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Walton Intensity School of Excellence
1.) Provide foundational materials for the Leadership class to work with: a classroom tabletop colored printer/scanner/copier. Please note that this is a building year, as the WISE Center has never had a leadership class before. This class will serve as a journalism class/student council.
2) Create a safe storage space dedicated to the leadership class. The storage locker will house camera and video equipment, as well as projects/papers that students are working on.
Career/Technical Education - 9-12
posted October 3, 2022
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Dune Lakes Elementary School
My goal is to replace old books, damaged books, and lost books with durable, hardcover books.
Literacy - K-5
posted September 23, 2022
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Walton Middle School
To create seamless transitions between small and whole group instruction in an Intensive Reading classroom by having direct access to the Clear Touch board. To save time administering lessons by being able to write on the iPad and maintain proximity to the students.
Literacy - 7
posted September 23, 2022
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WISE Pre-K
Learning through play can spark joy in all children. It enables children to explore and make sense of the world around them. It is essential for preschool students to have the opportunity to interact through social scenarios in order to build social and communication skills which will help them become successful as they enter elementary school.
Literacy - Pre-K
posted September 25, 2022
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Walton High School
I would like to purchase relevant independent reading books that Springbook recommends to get students to read MORE outside of class; these suggested books are related to what we're teaching in class so they'll complement the curriculum and get students to think about what we're learning even outside of class. I would also like to purchase a class set of a required text for Junior English.
Literacy - 11
posted September 30, 2022
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Walton High School
As the population in Walton County and North Walton County continues to grow, the percentage of English Language Learners is also increasing. These English Language Learners are at various levels of English development, as determined by both their STAR and WIDA scores. While these students are often enrolled in an Intensive Reading Class in order to support the foundational skills needed for English Language mastery, they are also reading and writing about Grade Level texts. Having access to these texts in their home language will decrease some of the cognitive load created by translating the words, allowing space and grace to think critically about the meaning of the texts. Consistent exposure to written English and practice reading both independently and aloud will increase both their fluency and comprehension and reduce the amount of time it takes them to read passages and questions. While English is not their first language, proficiency is a requirement for graduation. Regular engagement with high interest, accessible texts will support their English language development and provide a foundation for success after high school.
Literacy - 9-12
posted September 30, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
What does it take to be a successful reader? Like anything else it takes practice at the right reading level – and a bit of assistance from an instructor. The fourth grade ELA teachers would like to be able to provide that instruction and practice at a level appropriate for all of our students. To this end, we desire to obtain sets of approved books to raise the level of rigor for our most capable students. These will be a much-needed supplement to the on level and below level materials we already possess. Not only will these books aid in advancing the students’ reading skills, they will also provide important background knowledge and vocabulary that will help raise their overall reading capabilities.
Literacy - 4
posted October 1, 2022
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Walton Middle School
Goal
To create seamless transitions between small and whole group instruction in an Intensive Reading classroom by having direct access to the Clear Touch board. To save time administering lessons by being able to write on the iPad and maintain proximity to the students.
Literacy - 6-8
posted October 3, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
The goal of Readers are Leaders is to provide classroom sets of chapter books for fifth graders so students can be immersed in a classroom community of reading during novel studies.
Literacy - 5
posted October 7, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
The goal for Read to Succeed is to help our students increase vocabulary, comprehension skills, and to make them more successful readers by providing chapter book sets for second grade language arts teachers to share with students.
Literacy - 2
posted October 7, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
The goal of Books Make Us Brilliant! is to provide sets of books for students to read in order to increase their proficiency in language arts and literacy.
Literacy - 4
posted October 7, 2022
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Dune Lakes Elementary School
Provide each child with a book to use during Novel Studies and read aloud times. These sets will be of use to any teacher who wishes to borrow for a novel study.
Literacy - 4
posted October 7, 2022
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Freeport Elementary
IMy goal is to increase my students' fluency reading rate and accuracy, reinforce positive student behavior, and increase and reinforcestidemt attendance.
Literacy - 3
posted October 7, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
To drive instruction utilizing technology as a tool for mastery of second grade standards while enhancing the learning process within the classroom setting.
Literacy - 2
posted October 7, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
My goal is to eventually have 1:1 technology in my classroom so I can help guide students in literacy education as well as math, science, and social studies by using technology as a learning tool.
