Past projects 7
Creating Future Computer Scientists!
Funded Apr 30, 2022We can not thank you enough for the amazing items we received! Our students have been learning to code on computers but imagine the excitement when they were able to see their codes come to life as they programmed the Dash robots!! They were so engaged and excited!
Although we have just begun using Makey Makey, the options are endless! My young inventors have already exceeded my expectations with their creations and discoveries!
We will continue to use these products for years to come and can not wait to see what the future holds. These items have increased interest in computer science and as we all know, the world needs computer scientists.
Thank you for this amazing contribution!!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. S.
Fantastic Flexible Seating
Funded Jun 28, 2021Thank you so much for the flexible seating chairs! I am now able to provide my students with additional options to find a space that works for them to do their best work.
The students were so surprised to see these chairs in the library! Partners were able to spread out so that they could concentrate on their work without being so close to other students.
By being able to provide choice regarding seating in the classroom, I always see an increase in student engagement.
I can't thank you enough for your generosity! I know that these chairs will provide an awesome work space for many students over many years!”
With gratitude,
Ms. S.
Engaging Teaching Encourages Excellence!
Funded Sep 16, 2020I can not thank you enough for your generosity in helping to fund my project! As you can imagine, this year has been filled with enormous challenges! Your donations have helped me to engage my students in school and learning, despite these challenges.
The voice amplifiers have been extremely useful during lessons and read alouds. Our classroom faces a busy road, and windows must be kept open at all times this year. The voice amplifiers allow my co teacher and I to be heard clearly despite the background noises and the mask we wear which tends to muffle our voices.
The subscription of Time for Kids has been extremely valuable!! With so much time spent reading on the screen, the students really look forward to this weekly newspaper that they can hold in their hands. The current event topics have lead to some amazing conversations in the classroom!
Please know that your donations have been put to good use. Thank you so much!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. S.
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose 20th Anniversary Fund and one other donor.We Need Diverse Books!
Funded Feb 2, 2020Words can not express how grateful I am for your generosity! It was extremely generous of you to donate this amazing collection of books to my classroom library! I know that it will bring many many students joy over many years!!
We all have been taught "not go judge a book by its cover". In my classroom, many of my books are old and the covers and pages are falling apart. I often hear from my students that there are not any books that they haven't read already.
This collection has brightened up my library and created excitement about reading! Furthermore, the nature of this collection of books has brought more diversity into my library, something I have been working to do for several years. I strive to have a classroom library that reflects the diverse makeup of my students and of our city.
Please know that the books are being put to good use!”
With gratitude,
Ms. S.
Fantastic Flexible Seating
Funded Nov 1, 2019I can't thank you enough for your generous contributions to our classroom! My students spend so much time and so much is expected of them each and every day. The addition of the "wobble chairs" as flexible seating options has really improved their classroom experience. Students are able to move safely which for many, improves their concentration so that they can focus on their work while moving. For others who use them, I notice that it provides an option for a quick movement break from concentration and the ability to stop moving and get back to work.
Here's what my students have to say.....
"my classmates and I really really love having wobble stools in our classroom. They help me concentrate more. I don't like staying still in my regular seat but if I move my chair, it could fall-- but the wobble stools wobble. "
"the wobble stools help make our class better because it makes students happy and comfortable while learning.”
With gratitude,
Ms. S.
Fabulous Fantasy Reading!
Funded Dec 13, 2016I can not thank you enough for your generous donations to my project Fabulous Fantasy Reading. Let me take a moment to give you a glimpse inside my classroom so that you can truly understand the impact of your donation.
I teach in a 5th grade integrated class where students will disabilities work alongside their peers. Our reading program, Reader's Workshop, has children reading books on their "just right" independent reading level. The range of reading levels in my class is very wide. This is my first year teaching 5th grade and noticed that I did not always have adequate materials for my struggling readers.
This particularly was the case for our Fantasy book club unit. In order for my students to be fully engaged in this unit, I needed appropriately leveled books in their hands, and multiple copies of each! I find that when this happens, the quality of their work in the reading unit dramatically improves. It enables them to feel that they can do the work and they can!
I am extremely grateful for your generosity. Please know that these books will be put to good use for many years to come!”
With gratitude,
Ms. S.
Making Math Meaningful!
Funded Mar 17, 2011Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom. My students were so excited to use them! They really helped bring the concepts of money and time to life and have helped make these concepts less overwhelming for my students.
Many materials in our school are old and there is often not enough for each child. It is so great to know that now each one of my students can have their own math materials to explore and to work through problems.
We are so fortunate to have these wonderful materials and I know that my students will use them for many years to come. Please know that the items purchased with your donations will be put to good use! ”
With gratitude,
Ms. S.