Fostering English Language Skills through Puzzles, Art, and STEM
Help me give my students activities and books to help with English acquisition.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Browning's classroom raised $588
This project is fully funded
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.
My Project
English language acquisition can be a multifaceted and challenging journey, especially for students who are not native speakers. To facilitate a more immersive and engaging learning experience, incorporating puzzles, art, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities into the curriculum can prove to be an effective strategy.
Puzzles are inherently linguistic, requiring students to read, comprehend, and articulate their thoughts.
The collaborative nature of solving puzzles also encourages students to communicate and work together.
Art serves as a universal language that transcends linguistic barriers. Engaging English language learners in art activities not only allows them to express themselves visually but also encourages the use of descriptive language to communicate their creations. Whether through drawing, painting, or sculpting, students can build their English vocabulary by learning and using adjectives, prepositions, and other descriptive elements to convey their artistic intentions.
STEM activities provide a hands-on approach to learning that naturally incorporates language. Building, experimenting, and problem-solving in the context of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics require clear communication. Engaging in STEM projects encourages students to articulate their ideas, ask questions, and describe their findings. It also introduces specific vocabulary related to scientific concepts, further enriching their language skills.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Lakeshore Create-A-Chain Reaction STEM Kit - Gr. 3-5 - Master Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$119.99
1
$119.99
The Classic Goosebumps Series 20 Books Collection Set By R. L. Stine
• Amazon Business
$57.99
1
$57.99
Marble Genius Marble Run (130 Complete Pieces) Maze Track or Board Games for Kids 8-12, for Adults, Teens, and Toddlers, (80 Translucent Marbulous Pieces + 50 Glass-Marble Set), Starter Set
• Amazon Business
$44.99
1
$44.99
Carolina STEM Challenge: Egg Drop Kit
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
Painting Canvas Panels Multi Pack- 5x7",8x10",9x12",11x14" (9 of Each),Set of 36,100% Cotton Artist Canvas Boards for Painting,Primed White Canvas,for Acrylic,Oil Paint,Wet or Dry Art Media
• Amazon Business
$32.99
1
$32.99
Continent Race Geography Learning Educational Game for Kids 7 Years and Up Trivia Card Board Game 2-4 players for Family Activities, Game Night by Byron’s Games Award Winning
• Amazon Business
$24.70
1
$24.70
The World Game - Geography Card Game - Educational Board Game for Kids, Family & Adults - Cool Learning Gift Idea for Teenage Boys & Girls
• Amazon Business
$24.40
1
$24.40
Galison Out of this World 500 Piece Puzzle
• Blick Art Materials
$14.99
1
$14.99
Acrylic Paint Set for Kids, Artists and Adults - 12 Vibrant Colors, 6 Brushes and 3 Paint Canvases - Perfect for Beginners or Professionals
• Amazon Business
$14.97
1
$14.97
Earth and Space Coloring Book
• Blick Art Materials
$11.96
1
$11.96
Where's Waldo? The Wonder Book
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$442.80
Vendor shipping charges
$19.90
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.64
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$499.34
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$88.12
Total project goal
$587.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$587.46
1 Donor
-$587.46
Donations toward project cost
-$499.34
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Browning and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
