Past projects 10
Toys and Tissues
Funded Mar 26, 2025I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your incredibly generous donation to our Donors Choose project. Thanks to your support, we were able to receive the suction cup toys that my students are absolutely loving!
The students have been having so much fun choosing characters with funny faces and playfully popping them off the table. These toys have not only sparked joy and laughter in the classroom, but they have also encouraged valuable social interactions. The children are learning to share, ask for turns, and communicate with one another as they exchange characters and engage in creative play. It's been wonderful to watch them bond and enjoy each other's company through these activities. The toys have also provided a great boost to their pretend play, helping them to use their imaginations in new ways.
We're also deeply grateful for the tissues you helped us receive. We had completely run out, and having them back in the classroom has been such a relief!
Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and I can't thank you enough for your kindness and support.”
With gratitude,
Ms. M.
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 5 other donors.The Sky is the Limit
Funded Sep 20, 2024I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to support our classroom. Your contribution has made a significant impact on the learning experiences of my students, and I am so thankful for your kindness.
Thanks to your donation, we were able to purchase essential supplies that have enabled my autistic students to develop vital skills in independence. With the new materials, they have been practicing tasks such as sorting, counting, and discriminating between pictures, shapes, and numbers. These foundational skills are critical in helping them build confidence and gain the ability to complete everyday tasks on their own.
The ability to complete these tasks independently not only encourages self-sufficiency but also sets the stage for greater opportunities in the future. We are hopeful that these skills will empower our students to be more independent in their daily lives and increase their chances of securing meaningful employment as they grow older.
Your support is helping to create a brighter future for these amazing students, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity. Thank you for believing in their potential and for making such a meaningful difference in their lives.”
With gratitude,
Ms. M.
Toys for Training
Funded Nov 8, 2023Thanks to your generous donation, we were able to procure many new hands-on materials for my class. These students absolutely love all of their new materials! The workstations are filled with fun, educational material to help train our students to work as independently as possible.
There are two workstations, and each one has 6 individuals tasks for the students to complete. These tasks require students to read, write, calculate, analyze, build and take apart- all in a fun way. The students are so engaged they request time in the workstation areas.
None of this would have been possible without your generosity. Thanks to you, these students are having fun while learning. We really appreciate the positive impact you have had on these students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. M.
This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors & Young Sheldon on CBS and 2 other donors.Dreary No More
Funded Dec 5, 2022Our room was redecorated using the materials from this project. Thanks to your generosity, our room is no longer dreary! It is filled with colorful projects and work from our students with borders that bring everything to life.
Without you, this project would not have come to fruition. Thank you so much for taking the time to research our cause and choosing us. We very much appreciate your generosity.
Our students love the décor and enjoy the presentation of their materials. We all enjoy having student work displayed in such a nice, colorful manner.
Thank you again for your kindness.”
With gratitude,
Ms. M.
This classroom project was brought to life by Cognizant Foundation.Get Us Furnished
Funded Oct 18, 2023We received the furniture! We needed 2 bookshelves and a small table. They are beautiful and match the rest of our furniture perfectly. Thank you so much! We would not have been able to do this without you.
The two bookshelves went together very easily. They each display 9 task boxes and the students have put them to quick use. These are located in our workstations and each student sits there to complete the work independently.
The small table is something we are using in our small group area. It perfectly fits 2-3 students, which was exactly what we needed- and it's so beautiful! Our students have been very pleased to see these changes, as have we.
Again, thank you so much for your generosity. Our class is hard at work using these materials to improve the lives of our students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. M.
This classroom project was brought to life by A Donor Who Loves Teachers and 2 other donors.In Desperate Need
Funded Oct 11, 2023You came through. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to acquire all the requested materials and have put them to quick use. These materials have already made a fast and positive impact on our class.
The printer is perfect. It prints so nicely, and we finally have materials in color! We have been able to print so many new visuals for our students. They have new schedules to follow with color pictures. Additionally, their task work is now in color!
Additionally, the Ipad words so well with our lessons. We downloaded the program GoTalk Now Plus, and with this I am able to adapt many of our books and lessons. This allows students of all levels to participate in a safe and effective way.
None of this would have been possible without you. Thank you so much for taking the time to research our cause and donate. We are so very appreciative.”
With gratitude,
Ms. M.
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 8 other donors.Tech for Today
Funded Sep 29, 2022Thank you so much for contributing to our success. We have been able to setup and use the 2 Ipads within our classroom. Each Ipad was customized with a variety of communication programs designed to help non-verbal students "talk" everyday. Both are being used with various communication programs with success.
We recently used one Ipad to help students communicate during a science lesson. Students were able to more easily share opinions and answers during large group and small group time. They learned what it meant to be a scientist by identifying science tools, watching a science experiment and making a hypothesis, sharing thoughts and opinions, and interacting with one another. With the use of the Ipads, this process went more smoothly and encouraged students to participate.
Without these Ipads, my students would have an extremely difficult time sharing their wants, needs and opinions. The communication programs we use have increased students' ability to interact with teachers and peers. Additionally, we have downloaded writing and reading programs on the Ipads to encourage the use of fun, educational games. None of this would have been possible without you or your generosity. Thank you so much!”
With gratitude,
Ms. M.
This classroom project was brought to life by The Allstate Foundation and one other donor.Fun While Learning
Funded Mar 22, 2022The end of the school year is very close. I wanted to give you an update as to how your donation has impacted my classroom.
Thanks to the headphones, a student in the classroom was able to use them to block out unpleasant noises. They were able to increase their focus, and have actually become quite interested in learning. Now, this student independently attends writing and math stations and completes work happily. It may not sound like a lot, but it is. This item truly made an impact.
All students have used the wood boards, which are thankfully durable. They were an engaging new way to attract the students to learn how to trace, match alphabet and learn how to sort by colors and count. Every day, they learned how to independently navigate the classroom and obtain these items, as well as complete them. And I tell you, they truly enjoyed it. This was evident by the smiles on the faces and joy in their eyes when we told them what a great job they had done.
All of this was thanks to you. Without your generosity we would have never been able to come this far. Thank you so much.”
With gratitude,
Ms. M.
This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and 3 other donors.Sensory For Science
Funded Apr 9, 2019My students are so excited to have a variety of materials available to them this year. We are learning about the 5 senses with touch, taste, smell, hearing and seeing. The kinetic sand helps with a variety of these, and so do the fruit chews and bubbles. They all have distinct smells and textures that keep my students engaged and learning. I would not be able to do this without your generosity. Thank you so much. Please know your kindness allows my students to open up, communicate with others, show joy and be engaged with their environment. I cannot thank you enough.”
With gratitude,
Ms. M.
Hugs for Autism
Funded Apr 18, 2018I can't possibly begin to explain how your donation and support has helped not only my classroom, but entire school.
We were all very excited when the project was funded. The hug machine and sensory toys arrived soon after. We put everything together and the children were so happy! The hug machine is now actively helping not only the students in my classroom, but also students throughout the school as part of their sensory diets. This has become such a great tool. Students are able to work, then relax by taking some turns in the machine. It motivates them to work harder and calms them.
Thank you so much for having chosen us to donate to- we know you had lots of great choices. We wanted to let you know that your donation is helping so many more students than we thought, and the machine works great. Thank you so much for all of your support.”
With gratitude,
Ms. M.