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• Be Your Own Rainbow

  Funded Mar 25, 2025

  So much is happening in the world right now, and for a child, feelings are a difficult thing to understand. Having a space within the class that provides students with time but allows them to continue working and learning is great. Not everyone needs to leave the class, and having a calm down space that fits the need to stay connected. Thank you”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Richardson

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.

• Book Me a Spot

  Funded Nov 11, 2024

  Thank you for funding this project! I have so many books in our classroom for the multiple, different reading levels that are possible in a classroom. Every student has a different interest in what they love to read and those interests can change every day. Having a mobile book cart that can support hundreds of books is a popular place in our classroom. The mobile floor stand allows for our iPad to be attached to a secure stand that students and move around the room. I don't worry about them using it. Each student in the small group station can see the screen. It makes it easy for them to share their learning and support each other. The desk dividers are used at my teacher-led table for assessments and to support the work of independent learning without the eyes of others.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Richardson

  This classroom project was brought to life by Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation.

• Project Clean Up

  Funded Nov 11, 2024

  It is that time of the week. We are getting ready for the weekend and putting our classroom and learning environments in order. One of the most important "soft" skills that I continue to teach my students is that we are responsible for ourselves. They clean their desk areas each day using the broom and dustpan to clean up the pieces of cut paper after working with their sight/heart words. We collect all of the artwork, daily activity paper, and worksheets and place them in our mailing envelopes to take home and share with our loved ones. The sheet protectors and laminating sheets protect the impressive assignments that we post around the classroom for all to see. BUT, the best thing is our classroom vacuum. The kids love using the handheld vacuum to clean up our reading area. They sit on the rugs every day and sometimes all day and use the handheld vacuum to make their area neat and nice again. Thank you for your support of this project and for helping my students learn the responsibility of taking care of their learning environment.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Richardson

  This classroom project was brought to life by Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation.

• Kahoot! Goes Learning

  Funded Nov 27, 2024

  My students love gamified learning. They are able to practice skills in a fun way that doesn't seem like learning, and they want to learn using online games. It is a great way to practice skills that each individual needs improvement with. Using Kahoot, has allowed all of my students to have instruction on their current educational level. They can also practice at home using the code links that I can send using our LMS. Learning is always happening in and out of school because of your support of this project. Thank You!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Richardson

  This classroom project was brought to life by Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and one other donor.

• It's Automatic!

  Funded Sep 23, 2024

  Thank you! Having an additional device to use in small group rotation helps. We have several learning stations in the classroom, but it is hard to project different images, directions, and presentations from one device. Having the iPad has allowed the UFLI groups to see their lessons without the interruption of a timer from the other groups. During math, I'm able to have the iPad displaying learning aids for students who need a visual aid to complete independent work, and they can also play and watch a video to reinforce what they are learning.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Richardson

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 4 other donors.

• Cold Doesn't Bother Me Anymore, Sike!

  Funded Feb 25, 2025

  This has been a winter season that my students have not experienced before. The extreme temperatures made it a challenge for most of my students and families to be present at school. My hope is that with the warm clothing items and the mobile heater, we will be able to get back to our daily routine of learning. Thank you so much - Continue to be safe and well!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Richardson