Break Time Bots & Boredom Busters for a Library Makerspace
My students need ways to de-stress while still exercising their minds with art, poetry and technology. We need origami paper, puzzles and more.
$392 goal
This project expired on December 25, 2016.
This project expired on December 25, 2016.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
The library at our school is working hard to encourage our students to learn for the fun of it! Our recently redesigned campus is currently in its third year as a girls' school. One of our district initiatives is to focus on the Whole Child Approach. We see our students as young woman leaders, and are working to ensure they maintain a positive attitude every day.
As our creed suggests, our girls are "innovative and creative," and we recognize the importance of being "of strong mind, body, and spirit." Every day, we are pushing our students to reach the next level in their learning journey, and we recognize the stress that can come with it.
The goal of this project is to provide our students with creative outlets to relieve this stress, while still promoting active learning experiences.
My Project
The goal of this project is to make the most of students' down time with Maker Centers. Every day after eating lunch, many girls come in to the library to read, use computers, or catch up with friends. These activities are encouraged, and the library would like to add other creative options for a wider audience.
These centers will promote creativity, problem-solving, technology use, and provide our students with stress relief with various Maker activities.
The puzzle, colored pencils, coloring map, and two origami paper kits will promote creative exploration. These activities provide students with an opportunity to focus on the moment, pulling them away from any anxieties they might be feeling. Research shows that these activities promote brain health because they require focus, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and problem solving skills.
The poetry creation station with magnetic poetry, will encourage students to express themselves creatively while also building their vocabulary--the tiles selected as part of this grant are double sided. One side displays a familiar word, while the other shows an advanced synonym. On some occasions, students will be challenged to create poetry based on topics of their choosing. On others, they might be asked to create poetry in response to a posted image or quote. There are so many activities to keep this station fresh and fun!
The Sphero robots we are requesting will be a new activity for many of our students. Our campus has some incredible teachers who are successfully teaching engineering courses, and the library would like to support those interests. Girls will be developing their skills in coding at some of our planned library centers, and the robots would be an awesome way to see their work in action! These robots are quick, and the nubby covers will help keep them protected.
Sphero SPRK Edition: App-Enabled Ball
• Amazon Business
$102.49
1
$102.49
Ollie for Android and iOS, by Sphero
• Amazon Business
$69.56
1
$69.56
Bee Colorful Really Big Coloring Poster (60''x 36'') Coloring America with State Trivia
• Amazon Business
$39.95
1
$39.95
Magnetic Poetry - Kid Genius Kit - Words for Refrigerator - Write Poems and Letters on the Fridge
• Amazon Business
$18.95
1
$18.95
Crayola 50ct Long Colored Pencils (Pack of 2)
• Amazon Business
$16.49
1
$16.49
Orbotix Nubby Cover - Retail Packaging - Blue
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Treasure Hunt Bookshelf a 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle by Sunsout Inc.
• Amazon Business
$14.28
1
$14.28
LaFosse & Alexander's Origami Flowers Kit: Lifelike Paper Flowers to Brighten Up Your Life [Origami Kit with Book, 180 Papers, 20 Projects, DVD]
• Amazon Business
$11.30
1
$11.30
Aitoh Origami Paper, 5.875 by 5.875-Inch, Solid Colors, 300-Pack
• Amazon Business
$9.94
1
$9.94
Materials cost
$297.95
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.47
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$332.42
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$58.66
Total project goal
$391.08
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