Past projects 10
Shaping Young Minds: A Kidney Table for Collaboration!
Funded Mar 26, 2025Thank you so much for your generous donation and for your support of our classroom! Your kindness has made it possible for us to purchase a much-needed table, creating a collaborative space where my students can learn, grow, and engage with one another. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your investment in our classroom and in the success of our young learners.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McElroy
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.Empowering Learning: Supporting Classroom Resources with Teachers Pay Teachers Gift
Funded Dec 4, 2024I am beyond grateful for your incredible support and for making it possible for me to purchase activities using the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! Your generosity is having a wonderful impact on my students, and I'm excited to share how these new resources are enhancing their learning.
With the activities I've been able to purchase, I've been able to introduce new and exciting ways to make reading and math come to life in the classroom. Many of our donors use technology at home, but the materials I've purchased bring those tech-savvy tools into our lessons in ways that are hands-on and engaging for the students. These activities are designed to strengthen their skills while making learning fun and interactive, which keeps them motivated and excited to participate.
Your contribution is truly making learning more enjoyable for my students, and I can't thank you enough for helping make this possible. You've not only enhanced their academic skills but also created a space where they are eager to learn every day.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McElroy
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 7 other donors.Magazines for First Graders
Funded Aug 15, 2024My students are incredibly excited to use the Scholastic News magazines in our weekly reading and current events lessons. We recently used the magazines to explore a unit on spiders. The colorful visuals and engaging articles sparked deep discussions, and students loved connecting the content to what they knew before about spiders.
One memorable moment was when we read about spiders. The students were fascinated by the videos presented and the different facts about spiders. We extended the learning by writing an informative about spiders. The magazines served as a wonderful springboard for this project, making real-world connections to which the children could relate.
Their faces lit up with excitement! When I handed out the magazines, they immediately started flipping through the pages and pointing out interesting pictures and words. Several students exclaimed, "This is so cool!" It was heartwarming to see how eager they were to dive into reading.
Thank you so much for your donations to help enhance our lessons!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McElroy
A Great Start!
Funded Sep 11, 2023I wanted to express my sincerest gratitude for the donations towards supplies for the new school year! Your kind gesture has helped us tremendously in providing our students with the necessary materials to start the academic year on a positive note. As you may be aware, the new school year can be a challenging time for both students and teachers. However, your donations have made a significant difference in easing the burden, and ensuring that my students have all the essential supplies they need to excel in their learning. Your contribution has enabled us to provide our students with simple materials that may not seem like much to some, but a great big deal in first grade.
Your generosity has touched the hearts of our students, and we are truly grateful for your kindness. We are truly grateful and blessed to have donors like you who share a passion for education and the betterment of our community.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McElroy
This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares.Green Thumbs for First Graders!
Funded May 4, 2023Thank you so much for your generous donation to our garden project for my first graders! Your contributions have had an incredible impact on our students, allowing them to explore the outdoors and learn about the environment in a hands-on way. They have gained a greater appreciation for nature and a newfound enthusiasm for science and biology.
We are so grateful for your support and for making this project possible. Thank you again for giving my students the opportunity to explore the wonders of nature for many years to come!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McElroy
This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 6 other donors.Calming Area
Funded Jan 11, 2023Thank you so much for your generous donations to create a calming corner in our classroom. Your generosity has enabled us to bring this wonderful idea to life, and we are so grateful for your help. The calming corner will provide a much-needed space for students to take a break, relax, and engage in calming activities. We are confident that this corner will help our students to better manage stress and stay focused on their learning. We are incredibly thankful for your contribution to our school and our students!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McElroy
Classroom Wishes
Funded Oct 11, 2022Thank you for supporting our first grade class! These useful and much needed materials will certainly help us throughout the year.
My students were both excited and touched by your kindness and generosity. They were especially excited about the markers and erasers! We use them almost daily for our small group centers and for our math problem of the day. The tissues and hand wipes have been perfect the past month to help keep our tiny learners healthy during the cold and flu season!
We appreciate your generosity and for taking the time to help us have a successful school year.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McElroy
A Spakling Carpet!
Funded Feb 4, 2022Our class has been really enjoying our beautiful new rug! There was a lot of cheering and clapping when the news got around the first graders.
Our new rug happened to arrive on a very odd rainy day in sunny California. My students made sure everyone wiped their feet upon entering that day--even reminded the adults. Since that day, there are still some special helpers that still remind each other to wipe their feet before coming in!
We have enjoyed many stories, lessons, games, and more on our new plushy rug. We are so grateful that you took the time and your generosity to contribute to our class.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McElroy
This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and 11 other donors.STEM Fun for First Grade
Funded Nov 10, 2021My students were over the moon excited to use these STEM materials! These materials have become the main feature during our "Fun Friday" afternoon sessions. It is an hour dedicated to having a fun time exploring by building, creating, and using their imagination.
I am happy to provide these opportunities to my students since they did not have small group time as kindergartners the past year due to the pandemic. Using these tools gives them a chance to share and collaborate with their classmates. Although they are wearing masks, I can still sense the gigantic smiles all around.
Thank you for your time and generosity towards my project! We will be sure to use and treasure these materials!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McElroy
This classroom project was brought to life by #TeachHealthy with Nature Made and 2 other donors.Sparkling Clean Classroom
Funded Aug 6, 2019Having our own vacuum cleaner and supplies have made a huge difference! The vacuum has been put to use since day one. It is used daily on our class rug so that it is ready for the class to gather on the following morning. No words can express how nice it is to enter the room in the morning and be welcomed by a clean rug! It helps the classroom have an organized appearance, even on our most hectic days. Having the Swiffer supplies have helped me tremendously for those milk and cereal spills during breakfast—an inevitable occurrence in first grade. It has been wonderful having these essential tools ready on hand to save the day!
Our rug is the heart of our classroom. It is where many discussions, lessons, and even physical education takes place. I have mentioned several times to the class how lucky we are to have our own supplies to help our classroom be clean and inviting.
Thank you so much for your generosity! Your kindness never goes unnoticed in my class—we are so thankful for your support.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McElroy
This classroom project was brought to life by The Clorox Company and 3 other donors.