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Mrs. Gerardi's Classroom

  • PS 216 Arturo Toscanini
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 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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  • Together is Better!

    Funded Sep 7, 2019

    I cannot thank you enough for your donation to this project. My students and I are loving this easel and how versatile it is in the room. We use it every day for so many things. I love how I am able to have easy access to all of my stuff without having it in the way. We can bring this easel all over the room for various activities. The kids love writing on the board and doing math problems. They also love using the magnet letters to form words and sentences. This has been a true blessing in my room. Thank you!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Gerardi

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 11 other donors.
  • Off You Go!

    Funded Jun 11, 2019

    I want to thank you very much for your contribution to this very special project. My students came to school on the very first day asking when they could sit in the "comfy" chairs and use the desks. Their enthusiasm from day one made the transition to a new school year so much easier.

    In the past when we would begin our writing or reading workshop, students would sit on the carpet and then transition to their desks to begin their work. This was cold and uncomfortable and it did not make the students want to write for very long. Having these alternative seating choices, my students are eager to begin and keep working for much longer than before. They can also collaborate with a writing partner easily with the desks.

    I have a student who is really having a difficult time this year with his schoolwork. He has very low self esteem and needs a lot of encouragement. He has given himself the role of putting these chairs and desks away every day (we have limited space, so they fit nicely under a table in my room). Most of the students have difficulty. This small responsibility has made him feel so successful, I can see his face light up when it is time to clean up and he proclaims "I need to help with the writing tables!".

    This project has helped my students with their schoolwork and made collaborations much easier. But it has also given responsibility and encouragement to a young boy who really needs it. I sincerely thank you for helping me add this to my classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Gerardi

    This classroom project was brought to life by Lakeshore Learning and 17 other donors.
Many of us remember what it is like to start a new school year with fresh pencils, brand new crayons with nice, sharp points, glue, scissors and a pencil case of our own to hold our "stuff." These are the basics to any grade- yet, many of my students this year did not come to school with some of these things. They shared with a friend or borrowed from our school supply. It would be such a great feeling for them if they could come in and have everything they needed right from the first day. The pencil cases would give them a sense of ownership for their materials and foster an understanding of responsibility for their belongings. Headphones are essential in classrooms that utilize computers. They minimize distraction and help students remained focused on the academic material presented to them. They also would be available for those students who may need music to calm down or focus without disturbing the rest of the class. It doesn't take much to make a successful classroom. You need a caring teacher and eager students. Please consider helping me start my students off on the right foot this September!

About my class

Many of us remember what it is like to start a new school year with fresh pencils, brand new crayons with nice, sharp points, glue, scissors and a pencil case of our own to hold our "stuff." These are the basics to any grade- yet, many of my students this year did not come to school with some of these things. They shared with a friend or borrowed from our school supply. It would be such a great feeling for them if they could come in and have everything they needed right from the first day. The pencil cases would give them a sense of ownership for their materials and foster an understanding of responsibility for their belongings. Headphones are essential in classrooms that utilize computers. They minimize distraction and help students remained focused on the academic material presented to them. They also would be available for those students who may need music to calm down or focus without disturbing the rest of the class. It doesn't take much to make a successful classroom. You need a caring teacher and eager students. Please consider helping me start my students off on the right foot this September!

About my class

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