I teach twenty-four energetic 3rd graders in a small coastal town in South Carolina. My students come from a variety of different economic backgrounds and represent various ethnicities, learning styles, and ability levels. My students are hard workers, very busy, enjoy working together and love using technology. Every day we are learning new ideas and applying our learning during hands-on activities. We love to work around the room during partner work and stations. My students are problem solvers and are eager to try new things. They enjoy having a choice in their learning and are developing their independence everyday.
My Project
My students would benefit greatly from a dry erase magnetic easel that has both a dry-erase board and a space for chart paper. With this easel, all of the students in the small group would be able to see what I'm writing at once. Charts could be posted there for reference, and students could even use the space for independent practice while I'm working with others in a different area of the room. I'm also requesting a pad of chart paper and some dry-erase markers to use with the easel. This easel, plus the chart supplies, would create a whole new area of learning for my 3rd graders!
We have so much ground to cover in 3rd grade that we have to maximize every minute of learning time.
This easel would provide our small group area with a much needed makeover, making small group lessons more effective for everyone involved. These materials will help our small group lessons be more successful!
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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