Ms. Riddle-Duffy's Classroom Edit display name

Past projects 13

• Cozy Up And Read!

  Funded Nov 15, 2022

  Thank you so much for funding my last project. We desperately need books of all reading levels so that all of the students have an opportunity to read books that they are interested in and are at a just right level for them.

  I could never thank you enough for your kind generosity!!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Riddle-Duffy

• Soft Bottoms!

  Funded Aug 22, 2022

  Thank you so much for your donations! With school starting soon, it will be great to welcome the students with new seating options. These really help the students to feel comfortable and cozy. When you feel comfortable and cozy, you can focus and learn. The students are in the classroom most of the day and having seating options is wonderful!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Riddle-Duffy

  This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 4 other donors.

• Ready for Reading!

  Funded Dec 1, 2021

  Thank you so much for funding READY FOR READING! Reading is so important and students need to be engaged in what they are reading to become strong readers. Funding this project has given our class books on countless topics to engage each and every student in our class.

  The students were so excited to open the boxes. With all of the remote learning, holding physical books was very exciting. As a teacher, it was wonderful to see that all of the students found a book(s) that they were eager to read at their reading level. We even found books for a few reluctant readers that they really wanted to read!

  Having enough books on many topics and many different reading levels is always a challenge in our classroom. I can't thank you enough for helping my students!!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Riddle-Duffy

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.

• Remote Learning Supplies!

  Funded May 22, 2020

  Thank you so much! The children were so excited to see the boxes being delivered.

  The classroom library is the heart of the classroom. This project added many interesting fiction and non-fiction books of various reading levels allowing all of the students to read a new and interesting book! The students love looking through the books and take care in choosing a just right book. These books help to instill the love of reading. When students have a choice and can find a topic that interests them, the love of reading begins. Thank you for helping our class!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Riddle-Duffy

  This classroom project was brought to life by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and one other donor.

• COVID Math Manipulatives

  Funded Aug 11, 2020

  Thank you all so much! This project is so important and will allow students to be able to continue with learning math whether we are in school or remotely teaching. The students and parents will be so relieved to know they have what they need to participate and learn. We are a great school with the best students! Thank you for caring so much about our students!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Riddle-Duffy

  This classroom project was brought to life by A Generous Donor and 3 other donors.

• Safety First!

  Funded May 31, 2020

  Thank you all so much!!! I am overwhelmed by the generosity of so many. My students will be so happy! This has been a very tough time for them, but they are so resilient and I am so proud of them. So many gave that do not know me or my students. It is so appreciated and will never be forgotten. It sends such a great message to my students that people care for them and they will pay it forward.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Riddle-Duffy

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 8 other donors.

• Sit, Move, Focus, Learn!

  Funded Jan 22, 2019

  Thank you so much for the cushions!! The students were so excited when the boxes were delivered to the room. They couldn't wait to see what was inside. I explained how we were able to get them and the students couldn't believe that people that don't even know us cared about helping our classroom! They were so excited.

  They are using the cushions all day. We have harder ones and soft ones. Each child is able to get the cushion that helps them. They can carry them all over the room wherever they are working. It has really helped the students to focus.

  These are awesome! Every classroom should have them. We can't thank you all enough. You have helped awesome third grade students and they are very appreciative!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Riddle-Duffy

  This classroom project was brought to life by Carol Kupers Whalen Memorial Fund and 2 other donors.

• Busy Classroom Needs Bouncy Bands!

  Funded Apr 5, 2018

  Thank you so much for all of the bouncy bands! The students were so excited when they arrived. They couldn't wait to open up the boxes. Every student helped to carefully place them on their desk/chair. I had never seen so much cooperation. They took it so seriously. They each patiently waited for help and before we knew it, they were all on.

  It was amazing to see how much they helped. They especially helped during longer testing situations. During state testing, I could look around the room and most students had their legs bouncing quietly as they focused on their work. Students need to move and these make it so the students can focus better because they are not uncomfortable from sitting too long. These will last for many years and help so many students. We so appreciate the kindness and caring you all have shown for our classroom.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Riddle-Duffy

• Ravenous Readers Need Books!

  Funded Jan 25, 2018

  The students were so excited to receive these books! Some of these books were social emotional learning books.

  We use these books to teach skills to all of the students during morning meeting time. They have loved them. The discussion that comes from these books is incredible. The understanding they provide is invaluable.

  The students are enjoying the many non-fiction books during reading. They are learning about people, places, history, and animals. They are also learning about writing non-fiction and use of text features as well. These books have helped get my students interested in reading!! They have learned so much and they are used by the whole class.

  We are so thankful to you all!!!!!!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Riddle-Duffy

  This classroom project was brought to life by The First Million Fund and 3 other donors.

• Stability Disks Around The Classroom!

  Funded Sep 7, 2016

  Thank you!! I am so grateful to you all for helping to fund this project.

  I had only a few cushions and they helped some students so much, that I really wanted

  all of the kids who benefited from them to have them.

  The students were so excited to receive the bouncy bands and stability cushions!

  The classroom is certainly buzzing with quiet movement. The students can use the cushions

  at their desks, at the tables, and on the rug. They are so portable!

  It is amazing to see how much these items help the students. The bouncy bands help the students

  bodies to move while they are concentrating on their work. Without your help, we would not

  have these items. A million thanks!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Riddle-Duffy