Mrs. Olivella's Classroom Edit display name

Past projects 20

• Reading with Clifford!

  Funded May 6, 2022

  First of all, there aren't enough words to express how grateful I am to each one of you who contributed to my project!!!

  Scholastic Magazines have always been important to me, as I grew up with them during my childhood academic years. As a student, I thoroughly enjoyed receiving the magazines every month and always looked forward to the next topic/theme it would bring. I especially enjoyed the activity that was always found on the back. Because of this, I became inspired to bring and share the same joy with my students.

  Well my wish came true! When my students saw their first magazine, they were in awe! They enjoyed looking at the pictures, discussing them and ultimately working on the activity in the back. Thanks to technology, they also enjoyed the educational video that went along with the magazine as well as the computer game during center time. Scholastic magazines greatly combine and relate to our units of study as well as the children's personal lives.

  We will always remember your generosity when using these magazines!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Olivella

  This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and one other donor.

• The World of Transformation: Butterflies!

  Funded May 4, 2022

  As we are wrapping up our babies unit of study my students have learned a great deal about caring for and the growth of human and animal babies. When I brought in these animal babies, gifted by all of you, they were beyond excited.

  I explained that now that they are experts in babies they would be able to care for these animal babies and help them to grow. My students will be able to watch them transform which feeds into our Transformation Unit of Study.

  They will use journals and photograph their animal babies. They can make comparisons to themselves and discuss how they've transformed over time, just as caterpillars do.

  Thank you so much for giving my students this amazing opportunity!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Olivella

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 3 other donors.

• Learning Through Centers!

  Funded Mar 2, 2022

  First of all, there aren't enough words to express how grateful I am to each one of you who contributed to my project!!! Because of Covid and budgeting issues, it has been hard to supply our classrooms with all the needed materials for our students to be able to successfully learn and engage in activities! Because of your generosity and dedication to our children, together you all have alleviated these stresses and allowed our children to learn, grow and thrive!

  When our materials first arrived in our classroom, I automatically saw the joy and excitement in my students faces. They couldn't wait to get their hands on their new center materials. Because of these new materials, they are more eager and motivated to learn and engage in various centers. Their creativity, curiosities and understandings are more evident with every new material they explore with!

  Again, thank you for your kindness, generosity and support in helping to bring this project to life and supporting my students learning!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Olivella

  This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and 50 other donors.

• A Rug for Building!

  Funded Mar 1, 2022

  First of all, there aren't enough words to express how grateful I am to each one of you who contributed to my project!!! Because of Covid and budgeting issues, it has been hard to supply our classrooms with all the needed materials for our students to be able to successfully learn and engage in activities! Because of your generosity and dedication to our children, together you all have alleviated these stresses and allowed our children to learn, grow and thrive!

  When our rug first arrived in our classroom, I automatically saw the joy and excitement in my students faces. They couldn't wait to get into the block center and begin building in their new cozy block center! Because of this joy and excitement, my students are even more motivated to go into the block center and explore with their imaginations and creativity!

  Again, thank you for your kindness, generosity and support in helping to bring this project to life and bringing another cozy area into our classroom!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Olivella

  This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and one other donor.

• Our Feelings are Never Wrong!

  Funded May 26, 2021

  First of all, there aren't enough words to express how grateful I am to each one of you who contributed to my project!!! This is our first year doing this unit, since we switched curriculum, and with Covid and budgeting issues, it has been hard to supply our classrooms with all the needed materials for our students to be able to successfully learn and engage in activities! Because of your generosity and dedication to our children, together you all have alleviated these stresses and allowed our children to learn, grow and thrive!

  When our materials first arrived in our classroom, I automatically saw the joy and excitement in my students faces. They couldn't wait to get their hands on their new center materials! These materials have helped my students create a sense of belonging and acceptance, as well as helped them to understand and regulate their feelings. These are all such important components to early childhood learning!

  So again, thank you for your kindness and generosity. We will always remember your help when engaging with our materials!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Olivella

  This classroom project was brought to life by Born This Way Foundation and 11 other donors.

• All About Us!

  Funded May 22, 2021

  First of all, there aren't enough words to express how grateful I am to each one of you who contributed to my project!!! This is our first year doing this unit, since we switched curriculum, and with Covid and budgeting issues, it has been hard to supply our classrooms with all the needed materials for our students to be able to successfully learn and engage in activities! Because of your generosity and dedication to our children, together you all have alleviated these stresses and allowed our children to learn, grow and thrive!

