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I am requesting Boogie Boards, interactive iPad letters, and Versatile kits to help my students learn to read, write, and build words with their hands. These items will be placed in our word word and/or writing station during our language arts block. Students will have the freedom to choose the manner in which they will practice their words and writing. These tools also allow me to differentiate for my students. The same tool can be used to practice words and skills at a variety of levels, helping me to reach all my unique learners at the same time. My ultimate goal is to create a classroom environment where my students become passionate and excited about learning. I have found that my first graders learn best when they are physically interacting with the material. A 6-year old desperately needs to love the learning process. They are playful, curious, and love getting their hands on anything that seems like a game. Unfortunately, using paper and pencil to learn often becomes more about the task, and less about the learning process. I believe that these tools will help me to improve the motivation and joy of learning in my classroom.

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I am requesting Boogie Boards, interactive iPad letters, and Versatile kits to help my students learn to read, write, and build words with their hands. These items will be placed in our word word and/or writing station during our language arts block. Students will have the freedom to choose the manner in which they will practice their words and writing. These tools also allow me to differentiate for my students. The same tool can be used to practice words and skills at a variety of levels, helping me to reach all my unique learners at the same time. My ultimate goal is to create a classroom environment where my students become passionate and excited about learning. I have found that my first graders learn best when they are physically interacting with the material. A 6-year old desperately needs to love the learning process. They are playful, curious, and love getting their hands on anything that seems like a game. Unfortunately, using paper and pencil to learn often becomes more about the task, and less about the learning process. I believe that these tools will help me to improve the motivation and joy of learning in my classroom.

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