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GIVING

miriam school wish list
The students at the Miriam School would be grateful for the following:

speech and Language materials

Irregular Verbs Playing Cards - $39.95

Students can learn over 200 irregular verbs with cards designed like regular playing cards.

Say and Do Verbs Bingo - $44.95

Learning regular and irregular present or past tense verb forms is an essential language skill. Because the verbs are taught in game form, other skills such as turn-taking and good sportsmanship are encouraged at the same time.

Webber Grammar Interactive CDs: Word Level and Sentence Level - $39.95 each

Word Level: Targets adjectives, adverbs, plurals, comparatives, proper and common nouns.

Sentence Level: Changing nouns to adjectives, understanding double negatives, sentences and fragments, changing verbs to nouns, subjects and predicates, changing statements to questions.

The Phonological Awareness and Reading Profile, Intermediate - $42

Will allow speech and language therapists to test basic reading, spelling, and reading fluency skills for students in grades 3 to 8.

occupational therapy and sensory integration materials

Weighted Blanket - $177

Provides deep pressure to help calm students.

Airwalker (swing) - $351

A swing made of breathable spandex that provides a cocoon-like environment for the child. It allows for deep pressure, movement and calming all at once.

The Woggler (balance board) - $69

Provides balance opportunities in a fun way.

Rotation Board - $69

For the child who loves to spin. For one or two kids at a time.

Sling Back Plus (2 piece swing) - $34

Excellent swing to enhance neck muscles.

Resistance Tunnel - $191

Provides deep pressure movement. This is an activity our students like to do again and again.

Moon Swing - $351

Great swing to enhance strength and endurance.

curriculum materials

WorldScapes Classroom Package Sets - $539.40 or $44.95 each

Offers student a world of reasons to read. From the Great wall of China to Costa Rica’s Ring of Fire . . . from Nelson Mandela’s South Africa to the overcrowded cities and towns of India. WorldScapes builds literacy skills and covers the content areas by introducing students to remarkable places, important people, and critical issues round the globe.

INDIA – “No Space to Waste”

INDIA – “My Elephant My Friend”

INDIA – “The Indigo Jackal”

INDIA – “Mother Teresa of Calcutta”

INDIA – “Keeping Count”

INDIA – “Tiger Trek”

RUSSIA – “The Challenge of Change”

RUSSIA – “The Whisper of the Stars”

RUSSIA – “The Frog Princess”

RUSSIA – “The Little Duchess”

RUSSIA – “First in Space"

RUSSIA – “Leaps and Bounds”

(each title listed is a classroom set of six)

technology materials

Infocus IN2104EP Projector - $630

An LCD projector brings the world to the class. Show multi-media presentations, streaming or downloading videos--anything that can appear on your computer screen can be projected with an LCD projector

AVerVision 300AF+ Portable Document Camera - $700

Document cameras produce clear and sharp images of 3D objects and documents. They are able to capture still images, video and audio when connected to a computer. Lesson content can be stored and reviewed at any time to enhance student learning.

AlphaSmart Neos (20 needed @ $199 each) - $3,980

Neo is a portable, easy-to-use laptop that helps teachers improve students’ basic skills in keyboarding and writing.

AlphaSmart Carrying Case (40 @ $20 each) - $800

Protective cases for the AlphaSmart Neos.

MacBook 13” (14 teacher computers @ $1,099 each) - $15,386

Laptop computers would allow teachers to bring a computer lab to each classroom.

Promethean Board (Interactive Whiteboard) - $1,705

Promethean is a global leader and innovator in interactive learning technology that empowers teachers to engage, educate, assess and motivate learners. Developed by and for education professionals, its award-winning products help teachers to prepare digital lessons quickly and easily. The technology enables them to create, customize and integrate text, images, quizzes and tests, web, video and audio content, so they can more easily capture students’ attention and accommodate different learning styles.

general school supplies

Ellison Prestige Pro Die Cutting Machine - $395

This machine makes cutting and embossing projects for the classroom both faster and easier.

Die Cutting Machine Starter Set - $745 to $890

Starter set for the machine that includes die cuts in basic shapes and sizes.

Playground Tire Swing - $3,500

Please contact the Miriam Foundation at 314.962.6059 to make a gift.