Research has shown that noise cancelling ear muffs improve the development of on-task focus and work production during independent work. This is because ear muffs have several benefits. For the wearer, they mute background noise and conversation that contribute to student distraction. They also provide deep pressure sensory input that

As a science centered elementary school, Tahoe Lake Elementary would like to augment our science program with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) “Makers Cart”. This movable Makers Cart will include various materials for students to engage in creative design, engineering, construction, and experimentation in the classroom and on

The Qball is a soft throwable microphone designed to be used in a classroom setting. It is shaped like a ball and is made of soft, light, and durable foam so that it can be throw from student to student. The Qball is intended to be used by students while

"NoRedInk [is an online program that] helps students practice their grammar and writing skills. Students work with engaging and often humorous sentences that incorporate their favorite characters, musicians, athletes, books, movies, sports teams, and celebrities. NoRedInk provides adaptive, differentiated instruction. This means that the site adjusts questions in real time

This grant is being written for all students grades K-5 at Donner Trail Elementary School.The Qball is a soft and throwable microphone designed to be used in a classroom setting. It is shaped like a ball and is made of soft, light, and durable foam so that it can be

Our school, and my classroom, specifically, has a need for a class set of noise canceling headphones for various student learning endeavors. Within the span of the day, our students are experiencing diverse situations in which they, many times, are working independently while their peers are working collaboratively, or working

Since 2013, the 3rd - 5th Graders at Truckee Elementary School and I have benefitted from the fortune of receiving a grant that brought WeDo Lego Construction Kits into the Technology Lab. This project continues to allow students to learn about computer programming by creating with their hands several different

The Qball is a soft throwable microphone designed to be used in a classroom setting. It is shaped like a ball and is made of soft, light, and durable foam so that it can be throw from student to student. The Qball is intended to be used by students while

Since Tahoe Lake is a science centered school, we would like to purchase building sets that promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for our youngest learners.

The next phase for the Kings Beach Elementary STEAM lab is to purchase innovative technology like 3D printers, drones, and robotics. The most reasonable place to start is a 3D printer. The cost of 3D printing has been decreasing over the past few years, and it is the most durable