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Past projects 16

• Simple Machines in SPED

  Funded May 24, 2024

  Thank you for your generosity and support. My students will have the opportunity to learn about simple machines through a more hands on learning experience. Understanding simple machines is foundational to learning about complex engineering concepts and, more generally, how things in the world function. It's therefore important to introduce simple machines to students from a young age using interactive and practical activities.”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Burch

  This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon on CBS and 4 other donors.

• Cameras in a Sped Pre-K Classroom

  Funded May 8, 2024

  Thank you for your generosity and support for this project. The materials from this project will help enhance my students learning inside and outside the classroom. The cameras will become part of our learning environment and beyond.

  Thank you once again for your support and dedication to teachers and their classrooms.”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Burch

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

• Making Learning Visible

  Funded Jun 20, 2022

  Once again I would like to take this time to thank everyone who donated to this project.

  We receive a package the students are so excited and eager to open up the boxes. Inside this box, we received snap a center for a hands-on mathematical experience. which is very important in a kindergarten classroom.

  What better way to introduce counting, patterning, and simple addition than with these hands-on boards and clips that build early math skills—in a snap! My students simply grab a preprinted activity board, then attach the clips to match numbers to quantities, complete colorful patterns, and more they have a ball.”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Burch

  This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 7 other donors.

• Reggio ELA Stations in Kindergarten

  Funded Sep 9, 2022

  I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who donated these wonderful materials. My students have been highly engaged with these new things.

  Especially the feel write uppercase and lowercase letters. These beautiful stones offer a tactile and visual way of introducing my kindergarten students to letter formation.

  These stones help them with their motor memory skills.

  When they first saw these materials their eyes were wide open with amazement.

  Currently, we are using the stone to sort and match uppercase letters to lowercase letters. Today we use them to practice first sound fluency.”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Burch

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

• Hands-on Mathematics in Kindergarten

  Funded Sep 29, 2022

  Thank you to everyone who donated to this project. These materials will help my kindergarten students engage in hands-on learning that will enhance their school expereience.

  Every day I want them to have the best that I can offer.

  Please know that your generosity is not taken lightly and is so appreciated.”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Burch

  This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and 4 other donors.

• Alphabets and More in Kindergarten

  Funded Aug 13, 2021

  Thank you for donating these materials to my classroom. They will help my students engage in learning the alphabet and letter recognition. During our center time, we will be using these materials., as part of my Reggio-inspired environment using these hands-on materials will increase their development as little learners in the world.”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Burch

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

• Kindergarten Math Hands-on Learning

  Funded Aug 13, 2021

  Thank you so much for all your love and support. Having these supplies will enhance my students learning experience after a very difficult year. You have definitely made an impact in my classroom. I can not wait to share the photos of my students interacting with these new hands-on materials”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Burch

  This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 5 other donors.

• Project-Based Learning in 3K

  Funded May 5, 2021

  On the behalf of my students and myself, we would like to thank you for your generosity. Through your donations, we were able to deep dive into the world of babies.

  The study of babies has high interest and relevance for children in 3k, as they may have younger family members or experiences with younger children or babies in their daily lives. 3K children themselves are developing increasing independence and awareness of who they are and what they can do. During this PBL the children establish their understanding of human babies by considering the question, "What do babies need?" My students express what they already know and extend their learning through play, literature, and discussion.

  When the students first saw the boxes they were so excited to know that our new baby dolls had arrived and were ready for exploration and play. Now we will explore discover and play with these new materials on a daily basis.”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Burch

  This classroom project was brought to life by Lakeshore Learning and 4 other donors.

• STEM in a Reggio-Inspired 3K

  Funded Sep 1, 2020

  In my Reggio-inspired classroom is a nontraditional learning environment where there are no assigned seats. Children have easy access to supplies and learning material, and are consistently inspired and encouraged to direct their own learning

  Reggio Emilia teachers like myself typically provide authentic art materials such as watercolors, clay, chalk, and charcoal for children to experiment with within the classroom. We also offer all kinds of art instruments or vehicles for pigment including brushes, cotton balls, sponges, q-tips, sticks, and pinecones.

  As you can see from the pictures it just brings beauty to the classroom that you would not see in a traditional setting.

  Thank you for your generosity.”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Burch

  This classroom project was brought to life by IF/THEN, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies and 3 other donors.

• 3K Reggio Inspired Natural Materials

  Funded Jul 7, 2020

  My students are using these new materials to help them enhance their learning experiences through discovery. As you will see in the pictures attached they are loving our light table where they can blocks that are actually magnified glasses.

  The baskets help to add a homely vibe to our library center where they can go to relax and read books.

  The Loose Parts offers many opportunities for children to use natural materials and objects in their environment. This allows them to make meaning of the natural world around them and manipulate materials however way they would like. Loose parts provide many experiences for children to be creative, curious, and imaginative.”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Burch

  This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 16 other donors.