My Students

My students are always excited to learn, but have not had the opportunity to explore with magnets, binoculars, and magnifying glasses. They love to read, but need access to more quality non-fiction books that are written on their level.

Many of my students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

They see school as a safe and friendly place where they can express their eagerness to learn. My students are encouraging to one another and truly enjoy seeing and helping each other succeed.

My Project

Students will of course use the hand lenses, magnetic wands, and binoculars during guided science lessons (including observing the provided Living Things Up Close materials), but will also be provided with opportunities to use them on the playground during recess time. The magnetic activity tins will be used throughout the year during science lessons and independent work times. The number locks and magnetic number board will aid students in becoming confident in counting and writing numbers while also improving their fine motor skills. Books from the nonfiction sight word library will be introduced and added to the classroom library as the topics are covered in the curriculum.

Many of my students have not had opportunities to explore with the type of items this project will provide.

They will be able to make their own discoveries as they interact with the science tools to make observations. They will gain confidence as they work with the math activities, master the difficult ideas of living and nonliving with the help of reinforcement from the activity tins. They will explore their own interests with nonfiction books at their own reading levels.