Past projects 8
Photo Printer and Supplies
Funded Oct 21, 2019Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. We have really enjoyed our new photo printer. It's easy to use and has fun features that the students love! We've used the printer to print out pictures of students for group work. The photos are sticky backed, so that's fun for the kids. We've also used magnetic tape on the back of the photos to create game pieces for classroom challenges.
My students were amazed that I could instantly print out their pictures in class and add special borders/emojis. They also loved printing out pictures for their parents to give as a Christmas gift.
A few of my students have really taken to this new technology in our classroom. I have allowed them to guide other students through how to operate the printer. They are now able to take over some projects in the classroom.
The other supplies we received have been great additions to our classroom. We've used the buzzers when playing games in class, and the scratch off notes to share our "word of the year". The new dry erase markers and erasers have also been getting daily use in our room. We really appreciate everything, and wouldn't have been able to do it without you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by Verizon and one other donor.Small Group Super Space!
Funded Oct 14, 2019Thank you so much for your generous donation! We have been using our new small group table and stools every day in our classroom. I like to meet with all of my students in small groups of around 3 or 4 to focus on specific things they need help with. This new table has given me the perfect space to do that.
When our new table arrived my students were ecstatic! They saw the huge box and could not wait for me to open it! They absolutely loved our new stools too. These stools are a major upgrade from what we had in our room before. They are beautiful and very sturdy. I have no doubt that they will last for years.
My students will continue to use these new items on a daily basis. Whether it be working in small groups with me, or doing collaborative group work, these supplies will definitely continue to be appreciated.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In.Readers Are Leaders
Funded Oct 7, 2019My students and I are loving our new beautiful rug! This rug is definitely getting daily use in my classroom. We start every morning out circling up for a classroom meeting on our rug. The students love snuggling up on the rug to listen to a read aloud in the afternoon. The rug has also become one of the most popular options for flexible seating in my classroom.
When our rug first arrived, my students were so excited! I'd told them that we were receiving a grant, but when they saw the big box they could hardly contain themselves. I set the rug up after school, and added the new pillows to our futon. The next morning I saw lots of jaws drop as the students walked in and saw our beautiful new classroom additions.
This rug will continue to get daily use in my room. The quality of this product should ensure that my students for years to come will have a nice big rug to use. My favorite use for this rug has been having a wonderful fresh space for classroom meetings. We will continue to use the rug for that purpose.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 2 other donors.Flexible Seating for Flexible Minds!
Funded Oct 15, 2018My students were so excited when they saw all of the new items for our room! We have our futon and coffee table set up at the back of the room with the accent pillows on the futon. The rolling cart is holding supplies for Language Arts centers, and other supplies have been used in various ways throughout the room.
The new furniture gets used every single day! The students absolutely love having different seating options that are much more comfortable than the traditional classroom seats. We have set cushions on the floor under the coffee table, and students love to gather there for group work.
We will continue to use these items on a daily basis throughout the year. Thank you so much for funding this project, I would not have been able to do it without you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In.Silhouette for STEM Stars and Swag!
Funded Oct 29, 2018Thank you so much for funding my project. My students and I have really enjoyed using our new Silhouette Cameo! The first project our class did using this machine was a collaborative work of art to go with our book of the month "Maybe Something Beautiful". First I used the machine to cut out letters for our bulletin board. Then I cut out several beautiful feathers that the students painted with watercolors. Once all the feathers were decorated, we assembled them to create an amazing pair of wings that students were able to take pictures in front of.
Aside from that large project, I have also used the machine to create organizational signs for the classroom. I believe that students function better in a well organized and clean environment. This machine will continue to help me organize my room for many years to come. I plan on labeling many different areas and supplies throughout my classroom. I also plan to use the Silhouette to create inspiration quotes to put up on my walls.
When my students learned that our project was funded they were so excited! Most of them did not know what a Silhouette Cameo was, but once they began to see the different things it could do they were blown away. I can't wait to upload some of their own work and cut it out using the Silhouette. I think it's so important to show our children how they can use technology to create beautiful things.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In.Seating and Supplies!
Funded Oct 23, 2017Thank you so much the seating options and supplies you have funded for my classroom. My students now all have a flexible seating option, and we have enjoyed the variety of math games we've been able to play since receiving our shipments. I have incorporated the multiplication, fraction, and division games into our daily centers. We've also been able to play multiplication Bingo as a whole class! My students love having the bean bags in our library. They have enjoyed cuddling up with a good book.
When we started receiving our new materials, my students were so happy! They understand that we are very lucky to have people donate all of these nice things to our classroom. I have been so proud of how well they have taken care of our new items. These items will all definitely continue to be put to good use for the remainder of the school year, and years to come!
Again, thank you so very much for the donations. I wouldn't have been able to get these items without financial assistance, and I am so grateful for everything.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In.Supplies! Supplies! Supplies!
Funded Oct 9, 2017Thank you so much for all of the supplies you funded for my classroom. We have been able to do so many fun and beneficial activities since receiving our shipments. I have made several anchor charts for math, language arts, science and social studies. My students love being able to take quizzes using the clipboards because they can sit on the floor or in a new spot in the room . We have been using the new headphones daily in our centers for "listen to reading" and special math programs. The book dividers have offered a very organized way for me to check out chapter books to students. The dice have been very useful for math games, and our black lights have also come in handy for "neon" graphing!
When we started receiving our new materials, my students were so happy! They understand that we are very lucky to have people donate all of these nice things to our classroom. I have been so proud of how well they have taken care of our new items.
I have some fun lessons planned for our new supplies. Soon, we will be reading informational text. I want to teach the students how to highlight only important information from the text. After we highlight information from our passages, I will turn out the lights and we will turn on our black lights. By doing this, only the important information will light up and the rest won't be visible. I also plan on doing this with word problems.
Again, thank you so very much for the donations. I wouldn't have been able to get these items without financial assistance, and I am so grateful for everything.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In.Flexible Seating Leads to Increased Engagement!
Funded Oct 3, 2017Thank you so much for funding my project, my students are loving our new flexible seating. I now have enough flexible seating options for each student to have something to use. Some students use the swivel stools on a daily basis. I have found that stools really help my hyperactive students. Other students are using a mixture of wiggle cushions in their chairs and bouncy bands across the legs of their desks.
Flexible seating has really helped my students with focusing for longer periods of time. When I first received the seating I assigned each student something. Since then I have allowed them to trade with other students to find what works best for them. This has helped them take responsibility for their own things, and learn how to communicate what they would like without arguing.
My students were ecstatic when our shipment arrived! I hadn't told them that I applied for a grant, so it was a huge surprise for them to come in and see all new seating in our room. They still get excited when they get to switch seats with someone and try out something new. They have also been so responsible with taking care of all of our new items.
Our new seating is definitely being put to good use, and we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you again!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and one other donor.