  When our materials first arrived in our classroom, I automatically saw the joy and excitement in my students faces. They couldn't wait to get their hands on their new center materials! These new materials have not only opened up a world of understanding and appreciation to the diversity around them, but also helped them to understand and regulate their feelings. These are all important components to early childhood learning!

  So again, thank you for your kindness and generosity. We will always remember your help when engaging with our materials!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Olivella

  This classroom project was brought to life by Born This Way Foundation and 16 other donors.

• Writers In The Making!

  Funded May 11, 2021

  First of all, there aren't enough words to express how grateful I am to each one of you who contributed to my project!!! This is our first year introducing this unit, since we switched curriculum, and with Covid and budgeting issues, it has been hard to supply our classrooms with all the needed materials for our students to be able to successfully learn and engage in activities! Because of your generosity and dedication to our children, together you all have alleviated these stresses and allowed our children to learn, grow and thrive!

  When our materials first arrived in our classroom, I automatically saw the joy and excitement in my students faces. They couldn't wait to get their hands on their new center materials!

  These materials will greatly help with their pre-reading and writing skills, such important skills to acquire early on.

  Again, thank you for your kindness, generosity and support in helping to bring this project to life and bringing the world of coding into our classroom!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Olivella

  This classroom project was brought to life by Lakeshore Learning and 11 other donors.

• Let's Get Up And Flex!

  Funded May 12, 2021

  First of all, there aren't enough words to express how grateful I am to each one of you who contributed to my project!!! This is our first year introducing this unit, since we switched curriculum, and with Covid and budgeting issues, it has been hard to supply our classrooms with all the needed materials for our students to be able to successfully learn and engage in activities! Because of your generosity and dedication to our children, together you all have alleviated these stresses and allowed our children to learn, grow and thrive!

  When our materials first arrived in our classroom, I automatically saw the joy and excitement in my students faces. They couldn't wait to get their hands on their new center materials!

  My students especially love their new wobble cushions! They love to sit on them during all sorts of the day, whether in centers or on the rug during large group. These cushions have greatly helped with their focus and engagement, especially when working on independent activities.

  Again, thank you for your kindness, generosity and support in helping to bring this project to life and bringing the world of coding into our classroom!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Olivella

  This classroom project was brought to life by Lakeshore Learning and 4 other donors.

• Writers In The Making ll !

  Funded May 4, 2021

  First of all, there aren't enough words to express how grateful I am to each one of you who contributed to my project!!! This is our first year introducing this unit, since we switched curriculum, and with Covid and budgeting issues, it has been hard to supply our classrooms with all the needed materials for our students to be able to successfully learn and engage in activities! Because of your generosity and dedication to our children, together you all have alleviated these stresses and allowed our children to learn, grow and thrive!

  When our materials first arrived in our classroom, I automatically saw the joy and excitement in my students faces. They couldn't wait to get their hands on their new center materials!

  My students especially love their new wobble cushions! They love to sit on them during all sorts of the day, whether in centers or on the rug during large group. These cushions have greatly helped with their focus and engagement, especially when working on independent activities.

  Again, thank you for your kindness, generosity and support in helping to bring this project to life and bringing the world of coding into our classroom!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Olivella

  This classroom project was brought to life by Lakeshore Learning and 7 other donors.

• Flex Seating For Center Time!

  Funded May 7, 2021

  First of all, there aren't enough words to express how grateful I am to each one of you who contributed to my project!!! This is our first year introducing this unit, since we switched curriculum, and with Covid and budgeting issues, it has been hard to supply our classrooms with all the needed materials for our students to be able to successfully learn and engage in activities! Because of your generosity and dedication to our children, together you all have alleviated these stresses and allowed our children to learn, grow and thrive!

  When our materials first arrived in our classroom, I automatically saw the joy and excitement in my students faces. They couldn't wait to get their hands on their new center materials!

  My students especially love their new wobble cushions! They love to sit on them during all sorts of the day, whether in centers or on the rug during large group. These cushions have greatly helped with their focus and engagement, especially when working on independent activities.

  Again, thank you for your kindness, generosity and support in helping to bring this project to life and bringing the world of coding into our classroom!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Olivella

  This classroom project was brought to life by Lakeshore Learning and 13 other donors.