"Is there any better way to learn than by interacting with the material you're being taught?
I'm a 7th grade teacher of Language Arts and US History. We are a high-poverty school serving at-risk youth. My children come to school ready to learn, but are often set up for failure from day one. Withou...
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"Is there any better way to learn than by interacting with the material you're being taught?
I'm a 7th grade teacher of Language Arts and US History. We are a high-poverty school serving at-risk youth. My children come to school ready to learn, but are often set up for failure from day one. Without their basic school supply needs being met, they can't truly excel in their studies. After completing my first year of teaching, I came to the realization that one of the biggest obstacles for my children was their lack of organization. Despite my best efforts, none of my strategies were working because at the end of the day, all of their papers and projects were shoved into a book bag abyss, never to be seen in one piece again.
When I stopped trying to frantically fix the organizing and stepped back to evaluate what was at the root of the problem, I realized that most of them came to school without a single supply. Empty book bags were the only evidence we were in a classroom. Most days, I lent out all of my pencils only to do it again the very next day. This year, I'm using a strategy called "Interactive Notebooks." This strategy requires my kids to have a notebook, some colored pencils, pens and highlighters. I have tried to provide the construction paper, scissors and other needs. The purpose of these notebooks is to allow students to interact with the lesson in a way that makes sense to them, whether it be through art, song, or words. They get to nurse their creative side and become thoughtful readers and writers.
Unfortunately, despite my best efforts to pare down my supply list, over half of my students came to me letting me know their parent's could not afford the supplies for which i was asking. With your donation, ensuring our students the ability to have the most basic supplies, together we will empower the next generation of readers, writers, and collegiate scholars.
My students needs 20 spiral notebooks, colored pencils, tape and construction paper.
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Ms. C. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Oct 8, 2009
Dear Rachael, Matthew, claudia, Denisse, Betty & Doug, KATIE, Dev, Kate, Tara, max, Darren and April,
I want to say thank you to everyone who helped me reach my goal and make this learning opportunity a reality for my kids. We have really been struggling this first month of school due to the lack of supplies and my children will benefit so much from simply being able to open a notebook for class. I'm excited to see the leaps and bounds I know they will take. The confidence they will gain just by having their simple needs met will make a world of difference. Thank you so much for considering my project a worthy cause! With gratitude,
Ms. C.
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Region:
Virginia
Where is the classroom located? 
Submitted:
Sep 11, 2009
| Expires:
Feb 17, 2010
Additional Details
Level:
Grades 6-8
Teacher's funded projects:
2
Thank-you punctuality:
100%
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Grace Y. (volunteer)
on Sep 13, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate)
on Sep 15, 2009
"I gave to this project because no child anywhere should have to go without the supplies they need to learn. "
Tara
from Texas
gave
in support of Virginia
on Sep 15, 2009
"I gave to this project because all children need a chance at education."
Kate
from Pennsylvania
gave
in support of Virginia
on Sep 15, 2009
"I gave to this project because nothing is more powerful than a young mind that wants to learn and a dedicated teacher who wants to teach. All obstacles should be eliminated."
Dev
from North Carolina
gave
on Sep 25, 2009
April
from Virginia
gave
on Sep 27, 2009
"I gave to this project because I feel that learning is one of the most important things a person can do."
Matthew
from Michigan
gave
in support of Gawker Media's Giving Page
on Oct 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because all children should have access to the basic supplies they need to learn and fulfill their dreams!"
KATIE
from Georgia
gave
on Oct 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because I hope each child has all the supplies needed. "
Rachael
from California
gave
on Oct 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because reading helped me become a writer."
claudia
from Los Angeles, CA
gave
in support of Gawker Media's Giving Page
on Oct 8, 2009
"I gave to this project because I think that creative teaching is integral in being able to reach out to all students."
Betty & Doug
from Pennsylvania
gave
in support of Gawker Media's Giving Page
on Oct 8, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literature & Writing education."
Denisse
from Oceanside, CA
gave
on Oct 8, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Oct 8, 2009
The teacher Ms. C.
on Oct 8, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Ms. C.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Oct 9, 2009
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