Past projects 26
Comfortable Learning
Funded Apr 13, 2023Thank you so much for helping give my students a comfortable, relaxing place to learn. Many students find it difficult to sit in a regular chair for a full day of learning. With your support I was able to give these students a variety of options to use.
They can read while sitting in a bean bag chair, or meet in a small group while sitting in a flexible comfy chair. This really helps all my students, not just the ones that have it indicated on an IEP.
These seating choices also make learning more engaging. They want to come to the meeting area to learn.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Charging for Life!
Funded Feb 16, 2023Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom. These ipad charging stations have really helped keep our devices charged and more organized. We are even able to use them to keep some of the chrome books charged and organized as well. Students do not need to go searching for a charging location in the classroom and do not need to remember to bring their chargers to and from school everyday. The plugs with multiple connectors have also been really helpful for charging devices in the classroom. Since we only really have easy access to one main outlet in the classroom, having these materials really helps us be more efficient with our usage.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Books Club Fun!
Funded Dec 29, 2022Thank you so much for your generous donation. With out your help and support our class would never had the ability to get all these wonderful books. These books have been a valuable asset to our class instruction. The students love meeting in book clubs and sharing their thoughts and ideas about portions of the book they each read. This concept helps them learn to focus on a small chunk of the text and listen to other people's perspective on what they read. It really shows them that there could be multiple types of thinking around the same concept and/or topic.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Classroom Essentials
Funded Dec 29, 2022Thank 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 writing center is. One student said, "I like how easy it is to play these math games now that they are laminated. They don't rip so easily."
My students are using all the essential products that we needed. The hand sanitizer is already almost gone. We have also been using the tissues a lot. We have had many runny noses this year.
I cannot tell you enough how needed these supplies have been. We greatly thank you all.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Classroom for All
Funded Aug 23, 2022Thank you so much for your generous donation to our class project. All of these materials have really impacted to the class's organization and serenity.
The multi color folders have made it easier to find what we need quickly and more efficiently. The writing folders were a big hit. The students love how they have multiple pockets to take their writing through the writing process. They also have many helpful charts and information printed right on the pockets.
The fidget toys and calming strips help the class stay focused and calm while do work or taking assessments.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Relax and Read
Funded Aug 10, 2022Thank you all so much for your generous donations. My students have really enjoyed the cushions to sit on or even lay down on while they read. When they are comfortable, reading becomes more enjoyable. The students love being able to take a cushion to sit on and read as well as sit on in the meeting area when we are doing a whole class or even small group lesson.
The multi color baskets have really helped to organize and display our non fiction Science books to read throughout our units.
All these materials have really impacted to the organizations and excitement of the class.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 4 other donors.Wonderful Writers
Funded Nov 30, 2021Thank you so much for all you have done for our class. The students love all the wonderful materials they received due to this generous donation.
The writing folders are amazing and help keep all their writing organized and easy to find.
The bright, colorful publishing paper makes their writing really pop off the bulletin boards.
The plastic sheet protectors are heavy duty and really protect the student's work.
Without all you kindness and generosity these materials would not have been possible. They each help to make writing fun and get the students more motivated to publish their work.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 8 other donors.Printer for Projects
Funded Aug 23, 2021Thank you so much for helping us get this project funded. The use of the color printer has really helped us print out colorful charts for our students to each have and keep in their folders or notebooks. Being able to use a colored, personal chart makes it so much more engaging and useful. These students really benefit from having personal charts right at their finger tips. The printer also helps us print out other resources that our class may need. The printer that we have at work is shared between many teachers and tends to be out of ink or broken most of the time. Since we have to differentiate so much of the 4th grade curriculum, it makes it easier for us to just print it out right then and there when we need it. We really appreciate all you have done to help our students.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
Reading for Everyone
Funded Oct 12, 2021Thank you so much for helping us get this really important project funded. These books have really impacted our low level readers. Our students are so eager to choose new books and get to reading. Many of them are new English Language readers and loved the bright pictures and books with fun, relatable story lines. They are able to fill their book baggies with at least 10 books each and then shop for new books each week. These new books have really spruced up our leveled library and provided the level of books many of our students needed.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 14 other donors.Classroom Cleanliness
Funded Sep 2, 2021Thank you so much for helping us keep our classroom clean and safe. These very important products that you help fund are really going to good use. We are able to use the hand sanitizer every time we come in and out of the room. We are able to clean and disinfect our desks and resources that we use daily to make sure we stay COVID free.
With out your help and support we would have run out of some of these really important and needed products by now. My students love wearing the fun and colorful face masks and fit their faces better than some of the ones they come into school with. They are actually eager to get a new face mask to wear, who would have ever thought that would be something kids look forward to?
We are greatly appreciative of all your help”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Zappia
This classroom project was brought to life by Daily Harvest and 6 other donors.