I teach at a large elementary campus in Oklahoma with 10 sections of Pre-K. Our students are as special as they are diverse! My class alone represents 4-5 different primary languages. These precious students come from many places across the U.S.A. as well as several other countries. Some of my students enter the classroom for the very first time, not knowing a single word of English. My goal is to connect with each individual student on a personal level. I want to feel comfortable so that I may be able relate to them in the very best way that I can.
The various ways in which my students learn depend greatly upon my ability to utilize a variety of many different tools.
When I am successful at capturing a student's attention, they are able to be a successful learner. It is imperative for each one of my students to develop a love of reading at the very earliest stage of literacy and language development. The tools I have selected on this list will assist me greatly in my endeavors! Thank you for your generosity to these wonderful children as they prepare for kindergarten and beyond!
Sincerely, Mrs. Bosse
My Project
My class is in need of the specific books and literacy tools that I have selected. These items will assist me greatly in achieving my goals of diversifying each lesson. For example, if I read a story to the class and then discover a student is struggling with comprehension, I will be able to adjust my teaching method. Some students may need vocabulary expansion to gain better understanding when being read to. Many of my ELL students would gain knowledge of positional words with the use of the Fox in the Box activity set by Learning Resources. I could use the Laurie Pocket Chart Cards to assist any student(s) who may need to work on story sequencing. Whatever the need, I will be able to set specific individualized goals for each student. Some students may simply need to have a hands-on learning experience in order to engage and be connected. I could use the Wiki Sticks to create a fun way for my students to learn letter recognition, as well as numbers and shapes. Those basic literacy and math concepts are extremely important in Prek. Those are only a few examples of how these books and tools will allow me not only to meet the individual needs of my students, but also to diversify teaching for the class as a whole. It is extremely important that each one of my students engage in daily lessons in whatever capacity that they connect with most naturally. These books and tools will help me make this happen!
Kiwi Kool STEM Educational Flexible Building Sticks: Creative Imagination DIY Engineering Building Toy. Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+ Boys Girls Kids Teenagers. Bend, Twist, Connect, Create! (180 PCS)
• Amazon Business
$17.49
2
$34.98
WikkiStix WKX805 Big Count Box of 468, Yarn/Food Grade Wax
• Amazon Business
$29.47
1
$29.47
Learning Resources Crocodile Hop Floor Game, Early Learning Skills, Individual Or Group Play, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
Learning Resources Fox In The Box- Position Word Activity Set, 65 Pieces
• Amazon Business
$25.72
1
$25.72
WikkiStix Numbers Cards Set
• Amazon Business
$12.68
2
$25.36
WikkiStix Basic Shapes
• Amazon Business
$12.28
2
$24.56
The Ramped-Up Read Aloud: What to Notice as You Turn the Page [Grades PreK-3] (Corwin Literacy)
• Amazon Business
$22.46
1
$22.46
Melissa & Doug Nesting and Sorting Blocks 6 Buildings 6 Wooden Vehicles
• Amazon Business
$21.16
1
$21.16
Melissa & Doug Animals 4-in-1 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles Set - Pets and Farm
• Amazon Business
$19.19
1
$19.19
Melissa & Doug See & Spell Learning Toy (Developmental Toys, Wooden Case, Develops Vocabulary and Spelling Skills, 50+ Wooden Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$17.49
1
$17.49
Carson Dellosa Key Education Early Learning Language Library Learning Cards (845036)
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$16.39
1
$16.39
WikkiStix Alphabet Cards Set
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$7.43
2
$14.86
Lauri Pocket Chart Cards - Story Sequencing
• Amazon Business
$14.86
1
$14.86
When I Build With Blocks
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Melissa & Doug Dinosaur Jigsaw Puzzles in a Box (Four Wooden Puzzles, Beautiful Artwork, Sturdy Wooden Storage Box, 12 Pieces, 8” H x 6” W x 2.5” L)
• Amazon Business
$11.49
1
$11.49
Melissa & Doug Wild Animals Jigsaw Puzzles in a Box (Four Wooden Puzzles, Beautiful Artwork, Sturdy Wooden Storage Box, 48 Pieces, 8” H x 6” W x 2.5” L)
• Amazon Business
$11.40
1
$11.40
What Are They Doing?: A Fun Early Learning Book that Combines Animals with Verbs..
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Trunk Works Wiggle N Giggle Travel Card Game A Fun Gross Motor Skill Development Game Using Animal Movements
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
I Use Science Tools (My Science Library)
• Amazon Business
$7.75
1
$7.75
The Night Before Preschool
• Amazon Business
$4.42
1
$4.42
Materials cost
$359.52
Vendor shipping charges
$3.99
Sales tax
$29.30
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.39
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$428.20
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$75.56
Total project goal
$503.76
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$503.76
1 Donor
-$503.76
Donations toward project cost
-$428.20
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