a great addition to our classroom. Fluency is so important for young readers. Both fluency packs that arrived today are going to be great resources for our young readers. I would like to thank you again for caring so much for education and my students!

With gratitude,
Mrs. P.

Mrs. P. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Oct 18, 2009
Dear Linda, Jon, Renee, Cathy, Robyn, Maryann, Liza, Ryan, Rose, Beth, Patty, Michelle, Roxy and Mike, 
I am so thankful for each one of your donations! This will help my struggling readers as well as my more fluent readers. This is a great tool that my students will benefit greatly from. I am very thankful that each one of you support education and the impact will be great!! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!
My students are going to be able to work with these kits as well as the book on CD's independently while I will be working on literacy with other groups. This will change the way centers can be ran in my classroom. I am ever so thankful!!

With gratitude,
Mrs. P.

Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Donna L. (volunteer) on Aug 31, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate) on Sep 1, 2009
"I YODELED for you!! Enjoy the Fluency Kit!!"
Robyn from Manchester, NJ gave on Oct 14, 2009
"Thank you so much for yodeling!!My students will love this fluency kit!!"
The teacher Mrs. P. on Oct 14, 2009
"I gave to this project because Mrs. P. is a GREAT teacher!"
Mike from New Jersey gave on Oct 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because I strongly believe Reading is important."
Roxy from New Jersey gave on Oct 17, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literacy education."
Michelle from New Jersey gave on Oct 17, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literacy education."
Patty from New Jersey gave on Oct 17, 2009
"I yodeled for this teacher because she deserves it!! YAHOOOOOOOO!"
Robyn from Manchester, NJ gave on Oct 17, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literacy education."
Beth from New Jersey gave on Oct 17, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in New Jersey."
Rose from New Jersey gave on Oct 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because I want the kids to have fun in the classroom!"
Robyn from New Jersey gave on Oct 17, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in New Jersey."
Ryan from New Jersey gave on Oct 17, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literacy education."
Liza from New Jersey gave on Oct 17, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in New Jersey."
Maryann from New Jersey gave on Oct 18, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literacy education."
Robyn from Manchester, NJ gave on Oct 18, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literacy education."
Cathy from New Jersey gave on Oct 18, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in New Jersey."
Renee from New Jersey gave on Oct 18, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in New Jersey."
Jon from New Jersey gave on Oct 18, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in ESL education."
Linda from Pine Beach, NJ gave on Oct 18, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Oct 18, 2009
The teacher Mrs. P. on Oct 18, 2009
Purchased the books for Mrs. P.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Oct 19, 2009
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. P.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Jenni D. (staff member) on Oct 19, 2009
PhotosPhotos posted!
The teacher Mrs. P. on Oct 27, 2009
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
The teacher Mrs. P. on Oct 27, 2009
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