I want my classroom to be a place where students are surrounded by resources and materials that will get them excited for learning! Getting students to "buy in" to what we are learning is KEY!
I teach 2nd grade at a small suburban school in Washington.
My school is designated as a high-poverty school with many students receiving free/reduced priced meals because of their socioeconomic situation. If you were to come visit, however, you would never know that. You would see students who love learning and want to do their very best. This year, I will be the designated science and mathematics teacher for about 50 second graders. My classroom of 7 and 8 year olds is always made up students who have a wide variety of abilities, interests, and challenges. This includes learning support students, English language learners, and academically gifted students. I am here to teach them all and give them the best education.
My Project
I am requesting sets of an effective math tool with a funny name: Rekenreks! Rekenreks are made up of rods and beads. Each rod has 10 beads: 5 are white and 5 are red. Rekenreks help students form a strong understanding of the concept of 5 and 10, which is critical to their math growth! I am requesting a class set of Rekenreks that go up to 20, and five that go up to 100. Students will use the Rekenreks in class to learn their math facts and to demonstrate number sense.
As a math teacher, my number one priority is to help my students TRULY understand numbers.
I know that the materials I am requesting in this project WILL make a difference for my students and their education. I want to thank you for taking the time to read this proposal and for your help! You are making a difference!
More than half of 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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