My students have been utilizing the kindles provided through my grant “Kindles for Kids” since late October. They are used in class almost daily and the students are really enjoying them. The students use them in a variety of ways in the classroom and they have been extremely helpful to have.

I was privileged enough to receive two grants this year. One was for a mobile science station with a sink! This purchase arrived just before Thanksgiving! It has been very handy to have in a science classroom.

A Challenge that was unforeseen (In my thinking) was the power source. It does have a grounded outlet that will stop power from going to…Read More

Challenges
My grant project, “Personalized Learning: Engagement on Fire” is underway. I have definitely encountered some challenges. I had found kindle fire tablets on Amazon for $49 each, but was required to order them through a technology company our district uses. The tablets were more expensive, and it took much longer to order and receive…Read More

That was my picture!!! Myself

I received all of the Kindles for my classroom I ordered through the grant last week. The students and I have set them up, established ground rules for their usage in the classroom, and began using them today as we started reading novels in class. The students are loving them!