A read aloud project that promotes literacy, fosters a positive school culture, and encourages family engagement. Following a synchronous reading plan, learning opportunities emphasize literacy, STEM, project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and the joy of reading and learning.
3D printing resource for hands on learning in the classroom, AIG and the Media Center with multiple content areas to engage students and achieve learning goals. Through the technology, students creatively learn spatial reasoning, collaboration, perseverance, the engineering design process, adaptability and problem-solving.
Keyboards and sound equipment for band classrooms at the middle and high school that will allow students to learn about abstract music and science objectives in a hands-on way. Students will learn how to manipulate sound waves with their instruments and what that manipulation does to the overall sound of the performing ensemble.
A sensory focused calming space that fosters optimal behaviors and mindsets, where all students can learn self-regulation techniques, enhance social skills, collaborate effectively, and continue their character development through engaging lessons and experiences.
A cultural experience for students to “travel” around the world, exploring different countries, traditions, and landmarks. Students receive a personalized passport and collect stamps as they learn about various cultures through food, music, storytelling, and interactive activities.
Expanding the outdoor classroom for the K-2 and 3-5 Go Green Clubs meeting monthly to learn about recycling, plant cycles, and soil health. Raised beds for larger group activities, supporting 53 students.
The Breakout for Success initiative will provide breakout box kits for Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) and professional development sessions to enhance collaboration, problem-solving, and engagement among teachers. Also, teachers will be able to check out these materials to use in the classroom to enhance learning.
Following scientific processes, 2nd grade students will learn, observe, and document the lifecycle of caterpillars to butterflies in journals. Students will also be able to collaborate with other classes to compare discoveries and release them at the end of the school year.
To provide a scaffolding system for core construction classes to teach safe and proper set up and use of scaffolding as students would encounter on a jobsite.
Students will experience higher level art creation with printmaking by using a new printing press, tools, inks, and more. Printmaking allows students to use tools that produce beautiful work without a pencil or brush, while learning about etching, reverse imaging and layering.
To create, implement and solve the basic steps to successfully grow a home grown garden as a part of the Starmount Middle School gardening club. This includes a water catchment system, raised garden beds, and deliveries of compost ensuring the garden comes to life.
To provide new marching percussion equipment and upgrade existing concert percussion equipment to allow middle school students to develop musical skills needed for band in a collaborative environment, better preparing them and increasing retention into the high school band program.
Digital learning allows students use video production essentials to build skills and develop a school wide news cast media production, creating dynamic projects and presentations. Students participate in scriptwriting, analyzing news segments and evaluate news stories for effective communication.
PO Box 755
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 663-6794
The Yadkin Education Foundation is a fund of the Shallow Ford Foundation