Congratulations to New York City
1st grade teacher Susan Soler!
Ms. Soler’s winning entry, chosen from nearly 100 entries submitted by teachers around the country, illustrated an unparalleled dedication to improving outcomes for her students and the need for high-quality supplemental literacy materials to accomplish that goal.
Susan Soler's K/1 classroom before the Magnificent Makeover!-
After the transformation ...A room filled with engaging hands-on materials, books, and supplies!
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The Magnificent Makeover Team (back row from left to right): Wellington Sawyer, Gary Blauser/VP Sales, Debby Spitzer/Product Manager Reading & Early Literacy, Lydia Gonzalez/ETA/Cuisenaire Sales Rep, Lydia's son, (front row) Susan Soler/K/1 Teacher P.S. 3's Melser Charette School.
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The children see their "new" room for the first time!
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Gary Blauser awards Susan Soler and her class the 2005 ETA/Cuisenaire Magnificent Classroom Makeover Grand Prize!
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Debby Spitzer demonstrates Whirly Twirly's Tricky Truck Track, which becomes an instant favorite with the students.
An eager student can't wait to start reflecting on the day's events in his new My Writing Journal!