Hands-On Reading in Kindergarten
Issued
2021 - 2022
Type
Classroom Tools
Amount
$1,208
Applicant(s)
Traci Wood
Description
Our students need various hands-on and engaging
opportunities to gain and practice early reading skills.
Kindergarten students are continually being challenged
to become little readers and work independently. They
need multiple ways and materials to practice and
explore, in order to gain those skills. Our dream as their
teachers is to provide numerous opportunities and
expose them to various types of materials that allow them
to develop those early reading skills, while also being
able to work independently in developmentally
appropriate ways, all while they enjoy learning. Research
shows the best ways for students to learn is through
hands-on experiences, as it stimulates growth on both
sides of the brain. We want to help them learn skills
through experiences, instead of just telling them about
things. Our goal is to make learning fun and give them a
Kindergarten experience that they will never forget! With
your help we can provide those various ways of practice
and the manipulatives needed on a daily basis.
Manipulatives are objects and tools that teachers employ
in developing the reading abilities in all children, but for
many children with disabilities manipulatives are
essential. These are also used for providing hands-on
learning solutions for word building skills in early learners
of language.Thank you so much for considering funding
our grant that will help equip Cottonwood Kindergarten
with the best educational experience possible!