When someone asks where I teach, I proudly exclaim the name of my school and the response I always get is, "Oh, that is a wonderful school!" I have to agree and have called it home for the last thirteen years. I'm so lucky to be a part of this school community. It is an older campus-style school that is tucked away in a neighborhood, which makes it easy to miss; however, I and my local community consider it to be our hidden gem. What makes us so great? Our student population is very diverse. We have a variety of economic backgrounds, over 50 countries represented, and many students receive free and reduced breakfast and lunch. In addition, we have students who receive weekly food bags and school supplies from caring teachers and community members.
Our students' willingness to learn, our sense of community, and school pride is what holds us together and keeps us going.
Students and teachers at my school always have a smile on their face and make it a wonderful place to be!
My Project
I want to create a variety of environments in my classroom to get students engaged in learning. To do this I need materials that can transform my classroom into different themes and props for students. These materials can be incorporated into all subject areas. The construction materials will be used during reading and math. Students will put on their hard hats and vests and get to work investigating area and perimeter of shapes around the class "construction site." For reading, students will dig into reading passages and search for evidence to support their answers. The table clothes, chef hats, and trays will be used to create a reader's cafe where students will participate in a book tasting. Students will dress the part while skimming through a variety of genres to find books that interest them. The games, black lights, and glow sticks will transform the classroom into a glow party for math review. Students will be divided into groups and sent to a station where they will have to work together as a team to solve math problems. After solving one problem, students can shoot a hoop, throw a ring or bean bag, etc. to celebrate their success and motivate them to solve the next problem, all while donning glow sticks and working under black lights.
Students will be engaged and learning the entire time because academic and social skills have been disguised by games and props.
I can't wait to bring this project to life and see the excitement of learning in my students' faces. I have an amazing group of students this year and I know they will appreciate your support and belief in them.
Black Light, OPPSK 27W 9LED UV Blacklight Bar fit for 16x16ft Glow in the Dark Lights Party Supplies Birthday Wedding Halloween Christmas Decoration Black Lights for Room Stage Lighting
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$29.99
2
$59.98
SIFE High Visibility Reflective Safety Vest with 1 Inch Reflective Strips,Made from Breathable and Neon Orange Mesh Fabric,Universal Size,10 pack
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$22.86
2
$45.72
SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop with Ball, Glow in the Dark (18 x 12 inches)
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$34.99
1
$34.99
GoSports Portable Junior Size Cornhole Game Set with 6 Bean Bags - Great for All Ages Indoors & Outdoors
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$29.55
1
$29.55
Carlisle CT121603 Cafxe9 Standard Cafeteria / Fast Food Tray, 12" x 16", Black
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$5.49
5
$27.45
Elite Outdoor Games For Kids - Ring Toss Yard Games for Adults and Family. Easy Backyard Games to Assemble, With Compact Carry Bag for Easy Storage. Fun Kids Games or Outdoor Toys for Kids
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$22.99
1
$22.99
Mattel Games Toss Across Game: The Original Tic-Tac-Toe Game
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$22.86
1
$22.86
Hasbro Gaming-Pie Face!
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$22.72
1
$22.72
400 Glow Sticks Bulk Party Supplies - Glow in The Dark Bracelets and Necklaces Party Pack, Includes 7 Vibrant Colors of 8" Glowsticks and Connectors
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$21.95
1
$21.95
Board Game for Kids, Dart Board for Kids with 10 Sticky Balls, Darts Board Set with Hook, Safe & Classic Dart Gift for Boys Girls Ages 4 and Up, 14 Inches
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$19.99
1
$19.99
Prextex Kids Size Foam Bowling Set Soft but Sturdy Bowling Set for Kids
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TopSoon CAUTION Tape Roll 3-Inch Wide x 1000-Feet Long Bright Yellow Barrier Tape Construction Tape Halloween Party Tape
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$13.58
1
$13.58
Sntieecr 30 Pack 8 Inch Kids White Paper Chef Hats, Adjustable Chef Toques Kitchen Chef Caps for Cooking, Baking, Party Favors, Home Kitchen, School and Restaurant
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$12.99
1
$12.99
GripGlo Reflective Safety Vest, Bright Neon Color with 2 Inch Reflective Strips - Orange Trim - Zipper Front, Medium
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Glow in The Dark Tape 30 Feet x 1 Inch Glow Tape Sticker Removable Wateproof Self Adhesive Luminous Tape for Stairs, Steps, Stage, Walls, Safety, Parties, Markers (Glow Tape)
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$9.69
1
$9.69
Rhode Island Novelty Child Construction Hats - 24 Pack - Yellow
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$9.02
1
$9.02
Pyramex Safety Products HP14030 Sl Series 4 pt. Snap Lock Suspension Hard Hat, Yellow
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$8.33
1
$8.33
Chef Works Unisex Chef Hat, White One Size
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$8.16
1
$8.16
ceiba tree Traffic Signs Cutouts for Construction Themed Birthday Party Decorations for Boys Set of 8
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Party Hanging Paper Fans Set, Red Round Pattern Paper Garlands Decoration for Birthday Wedding Graduation Events Accessories, Set of 6
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$6.99
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$6.99
Materials cost
$429.90
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.45
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$466.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$82.30
Total project goal
$548.65
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$548.65
2 Donors
-$473.65
Donations toward project cost
-$466.35
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