Literacy - 2
posted October 7, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
My goal is to have 1:1 technology for my students to conduct research and drive instruction with the use of technology.
Literacy - 2
posted October 7, 2022
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Dune Lakes Elementary School
My goal is to increase reading engagement amongst our English Language Learners.
Literacy - K-5
posted October 10, 2022
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WISE Pre-K
The goal for this grant is for my 4-year-old students to learn how to express their feelings through musical activities.
Low Performing Students - Pre-K
posted September 26, 2022
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Walton High School
To increase student collaboration by better organizing my classroom using small groups at tables instead of individual desks of varying heights.
Low Performing Students - 9-12
posted September 27, 2022
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Walton Intensity School of Excellence
My goal is to have flexible seating for my Pre-K students to help improve their overall attention and focus.
Low Performing Students - Pre-K
posted September 27, 2022
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Freeport Elementary
I would like to help my students improve their social-emotional skills and meet their individual goals this school year.
Low Performing Students - K-5
posted September 30, 2022
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Dune Lakes Elementary School
It is my goal to improve methodologies that I use to teach mathematics, specifically using various activities including manipulatives to increase student engagement and excitement for learning. This project will help students improve in mathematics by immersing them in activities that will require them to plan, communicate, coordinate, and solve problems.
Objective 1: To increase student achievement in mathematics, particularly in the English Language Learner (ELL) population, as evidenced by increased scores on the STAR Math Enterprise Assessment.
Desired outcome: At least 50% of the target population (students who are both low-achieving and ELL) will achieve an SGP of 245 or greater on the STAR Math Enterprise Assessment.
Objective 2: To increase motivation for mathematical problem solving, as evidenced by the Mathematics Attitude Survey, published in the journal Teaching Children Mathematics. The National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) discuss in the journal that students who are engaged in their learning by using manipulatives, interaction, and varied formats, are more likely to understand the purpose for their learning, thus increasing their motivation to succeed.
Desired outcome: At least 50% of the target population will demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of learning math and its connections to the real world. This will be demonstrated by the use of the Mathematics Attitude Survey. Motivation is currently low. Initial responses to the Mathematics Attitude Survey indicate that students are engaged when using concrete manipulatives as a supplement to the current, workbook-based curriculum, but still become easily bored or unmotivated during targeted practice. Student responses indicate that in order to be good in math, students believe the most important thing is to be quiet, listen, and follow directions to get an A. It is my hope that through the use of intuitive and motivating small group instruction, engaging cooperative learning games, and targeted practice, students will be motivated to deepen their knowledge of the math concepts introduced. The desired outcome is for student responses to indicate that in order to be good in math you must work as a team to solve problems.
Low Performing Students - 1
posted October 4, 2022
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Walton Intensity School of Excellence
Our goal is to continue our Merit store success. This grant will provide tangible items for students to spend their merits on, and fulfill the promise of a school wide reward system. Our students rely on and count on the school store each Friday, they work hard each day to have a chance to celebrate their short term and long term behavior goals. The school store is critical for our school wide behavior system success.
Low Performing Students - 9-12
posted October 5, 2022
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Walton Intensity School of Excellence
100% of our graduating class is socioeconomically disadvantaged and/or at-risk for not graduating; and many of them have not left this county or state. For a senior trip, we picked New Orleans. It is not very far away and provides a larger city navigation experience with a variety of critically historic experiences, arts, multiple cultures, and diverse ecosystems. With this grant, students will know that as an incentive to graduate, they will be able to enjoy these amazing, life changing and eye-opening experiences. While this will not cover the entire cost of the trip, it will reduce the independent student cost to a manageable amount that students are confident they can earn or we will sponsor within our community/school, further encouraging them to graduate.
Low Performing Students - 12
posted October 5, 2022
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Walton Intensity School of Excellence
The goal for this grant is for my students to experience the benefits of music and learn to love it at an early age.
Low Performing Students - Pre-K
posted October 5, 2022
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Maude Saunders Elementary
Life skills training equips people with the social and interpersonal skills that enable them to cope with the demands of everyday life.
The goals of using a life skills classroom in my class is to build self-confidence, encourage critical thinking, foster independence and help my students to communicate more effectively.
