Past projects 7
The Colonel Kernel's Needs....
Funded Dec 22, 2010Thank you so much for donating the skeleton of the snake and the snake books to our classroom. The students loved reading about the snake scientist, Dr. Bob, in one of the books. We've learned lots of interesting snake facts and the students are particularly fascinated that snakes use pheromones to navigate. They are developing a new level of appreciation for our amazing class pet!
The model of the snake vertebrae is also an amazing learning tool. The students are better able to understand the amazing anatomy of snakes. We've recently written a non-fiction book on snakes and the snake skeleton helped students draw anatomically correct diagrams of the snake's body.
We are very grateful for your donations! They have been an invaluable part of our Non-Fiction Unit! ”
With gratitude,
Ms. W.
This classroom project was brought to life by American Express Members Project and 4 other donors.From Bed-Stuy to Broadway!
Funded Mar 31, 2009I am so grateful for your donations that made this project possible. May 27, 2009 was truly an amazing night for all the students! When I announced that we were going to the Lion King on Broadway my students had many questions. Even though we had just finished a unit on fairy tales and acted many of them out, the students were still unsure of what a Broadway play would entail. We learned about set design, costumes and choreography. We also practiced our manners by not talking or fidgeting while watching the movie version of Lion King. By the time the night arrived the students were so excited to see the event. However, I hadn't prepared them for the beauty of the Minksoff Theater—there were loud exclamations as we entered the door.
The show started right as we settled into our seats and I was able to see all the students' faces change in wonder. During the opening number of the Lion King, the performers came into the audience dressed as beautiful African animals and my students were completely in awe. One boy turned to me and said "This is so cool! This is really real! It's just like my video game!" For the rest of the show they were enraptured—following the performers every move. By intermission, many of the students told me they now wanted to be Broadway performers when they grew up.
On the subway ride home, the students traded their favorite parts and asked many questions about the mechanics of the set and the costumes. They were still so excited the next day and many stated that they didn't know it was going to be "that cool!"
Your donations went to very worthy students. I teach a Gifted and Talented class in an under-served urban area. These students work very hard everyday and our so eager to experience new learning opportunities. It is hard to express how much your gift means to us, but I want you to know that you have made a big impact. I believe that you have changed my students' lives my showing them the power of the performing arts. It was a joy to see them experience . ”
With gratitude,
Ms. W.
Gifted Readers Need Comfy Places To Read
Funded Dec 8, 2008I cannot wait to see my students' faces when they see the bean bag chairs! This is such a great reward for all of their hard work in the classroom. These chairs are perfect for the gifted students who need a little private space to engage themselves in their reading. They will benefit from the concentration these bean bags allow.
Again, thank you for your generous gift!
Best,
Kyr”
With gratitude,
Ms. W.
Give the Gift of Music
Funded Feb 3, 2009I cannot thank you enough for your gift of the I-Pod Stereo. We use it everyday and it really helps set the tone of my classroom. It is so important that the class is a relaxing place to work and music is a key part. I play soothing music during independent work and yoga. It's amazing to see some students, who have never have been able to complete their independent work, really started to focus with the help of the music. For a little bit of fun, we also listen to music on some Friday afternoons--this is quite a popular reward for my students!+
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+My school currently is facing a budget crisis and none of this would have been possible without your help. Again, thank you so much!+
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With gratitude,
Ms. W.
Give Gifted And Talented Students The Classroom They Deserve
Funded Jan 9, 2009I am so grateful for your gift to this Gifted and Talented classroom! The Elmo projector will make our lessons so much faster and easier to see. It will especially help my two students with physical challenges participate in a more comfortable setting.
The air circulators will make such a difference in my classroom. It will help to provide a better learning environment in my classroom. This will especially help all of my students with asthma.
Again, thank you so much!
Best,
Kyr”
With gratitude,
Ms. W.
1st Graders Want To Grow Butterflies!
Funded May 20, 2008Thank you so much for funding the caterpillar project. Luckily, I am moving up with my students and I will be their second grade teacher too. I look forward to doing this project next year with them!
I am going to assign a butterfly book for the summer so they can start thinking about growing their own butterflies.
Again, thank you so much and I look forward to writing you letters next year!
best,
Kyra ”
With gratitude,
Ms. W.
Na Mat Ste!
Funded Apr 9, 2008We are so excited to have Yoga mats for our weekly Yoga class!!! We have been practicing Yoga for a few weeks now and we will be really excited to have mats so we don't slip or accidentally kick each other.
With these Yoga mats we can now practice some more advanced moves like "assisted headstands" with our teacher.
I wish I had video of the screams and the celebration dances that happened in the room when I made the announcement that this project had been funded. One of my students put it best when he said "This is so awesome, so awesome, so awesome...!!"
I am so grateful for your donation.
Sincerely,
Kyra ”
With gratitude,
Ms. W.