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Teacher Grinage's Classroom

  • William Trotter K-6 School
  • Dorchester, MA
  • HBCU Alum
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Connecting History Through Creative Brainstorms and Doodles

    Funded Dec 31, 2024

    Thank you, Gracias, Merci, Donors Choose! What a difference you have made in the lives of the students I have the privilege to teach. Your donation of content relevant text have allowed my students to dig deeper into understanding history from the perspective of those who lived events of the past and see how it relates to current events. For me as a World Geography and Ancient Civilization teacher my goal is to immerse students into a whole new world. One that existed over 10,000 years ago and one that gave America it's Independence. Your text have been a helpful tool in my United States History class too. I enjoy reading the text too!

    The whiteboard table has made writing and

    connecting history for my students easier because they write out their ideas in small groups, discuss them and see how they connect to their learning. It has also helped in math review small groups. Everything you gave us has been an integral part of helping my students learn. Thank you for being a part of our learning journey.”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Grinage

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 2 other donors.
  • History Is a Journey to Our Past, Present and Future!

    Funded Nov 30, 2022

    Coming to the William Monroe Trotter School as a new teacher was made so much easier because you donated new books and classroom essentials. I truly appreciate it and my students both in 5th & 6th grade found the books to be relatable, interesting and most of all GOOD reads. Thank you for making our classroom library an access to unfettered learning for all of my students.

    When I arrived at The Trotter there were not a lot of current book sets or novels that related to the many cultures of students who are in my class. The books that you donated have helped my students see themselves and their culture outlined in a good book. They enjoy reading books with characters that represent Puerto Rico, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Africa, and the United States.

    Your donation has truly made a difference in my student's eagerness to read. Thank you again for your generosity to our classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Grinage

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 2 other donors.
  • Meeting The Challenge and Striving For Greatness in Reading!

    Funded Jul 28, 2022

    What a joy it has been for my students to receive the wonderful donation of books, notebooks and pens that they are using daily. They are beginning to see the joy of reading chapter books that they can connect too through real life situations. They are able to jot down notes in their notebooks and it makes it fun because they can use the pens with characters on them. For many of my students reading a chapter book was once difficult because they could not relate to the characters. Now they can. Thank you for helping my students to become better readers and writers. We, my students and I are very appreciative.”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Grinage

  • Can You See What I See?

    Funded Aug 11, 2020

    Returning face to face this year was impactful the donations we received from you made it so much easier to transition from virtual learning back to face-to-face learning. A huge THANK YOU for everything!

    My students were able to use the earbuds with their Chromebooks and the highlighter mini markers were also useful for taking notes in class. They were also excited to get the mini notebooks for notes and journaling.

    All of the students have enjoyed the donation and they are all grateful. Thank you again for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Grinage

    This classroom project was brought to life by A Generous Donor and one other donor.
  • Organizational Skills Equals Success in Learning!

    Funded Jul 9, 2019

    I would like to thank you for the bookshelves and educational items that were donated to my class. My students and I have thoroughly enjoyed using the bookshelves to be organized. The bookshelves are located at the ends of their tables allowing students to have more room to work on their table without having to worry about notebooks or other items in their way. The bookshelves allow them to place tissue and supply containers that hold pencils, scissors and markers on the tops of the bookshelves making them accessible when the students need them.

    As a STEM Academy, 4th-grade class the students are constantly using their table space as a works space for their STEM challenges Our classroom is very small and the bookshelves have allowed them to have room on their tables to create amazing STEM projects, collaborate with each other and still remain organized.

    My students realize that everything has a place and it has helped them to keep their areas and their classroom clean and neat. As a teacher the joy I have when my students are shown love through others who care about their education is wonderful.

    Thank you for helping me guide my students to be caring, courageous, intelligent students who I pray will remember to give unto others as you have given to them.”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Grinage

    This classroom project was brought to life by Volkswagen.
  • We Are Literary Stars in Need of Books!

    Funded Sep 23, 2019

    My students and I are truly grateful for your generous donations to our class library. My students love to read & they look forward to going to the school library twice a week. Now that you have been so kind they have the beginnings of a class library that they can visit everyday to read different literature by different authors. Thank you again for your love of children and believing in the power of reading.”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Grinage

  • Creating A Worry-Free Reading Zone

    Funded Oct 18, 2017

    I would like to thank you for the educational items that were donated to my class. We have thoroughly enjoyed every book, rug and laptop desk that was provided. The impact of these wonderful educational gifts has been awesome. I have watched my students become engrossed in the books watching their faces become surprised, eyes sparkling and even a silent chuckle at something they could relate to. They have truly enjoyed working in their own personal space with an emoji rug and a laptop desk. For them, being able to choose where they read or do an independent assignment makes them feel more responsible for their work and what they learn.

    I have mailed the letters my students have written to express their thanks. They are already asking when we can do another project to get more books. Through their letters, you will hear their gratitude and their excitement. Thank you again for showing how much you care for our future leaders.”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Grinage

    This classroom project was brought to life by Anonymous Donor and 7 other donors.
As a teacher who works in an urban low-income neighborhood, I see the need for my students to have influential role models and a belief that they can be anything they aspire to be. Therefore, I make the classroom an inviting space where students feel comfortable to learn My room is a no worry zone! My students show me every day how excited they are about learning in a worry-free zone and improving their reading, comprehension and writing skills. With this in mind, the reading books I have asked for will allow my students to increase their reading and comprehension levels by reading books on their reading level and be able to to have meaningful literature talks, create book reports and book projects. Students can also collaborate with students in their reading groups. The reading books will also increase their vocabulary and writing skills as they use the books to respond to questions about the book. My room is an inviting environment and the students love to take off their shoes especially when they read so the circular rugs would provide additional seating in the classroom where students can read alone or read with a group and have meaningful literature talks about the books they are reading. The laptop desk will be great for students who want to work independently away from their desk providing flexible seating for students if they choose. It would provide them a solid surface to write on and still allow them to be comfortable and work in small groups. I truly believe that my students will benefit from these essential resources.

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As a teacher who works in an urban low-income neighborhood, I see the need for my students to have influential role models and a belief that they can be anything they aspire to be. Therefore, I make the classroom an inviting space where students feel comfortable to learn My room is a no worry zone! My students show me every day how excited they are about learning in a worry-free zone and improving their reading, comprehension and writing skills. With this in mind, the reading books I have asked for will allow my students to increase their reading and comprehension levels by reading books on their reading level and be able to to have meaningful literature talks, create book reports and book projects. Students can also collaborate with students in their reading groups. The reading books will also increase their vocabulary and writing skills as they use the books to respond to questions about the book. My room is an inviting environment and the students love to take off their shoes especially when they read so the circular rugs would provide additional seating in the classroom where students can read alone or read with a group and have meaningful literature talks about the books they are reading. The laptop desk will be great for students who want to work independently away from their desk providing flexible seating for students if they choose. It would provide them a solid surface to write on and still allow them to be comfortable and work in small groups. I truly believe that my students will benefit from these essential resources.

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