As a secondary remedial reading teacher, I have struggled to find books that meet students at their reading level while keeping them engaged in the story.
I found this library of 85 hi/lo novels and immediately decided to write a grant to obtain these books: http://us.orcabook.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=8294&CategoryTile=School Resources-School Collections
Here are a few details about the set:
Orca Sounding Collection with Resource Guide
Teen Fiction for Reluctant Readers
Includes 85 differ
This grant was written and Awarded for the purchase of numerous Wright Group Big Books and a Big Books cart/easel.
Included is detailed budget and reference page
The grant was written and awarded to fund the purchase of books about root,stems, and leaves and to purchase and construct a "rootview" for an outdoor classroom.
Included is a detailed budget
A weekly lesson planning format used for preschool. Has daily activities and also center/area ideas. Can be opened and edited with your own information.
Research has shown that puppets are excellent tools for teaching.
I have been able to purchase hundreds of dollars of puppets via grants.
Here is a page of links for documentation that could be used to write grants on the importance of puppets.