Past projects 13
Classroom Rug and Bookshelf
Funded Aug 5, 2024Thank you so much for helping to fund this project! Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated. The smiley face carpet will be the perfect addition to our classroom in providing my first graders with an infinite number of possibilities to learn, read, play, and decompress. The rotating bookshelf will allow firsties to easily access books, ensuring clear visibility of our books. Thank you again for your kind generosity!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Vayti Valdes
Phonemic Awareness in First
Funded Apr 6, 2023It has been truly remarkable to have the Herggerty curriculum in our first-grade morning routines as well as the Secret Stories flashcards. The impact it has had on my students' learning experiences has been nothing short of extraordinary.
The Herggerty curriculum's structured approach to phonics and language development has provided my young learners with a solid foundation for literacy, setting them up for success throughout their academic journey. The Secret Stories flashcards has been a game-changer in our classroom. These flashcards have added an element of excitement and engagement to our daily lessons. The vivid illustrations and creative storytelling behind each flashcard have not only made phonics, reading, and writing enjoyable but also highly effective.
I am truly grateful to you for supporting my students and their learning!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Vayti Valdes
This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT and one other donor.Cozy Library Nook
Funded May 10, 2023My first graders are incredibly grateful and thrilled to have a Nugget couch in our classroom library. It has turned our library area into a cozy space where they read and work together with joy and comfort, fueling their imaginations as they explore books and have adventures. Having the liner and a second set of cover as truly helped with spills and messes.
This Nugget couch has brilliantly transformed my classroom library into a hub of comfort and boundless creativity for my first graders, and we are truly thankful to have it!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Vayti Valdes
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and 3 other donors.Reading Gives Us Super Powers!
Funded May 9, 2023First graders are overjoyed to have the new book series, along with their matching book buddies. The excitement in their eyes as they explore the colorful pages and intriguing stories is truly heartwarming. These books have become their companions on countless adventures, sparking their imaginations and nurturing their love for reading. The matching book buddies add an extra layer of comfort and friendship, making the reading experience even more special.
Once again, thank you for making a difference in the lives of our first graders. Your kindness has opened doors to a world of imagination, discovery, and endless possibilities.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Vayti Valdes
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and one other donor.Classroom Rug
Funded Aug 17, 2023When our first graders walked into the classroom and saw the vibrant rug spread out before them, their faces lit up with pure excitement and joy! Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it's safe to say that we are incredibly thankful to have this wonderful addition to our learning space.
Our rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom, where we gather for whole group learning sessions and in small groups. The students have embraced the rug as a special place for shared adventures in learning. It's not just a rug; it's a magical gateway to discovery and imagination!
We are truly grateful for this rug, which has transformed our classroom into a place of shared experiences and boundless learning possibilities. The smiles on their faces and the laughter that fills the room during our carpet sessions remind us daily of the joy of learning and the significance of fostering a welcoming and inclusive space for our first graders.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Vayti Valdes
Classroom Wagon
Funded Sep 20, 2023A heartfelt thank you for making our DonorsChoose classroom wagon project a reality! The wagon will help us move materials from our classroom to anywhere in our school, enhancing our ability to create more engaging and interactive learning environment for our students. We couldn't have done it without your support! ”
With gratitude,
Ms. Vayti Valdes
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.A Space for Learning Buddies
Funded Aug 15, 2023We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project! Your support means the world to us and will make a significant impact on the learning experiences of our students and the cozy corner of our classroom. My firsties are going to love their new book and math buddies as well as having a place to store them.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Vayti Valdes
This classroom project was brought to life by The SONIC Foundation and one other donor.Making Words is Magnetic!
Funded Sep 21, 2022Thank you again for contributing to my classroom to ensure my students have the materials needed to make phonics engaging. Students have their own set of letters and white boards and have the opportunity to use their magnetic whiteboards and letters daily during our reading block and phonics time.
Every morning, they use their white boards to spell our words of the week, they manipulate the magnetic letters to sound out and spell each letter. During phonics time, we play game whole group using our materials; I will say letter sounds and they have to find the letter that corresponds, to then blend and read the word out loud.
These materials have made our phonics instruction that much more engaging! The students truly feel like they are "playing", when in fact they are learning! Thank you again for your support!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Vayti Valdes
This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT and 2 other donors.Play Is Powerful!
Funded Aug 9, 2022Thank you so much for your help funding this project! These materials have been an incredible addition to our classroom. Thanks to your donations, our class has quality resources for our Choicetime and indoor recess days.
Students love making the gears move and changing/switching up the pieces to see if they still move. They love building buildings with the Lincoln Logs, and enjoy creating different "inventions" with the tubes. They have really enjoyed using their creativity.
Your contribution has given our classroom more opportunities to incorporate meaningful play in our curriculum. Thank you again for supporting their academic success!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Vayti Valdes
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and 3 other donors.Learning Through Play
Funded Apr 14, 2022Thank you so much for your help funding this project! These materials have been an incredible addition to our classroom. Thanks to your donations, our class has quality resources for our STEM and Choicetime Friday's.
With the sticks and straws they have been building towers that are higher than them. With the LEGOs, they have created so many objects such as a camera, house, dragons, and so much more. They especially loved the marble run! They have had so much fun trying to make different mazes for the marbles and changing them around to make the marble go in different directions. They have really enjoyed using their creativity.
Your contribution has given our classroom more opportunities to incorporate meaningful play in our curriculum. Thank you again for supporting their academic success!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Vayti Valdes