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• Riding Scooters during Gym Class

  Funded Sep 18, 2024

  Allow to first thank you for your contributions. The equipment I received for my students are scooters and these are fantastic. The students were very excited because we only had 2 scooters and thanks to your donations we have a total of 8 scooters now. They are excited that they can play together for longer periods at a time and interact during certain lessons and/activities. With these scooters, the students navigate different created path created by me. They love racing each other and even play tag while riding the scooters. How is this helpful? They are socially interacting while also exercising their legs and increasing their endurance.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Paulino

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and one other donor.

• Rolling Into Fun Is the Best

  Funded Aug 25, 2022

  Every child loves to play and move around, and my students are no exception!!! While we are in a school setting, I try to make my instructional time as fun and interactive as possible. Thanks to your donations and acquiring these scooters, this is now possible. The kids love these scooters, whether it is an instructional activity or recess time.

  While riding the scooters, students get to exercise their legs as they propel themselves pulling both legs at a time or alternating their little legs. The best part is that while doing this, the students have the opportunity to socially interact with each other. They race one another, they challenge themselves to be the fastest and do all kinds of tricks.

  From the bottom of my heart thank you so much for your donation and helping my students continue to learn, have fun and grow!! Thank you!!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Paulino

• Teaching Away From School

  Funded Dec 1, 2020

  I would like to start by offering the warmest and biggest thank you. Thank you so much for your generous contribution and kind thoughts. This school year has been like no other. We have had to adjust and learn new teaching methods in order to provide our students with a valuable educational experience. With the use of modern technology we have been able to interact with our students and promote social interaction. We have been able to participate in virtual field trips. We have conducted virtual meetings with parents and engage in personal training for our own growth as educators. Your contribution has made all of this possible, thank you once again.

  The use of the new computer has made it possible to reach my students effectively. Students have been excited to watch educational videos and interactive games as they learn. The new device has made it possible to run programs, such as Google Classroom, Google Meet and Zoom as my main platform for teaching my students.

  To conclude, even though my students are not physically using the device, seeing them learning and engaging is very rewarding. Thanks to your donation, we are able to run a smooth virtual class day. For this I can't thank you enough!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Paulino

  This classroom project was brought to life by FamilyAlbum and 2 other donors.

• Rock and Rolling in Gym Class

  Funded Mar 27, 2018

  Allow me to say thank you for such an amazing donation. The scooters are great and the students are so enthusiastic and motivated to ride them. We have used them in different activities, lessons in which students race each others, complete challenges, and/or ride them during free play time. The scooters give the students the opportunity to work their upper body, arms and also socialize. Not only are the scooters a great tool but also very safe for the students' fingers.

  Everyone was delightful, including teachers, students, physical therapists, when the school received the scooters. With all honestly, the students approached the scooters with the joy of a child approaching a Christmas gift. In terms of future steps, we will continue using the scooters during gym time and also incorporate activities that involve other subjects such as math, ELA, and science.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Paulino

  This classroom project was brought to life by Ripple.

• Let's Stay Active During Gym With Music

  Funded Jul 17, 2017

  Thank you for your wonderful gift. Now that we have the iPod, gym class has become more exciting. Since the iPod is portable, there is music every time we meet in the different settings. The students are able to perform, move, and exercise to the tune of many different songs. The iPod is facilitating access to Youtube, iTunes, and Pandora through which helps me find the proper music for my students to participate in gym. Utilizing the iPod with a smart board, and/or by downloading apps, students can also follow a variety of guided movement routines from many different sources, such as Schooltube and GoNoodle thanks to your gift. Overall, all my students are benefiting from this wonderful experience by staying motivating and active during gym class.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Paulino

• Music is Motivational

  Funded Apr 15, 2017

  Words can not express the benefits and moments of joy this speaker has brought to my class. Thank you so much once again for the valuable and thoughtful gift. Ever since we got the speaker, gym has really become fun for the kids and staff. The students enjoy dancing and moving to the tune of an action songs as part of our warm routine. Having the portable speaker allows us to have music for every gym session and also have music in the different settings. Now that the weather is warmer, we have even had running sessions outdoors with music. I can easily stream music from different sources and connect to the speaker so the students can be motivated to participate. I know that the students will continue to grow, stay active and healthy as we continue to enjoy gym with music and all thanks to you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Paulino

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

• Mariachi Concert For Our Unit On Mexico!

  Funded Feb 28, 2014

  I cannot express in words how grateful I am for your kind donations to my Mariachi project. After a six-week unit on Mexico, our students were treated to, what I believe, was the best concert in our school history thanks to the talented ladies of Flor de Toloache. I have never seen so many of our students absolutely enthralled with a performance before! After the concert, Flor de Toloache received a standing ovation from everyone in the entire auditorium with many parents and staff members yelling for an encore! Afterward, the band members stayed and took pictures with our students and gave them a thrill they will likely never forget, and it is all thanks to you.

  During our 1-hour concert, the members of Flor de Toloache not only played beautiful music for us, they also educated us about the history of Mariachi music, the many countries all over the world that play some form of Mariachi music, and the different instruments that create the unique Mariachi sound. Our students were captivated by the musicians sparkly costumes and infectious energy. Most kids were dancing in their seats (some in the isles with teachers), clapping their hands and eagerly awaiting the next song to start. I think this is a performance that many students will keep in their hearts for a long time.

  Since our students have a variety of disabilities, many may never get the opportunity to travel to Mexico, or even out of Harlem for that matter! Because of you, they could close their eyes and be transported to the Mexican state of Jalisco! Flor de Toloache's performance was the perfect culmination of an extensive unit our students worked very hard work on and it is with a most sincere heart that I thank you for making this experience happen. You have made a difference in our students' lives and you make this world a better place to live in.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Paulino

  This classroom project was brought to life by 100 Women in Hedge Funds and 4 other donors.

• Bouncing and Exercising is Always Fun

  Funded Oct 11, 2013

  I would like to take this opportunity to thank each one of the donors once again. Thank you for your contributions. My students have shown great excitement from the day we put these wonderful materials to use. They enjoy participating in exercise routines and bouncing around as part of leisure time. We have incorporated the materials in many activities such as races, balancing and even the OT/PT team has utilized the materials when providing therapy for many students.

  Acquiring these materials has really boosted my enthusiasm to work with my students and help them to stay active. Having these materials facilitate my ability to expand my teaching and expose my students to a great and fun experience.

  As a teacher it is a very rewarding experience knowing that there are people/organizations like you that care for what I do and for my students well being.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Paulino

• Lets Keep Moving For The Best

  Funded Jun 26, 2013

  Those photos are just a glimpse of the great impact and value these materials have had on my students and will continue to have for years to come. The students are very motivated to participate using the balance beams as part of different adapted physical education activities.

  We are very grateful for everyone that contributed toward this project. Thanks to your generosity my students will continue to develop physically while having fun.

  I am full with enthusiasm and joy knowing that I have these balance beams to work with, and be able to further help my students. On behalf of myself, my students and my school we want to immensely say THANK YOU!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Paulino