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Mrs. Kay's Classroom

  • Kensington Park Elementary School
  • Miami, FL
  • More than half 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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Past projects 9

  • Essentials for Learning!

    Funded Sep 17, 2024

    Thank you so much for everything you do for our classroom and your community! We are so excited for all the activities we will get to do with the goodies you contributed to us! Words can’t express how excited and thankful we are! Thank you so much for all you do!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kay

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 5 other donors.
  • Scientists In The Making

    Funded Sep 16, 2024

    Thank you so much for the contribution you made to our classroom! We can’t wait to start all the fun activities we will be doing in our new and improved science lab! Words can’t express how grateful we are for your kindness and your thoughtfulness! Thank you again!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kay

  • Classroom Essentials!

    Funded Sep 12, 2021

    Thank you so much for your kindness and your generosity. I’m truly so thankful to be supported by my friends and community. Thank you again for all you do for our future leaders! Teaching isn’t easy but it is worth it. Thank you again for all you do”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kay

    This classroom project was brought to life by Clorox and 3 other donors.
  • Glowing Into Education!

    Funded Feb 1, 2021

    Thank you so much to everyone who is making this amazing activity possible for my students! I can’t wait to share the photos of it with every single one of you. I can’t find the words to show my gratitude! Thank you all so much! They are going to be so excited”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kay

  • Versatile Learning

    Funded Oct 15, 2020

    In these difficult times, any support is so greatly appreciated. Teaching through this pandemic has been challenging and has definitely encouraged us to find new ways to keep everyone engaged and learning. I can’t express how grateful I am for your generosity towards my class. I can’t wait to use this resource with my students. Again, thank you so very much to all who donated.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kay

    This classroom project was brought to life by hand2mind and 6 other donors.
  • Versatile Learners

    Funded Sep 17, 2020

    Thank you so much for you generosity, particularly in these trying times. I can't wait to finally meet my kiddos in person and begin using these materials with them! I know that they will be beyond excited to use this new way of learning, as am I! Thank you so much!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kay

    This classroom project was brought to life by hand2mind and 5 other donors.
  • Making Learning VersaTile!

    Funded Nov 20, 2019

    I can't explain the difference this resource made in my classroom. My students were so thrilled to have these manipulatives and I was able to use them in a variety of ways. I used them as shown in the photographs. I also was able to make copy of the worksheets where the students took some home as their homework. When they returned the next morning they grabbed a versatile and we're able to self check and self correct. The most inspiring thing how ever was how grateful they were and how responsible they were in handling this manipulative. Always ensuring that all the pieces were in the correct spot and nothing was missing. This project showed my students that people will give what they can when it's needed and that truly was the best lesson that came out of this. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kay

    This classroom project was brought to life by hand2mind and 3 other donors.
  • Comfy! Cozy! Classroom Goals!

    Funded Jul 3, 2019

    I can not express my gratitude for the donations you made to my students. The packages arrived in the middle of the school day and the students were as excited as you can imagine! I just had to stop all instruction and open them up. It was so amazing to be able to show them an example of how giving to others can have such a positive effect. It's so refreshing to see how each students needs are met on a daily basis. I explained to the students how difficult it was for me in school because I was very "jittery". I just didn't like to be in the same seat all day every day, instantly I saw in their faces that they could relate. The variety of seating has also taught them effective problem solving skills. Everyday they come into my classroom and pick their seat for the day, if someone is sitting in their preferred seat I allow them one challenge of Rock, Paper, Scissors, winner keeps the chair. They have learned that if they lose, they can't argue with each other, they simply pick their next favorite seat. As an educator, it is so refreshing to see this in action and to see the excitement on their face when they enter the classroom. One student told me when he's in the classroom he feels like he is home. As you can imagine, this put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye. That was my goal, as this project is titled, I wanted my classroom to be comfortable for all my kids, and to feel cozy, to feel like home. As an educator, I can't imagine having my classroom set up any other way. I can't put into words how you made my dreams come true, and how you showed a group of children that anything is possible, if you just try hard enough!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kay

    This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 17 other donors.
  • STEM Into The Future!

    Funded Jul 16, 2019

    I can not express my gratitude for the donations you made to my students. The packages arrived in the middle of the school day and the students were as excited as you can imagine! I just had to stop all instruction and open them up. We have been using all the goodies on a daily basis. My kids love them so much that most of the time they ask for indoor recess, so they can build with materials from our Stem Cart. The amount of collaboration that has occurred in my classroom because of this, has helped me build a strong classroom community. I even used these materials as part of my lesson on "Being a Good Citizen". I explained to the students that good citizens help others when ever possible, and a student himself even pointed out "the way your friends and family helped you get all these cool things for us to build with". It was so amazing to be able to show them an example of how giving to others can have such a positive effect. I am planning a lesson that involves building a roller coaster with carts in it. This will incorporate Engineering and Science as we learn about energy, Math as we use the properties of multiplication to figure out the capacity of their roller coaster , and technology as I am having them design and create their Theme Park Logo on a program online. Your generosity has truly added a new element to my classroom, and a change in my students views on the learning process that I am forever thankful for.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kay

    This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 6 other donors.
As with anything in life, people are happier when they are given choices. Giving students the choice of where they will be working throughout the day, empowers them to be more engaged, as well as taking ownership of their learning. These are all key factors in ensuring a positive, exciting, and productive classroom. Currently my students work on tables, or on the carpet with clipboards and pillows. My students are more engaged and effective when given options in the classroom, and are motivated to complete assignments. By implementing Flexible Seating in the classroom, students will be able to chose their work area for independent work, as well as centers will be differentiated to meet student needs. The products selected will give my students more seating options, which will help them make more learning choices. The Wobble Seats will help with students who have to get the wiggles out, they can also be used in a variety of ways since they are light weight can be moved around easily. The comfy floor seats and lap desks will be used throughout the day, since eventually my goal is to make my classroom entirely of Flexible Seating. I have witnessed the difference in a students demeanor when they are given the simple option of a clipboard and a carpet, they are more involved and excited than usual. I can't wait to see their excitement, should this be funded! I know in my heart that these additional options will help the students grow even more!

About my class

As with anything in life, people are happier when they are given choices. Giving students the choice of where they will be working throughout the day, empowers them to be more engaged, as well as taking ownership of their learning. These are all key factors in ensuring a positive, exciting, and productive classroom. Currently my students work on tables, or on the carpet with clipboards and pillows. My students are more engaged and effective when given options in the classroom, and are motivated to complete assignments. By implementing Flexible Seating in the classroom, students will be able to chose their work area for independent work, as well as centers will be differentiated to meet student needs. The products selected will give my students more seating options, which will help them make more learning choices. The Wobble Seats will help with students who have to get the wiggles out, they can also be used in a variety of ways since they are light weight can be moved around easily. The comfy floor seats and lap desks will be used throughout the day, since eventually my goal is to make my classroom entirely of Flexible Seating. I have witnessed the difference in a students demeanor when they are given the simple option of a clipboard and a carpet, they are more involved and excited than usual. I can't wait to see their excitement, should this be funded! I know in my heart that these additional options will help the students grow even more!

About my class

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