Dollar General Literacy Grant

Today's blog is short and sweet. I received an email at the end of the day letting me know that I will be awarded  $4000  for literature books to use at school this year! I am so excited and blessed because today was definitely a Monday - you teachers get my drift!

We will be able to get lots of books on lots of different interest levels on many different reading levels! This will really help us meet our students needs and differentiate our instruction by interest levels.

If you haven't ever wrote a grant and your a teacher - I highly recommend it. It takes a little work and even more time but it can be worth it. Practice takes perfect.

Some tips for those just starting:

1. Keep track of all your grants applications and make a folder for you submissions so you know what you are doing when you get the grant.

2. Copy all your recipts and all emails or letters stating your due dates and expectations.

3. Share you experience with your kids. It is a great example of how writing for a cause can make things happen.

4. Don't forget to keep track of progress and take pictures of your students using any materials you bought with the money.

5. Take a video showing how you are using the materials.

Here are some other grants to check out!

www.walmartfoundation.com

www.target.com  - field trip grants

Home Depot, Florida Department of Ag and Lowes have a garden grant 

I have a load of money to order books with! What are some of books you recommend for literature circles? 

Tiff