My students are a group of sweet young people who are just beginning to learn the amazing things they are capable of doing. They come from various backgrounds and most of them qualify for free or reduced lunch but they don't let anything hold them back.
There is nothing better than the sound of a student's ah ha moment.
My students are constantly amazing themselves with the challenging concepts they are working on this year. With their perseverance, they are on their way to incredible things!
My Project
I am always looking for ways to take my classroom to the next level. I believe these items will get us there.
I can’t wait to see how each of these items builds on our classroom atmosphere.
The electric pencil sharpener is a must-have. We tend to go through at least 3 manual sharpeners every year and they tend to eat up our pencils.
I’m also requesting the mood filters for our fluorescent lights. We mostly rely on natural lighting from our windows, but sometimes the weather forces us to use the harsh fluorescent lights. My students always complain when we are forced to do that.
The final part of my request is an anti-bullying game. Anything that helps me teach my students how to treat each other is beneficial. They need all the help they can get!
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