Past projects 5
Back to Basics
Funded Aug 2, 2021Your donations have made a huge impact on my students and classroom. Teaching in a title 1 school can be difficult, because of the lack of resources, but you have helped provide the basics to have a strong start to the school year! Thank you for your kindess and generosity.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Connor
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 2 other donors.Safety for Students
Funded Aug 11, 2020This school-year has been one of the most challenging yet, but with your donations, we have been able to feel safer being together and learning. Unfortunately, the city has not followed through on their promise to provide 30 days of PPE and cleaning supplies at all times. In fact, they provided just enough materials to last about a week. Many teachers have classrooms where students do not have masks or are put in situations where students have to be sharing materials, so they are unable to socially distance. However, with your contributions our kids can stay safe with PPE, and have individual supplies to maintain social distancing! In fact, the students have taken a personal interest in helping others stay safe. If they come into school without a mask, they instinctively ask for one the second they walk in! When it comes time to eat breakfast or lunch, they know to clear their desks, wipe them down, and use the hand sanitizer you've provided before eating. Lastly, where students would normally work side by side to share highlighters, post-its, and other materials, they are able to maintain social distancing because you have helped provide individual materials! Thank you for helping to take care of our vulnerable community.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Connor
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 11 other donors.Listening and Learning
Funded Feb 13, 2020In a space with limited resources, it makes an immense difference to have access to technology. Students with disabilities now have access to learning information in ways they never have before. Through the headphones and read aloud sets, students are able to engage in books that they would typically turn away from. Children who once resented reading, are now eager to read. I have seen significant improvements from children who wouldn't pick up a book, that now are excited to tell me about the plot of a novel. You have made a difference.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Connor
Engaging Readers and Writers!
Funded Feb 25, 2018The materials from this project have provided new and engaging activities and resources to help students stay on task and learning. The audio headset is an excellent tool for when students are having trouble focusing or reading independently. They are instantly able to pay attention to the book when they plug in the headset and have someone read the text aloud to them. It's like having another adult in the classroom!
The "Writing Strategies" book that came with this purchase has elevated my lessons. There are an abundance of ideas that help reach every learner.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Connor
Reading is Succeeding!
Funded Aug 15, 2017Thank you so much for supplying my classroom with appealing and engaging books! My students use the books every single day and are able to further develop their skills as readers because of them. Teaching a lesson is much more effective when I can use books that the students are actually interested in. For many of my students English is their second language, so when they find it desirable to read, it creates a huge growth in their learning! Children independently read almost every single day and often times it is the part of the day they look forward to most, because they are reading the books that you have supplied to them! Giving them a variety and choice of books makes them feel valued and appreciated, because they know they have been thought about outside the classroom.
Your generous contributions have had such a positive effect in my classroom!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Connor
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and 7 other donors.