Past projects 26
Comfortable Classroom Carpet
Funded Dec 4, 2024Thank you so much for helping us get these classroom carpets. They have really made learning so much more fun and of course comfortable. The students love sitting on the carpet during lessons and even laying on them to comfortably read independently. Having a bright carpet in the classroom just makes the space feel warm and cozy. The students are so much happier to come to the meeting area to learn and talk since they have a comfortable place to learn. We are so grateful for your help and support to get this project funded.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 7 other donors.Mid Year Refresh
Funded Dec 4, 2024Thank you so much for all your help and support. Your generosity has really helped our class. The students are obsessed with the smelly stickers and love the birthday prizes. The hand sanitizer and soap are definitely a must have, and I feel has helped our class stay healthy and ready to learn. The paper towel are a life saver whether they are used for cleaning up messes, or drying hands after washing them. Tissues always go fast. Especially since this winter has been such a cold one. Student and I have really appreciated having them in the classroom when we need them. Once again, thank you so much.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Fidget Free Zone
Funded Sep 19, 2024Thank you so much for your generous donations. When I initially told my students about the projects I posted they were so excited and couldn't wait to receive the materials. When I announced that I our project was funded, they shouted with joy!!! They are so very thankful for your donations.
These fidget and sensory toys as well as the wiggle wobble chair leg covers have been a real hit. The students love using them to help stay focused and more on task. The wobble chair covers, have been a life saver for my students who find it so difficult to stay still or in their seats.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
This classroom project was brought to life by The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 4 other donors.Beautiful Beginnings
Funded Aug 25, 2024Thank you so much for everything you have done to support our school and its donors choose projects. These supplies have really helps our students with their focus and concentration. The folders and pencil cases are doing exactly what they were needed for, keeping our students organized, and making it easier for them to access their materials.
Additionally, The chair leg protectors are such a big help in minimizing distractions for our students and creating a conducive atmosphere for learning. A quiet and peaceful learning environment is essential. Many of our students struggle to stay still and focused in their seats so these help eliminate all the noise that can come from chair legs dragging on the floor.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Helpful Headphones
Funded Aug 25, 2024Thank you so much for your generosity and help to get my students the technology that they need. We've already been using the headphones almost every single day. They help read the text to some of my IEP students as well as play comforting music to help them stay focused while working on a task.
The Headphones also help to lessen the noises and distractions that are around classroom due to assignments on the computers. They are truly an asset to our classroom community. I am able to assign one pair of headphones to each student I have in each of my classes so they are sanitary and easy to locate.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Full Steam Ahead
Funded Dec 28, 2023Thank you so much for your generous donations. When I initially told my students about the projects I posted they were so excited and couldn't wait to receive the materials. When I announced that I our project was funded, they shouted with joy!!! They are so very thankful for your donations. They love how fun and engaging all of the games are. One student said, "I like how easy it is to pick out a game for me to work on by myself". These games and resources really help the students choose a skill to work on through a fun game.
I have many students that are at different levels and not on grade level. These resources let them choose something at their level that they can work on with out feeling embarrassed by their level of math skills. It is also fun and something they want to do.
My students are allowed to freely go to the math center to grab what is needed. This allows them to freely choose the group game or individual folder game of their choice when they have completed their work. They have become more independent and organized, which is always a goal with fifth graders!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Comfortable Classroom
Funded Dec 28, 2023Thank you so much for your generous donations. When I initially told my students about the projects I posted they were so excited and couldn't wait to receive the materials. When I announced that I our project was funded, they shouted with joy!!! They are so very thankful for your donations. They love how colorful and organized our work stations are. The colored paper make doing math projects fun and engaging.
My students are using their new stools and carpet every day. One student said, " I love how we don't have to sit on the floor anymore." There is room for everyone to sit either on the carpet or one of the stools. Some kids even use them instead of chairs at their desks.
They have become more independent and organized, which is always a goal with fifth graders!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Organization Overload
Funded Nov 27, 2023Thank you so much for all your help and support to get this project funded. Staying organized can be very difficult when you have two classes full of enthusiastic students. The baskets really help to keep books and math games organized. They also make the room look clean and clutter free. Everything in this project has really helped to pull this classroom together. As a math teacher we do a lot of projects where we like to display their amazing thinking and group work. The construction paper is a great way to display their work as well as use for other great projects.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Mathematical Mindset
Funded Aug 3, 2023Having a positive mind set about math is really important. The decorative bulletin board supplies helped me make this classroom into a great learning environment. The students loved walking into a bright and cheerful math classroom. The posters help remind them that math can be tricky, but thats good. It helps build strong brains and its ok to make mistakes, thats how people learn.
These supplies really helped make this classroom into a fun and upbeat math environment where math learning for my two 5th grade classes can happen. Thank you so much for your generous donations.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 5 other donors.Mathematical Readers
Funded Aug 15, 2023Having a positive mind set about math is really important. The decorative bulletin board supplies helped me make this classroom into a great learning environment. The students loved walking into a bright and cheerful math classroom. The posters help remind them that math can be tricky, but thats good. It helps build strong brains and its ok to make mistakes, thats how people learn.
These supplies really helped make this classroom into a fun and upbeat math environment where math learning for my two 5th grade classes can happen. Thank you so much for your generous donations.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
This classroom project was brought to life by The SONIC Foundation and 2 other donors.