Past projects 7
Brighten Up Books
Funded Apr 21, 2022Thank you so much for donating to my project! Your contribution allows me to do my part in making sure our young learners develop a love for literacy. I am excited to receive the materials and know that my students will love interacting with them. I feel so much joy right now - so thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Miller
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 4 other donors.Organize Me -Your SLP!
Funded Oct 2, 2021Thank you so very much for contributing to my organizational resources project. While a large office move is a daunting task, becoming more organized during the process will ultimately help make me a more efficient speech-language therapist. With my large caseload number, it is necessary that I fulfill my therapy effectively and quickly all while being present and engaging. I cannot thank you enough for supporting this reality.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Miller
Tools, Toys, & Tricks For Talking Tots
Funded Aug 12, 2021I truly cannot thank you enough for donating to my project. This school year has already presented with its own set of challenges, but my students make it all worth it. I am so glad that I am able to show my gratitude to my students by providing enjoyable, meaningful, and successful therapy. I owe this to you each one of you. Many many thanks!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Miller
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 2 other donors.Teaching Tiny Ones with Toys
Funded Mar 11, 2020Thank you so very much for your generous donations to fund my project! I cannot tell you how excited I am to watch my students engage and learn with these new fun materials! It’s incredible to see how much more students are willing to communicate and express their ideas when they enjoy what they are doing. You are making a difference!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Miller
Be the WHY. Be Their Voice.
Funded Sep 18, 2019I cannot express how grateful myself and my students are for your generous donation. The impact that your donation will have in both their lives and academic experience is immeasurable. You are making an impact that will influence their success now and many years beyond. I am excited to see the growth in my students that your donation is helping to provide!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Miller
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 3 other donors.Let's Love to Learn Language!
Funded Jul 27, 2018I cannot thank each one of you enough for your generous donations made towards my project. My students and I are truly grateful for your support and would not be successful without you! You are making a huge difference in the lives of others who do not always have the words to tell you. Blessings to you all and my sincerest thanks for changing the lives of my students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Miller
Give a Voice. Be Their Voice.
Funded Apr 4, 2017Everyone deserves the opportunity to have a voice. With your support in purchasing an iPad, I have been able to provide that voice for many of my preschool kiddos. The iPad has been used for a variety of purposes and populations in the preschool classrooms. For my most moderate to severe students (cognitive and/or physical disabilities), the iPad has been used to teach the concept of cause and effect, which is such a critical piece for communication. It has also been used as a practice and evidence-based tool for my kiddos to receive dedicated devices through insurance. The iPad has allowed these students to work on utilizing an isolated point with their fingers, to make their own choices for words, and to develop their own independent vocabulary. While the iPad has been particularly useful for this population of students, it has also done incredible things for the less severe populations.
The less severe disabilities that the iPad has been utilized for includes: autism, articulation/phonological errors, and English Language Learners. The iPad has been a huge motivator for these populations, which has made more of an impact than I can ever express. The applications on the iPad allows for targeting of specific skills while keeping the kiddos engaged/attentive to what I am teaching. Examples of the applications I most frequently use to improve these kiddos communication skills are: (1) social stories that teach children with autism how to interact appropriately with their peers, (2) articulation flashcards that target incorrect speech sounds so that they are more understandable to listeners and (3) environmental settings (farm, zoo, classroom, kitchen, etc.) that focus on common and familiar words produced in English. The outcomes of these applications have been extraordinary; however, there is one very significant outcome the iPad has sparked in my classrooms that I would have never foreseen.
Rather unexpectedly, the iPad has created such a sense of community/collaboration between the students with disabilities and their typically developing peers. Most, if not all children, whether they have disabilities or not, truly enjoy exploring and learning with technology. This commonality has established a comforting place for these two differing populations to interact and work together. While using with the iPad, the students often have one major goal to achieve, which provokes them to encourage and support one another (no matter who they are). It has taught students skills such as turn-taking/sharing and recognizing that differences in people are a positive things. It is amazing that even preschoolers can be aware of this unique world that we all live in. I wish I could thank you personally and that you could see firsthand the impact your donation has had on my little ones. I do not have enough words to display my sincerest gratitude and appreciation. I assure you that you are making a difference in my students lives and a BIG one at that. Thanks for being a voice.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Miller