Blending Classics with Technology...a Fifth Grade Dream!
My students need amazing books to read as well as balance balls, five Chromebooks, headphones and white noise machines.
$2,203 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! This project is fully funded
My Students
I teach at an IB (International Baccalaureate) Title I school. The philosophy of our school is to create conscientious, global citizens. We use project-based and inquiry-driven learning. It's an amazing school with incredibly diverse students. We go beyond teaching the standards and focus on teaching the whole child.
I believe in challenging each student to maximize their potential.
My students are diverse, driven, and unique. Gifted, IEPs, dreamers, doers; I believe that we are all more than a label, and I strive to create an environment where all students have a voice.
My Project
My students need access to amazing books and the opportunity to participate in thought-provoking conversations. I've begun using literature circles (think awesome book club discussions) in my literacy block and it has transformed the way my students view reading. To become great story-tellers they need the chance to read great stories. I had my students create a list of special request books they are interested in reading like Fish in a Tree, The One and Only Ivan, and Phantom Tollbooth. I need more books that are above and below fifth-grade level so no students get left out. Now it's time to take our discussions to the next level.
It's time to use our class blog to tell amazing stories!
Our class has a blog and each student has their own page where they get to tell their own stories. They love commenting on each other's blog. It's an amazing way to blend their love of social media with our big goals of becoming fluent readers and talented authors. We need Chromebooks so they have more access to their blog so they can have creative posts about what they've read as well as creating their own stories. My students will continue their lit circle conversations in their own blog. They can begin creating their own stories that use the similar themes and then eventually branch out in their own direction.
Why the extras like noise machines and different seating? I believe students should have control over their learning environment. Some of my students love listening to white noise using headphones while they work and others need a little wiggle. I think the important part is what students learn, and anything I can do to help them accomplish that is great with me!
Kids Headphones - noot products K11 Foldable Stereo Tangle-Free 3.5mm Jack Wired Cord On-Ear Headset for Children (Navy/Teal)
• Amazon Business
$11.00
10
$110.00
Who Was? Nonfiction (24 Bk Set)
• AKJ Education
$107.57
1
$107.57
Fish in a Tree
• Amazon Business
$6.58
9
$59.22
The One and Only Ivan
• Amazon Business
$5.59
10
$55.90
Stargirl
• AKJ Education
$5.83
9
$52.47
The Phantom Tollbooth
• AKJ Education
$5.83
9
$52.47
Because of Winn-Dixie
• Amazon Business
$5.29
9
$47.61
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
• AKJ Education
$5.83
8
$46.64
Where the Red Fern Grows
• AKJ Education
$5.83
8
$46.64
Loser
• AKJ Education
$5.10
9
$45.90
The Tiger Rising
• AKJ Education
$5.10
9
$45.90
The Wednesday Wars
• Amazon Business
$4.99
9
$44.91
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Blue, 52cm
• Amazon Business
$19.98
2
$39.96
Bridge to Terabithia
• Amazon Business
$4.83
8
$38.64
I Survived Collector's Toolbox (I Survived)
• Amazon Business
$38.39
1
$38.39
White Noise Machine, AVANTEK Sound Machine for Sleeping, 20 Non-Looping Soothing Sounds, 30 Levels of Volume, Built-in Headphone Jack & Micro USB Port
• Amazon Business
$35.99
1
$35.99
Holes
• AKJ Education
$5.83
6
$34.98
Jake Drake, Know-it-all
• AKJ Education
$4.37
6
$26.22
Pictek White Noise Machine, 24 Soothing Sleep Therapy Sound Machine with Playing All Night or Other Timer Option, Sound Spa Relaxation Machine for Baby, Adult and Traveler (Adapter Not Included)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Materials cost
$1,699.35
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
State sales tax
$117.26
3rd party payment processing fee
$25.49
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,872.10
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$330.37
Total project goal
$2,202.47
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$2,202.47
2 Donors
-$1,101.23
Donations toward project cost
-$936.05
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$165.18
match offer
-$1,101.24
Match offer toward project cost
-$936.05
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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