"I teach a group of diverse and vibrant 5th grade students. We spend our days thinking and talking about lots of important ideas and we like to share them with each other. Many of my students are also working on developing their English skills as second language learners. As a class, we spend some...
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"I teach a group of diverse and vibrant 5th grade students. We spend our days thinking and talking about lots of important ideas and we like to share them with each other. Many of my students are also working on developing their English skills as second language learners. As a class, we spend some of the time sitting at our desks doing work, but much of the instruction time is on the floor, with lots of discussion, both in whole group and in small group formats. Students also act as teacher and share information, both written and orally. This kind of interaction, in all subject areas, helps build language and literacy skills and reinforces concepts, especially for those students who are not yet fully English proficient. It also allows all students to share what they know and who they are, creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment. An easel that can be moved forward and back (on wheels) that is stable enough for a student to move without fear of collapse, would be ideal. My students would be able to use the easel both as a student and as a teacher. This easel has both whiteboard surfaces as well as hooks for chart paper, so the students can use the board for recording both temporary and more permanent tools for instruction. The double sided board will allow more than one student or group to access information at once. Thank you for considering helping our class. Our class is a vibrant place for learning, and with the help of an easel that was easy to use, stable and can be moved around, we can learn that much more. Your help will allow everyone in the class to be teacher and student.
My students need a double sided, wheeled easel to access material and fully participate in both the whole and small group setting.
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Ms. B. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Jan 25, 2010
Dear Jeannie & Martin, Steve & Lisa, Wendy, Marjo, Jennifer, Margaret and ethan,
I was thrilled today to hear that our easel project has been fully funded! I cannot wait to get to school tomorrow to tell my class! Thank you so much for contributing to the easel project. Having a new easel will make so many of our projects possible, as well as enabling the students to lead discussions and model good teaching strategies. We will be able to use it several times a day, in every academic area. This easel will be fundamental to our teaching and learning. Thank you again for your generosity. With gratitude,
Ms. B.
Region:
California (North)
Where is the classroom located? 
Submitted:
Oct 06, 2009
| Expires:
Mar 12, 2010
Additional Details
Level:
Grades 3-5
Teacher's funded projects:
1
Thank-you punctuality:
N/A
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Marcia S. (volunteer)
on Oct 8, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested resources and posted this project.
Shira N. (associate)
on Oct 8, 2009
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Marjo
from California
gave
on Oct 8, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literature & Writing education."
ethan
from Brooklyn, NY
gave
on Oct 10, 2009
"I gave to this project because I want to help a great teacher!"
Wendy
from Fremont, CA
gave
on Oct 11, 2009
"Thank you all so much! I appreciate your willingness to give and support our classroom!"
The teacher Ms. B.
on Oct 11, 2009
"I gave to this project because I love the idea of students teaching each other. An easel is such a basic piece of equipment."
Margaret
from Fremont, CA
gave
on Dec 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because my property taxes should be higher so that teachers can get the classroom materials they need without begging."
Steve & Lisa
from Davis, CA
gave
on Dec 31, 2009
"I gave to this project because I attended Vallejo schools from kindergarten through high school, and wanted to take the opprotunity to give something back to my community. I hope the students have a great year and learn a lot."
Jennifer
from Vallejo, CA
gave
on Jan 14, 2010
"I gave to this project because Tracy Barnett is the best 5th grade teacher in California!!!"
Jeannie & Martin
from New York, NY
gave
on Jan 25, 2010
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Jan 25, 2010
The teacher Ms. B.
on Jan 25, 2010
Purchased the resources for Ms. B.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Binna L. (staff member)
on Jan 26, 2010
The teacher Ms. B.
4 days ago
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