Imagine a math center using manipulatives on a magnetic wall or a story that bring animation and life to place value. My students need magical manipulatives to make our centers engaging and enriching- but we need your help!
My fabulous 4th graders are adjusting to a new, smaller learning environment.
After recently splitting a large class of 36 students, I have just joined the 4th grade team. I want to create an inviting, open learning environment where my new students can work in centers and small groups- something that wasn't possible with their previous group size.
My students live in a low income neighborhood and attend a Title One school. Our school has undergone some exciting changes in the past year with building renovations, a new administration and faculty, and the integration of technology into classrooms. Our school team is dedicated to providing a quality education to our students and tackling the many difficult issues that they face on a daily basis.
My 4th graders are so excited about this new learning environment and I want to make sure that it is equipped with the materials we need to be successful star students.
My Project
Imagine students sitting on comfortable chairs in our class library, lost in a good book. Students need a soft space to engage in independent reading. At a literacy center, my students will be able to play games to reinforce concepts like main idea and drawing conclusions in a fun and engaging way. Centers encourage students to work together and will help to foster a strong culture within our new class. With a supply of math books, we will be able to expand cross-curricular horizons by integrating math into our read aloud lessons.
We have a magnetic wall in our classroom, and magnetic math manipulatives will help bring this wall to life in a new center. With different games and real-life applications, my math centers will be an exciting place for students to reinforce concepts from class. Centers also give me the flexibility to work with small groups of struggling students and help differentiate instruction.
My students need manipulatives like games and books to bring our math centers to life.
They will greatly benefit from the luxury that a smaller class size provides with differentiated instruction and center work. With comfortable chairs, my independent readers will be motivated to work hard and read more. These resources will help my students develop a love of hands-on learning and encourage collaborative effort.
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
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