Light It Up For Learning

School:: Bay School
Subject:: STEM Education
Teacher:: Cassie Wheatley
Students Impacted:: 14
Grade:: Pre-K
Date:: October 9, 2023

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

The St. Joe Community Foundation - $1,414.67

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 14

Our students were able to gain knowledge involving STEM education by using the supplies and materials purchased. Students were able to improve academic skills that included counting, patterning and letter recognition. They were also able to incorporate imaginative play, creative thinking and problem solving skills. It enhanced their social emotional experiences by sharing, taking turns and playing cooperatively. The light table has been a focus in our STEM center and an engaging addition to our daily instructional environment.

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Original Grant Overview

Goal

Our students need opportunities to learn through collaborative and innovative hands-on activities. The light table is a unique resource because it will allow our children to take control of their learning. Whether the light table is used for math, literacy, or science, the purpose is to promote higher level thinking and problem-solving skills. They will take part in academic investigations while using their senses, developing reasoning skills, and building cognitive awareness.

What will be done with my students

Students benefit from having hands on learning opportunities throughout the classroom. As educators, it is our responsibility to tailor our instruction to meet the needs of every student. This light table will be used in so many ways to engage students in learning as well as to create a specific individualized instruction time. Students can choose from specific manipulatives and be creative with the tools that are offered. It will encourage all areas of learning including science, math and literacy.

Benefits to my students

The light table will not only allow students to use their own thoughts and ideas but it will encourage the development of hand-eye coordination, fine motor development, pre-writing skills, color recognition, counting and exploration.

Budget Narrative

Jonti-Craft Creative Caddie Light Table 757.00
Light Table Manipulative Center 119.00
Light Table Math Tray 39.99
Translucent Letter Builders 39.99
Translucent Imagination Builders 39.99
Crystal Building Blocks 49.99
Animal Manga Tile Kit 269.99
Translucent Pattern Block 21.99
Human Xrays 39.99
Bugs Xrays and Photo Cards

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	Jonti-Craft Creative Caddie Light Table	$757.00
2	Light Table Manipulative Center	$119.00
3	Light Table Math Tray	$39.99
4	Translucent Letter Builders	$39.99
5	Translucent Imagination Builders	$39.99
6	Crystal Building Blocks	$49.99
7	Animal Magna Tile Kit	$269.99
8	Transclucent Pattern Blocks	$21.99
9	Human Xrays	$39.99
10	Bugs Xray and Photo Cards	$36.74
	Total:	$1,414.67

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