This book bundle will replenish the assortment of paperback titles in the Book Nook Vending Machine. Our goal is to foster a love of reading among elementary students by utilizing the book vending machine and the book replenishment bundle to incentivize positive behavior and encourage regular attendance.

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, integrating technology is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. One of the most promising advancements in this space is interactive television/smartboard, which transforms passive learning into active, student-centered engagement. For Texas schools, especially those in underserved or rural areas, securing an Interactive TV/smartboard could catalyze a revolution in how students learn, connect, and prepare for the future. We can equipt classrooms with the hardware needed for real-time interaction, support the development of curriculum-aligned digital content tailored to the TEKS. In conclusion, an Interactive TV Grant for my classroom represents more than just technology—it symbolizes access, innovation, and opportunity.

Requesting funds to purchase Ozobot Evo Entry Kits (a 6 pack bundle), 3-Lego Education SPIKE Prime Robotics Kits, and a 10-port USB Smart Charger. These items will be shared in classrooms across the campus for utilizing and creating hands-on engaging lessons, while at the same time incorporating robotics/STEM into Reading (RLA), Math, Science, and Social Studies. These “bots” can effectively teach computational thinking and coding through accessible methods like color code and block coding. They are a tangible way to capture student interest while encouraging problem solving, creativity, collaboration, and fostering essential 21st-century skills that they will need for their future.

Our goal is to increase academic and social emotional learning by incorporating various sensory activities into our classrooms. By utilizing materials such as sensory bins, light tables, and sensory play accessories into our daily routines, we are giving our youngest students the tactile, hands-on approach to learning in which they thrive best. When at the sensory center, students may engage with a variety of grasping tools to search through colorful rice to find letters or numbers and sort them into categories; integrating foundational academic concepts as well as practicing social emotional skills, and cooperation.