Past projects 6
Fraction Bars for 5th Grade Scholars
Funded Dec 4, 2024On behalf of the 5th-grade class, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to support the purchase of fraction bars. Your contribution has had an incredible impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support.
The fraction bars have proven to be an invaluable tool in helping students better understand the concept of fractions. By physically manipulating the bars, they've been able to visualize and interact with fractions in ways that textbooks alone couldn't provide. This hands-on approach has made a difficult concept much clearer, fostering greater confidence and enthusiasm for math.
Your donation has not only supported their learning but has also encouraged a love for math that will carry with them beyond this year. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to enhancing their education. Thank you for making a difference in their academic journey.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Danforth
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.Sharing Our Thinking With A White Board
Funded Aug 22, 2024I hope this message finds you well! I am writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution toward the purchase of a whiteboard and markers for our 5th grade math classroom. Your support has made a significant impact on our learning environment, providing our students with a dynamic tool that fosters engagement and collaboration. The new whiteboard not only enhances our teaching methods but also allows students to visualize concepts and participate actively in problem-solving activities, making math more accessible and enjoyable.
Thanks to your kindness, our students are now more excited than ever to explore the world of numbers and shapes. We've already noticed an increase in participation during lessons, and the collaborative spirit in our classroom has blossomed. Your belief in our mission inspires both teachers and students alike, reminding us all that with support, we can achieve great things together. Thank you once again for your invaluable contribution to our educational community; it truly makes a difference!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Danforth
This classroom project was brought to life by United Airlines and 3 other donors.School Supplies for Math Scholars
Funded May 17, 2022Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students were so thrilled to receive their new supplies. Because of your support we were able to engage in a hands on learning experience were students got to use what they learned throughout the school year to build and decorate their own structure.
The assignment was to use their creativity and knowledge of volume to construct a structure of their own with card stock, tape, and glue. Before beginning construction they planned their sculptures and calculated the dimensions of each piece. Finally they calculated the total volume of the entire structure. With all the colors and materials you supplied they were able to create some truly spectacular math sculptures.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Danforth
This classroom project was brought to life by Chevron and 2 other donors.Flexible Seating for Individualized Instruction
Funded Aug 18, 2018My students have benefited greatly from the flexible seating now available in our classroom thanks to your generous donations. So many exciting activities are now possible for us. We can now support small group instruction and different styles of co-teaching. The round table is also a special place for student led projects and station activities. In addition it can be a place for individual work when group seating is too overwhelming. We greatly appreciate your contribution to the flexible seating in our classroom!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Danforth
Headphones for Online Math Programs
Funded May 29, 2018Thank you so much for your contribution to our project! Having headphones in the classroom vastly expanded our ability to engage in Online learning. Students complete lessons on a website called Zearn that supports their understanding of our curriculum. There are videos that they watch that explains the content in different ways thus supporting students with different learning needs and styles. The students also love the headphones because they help them focus on their online learning without being disrupted by their classmates!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Danforth
Technology for The Tubman Toads
Funded Dec 17, 2017Thank you so much for your contribution to our new classroom computers! My students were thrilled to receive these new tools. At school they are are now able to engage in new math learning through different online programs including ST math, learnzillion, iReady and much more! They each have a goal in these computer programs that they are working towards and with these new laptops they have a newfound motivation towards reaching these goals. I have already seen significant growth in their understanding of different math concepts because they are able to interact with the content though multiple mediums. I have one student in particular who was very challenging to motivate in math. Once he had consistent access to ST math he became a completely different student. He is even using the computer programs at home! In this day and age having access to technology and developing computer skills is hugely important for our students. It is teaching them skills that are essential for their future careers. For now now, it has inspired them to explore math in many different ways and increased their love of learning!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Danforth