Past projects 20
Bundling Book Treasures
Funded Nov 30, 2021We can not thank you enough for all of your generosity. The students were so excited to fill these book bags with treasures! I couldn't have done it without your thoughtfulness. By donating to my classroom, you gave my students an opportunity not just to have a place to store their books, but a way to learn about responsibility. We discussed the importance of caring for and respecting our book treasure when they are not in the classroom with us. Your donation allows them to practice being responsible every night by bringing their book bags to and from home. Thank you again for making a world of difference!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Scarpinato
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.Jump Starting ENL
Funded Oct 21, 2021Your generosity has been heartfelt. Thank you so much for giving my students the opportunity to be an active learner who can still read and listen to books! They are enjoying the books and CD's donated. Because of your thoughtfulness, my students can follow along with the words in a book, while listening to stories in their native language. This has instilled in them a love for reading. Reading now is no longer a challenge, but a fun, engaging time for them. They are sharing the class's love for reading and now developing the skills they need to become successful students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Scarpinato
This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and 4 other donors.Transitioning Back to a New Normal with Some Help
Funded Aug 13, 2021Because of your generous donation, my students were able to hold brand new books in their hands to read! Their faces lit up when your donation was delivered to our room. They immediately helped me place them into the correct leveled bins in our library. They quickly thumbed through them and couldn't get back to their seats fast enough to read. My students faced so many challenges during remote learning this past year where they had no actual books in their hands. They were overly joyed and their love for reading came flooding back once they saw we had received brand new books that were never touched by other readers. They said they felt so important and special knowing someone cared about their reading. When my students are reading in my class, they choose a book they are interested in and find a reading spot that fits them. Some are on bean bag chairs, others laying across the carpet, and some on bouncy balls to help them focus. Often times students are so excited about their books, they share their joy with partner reading. I travel around the room during reading time and notice their smiles, laughter and giggles and their eyes lighting up from enjoying these familiar classic books you donated. Words cannot express how grateful we are for your thoughtfulness and help!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Scarpinato
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and one other donor.Radiant Robust Readers
Funded Nov 24, 2019From the moment our special box was delivered to our classroom, the students were abuzz. They could not wait to see what was inside. I can not thank you enough for providing new, clean, interesting books for my classroom library. The students are now able to check these books out and bring them home to practice reading every night, When they return back to the classroom they can take a comprehension quiz to show what they remembered from the book. These new books are going to help me as an educator, keep students engaged and interested in learning. The books I selected are a range of different levels so all the students will be able to benefit from this project! I also purchased cultural books that reflect the various cultures in my classroom. This gives the students a chance to read about characters from their own culture and make connections to their own lives. I have said it so many times and I will continue to say it. I would not be able to be the successful teacher I am today, without your generosity and kindness. Thank you for all you have done for my students!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Scarpinato
Teaching Terrific Techs!
Funded Apr 16, 2019I can not thank you enough for your generosity and thoughtful donations. Year after year you make it possible for me to be the best teacher I can be. By providing my students with these ipads, they are able to learn so many new things ! They drive their own instruction and curiosity about the world around them with these machines and run with it. They are always looking up different topics and deepening their knowledge just by research on them. The students also like to close up a unit by searching fun and educational games to practice the skills we learned. Because of your donations, I am also able to provide the students with more guided reading groups. By doing this the students access online reading books and practice reading with me in a small group. They practice recording themselves reading aloud, they listen to books and challenge their comprehension. By implementing these groups I am able to fully prepare them for the next grade and to be lifelong learners.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Scarpinato
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose.org Community and one other donor.Technology Tools to Teach
Funded Mar 24, 2017Words can not express the gratitude I have for you both. Your generous donation has once again made my job easier and stress-free. From the moment my students see the Donors Chose boxes delivered to the classroom, their eyes light up. They gather around me so anxious to see what we have received. Their smiles extend from ear to ear once they realize there are new material inside just waiting for them to touch, explore, and learn about.
Every morning they come into my classroom, carrying burdens that I can fix and are out of my control. I have such comfort knowing that when they enter my room, I cam able to expose them to the newest technology that they would not be able to use elsewhere. They are constantly inquiring about the world around them and are anxious to research topics further that we learn in class. By providing these ipads and products to my class, you have aided in that inquiry. Your generosity has prepared them for successful futures once they walk out of my class. Thank you, as always for your kindness and support. I would not be able to do my job without such great people like you!!!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Scarpinato
Technology Teachers
Funded Dec 30, 2016By your kindness and generosity, I have been able to introduce new technology to my classroom and students. They were so excited to use them, they didn't even realize they were learning. Your donations have made it possible for me to make learning fun while in the classroom. I am also able to track student progress and monitor skills and strategies mastered, through the programs they use on the ipads. This makes my planning and instruction more effective because I am able to see what each student needs. I can not thank you enough for taking the time to donate to my project and putting smiles on my students faces from ear to ear!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Scarpinato
Language Learners in Need
Funded Dec 8, 2015Thank you so much again for your generous donation to our classroom. My students were thrilled when the box of special materials arrived. They helped me open it and were very eager to see their new resources. They tried out all of the material and their faces lite up when I told them it was a special gift to help them learn their new language. During the small group sessions I have with my English Language Learners, they have been using the picture cards and are able to recognize common pictures. They have fun during center time playing with the others with the sight word games. They have been challenged with their own sight word rings, that you provided and have been learning very quickly how to recognize these words. I have been assessing the students over the past few months and am thrilled to report that thanks to your generous donations, three of my students were able to read on an English level of C, even after only being here in the United States for a short period of time. Again, I can not thank you for your continued support. I am able to reach all the students with ease, now and I can do my job as an educator to my fullest ability as well as assure they are receiving the education they deserve!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Scarpinato
Books+Students=New Self Worth
Funded Sep 4, 2014My class and I are so very thankful for your generosity. Because of your kindness, my students were able to learn the importance of organizing their materials in their lovely book baggies. The students were also able to study various genres of the new books that were sent as well. Every time we received a new box delivered to the classroom, their eyes lit up wondering what was being sent. They all were so excited to see the wonderful books and supplies sent. Every day they partner read in a cozy spot in the classroom. At times the students make wonderful insightful connections to the characters in the stories, with their own lives. Most importantly my students learned that because of kind, generous, pure hearted donors like yourselves, they were able to enjoy reading and fall in love with books. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Scarpinato
Expanding Our Library
Funded Jan 17, 2014Thank you all so much for funding my first project with Donors Chose. I can not begin to explain how grateful my students and I are for your generosity. My students eyes lit up when they saw the boxes delivered to the classroom. They were so happy when they opened them to see the spectacular gifts. In the beginning of the school year, a spanish speaking student entered our classroom. The students came to me and asked me how they can make her feel welcomed and comfortable. So a collegue of mine suggested Donors Chose. Because of your big hearts, my students were able to learn a new language while my new student was also able to learn a new language. The students love using the books for reference and as a way of communicating with her. She has also utilized the resources to help learn English. She is currently leaving third grade reading on a level J which is phenominal. I could not thank you all enough. I feel I was able to do my job as a teacher and truly reach ALL my students. This would not have been possible without all of you. Thank you so much !”
With gratitude,
Ms. Scarpinato