Past projects 15
Kindles for Kindergarten!
Funded Aug 22, 2017Wow! I am so excited that I was able to add more tablets to my classroom. The students are so engaged everyday in reading, letter practice, and math. They love to try new challenges with the tablets and learn new things in different ways. We use the tablets for everything from reading assessments to art project planning.
The students in my class love to use the tablets throughout the day. They feel like little scientists when they find new apps to use to enhance their learning. They look like "big kids" as they try to read new words and learn new things when they are reading new books.
The tablets have especially helped with students struggling in writing. They often have trouble writing with a pen or pencil, so tracing practice is a true gift for them when using the tablets.
Thank you so much again for your support with bringing technology in my classroom!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Grassi
Kindergarten is Fantastic!
Funded Aug 22, 2017I can't thank you enough for the fans in our classroom! What a difference it makes in our day. Our classroom tends to get very warm as it is located right above the cafeteria. The fans create a nice, cool breeze that make our already cozy classroom even more comfortable.
My students were so excited to see the fans, especially since we first got them in September when it was super hot! The beginning of the school year is always a little hectic, and the fans helped our students feel calm, cool and collected.
We are learning and growing every day! Thank you again for your amazing contribution!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Grassi
Cozy Classroom
Funded Jul 18, 2017Thank you so much for your amazing contribution! My students are so excited to use the lap trays and art materials each and every day. They use them during writing and reading time, and it helps them to keep them focused and engaged on their learning, all while staying comfortable.
The look on my students' faces when they first saw the materials was pure joy and excitement! They couldn't wait till witting time where they could independently get their next writing piece, find a cozy space and get right to work. This excitement wouldn't have taken place without you! Thank you for contributing to K105's success!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Grassi
Hands-On Happiness!
Funded Oct 18, 2016My students absolutely love getting to work with the new materials! At first, many of our literacy and math centers would rip, tear and get lost. Now they are sturdy, durable, colorful and exciting! Using the laminator has been especially helpful in our classroom. Papers, projects, and centers are no longer going to waste after a day or two, and students can continuously be engaged in their own creations! A moment that stood out was during Thanksgiving time, where the children created their own placemats for a class wide lunch. After they were laminated they were used at our lunch and parents could take them home for a wonderful kindergarten keepsake!
When my students first saw the materials, they were excited to get learning! They knew that these new special tools in our classroom would help us stay organized and independent. Seeing them reading on the new reading spots, or playing a math game with freshly laminated papers was truly exciting. They were as happy as I was to have more organization and access to more materials!
In the future, I hope to keep my students as engaged in learning as they truly show themselves to be. I look forward to finding more creative ways to keep their young minds and hands at work. Seeing the looks on their faces when they complete a task, build something, or master a goal on their own is something I look forward to every day as a teacher! Thank you again for your continued support and love for learning!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Grassi
We Need a Rug!
Funded Oct 31, 2015I cannot thank you enough for your contribution so that my class could get a rug. The difference that it makes goes above and beyond what I ever expected. Before the rug, the room looked a little empty and colorless. The students were uncomfortable and many "dramatic" interruptions would happen because they were unable to sit in a space that is comfortable and not touching others. They didn't like reading on the floor and it was just a downright mess. Now the we have the rug, the entire vibe of the classroom is all around better. It's brighter and more colorful. Its welcoming and cozy! The children have their very own spot to sit and be comfortable when reading. They even love to spend extra reading time when they read to a stuffed animal on the rug!
The look on their faces when they saw the rug was truly beautiful. They were so excited! When I opened the door and revealed the rug they ran in screaming. They were jumping for joy and couldn't wait to show the whole world our rug! They even invited "big kids" (5th graders) to come in and see our present. They couldn't wait to sit comfortably and listen to me read a story.
Being a kindergarten teacher is not an easy job. Being a kindergarten teacher without a classroom rug was even harder. Because of you, my job has become a lot easier and I am able to put my focus on the truly important things that my students need. Thank you so much again, you are amazing!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Grassi