In the Works

Hello Parents! I just wanted to let you know that most of the fund-raising we do this year for our class will go towards a grant that I have applied for called The Walking Classroom. I am very excited about it, the school board already approved the preliminary paperwork. The grant will fund a class set of MP3 players which will come preloaded with language arts lessons that are tied to the Common Core Standards. 

"Listening to this content builds standards-related knowledge and listening stamina.  Walking improves students’ moods and appreciation of exercise, of their environment and, most of all, of their own ability to learn in a whole new way. Moreover, what they listen to isn't just a textbook being read aloud. It's enthusiastic discussions and presentations by teachers and kids their age about things they need to know. Written and produced specifically for audio, these educational and entertaining podcasts allow the teacher to take the class on a 20-minute walk each day. "

Click the link below to learn more about the program. I am hoping to do a Jump-a-thon and fourth grade dine out night to raise enough money  to move up the waiting list.

http://www.thewalkingclassroom.org