Hi there! I have the wonderful honor of teaching in a little farming town. Our school, while small, has a HUGE heart, and this is all due to the wonderful students that walk through the doors every day. Specifically I get to teach on average 18 students every year. I enjoy coming to work each day to see the eagerness in their eyes that translate into their love of learning. On top of being incredibly gifted, my kiddos are caring and love me unconditionally, and I feel the same way about them.
While our town takes care of each other, there are some things that are out of control...like a natural disaster.
Last year, Hurricane Harvey made a big impact on our small town. While I personally experienced minimal property damage, I was able to witness firsthand ALL of the water and the destruction that it left behind. Neighbors upon neighbors pulled together in the most amazing ways to help out a fellow friend in need, but in many areas, it has drained any extra resources our community may have had.
My Project
With this iPad with an Osmo and Audiobooks, my beginning to read students will have a better opportunity to be immersed into the English language. I want to use these Audiobooks to create a Listening Center where the students can listen to books on CDs. This will improve comprehension and critical thinking skills. With the iPad and Osmo I will create an iPad Center. I want my kiddos to reach their full potential. With the ever evolving need to adapt, I will revamp and enhance my math, writing, and library centers I have already started with supplies we need to allow my students to move from the typical paper and pencil style learning to a more hands-on approach.
These Learning Centers would allow my kiddos to engage with each other.
Whether a student is teaching or learning from another, it's a WIN-WIN! The teaching/learning will all happen organically without teacher intervention, frustration, or embarrassment. Also, just as important as academics, the students are able to work on their social skills through questions, answers, and explanation.
Lastly, and probably most important, these new Learning Centers make learning fun! With many years of schooling ahead of them, I truly feel the attitude of "learning is fun" is needed to ensure a successful future. Learning Centers will allow my students to learn but not feel the pressures to retain or perform. The students will feel as if they were playing rather than being tested.
I Can Read Book and CD Set (Set of 5)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$42.46
2
$84.92
Sterilite 19638606 Large Clip Box, Clear with Blue Aquarium Latches, 6-Pack
• Amazon Business
$37.29
2
$74.58
Storex Book Bins, 11-Inch, Assorted Colors, 30 Bins (STX70105U06C)
• Amazon Business
$74.07
1
$74.07
Fairy Tale Book and CD Set (Set of 9)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$67.96
1
$67.96
Classic Stories Book & CD Set (Set of 8)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$60.31
1
$60.31
Learning Resources LER3799 Write & Wipe Fact Family Boards
• Amazon Business
$14.99
4
$59.96
Creative LEGO Brick Set by LEGO Education
• Amazon Business
$59.95
1
$59.95
Kids Magnet Toys Magnet Building Tiles, 120 PCs 3D Magnetic Building Blocks Set, Educational Toys for Kids Children
• Amazon Business
$57.99
1
$57.99
ETA hand2mind 20-Bead Mini Wood Rekenrek, Math Counting Frames (Pack of 4)
• Amazon Business
$10.95
5
$54.75
Classic Read Aloud Book and CD Set (Set of 6)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$54.36
1
$54.36
Dr. Seuss Book and CD Set (Set of 6)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$50.11
1
$50.11
Just Imagine Book and CD Set (Set of 5)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$45.86
1
$45.86
Crayola BIN8210 Non-Washable Classpack Markers, Fine Point, 10 Colors, Pack of 200
• Amazon Business
$40.56
1
$40.56
Learning Resources Connecting Cuisenaire Rods Small Group Set
• Amazon Business
$19.19
2
$38.38
STERILITE 3 Drawer Mini Unit Clear (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
$35.32
1
$35.32
There Was an Old Lady Book and CD Set (Set of 4)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$33.96
1
$33.96
Eric Carle Book and CD Set (Set of 4)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$33.96
1
$33.96
Read-Aloud Book and CD Set (Set of 4)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$33.96
1
$33.96
24 Colored Pencils Set, Atmoko Wooden Coloring Pencils Set, Easy to Sharpen, [Hard to Break], for Coloring Books, Sketching, Artwork, Pre-sharpened for Kids and Adults, Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$6.79
5
$33.95
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Logic Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Toy of the Year Award Winner
• Amazon Business
$29.94
1
$29.94
Learning Resources Mini GeoSolids
• Amazon Business
$14.57
2
$29.14
KUGELZ Quality Dry Erase Markers | Bulk Pack of 72 - Low Odor Whiteboard Marker with Chisel Tip – Great for Broad or Fine Writing – Bright and Vivid Smear Proof Colors
• Amazon Business
Chenille Kraft WonderFoam Dominoes 168 Pieces (AC4468)
• Amazon Business
$21.70
1
$21.70
Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 100 STEM Projects | 4-Color Project Manual | 30 Snap Modules | Unlimited Fun
• Amazon Business
$20.99
1
$20.99
Wiz Dice Random Polyhedral Dice in Multiple Colors (100 + Pack) Bundle with Wiz Dice Pouch
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Guidecraft Interlox Squares - 96 Piece Set Interlocking Construction Toy
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
Burlap 14 Pocket Chart (13" x 34")
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Aketek 15 Grids Clear Adjustable Jewelry Bead Organizer Box Storage Container Case (15 Grids)6.8x3.9x0.68inch
• Amazon Business
$4.99
3
$14.97
Learning Advantage 7149 Pattern Block Cards, Grade: Kindergarten to 4
• Amazon Business
$14.19
1
$14.19
Fun Express Reading Dice, Word Family Dice, Phonics Game (Pack of 2)
• Amazon Business
$13.98
1
$13.98
Clipboards (Set of 10) by Office Solutions Direct! Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size clipboard
• Amazon Business
$13.95
1
$13.95
Tatuo 10 Pieces Colorful Dry Erase Circles White Board Marker Removable Vinyl Dot Wall Decal for Drills and Training School Teaching Progress (11.8 inch)
• Amazon Business
$13.68
1
$13.68
BIC MSBAPP241-A-AST Cristal Xtra Bold Fashion Ballpoint Pen, Bold Point (1.6mm), Assorted Colors, 24-Count
• Amazon Business
$6.19
2
$12.38
The Kissing Hand - Paperback with CD
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$11.01
1
$11.01
Learning Advantage 7698 Student Math Balance Number Balance
• Amazon Business
$9.93
1
$9.93
Miss Nelson is Missing - Paperback & CD
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$9.34
1
$9.34
Stone Soup - Audio (Read Along Book & CD)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
There was a Cold Lady who Swallowed some Snow! Book and CD
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$8.49
1
$8.49
The Caboose Who Got Loose (Book and CD)
• Amazon Business
$7.28
1
$7.28
Materials cost
$1,939.98
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$29.10
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,999.08
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$352.78
Total project goal
$2,351.86
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$2,351.86
5 Donors
-$469.67
Donations toward project cost
-$402.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$67.45
match offer
-$1,878.66
Match offer toward project cost
-$1,596.86
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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