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Past projects 13

• Desks are the Best!

  Funded Sep 25, 2024

  First, the boxes came in. Next, the desks needed to be put together. Finally, my students are sitting in brand new desks!

  Wow, just wow! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for supplying BRAND NEW DESKS for my classroom. I was just as excited as them. We all get to benefit from new furniture, something that gets unnoticed a lot. Students deserve to have the BEST of things to work on. It's given me so much joy just watching them do their work on their new desks without them wobbling back and forth. There are no scratches, uneven legs, stained tops. etc.

  These are brand new! We are so grateful.

  It's so important to me to take care of them for my students. I am just so thankful. THANK YOU !”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Summers

• Reading is Important!

  Funded Sep 30, 2024

  We have officially started our reading program where students can read for a free pair of tennis shoes. Because of your donation, my students have books that they can take home, read with their parents, log their minutes, and earn a free pair of shoes. I wish you could see the excitement on their faces.

  Getting a new pair of shoes is exciting to begin with, but when my students realized they had books to take home to read, they were even more excited.

  In order for students to earn minutes, they needed books to be able to read. Thank you for making that happen and giving my students books to read. We are so excited!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Summers

• Light Up Your Learning!

  Funded Sep 24, 2024

  My students have received their new light up tablets. They absolutely love them. We have already incorporated them into our daily stations so each kid can practice numbers, letters, and sight words.

  Having students excited about learning is the best feeling. I am so happy that there are supporters in our large community that give back to our students. They deserve everything to make learning fun and more.

  WE greatly appreciate your generosity. We will use the light up tablets every day. They bring smiles to my students' faces and I cannot thank you enough for that. So, thank you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Summers

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 4 other donors.

• Let's Build Number Sense!

  Funded Sep 30, 2024

  Being in first grade means learning a lot of new skills. Our students become fluent readers. They can read at an accurate pace while comprehending what they have read. Unfortunately, the bulk of first grade requires students to develop number sense, the ability to recall basic math numbers, compute them, problem solve, etc. It's a really important skill that normally gets lost in the craziness.

  Math Stackers is a wonderful resources for teachers to use in their instruction that would enhance their abilities to help students understand number sense.

  Thank you for helping us!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Summers

• Sand and Sounds

  Funded Oct 11, 2023

  We are so thankful for the new resources in our classroom. You're generosity has given us the ability to engage students throughout the day.

  Research shows that engagement plays a HUGE part in student success. The sand boxes were, and continue to be, a major hit in my classroom. Not only am I able to use these resources in my classroom, but I am also able to use them in after school tutoring, intervention groups throughout the building during the day, and more.

  These resources are being used by TONS of students!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Summers

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 3 other donors.

• Light It Up

  Funded Oct 11, 2023

  We have had the opportunity to have a comfy and cozy space for us to learn and grow. I cannot even begin to describe the impact lamps have had on my classroom environment, culture, and student successes.

  First, our classroom has a clean and calm environment. Just imagine having the lights off, piano music playing, and students independently working on their classwork. It's so nice. Something my students generally look forward to everyday.

  Second, the culture of your classroom plays a huge part in student success. When kids are comfy, they interact better with others.

  Student success is at the for front of my instruction. Thank you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Summers

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 2 other donors.

• Can We Play Inside, Please?

  Funded Jul 19, 2023

  Recess is a valuable part of student learning. Why? Because students learn so much from others and they learn when they are allowed a break. Thank you for your donation of indoor recess items for my students. When it's raining outside or freezing cold, my students have items to play with inside. I love watching their imagination start within the classroom. So thank you for playing a huge part in that by providing my students with long lasting and appropriate recourses for indoor recess. We appreciate your kindness so much. Thank you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Summers

• I Speak, You Speak, We All Speak!

  Funded Aug 2, 2023

  Wow! I am so thankful for your donation towards a new podium and storage containers. My students use the storage containers as a sensory bin, stations, and even some use them to hold their supplies in. The podium has made a huge difference in classroom management. I am able to use the podium to teach from while continuing to monitor students behavior. Some students have even been given the chance to stand on a stool and use the podium themselves as they are speaking to the class. Tons of opportunities of learning have been provided through your donations. Thank you so much.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Summers

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 5 other donors.

• Storage for Learning

  Funded May 9, 2023

  My students and I are so grateful to you for your generous donations towards new storage spaces in our classroom. My students are able to keep all their belongings in one place. They are easily accessible and provide my classroom with organization. This will help with learning! I firmly believe that students perform better in an uninterrupted, organized space. Plus, having an area that is just theirs provides them with a sense of gratitude. I know my students appreciate having their own things and a space to store them, so thank you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Summers

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and 3 other donors.