With these funds I will...

Purchase reading materials to enhance reading instruction in my building.  We all know that learning to read is not a \"one size fits all" process and that authentically joyful literacy experiences help to shape lifelong learners. 

I want build a library of reading materials that teachers can use in their classroom to support struggling readers, increase engagement during reading groups, and bring authentic joy to the process of reading.  Whether it's kindergarten students using magnadoodles to practice reading and writing beginning words, first graders using hands-free whisper phones to listen to their expressive reading in groups or second graders using mini book lights to read in their classroom with the lights turned down, each material will enhance the literacy experience for the students in our building.

8 class sets of 12 Hands-free Whisper Phones to be used during reading groups @ $89.95 per set

http://www.eaieducation.com/Product/104645/WhisperPhone%c2%ae_SOLO_-_Set_of_12.aspx

7 set of 4 mini booklights to use during independent reading @ $14.99 per set

https://www.amazon.com/Homecube-Macarons-Convenient-Portable-Nightlight/dp/B00WSIDAGI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1480703459&sr=8-4&keywords=mini+book+light

9 Magna Doodle boards for kindergarten reading centers @ $9.27 each

https://www.amazon.com/Color-Magnetic-Drawing-Doodle-Stampers/dp/B00SA6GSFW/ref=sr_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1480703610&sr=1-4&keywords=magnet+magna+doodles

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