Another goal is to improve student's individual independency in their daily life, to prepare them to live as independently as possible, and prepare them for job skills to be a productive community member.
Another goal is to help improve safety concerns with daily living skill (signs, fire extinguisher, operating appliances, electrical safety around water, etc), health - brushing teeth, grooming, dressing, etc. (if you have dollars left, order toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, soap, etc). and how these skills need to be introduced early and often in order for our students to do them automatically or with minimal cueing.
Low Performing Students - Pre K - 5
posted October 6, 2022
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WISE Pre-K
The goal of this grant is to provide my students with beautiful finger paint colors allowing them to express themselves and feelings while finger painting or painting with painting tools.
Low Performing Students - Pre-K
posted October 6, 2022
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Walton Intensity School of Excellence
To show student how with only a small plot of land or backyard they can help feed their family as well as help them financially
Low Performing Students - 9-12
posted October 7, 2022
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Bay School
The goal of this project is to help the students in my Pre-K Self-Contained classroom calm their anxiety caused by sensory overload to help them be able to focus on learning. Students with autism have difficulty processing normal sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste sensory experiences causing them distress and discomfort. This sensory processing disorder can cause the students to exhibit negative behaviors such as acting out, fighting, meltdowns, spinning rocking, or hand flapping. Sensory overload causes problems with information processing and typical development. A sensory calming classroom will provide my students with a safe space where they are able to relax, decompress, and cope with their individual sensory issues thus helping them to be able to learn.
My classroom is lacking many sensory items that would benefit to the children I teach. My prekindergarten class of 3-5-year-old students is self-contained, meaning they are not capable of participating in an inclusion classroom of typically progressing students. The disabilities of the students in my class range from developmentally delayed to children on the autism spectrum. The children in my class are predominantly non-verbal, so, one of our main goals is to teach them communication skills. Everyone has the right to communicate with others! My students typically have severe sensory issues and helping them calm the chaos in their minds helps open them up to learning, how to function at school, how to function at home, and helps them learn the communication skills they so greatly need.
Low Performing Students - Pre-K
posted October 7, 2022
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Maude Saunders Elementary
To create a welcoming learning environment for all students.
Low Performing Students - K
posted October 7, 2022
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Freeport Elementary
The objective of STEM items being asked to purchase, is to ignite an interest in learning, and to help uncover the fascinating world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) by providing my Pre- Kindergarten ESE students the chance to use hands on supplies as the students investigate, observe, ask questions, make hypotheses, and learn about the things that world around them has to offer. Purchased items such as a mini-instant camera, pattern block puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, a wooden grocery store, a cash register, marble run, family counters, wooden train set, a muffin match set, matching and/or sorting bears, car track sticker tape, engineering building set, and a tractor engine assembling toy will allow students to beginning to learn as they play and interact with the world around them. These materials will help connect the ideas that are taught in class with the outside world, in return this will help with FAST assessments given to Pre-Kindergarten Students (entering Kindergarten) each year.
STEM Education - Pre-K
posted September 19, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
Our school prides itself on challenging our students to be creative thinkers, analytical problem solvers and to provide them the ability to solve higher-order thinking questions throughout educational endeavors. Providing students with STEM containers will provide them opportunities to exercise their thinking strategies, thus, developing higher-order questioning and problem-solving skill sets. These skill sets will be beneficial as they retain hands on application of problem- solving techniques. Providing this opportunity will benefit the student both immediate and long term.
STEM Education - 2
posted September 19, 2022
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South Walton High School
The goal of virtual biology laboratory simulations is to provide engaging, interactive and authentic laboratory investigations which will enhance and enrich students learning and take it beyond the classroom.
STEM Education - 9
posted September 19, 2022
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Dune Lakes Elementary School
Every two weeks I see all students in our school in the STEM classroom. The goal for this grant is for our kindergarten (112 students), first (160 students) and second graders (160 students) to develop their measurement skills while learning to use a fun tool like the Cricut machine. Second grade students will learn to solve one-and two-step real-world measurement problems involving addition and subtraction of lengths given in the same units. (Standard: MA.2.M.1.3). First grade students will learn how to measure the length of and object to the nearest inch or centimeter. (Standard: MA.1.M.1.1). Kindergarten students will work on identifying the attributes of a single object that can be measured by its length. (Standard: MA.K.M.1.1)
STEM Education - K-5
posted September 25, 2022
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Seaside School
I want to provide a real-world experience for my students to gain an understanding of energy, circuits, and loads.
