Mrs. DeGroot's Classroom Edit display name

Past projects 39

• Hands-on Math Centers

  Funded Aug 2, 2023

  I am grateful for the kind contribution you made towards my project. It brings me joy to know that children will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning. I am eager to witness the room filled with enthusiasm and knowledge. Your continuing support is greatly appreciated. Thank you.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. DeGroot

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and one other donor.

• 3, 2, 1... Record! Headphones with Microphone

  Funded Jul 16, 2023

  I am so grateful for your generosity. My students will benefit from recording their learning on the iPad and sharing it with others. When they have an authentic audience for their learning, their motivation and understanding get to the next level. I can't wait to start the new school year. Thank you for your support.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. DeGroot

  This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and one other donor.

• Building Thinking Math Classroom

  Funded Jul 16, 2023

  Thank you for your generosity. I cannot wait to meet my new students and get started on a new school year! I know we will have a great year building a thinking classroom. I can already picture a classroom full of active engagement and great learning. I appreciate your support.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. DeGroot

  This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and one other donor.

• Warm Hearts Make Warm Dogs 2023

  Funded Nov 29, 2022

  My students and I had so much fun making blankets for the Iditarod sled dogs! We measured and cut fabrics, which were some students' first experience. It was a great way to tie a math standard (measuring) to a real life project. They were so proud of their project. It was heart warming to see my students talk about helping dogs and wanting them to be nice and warm after a hard race. I'm sure the Iditarod vet team was appreciative of receiving the blankets all the way from Florida. Thank you so much for your support with this project.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. DeGroot

  This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and one other donor.

• Shared Writing for Blossoming Writers

  Funded Apr 17, 2023

  Thank you for your generous donations to my project! My students will enjoy shared writing experiences. They will learn to write personal narratives, informational writing and opinion writing. They will keep a portfolio of their writing throughout the year. I know they will be so excited to have a collection of their writing.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. DeGroot

  This classroom project was brought to life by Quill and one other donor.

• Building Thinking Classroom

  Funded Apr 17, 2023

  I am excited to get started with this project. My students will work together to solve math problems. Our classroom will be filled with conversations and discussions. The students will learn better when they are engaged in deeper mathematical thinking. Thank you for your generous donations. We are grateful for your support.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. DeGroot

  This classroom project was brought to life by Quill and 3 other donors.

• Shared Writing for Blossoming Writers

  Funded Jul 24, 2021

  Thank you for funding my project. This year we were able to really focus on writing because of the materials that we received through this project. I was able to model writing on chart papers so that the students could see what good writing looks like. The students kept daily journal in their notebooks. They loved sharing their writing with the classmates. The best project was to publish a class book at the end of the school year called "Book of Favorites." The students were very proud of their work and being a great author! I greatly appreciate your support!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. DeGroot

  This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and one other donor.

• Excited for a New School Year!

  Funded Aug 12, 2021

  Thank you for funding my project. It's hard to believe the school year is almost over! The items that we received through this project really helped us have a great year. The students kept their books and materials nicely organized in their book bins, which taught them to be responsibility. The seat sacks were so helpful since the students kept their iPad and headphones in them. They were easily accessible throughout the day so we went without loosing a lot of instructional time. I feel very fortunate to have your support to provide all the materials that my students needed. Thank you.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. DeGroot

  This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and one other donor.

• Phonics Fun With Sensory Tools

  Funded Aug 12, 2021

  Thank you for funding my project. The items that we received through this project made phonics and reading practice more fun and exciting. The students enjoyed using a "reading phone" during independent reading time. Pop-Its helped sounding out and stretching words when students were working on phonics. But my students' favorite was Flashlight Friday! They used the finger lights and flashlight to read books. They thought it was just such a treat! As a teacher whenever students are excited about learning, it makes my heart smile. I truly appreciate your support!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. DeGroot

  This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and one other donor.

• Digital Books for Guided Reading

  Funded Oct 21, 2021

  Thank you for funding my project. First grade is a crucial year for learning to read. They need a lot of books that are at just right reading level. The more they read, the better they get. Raz-Kids leveled readers provided students with many fun and interesting books. The students were able to practice reading without getting frustrated since all the books were at their level and then move up the reading level, which motivated them to read more. They also enjoyed recording their reading so that I can listen to them read! Raz-Kids really helped my students become a good reader!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. DeGroot

  This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and one other donor.