Description
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.
Grant Applicant
Suzanne Beye, Gay Thomas, and Laurel Raymore
School Site
Grant Category
Grant Date
2017-11-15T12:00:00
Benefits of Program
As teachers of our youngest learners, we know how important it is for students to work together in teams collaboratively, make connections, and solve problems. Brain based learning sets promote thoughtful inquiry and design that is crucial to our students' minds.
Success of Program
If we were able to purchase these building sets for our students, we would see an increase in confidence, social and emotional skills, and connections. Our students would be utilizing science, engineering, and mathematical skills to make connections, solve problems, and design amazing things with hands on tools. In addition, our students would be engaged and excited about learning.
Implementation
We would use these building sets in our classrooms on a daily basis and incorporate them into our curriculum.
Can you share this grant with your grade level or subject team?
Yes, this grant is exclusively for our TK/Kindergarten grade level team.
Sustainability
Yes, if our grant was funded, it would be fully sustainable.
Amount Funded
$1260.00
Individual Budget Items(s)
$700 - Magnetic Blocks
$210 - Straws and Wheels Connector Sets
$150 - Wooden Block Sets with screwdrivers, nuts, & gears
$69 - Brain Flakes Building Sets
Taxes
$85.00
Other funding sources
None