2007 GLMA Grant Winners
IPoding the Georgia Book Award Nominees
Jenny Holloman, from Redan Middle School in DeKalb County, will work with Book Club members to read, develop and produce presentations based on the Georgia Book Award nominees. Presentations will consist of song, speech, and other creative means and then will be recorded and uploaded to a Video Ipod. The finished product, a compilation of all twenty books, will be available to the entire school via the Ipods. Presentations will also be highlighted on the school’s morning announcements.
Bird Viewing in the Media Center
Gwen Bailey, from Cleveland Road Elementary School in Clarke County, will establish a bird viewing area which will include binoculars, bird identification books, bird identification software, data logs, sketch books and an “I Wonder Box.” The viewing area will be decorated with pillows to encourage pleasure reading, bird mobiles, bird photos, and bird book baskets. The area will be a starting point for teaching a variety of science concepts and research skills in K-5th grades.
Garden for Special Education
Anne Prichard, from Sandersville Elementary School in Washington County, will use grant funds to support a 5th Grade Special Education Class’ interest in gardening. The school has a garden and is also a nation-wide test site for a professional iris farm. The students are devoted gardeners and need reading materials on their level. Multiple copies of applicable titles will support students’ interests and also teach reading skills through literature circles.