Past projects 3
Motivating with Positive Incentives
Funded Dec 3, 2024Teaching students with learning disabilities that are falling below grade level can be very challenging. Every day I work with students in small group for short periods of time. During these times I have noticed students struggle with staying focused, staying seated, self-confidence, motivation, and ability to control impulse behaviors. All of these struggles hinder students from being able to engage in their instruction. The tools that were provided with the help of your donation, have helped them in so many ways.
When I introduced the new class incentive treasure box, the students were thrilled! They were eager to know how they could earn all the wonderful party favors. My students who struggle with memorizing sight words enjoy using the play dough to make their sight words while having fun. Some of my students have benefited from using the fidget toys to help them concentrate and focus during instruction.
Overall, this project has been a huge success in helping motivate my students to complete assignments, engage in their instruction and help them with their impulsive behaviors. I am extremely grateful for your donation to our project and helping improve my students education.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Thomas
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.Tools for Success
Funded Jan 8, 2024All of the resources that we received have made a significant impact on my students desires to participate in their learning. The guided reading strips have helped with tracking text that was overwhelming students. Pencil grips help students hold their writing tools successfully, which makes it easier for them to produce legible writing. The wobble chair feet and wiggle seat cushions have helped the students that need movement while they learn. The tool that the students can't wait to use is the kinetic sand. Whether it's creating letters, numbers, sight words, or just manipulating the sand, the students thoroughly enjoy it!
We can't thank each of you enough for your generosity and contributing to our student's success!!!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Thomas
This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT and 11 other donors.Special Day Program Needs Support
Funded Jul 17, 2022My class and I are having a fantastic time with all the new equipment we were able to purchase due to your generous donation. Physical Education has turned into "Fun Time." The students are excited and ask daily to go to PE. This is something I have never experienced in all my years of teaching.
The scarves are one of the greatest new additions to our routines. We play different games and the students are having a blast while working on team building skills. The bean bags allow the students to advance their gross motor skills while playing with their peers. They also love playing with the different sports balls. For some students its their first time throwing a football and learning the skills of the game. We have great conversations about the positive and negative impacts that the different sports have on the body and overall mental health.
It has been so exciting to see my students so happy and I have you to thank for making it possible.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Thomas