Past projects 3
Indoor Recess for All!
Funded Mar 25, 2025Thank you to everyone who supported our project! These new items are going to give the students a huge variety of activities to engage in together during indoor recess and free choice times. Students will have new building supplies (marble runs, legos, etc), new games to play with each other and new project materials to be creative and choice.
I can't wait to share the good news with the students. We will be sure to have a celebration to try out all our new items when we return from Spring Break!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. S.
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 5 other donors.Up, Down, All Around!
Funded Feb 13, 2025What a fantastic surprise! Thank you so much for your generous donation! We are so excited to have our project fully funded. The students are going to be thrilled! These items will touch so many students and will greatly enhance our learning environment! Students will have the opportunity to spread out around our classroom and work in any area that is best for them. Thank you again for your generosity!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. S.
This classroom project was brought to life by Herb Kohl Philanthropies.Creating a Sensory Smart Inclusive Classroom
Funded Nov 12, 2015Thank you so much for our new sensory resources! The students have been using these items daily since they arrived a few months ago. Every student has benefited so much from each of these items. Our white exercise balls are used primarily at our kidney (u-shaped) table where four students and a teacher work together. The students have become experts at using these exercise balls in an expected way that allows them to increase their focus level and stay motivated during guided reading lessons. Our blue sit disks and wooden chairs are wonderful. Some students prefer to use these while sitting on the carpet while others choose to use them at their desk. Both items work in both areas. The fidgets have been a huge hit as well. It is so fascinating to see which students prefer which items and how different items help each student in a way that they need.
The students were beyond excited when the materials for arrived. We were able to have one of our expert parents (who happens to be an OT in a local school district) demonstrate to the students how to appropriately and properly use each of the materials. Of course each child wanted to try each of the items immediately and we made sure they had an opportunity so that they would know how to properly use each item to ensure safety and success! Even after a few months, the students still love the items and continuously use the items with care.
It is incredible how a few small items have truly impacted our learning, reading stamina, focus and energy levels. Students have taken pride in the items we have and will often show or tell visitors how to properly use each of the items and how lucky we are to have these items. I am so thankful for your support. Please know that your donation has already made a huge impact on many students and will continue to in the future as more students use the items.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. S.