Past projects 5
Let's Beat Noisy Distractions!
Funded Sep 20, 2022Thank you so very much for funding my project for the purchase of headphones for all of the students in my classroom and for a gift card for materials from" Teachers Pay Teachers."
The students were so happy when we received the computer headphones. Everyday we use computers (Chromebooks) for reading skill activities -- phonics, sight words, reading comprehension, and spelling. We also use them for websites that teach math skill games. My students can now focus on their computer learning activities without being distracted.
My students are excited about learning because of your generosity.
With the gift card, I purchased some teaching materials. Thank you for making the activities enjoyable for my class.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Kramar
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.Building Blocks for Creativity and Fun!
Funded Feb 7, 2022I wish you could have seen my students' faces when I showed them the new STEM building toys. They were so excited! I had the students use the garden building toys during our plant unit in science. We talked about part of plants (roots, stem, leaves, flowers) and what function each plant part has in the life cycle. Using the garden toys helped them remember lesson vocabulary.
We used the magnet blocks for our mini-science unit about magnets and magnetism. The students used the blocks for construction. This really helped build student vocabulary such as: attract, repel, and drawing power.
These items have made teaching so much easier because students have hands-on experience which helps solidify the science concepts.
Also because of bad weather in the winter and spring, students love working with these STEM toys during inside recess time. They can use their creativity and fine-motor skills to make towers, buildings, gardens, etc.
Thank you so much for your generosity in funding my project.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Kramar
This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and one other donor.An Ipad, Computer Monitor and Headphones to Increase Student Engagement
Funded Jan 23, 2022Thank you so much for your generous support of my project. I ordered headphones for the whole class and they have really made a difference. Before my project was funded, we didn't have any headphones for students to use. The classroom is quieter now because the room is not filled with the noise of many internet lessons going on at the same time. It is so much easier for my students to focus on reading and math lessons. Student skills have greatly improved.
Also thank you for the computer monitor and the webcam. These items are making zoom calls faster and more convenient. The students are now more excited to see their friends and about sharing from home. The webcam helps me model and demonstrate math problems, and reading and writing lessons. It has made teaching so much easier.
The last item is the iPad. It is so nice to have a small, portable, and convenient device to use to assess students--monitoring progress in reading and math.
I so greatly appreciate your support. Thank you again.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Kramar
This classroom project was brought to life by Utah State Board of Education.STOP Boring Inside Recesses!
Funded Oct 31, 2019I wish you could have seen the excited faces of my students when they first saw all the materials coming out of the shipping boxes. They couldn't wait to get started exploring the different building tools.
My students are using the Whirligig building blocks, Brain Flakes building discs, marble run, magnetic tile blocks, magnetic letters, and wooden building blocks during inside recess time. When the school office announces over the intercom that it will be an inside recess day, it is wonderful to hear the children's cheers of approval because they get to use all of our new learning blocks.
The children love finding different ways to use the different items. This has really helped develop their creativity. It also has improved their social skills as they communicate with each other and share. Inside recess is no longer boring. Thank you so much for contributing to my project.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Kramar
This classroom project was brought to life by Wells Fargo and one other donor.Sound-effect pens, bricks, and blocks for learning!
Funded Feb 14, 2019Thank you so much for funding my project--the Lego brick set, magnetic cubes, building blocks, and Hot Dot Pens with booklets and math facts flashcards. The students are using these bricks, cubes, blocks and tools for center time and inside recess time. The children love these new activities. The Lego bricks, magnetic cubes, and blocks give them a chance to express their creativity through building. The Hot Dot Pens light up. The children did not know that the pens also make sound effects giving feedback as they learn and review reading and math skills. They were so surprised to hear the different sounds when they used the pens for the first time. Now they are so excited about going to center time. You have made a great impact on my students in the areas of creativity and motivation to learn. Thanks for your generosity!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Kramar