STEM Education - 6-8
posted September 26, 2022
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Maude Saunders Elementary
Students will use the iPads to operate the STEAM classroom set of Sphero Bolt Bots.
STEM Education - K-5
posted September 30, 2022
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Emerald Coast Middle School
My goal is to incorporate movement in my math classroom in order to increase engagement and enhance learning.
STEM Education - 6
posted September 30, 2022
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South Walton High School
The goal of this grant is to encourage an interest in science for non-STEM students and to provide students with engaging hands-on labs that further their understanding of the information being taught in class and provide them with the tools necessary to enhance their success in STEM activities.
STEM Education - 9-12
posted October 2, 2022
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Seaside School
The visual arts are an effective discipline to build and utilize critical thinking skills. The deep conceptual and interpretational thought processes needed for the planning and creation of an
artwork are valuable in the promotion of strategic and creative thought processes.The goal for this grant is to increase student motivation, participation, creativity and production-all of which are neccessary skills for thinking critically. All of these goals are achievable by providing students with the ability to listen to music while they work. This grant would fund 20 wireless silent disco headphones and a transmitter that would allow the teacher to preset three music channels. This gives the teacher the ability to ensure that the music the students are listening to is appropriate for their grade and the project they are working on.
STEM Education - 6-8
posted October 2, 2022
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Dune Lakes Elementary School
The Challenger Learning Center strives to make learning an engaging and entertaining experience. Students can take flight in the Space Mission Simulator, go on a 3D adventure in the IMAX theatre, explore the universe in a D3 Digital Dome Planetarium, and build incredible science creations in the interactive lab. Students will have fun while learning something new. The goal is to reinforce the concepts taught in the classroom by bringing them to life with these exciting programs, demonstrations, hands-on labs, planetarium shows, IMAX documentaries, and space mission simulations.
STEM Education - Pre K - 5
posted October 3, 2022
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Magnet Innovation Center
As part of a biomedical science course, students will learn the process of suturing wounds. They will use the Apprentice Doctor How to Stitch Wounds Suturing Kits to learn this technique with the same tools medical professionals use to suture. This is an important skill for students plan to become medical professionals. It is also a great opportunity for students to learn about the process of surgery, wound care, the anatomy and physiology of skin, and the importance of sterile technique when working with patients to prevent the spread of disease.
Students at our school have the opportunity to take the Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE) through Biotility at University of Florida Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology. Graduating high school with a BACE certification allows students to directly enter the biomedical profession as a lab assistant, or if they are continuing their education at a post-secondary institution they will be very well-prepared for lab and research opportunities. The BACE includes a paper-based knowledge assessment and skill-based practical component, in which students must demonstrate their ability to perform specific laboratory tasks. Having access to the proper equipment in lab is a critical component of preparing students for this exam and their future careers as biomedical professionals.
STEM Education - 9-12
posted October 4, 2022
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Walton Academy
Our goal is to foster excitement in the fields of mathematics and science by providing opportunities for students to learn utilizing “hands-on” activities. Our proposal requests funding to obtain the basic hardware necessary to equip a Walton Academy Charter School Drone Team and Club.
STEM Education - 9-12
posted October 4, 2022
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Bay School
When students enter my classroom, I want them to be able to experience the world around them through the materials and activities that we incorporate on a daily basis. Pre-K students are inquisitive, curious and imaginative. They have a desire to learn and to experience new things. One area that I believe many Pre-K students have little access to is the subject of STEM. My goal is create a strong a foundation in math and science with a learning environment that provides various learning opportunities each and every day. With these materials, I want to create an environment where my students are exploring and using hands on experiences that give them a desire to ask questions about the world around them.
STEM Education - Pre-K
posted October 6, 2022
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Bay School
I would like to help build a strong foundation in math and science for my Pre-K students in order to prepare them for their educational career. My goal is to create conditions that will spark the natural curiosity of 4 & 5-year olds, and foster important skills like critical thinking, problem solving and creativity. Some of the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for 4-year olds include number sense, patterns, measurement and scientific inquiry through exploration and discovery. My classroom is focused around small group activities based on the interest of my students. This grant will help provide supplies and materials for hands-on experiences and activities that will assist their discovery of the world around them and their part in it, not only now but also in the future.
