This grant requests funding for a Mini Yoto player to create a low-tech, screen-free listening station in the classroom. The Mini Yoto is an audio device that allows students to independently listen to recorded stories and instructional content using physical cards. In collaboration with two grade-level colleagues, I will record

This project introduces kindergarten students to basic embroidery using child-safe materials, including embroidery hoops, needles, yarn, and reusable fabric templates. Through structured, hands-on stitching activities, students will develop the critical fine motor skills that directly support handwriting readiness. Furthermore, this tactile learning experience will be paired with meaningful speaking and

I teach in the Extensive Support Needs (ESN) classroom (formerly called the Special Day Class (SDC)) serving 3rd through 5th grade students at Tahoe Lake Elementary. Our students have diverse learning profiles, including autism and communication differences, and many benefit from explicit, structured instruction in social skills. We provide dedicated

The goal of this project is to increase reading engagement, comprehension, and access to high-quality literature for 4th grade students by providing high-interest books for guided reading groups and replacing worn whole-class novels used in our curriculum. Fourth grade students benefit greatly from having access to books that match their

In second grade, we see a strong correlation of students who have a paid epic! digital library account at home and rapid reading growth. We believe that we can increase the time students spend reading at home by offering this digital library. Additionally, epic! offers audio books and "read to

This is a similar description to my last Ex. In Ed Grant. Yoto Player Mini opens up kids’ creativity and engagement in literacy. The Yoto Player can also build independence in choosing a book and creating excitement around reading, especially for reluctant readers. There is no microphone, no camera, and

To support the acquisition of Spanish literacy, it is crucial that learners are exposed to vocabulary, sentence structures, and colloquial language through numerous inputs. As the Spanish Language teacher Kindergarten through Eighth grade at SELS, my goal is to provide this input through numerous channels: art, games, writing, listening, and

For Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students, who are not yet decoding words or officially reading, non-fiction materials utilize professional photography to allow them to learn more about subjects studied in the classroom (e.g., weather, butterflies, chickens, farming, the seasons, etc.). We would like to enhance our classroom libraries with engaging literature

At Kings Beach Elementary, we continue to serve students who struggle with literacy and perform significantly below grade level due to a lack of aligned, specialized intervention materials. As a Special Education I strive to follow the Science of Reading practices. While we currently implement the Sonday System, which is

The Resource Specialist Program (RSP) is a special education model designed to provide specialized academic instruction and support to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) within their least restrictive environment. It is designed to serve students who spend most of their school day in the general education setting. Services include