The Fresh Air Learning Space project aims to expand 7th grade learning spaces outdoors by furnishing outdoor seating and work areas for students in the shared 7th grade courtyard. Currently, the courtyard is accessible by all teachers in the 7th grade, but there a limited number of broken plastic chairs, causing the courtyard to be basically unused.
Keeping Speed Stacking Alive!
Between the years of 2005 and 2007, a successful series of FSAS Grants came together to create a complete set of classroom Speed Stacking supplies. Speed Stacking is cup stacking, where an individual attempts to create different blends of pyramids with cups while being timed.
We are very proud to say that roughly 13 years later, our Speed Stacking supplies are still used on a daily basis! With constant use comes the need for new supplies to keep this worthwhile program moving.
Reaching Readers Through Books
“Reaching Readers Through Books” will replace outdated, damaged, and low interest books with new, high interest, and diverse books. These books will be used by the entire third grade (120 students) in support of our Character Studies and book club unit for many years to come. It is important for our readers to not only be engaged in their books, but to also be able to relate to the characters and issues that arise within them. By updating our current book club selection, we will be giving our readers more opportunities to see themselves and the social issues around them within their pages.
Zines at Tree Runner Adventure Park
The English 10 Zines class wants to attend a full day at Tree Runner Adventure Park in West Bloomfield Hills in order to improve communication and collaboration under challenging (but fun) conditions. Tree Runner Adventure Park offers obstacle courses at a variety of skill levels that are designed to help students with confidence, collaboration, and communication.
Project LIT Community
I am looking to purchase the book selections from Project LIT Community. Each year this organization chooses young adult literature selections that are high quality and culturally relevant and offers them at a discount for classroom use. These books tackle subjects that students may not otherwise have an opportunity to discuss. Their selections allow for students to see themselves on the page. These books will be used in our co-taught class for choice reading in hopes of reaching more students that otherwise may not read for pleasure.
Briarwood Ford Scholarship
Per Annherst, Briarwood Ford has a fund set aside for DECA members that are in need of monetary assistance for conferences/competitions. She has asked me to complete/submit this form to document the request.
Vamos a la granja! Lets go to the farm!
Young Fives students and Kindergarteners will explore Spanish animal sounds and learn about the benefits of speaking two languages. Kids will learn how animals do not make the same noises in Spanish! Books, farm animal toys and magnetic letters will encourage young children to play with new sounds. The availability of the same resources in all three elementary schools will allow for greater alignment of the curriculum across the district. We also will occasionally reuse these same materials with First Grade students for reviewing key vocabulary.
7 Habits Teen Book Study
I am looking to conduct a book study with 40 or more 6th grade students from our team. The book is, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey (son of Daniel Covey – Habits of Highly Effective Leaders). This is a handbook to self-esteem and success for the middle school student.
“This classic book applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to the tough issues and life-changing decisions teens face. In an entertaining style, Covey provides a simple approach to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, and get along with their parents, as well as tackle the new challenges of our time, like cyberbullying and social media. In addition, this book is stuffed with cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world.”
Green Screen Accessories
This grant project will be used to help improve the audio & video quality of the third grade news productions (interviews, skits) and various other green screen projects in 2nd and 3rd grades. Young 5, 1st & 2nd graders will also have access to these accessories but their use of the green screen is not as frequent. This grant will provide wired and wireless lapel microphones to improve the audio and a portable tripod to improve the video quality of green screen and other video productions.
Cardio Drumming and More!
Cardio drumming is a growing phenomenon that is making its way into the classroom. Music teachers are using yoga balls to drum, bounce, and further engage students in the music-making process. This grant would provide Pleasant Ridge the chance to incorporate yoga balls into music instruction, including cardio drumming, musical movement, and more.