STEM Education - Pre-K
posted October 6, 2022
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Dune Lakes Elementary School
The goal is to ensure every student is provided with physical education services that meets or exceeds his or her specific needs. We are working relentlessly to enhance motor skill development and self-esteem in all students we teach. Having adequate resources will provide a better learning experience for all involved.
Teaching Quality - K-5
posted September 28, 2022
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Walton Intensity School of Excellence
During the day everyone needs an area in which they can go to quiet their minds. Pre-K students with disabilities are no different. Like many students they need to be taught to learn to recognize and regulate their emotions.
Teaching Quality - Pre-K
posted September 29, 2022
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Paxton School
Flexible seating is a way of opening the classroom learning environment and empowering students to think about how they learn best. I want to give my students the opportunity of choosing their seating preference in order to create the learning environment that is the most beneficial to their learning style. My goal is to have enough flexible seating available for all of my students during the course of our day. I hope to maintain 80% of my students being actively engaged for 20 minutes at a time with being redirected less than twice. I maintain a behavior management system that includes documenting each time I redirect a student. I will use this documentation to track the benefits of flexible seating.
Teaching Quality - 2
posted October 1, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
To reinforce strong character traits-such as respect, honesty integrity, tolerance, confidence and sportsmanship through fun-filled skill- based games in Physical Education! Students will learn the meaning/definition of character and (6) character traits! Students will be able to incorporate and promote valuable characteristics while having fun in learning new games and activities such as parachute games and various ball handling skills!
Teaching Quality - K-5
posted October 3, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
My goal is to have my students performing at or above grade level by the end of the year. I currently have 22% performing below grade level and the access ot the extra technology will help me reach this group, while also enriching my other students.
Teaching Quality - K
posted October 3, 2022
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WISE Pre-K
The goal of this grant is to bring hands-on interaction and connection between young students and wildlife. Pre-k curriculum teaches students about animals, nature, habitats, and life cycles. What a great experience to be able to allow children to interact with and touch real-life animals in the student’s environment where they feel most comfortable. Students will learn about the needs of animals like what they eat, where they live, how long they live and so much more. Each class will receive a butterfly kit with 5 caterpillars. They will get to observe the life cycle and watch step by step what happens. Releasing the butterflies at the end of the project brings the understanding of the full cycle.
Teaching Quality - Pre-K
posted October 3, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
By the end of the school year, my goal is to have all my students performing at or above grade level. Currently, I have 22% of students performing below grade level. By having access to additional technology, I will have added resources to help me reach my goal and a new enrichment experience for my students.
Teaching Quality - K
posted October 5, 2022
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Van R Butler Elementary
The goal of this project is to provide teachers access to a color printer in order to enrich instruction, engage students and parents, and brighten our classrooms. We will use the printer to create math games, task cards, and anchor charts. We will also create instructional posters, parent letters, and reference sheets in order to engage both students and parents. Currently teachers are limited to using their personal printers and ink supplies in order to create more engaging materials, which means it rarely happens. Having access to a color printer would not just enrich my classroom, but my teammates classrooms as well!
Teaching Quality - 5
posted October 6, 2022
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Bay School
While we are only a few simple experiments into our school year, my class unanimously states 'WE LOVE SCIENCE!' My goal is to capitalize on this early enthusiasm and apply it throughout the school year, utilizing a variety of hands-on activities and manipulatives to keep this love growing!
Teaching Quality - Pre K - 5
posted October 6, 2022
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Seaside School
Our goal is to be awarded this grant to purchase Smart Class Hub, a supplement for the language lab. Smart Class Hub (SCH) will enhance students target language skills. SCH can significantly increase speaking fluency, reading, and listening for all students. SCH activities will also monitor students progress in class and at home.
Therefore, students will be able to reflect on their learning, progress, and build confidence. Further benefits of using SCH also includes, teacher opportunity to give all students different level activities without student feeling embarrassed or nervous when speaking or answering in the target language.
In conclusion, SCH will create a positive and productive environment while learning and practicing target language at a students own pace.
Teaching Quality - 6-8
posted October 7, 2022
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