Past projects 8
An Ear-Resistable Approach to Building Literacy Skills in Pre-K!
Funded May 11, 2024Thank you so much for being a part of my classroom. The classroom is a vital part of a long day in which the children spend learning, exploring, and collaborating. I can't wait to have children use the listening center. I feel it is important for me to educate my students minds, while I creating fun learning centers.
With this listening center children are able to explore reading in a new, interesting way! Books come alive when listening to books being read with a great clarity and expression!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ottomanelli
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 12 other donors.K Is for Kitchen!
Funded Nov 28, 2023Thank you so much for making this donation a reality. The kids are enjoying this adorable table and chair set. Your continued support means the world to me and my students.
My students love spending time using this set. I cannot express the excitement the kids displayed when they saw it, as well as the use it has gotten. They love to sit there together. They tell me it feels homey and makes them want to spend more time playing and learning.
Thank you again for your constant wonderful support and kindness.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ottomanelli
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 9 other donors.It's Laundry Day in Pre-K Dramatic Play
Funded Nov 30, 2022I am truly touched by our generous donors. Every time I ask for something that benefits our classroom, someone goes out of their way to make it happen for us.
Thank you for helping enhance my Dramatic Play Center with the addition of this washer and dryer combo with ironing board. This will help inspire my students' imaginations and keep them intrigued in learning. This will also help my students to take on roles of responsibility while engaging with peers.
Thank you also for the community worker puppets. This has been a great addition to our recent Transportation Unit. While learning about the different ways to travel, we are also learning the essential part Community Workers add to our lives and communities.
Our classroom is becoming more effective, warm, inviting, and engaging thanks to all the families that supported us, and to Donor's Choose for making sure the word gets out about the projects that are created. Our learning environment is flourishing with these donations.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ottomanelli
This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 4 other donors.Bon appétit: Let's Get Cooking in Pre-K
Funded Sep 5, 2022Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. I take pride in our classroom and make sure it is an inviting place where kids are eager to come and learn. When the new kitchen was delivered to our classroom, the kids eyes lit up. Having this realistic, sturdy kitchen set in our classroom now fosters my students' creativity, allowing them a wonderful dramatic play experience, while teaching them to work and play cooperatively with their classmates. They have begun role playing family life. They are creating delicious foods for their peers and teachers, caring for babies, and learning how to keep a tidy home.
Thank you to all the families that continue and have supported us. Thank you to donor's choose for making sure the word gets out about the projects that are created. Our learning environment is flourishing with these donations. Our classroom is becoming more effective, warm, inviting, and engaging.
A special thanks to my mom, who is no longer with us but donated to this project. She loved all my students as if they were hers too. She was a retired teacher who was caring, nurturing, and kind. I know she is shining down on us all now, smiling seeing my students enjoying this latest project.
I am truly blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life like all of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ottomanelli
Pre-K Achieving Rockstar Readers
Funded May 22, 2022Thank you very much for your generous donations. You have added essential materials that will support my students academic success. By adding these high-quality manipulatives and games, I am now able to build an ABC center that will keep students engaged, immersed, and excited about learning letters and building words.
Words can not express how grateful I am that you have chosen to help fund my project and support my pre-k class. Education means a lot to me and providing opportunities for my students to learn to their fullest potential is my number one goal.
Thank you for helping to make this possible in my classroom. I will always be forever grateful to you all.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ottomanelli
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 12 other donors.Cozy Reading Fireplace
Funded Mar 1, 2022I am always amazed at and touched by our generous donors. Each and every time I ask for something that benefits our classroom, someone goes out of their way to make it happen for us.
Thank you all for making my dream of giving my kids a cozy reading nook where they can read a good book and get lost in a story come true. Each one of my students has already been enjoying time curling up by the fireplace/bookcase with their favorite books.
Thank you to all the families that supported us, and to donor's choose for making sure the word gets out about the projects that are created. Our learning environment is flourishing with these donations. Our classroom is becoming more effective, warm, inviting, and engaging.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ottomanelli
This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and 9 other donors.Comfortable Learning Environment!
Funded Jan 5, 2022I cannot express how grateful I am for your generosity! You provided my students with
a new writing center that allows for all materials to be within reach. Now the kids will be able to have an array of writing supplies that interest them and allow them to stay engaged and be independent.
Your generosity also provided my students with a Big Book Easel that enables to easily see the big books that they love to read. With this easel, carpet time is now more magical for them and it helps keep them be more engaged in the lesson.
The children are always thrilled when donations arrive. Not only because it is new things for them to use, but because they realize how many people find value in them and what they need. They know that without the support of family, friends, as well as the kindness of strangers, things like this could never happen. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ottomanelli
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 18 other donors.Comfy Cots for Our Pre-K Cuties
Funded Oct 26, 2021I cannot express how thankful I am for your generosity! You provided my students with the cozy cots they needed. Now they are getting a solid amount of comfortable rest time to calm their minds and bodies as a break throughout their very busy day at school.
Your generosity provided the cozy cots needed for my pre-k students daily naps. This time allows my students a chance to rest, regain energy while they relax, calm down, and refocus on learning and adventures that lie ahead after a nap.
The children are reaching new heights every day because of these great comfy cots. Thank you so much for your generosity!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ottomanelli