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Courtenay Elementary: Getting at the Root of Why Children Can't Read $450
The purpose of this project (inquiry) is to use
the latest brain research and reading research to get non-readers at
the intermediate level to finally learn how to read. The second goal
is to take this same research and get these struggling readers to
improve their writing and spelling.
The challenge that we face when teaching
vulnerable children like this, is that the existing programs assume
that the children have had a literature rich environment as
babies/toddlers/preschoolers. They don't go back far enough. In this
inquiry, we are exploring what will happen if we were to go back and
fill in the missing gaps (skills) that the children would have
learned as a baby/toddler/preschooler. We are suggesting that when
the children have learned these skills, their brains will be ready
to learn how to properly read. (and write).
I am applying for this grant to cover the cost
of purchasing approx. 20 picture/story books that are focused on
phonological awareness. This is a word to describe being aware of
the different sounds that letters and words make. Phonological
awareness covers things such as rhyming, alliteration, etc. These
are things that are usually learned through word play and games.
The targeted students will have a daily
"reading and word play" time with an Educational
Assistant, where these books will be read. They will also do finger
rhymes, nursery rhymes, and other games to increase the students'
phonological awareness.
This time will be in addition to the whole class
instruction that is already going on. The books will also be used
with the whole class to reinforce the learning done in the small
groups, and also for fun. We expect that being exposed to these
types of word play will increase the phonological awareness of all
of the students.
For a decade, Adopt-a-School's primary focus has been on ensuring that students aren’t hungry, are clothed and have learning experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential. The Vancouver Sun and its readers recognized and responded to the pressing needs of children and youth. Since 2011, readers have recognized how hard it is to learn when you’re hungry and have donated around $6.5 million to the Adopt-a-School campaigns.
But as COVID has highlighted, learning is harder still without the necessary technology and tools. During the pandemic, more than ever, children and youth are suffering with anxiety and depression. They need safe spaces to go and schools can be that. And if schools are forced to close again, how many families won’t have what their children need to Zoom to class or do their homework?
The applications here are requests for technology and literacy tools to help support the students' education. Not as urgent as food security, perhaps, but equally necessary for the ongoing development of these children.
Any designated donations received for these technology and literacy programs will be disbursed to assist the schools with their needs.
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