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Ms. Michelle's Classroom

  • Willoughby Early Childhood Center
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Nearly all 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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Cause-and-Effect Toys Help Build Our Future Leaders

Help me give my students some new educational toys that will help them grow academically.
Ms. Michelle
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
Norfolk, VA
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  • Creating a Welcoming Environment!

    Funded Apr 30, 2024

    We have received all the materials that were ordered and we couldn't be more thrilled! We have new wall art that has transformed our room to something much more inviting for small children. We also have new bins to store all our toys, which make the shelves very pleasing to look at.

    In addition, we have new toys that the children have thoroughly enjoyed playing with already. It's nice to see exciting little faces as they explore new toys and learn new concepts.

    I look forward to starting a new year with new materials. It is so pleasing to not only the children we serve, but also the adults that work here all day. We can't thank you enough for making this possible.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Michelle

    This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and one other donor.
  • The Future is Theirs!

    Funded Nov 28, 2023

    We can not thank you enough for the generosity and support you have provided. Your donations will impact many lives in such a powerful way. When the packages started arriving, not only was I excited but so were my colleagues. It is so refreshing to have new toys and materials for the children to play with.

    The children have been very excited to play with toys that actually work and have all the pieces. Their little faces light up pushing the baby dolls in the stroller, playing with sensory toys and being able to take a prize home!

    Your generosity will continue to provide happiness to many children for years to come. Again, thank you so much!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Michelle

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.
  • Back to Preschool

    Funded Oct 29, 2021

    Thank you so much for your kind generosity. The students were very excited to see our beautifully decorated classroom. The bulletin boards in the classroom and in the halls have put a smile on everyone's face.

    All of the theme related materials for "There Was An Old Lady" (puppet & books) have been a huge success. I still have some to surprise them with as the year goes on!

    The new smocks, paint and paper are a favorite for several of my students. They have enjoyed painting pictures to take home to their parents.

    Again, on behalf of myself and my students, thank you so much for being a blessing and making our classroom feel extra special!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Michelle

    This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT.
  • Coming Back to Face-to Face Instruction!

    Funded Aug 4, 2021

    My students and I can't thank you enough for your kind heart and your generosity. They are loving all of our new supplies. I've even put some away so they will have some new things later in the school year.

    The trampolines are a huge success! The students were so excited when they walked in the classroom and saw we had our very own trampolines. They love taking turns jumping, and counting each and every jump. They are able to get their wiggles out before they have to sit for extended periods of time, as well as for free-time.

    The students also love our new books. They get to read to their friends (aka stuffed animals) in the library center and during rest time. It's always nice to have new books that the students like to read.

    Again, thank you so much for helping my students adjust to coming back to in-person learning!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Michelle

  • E. Elephants Rock!

    Funded Sep 19, 2019

    On behalf of my students, their parents, and myself, I cannot express enough gratitude for your overwhelming generosity. When all of the boxes came in, it felt like Christmas! I am not even talking about how my students felt, but how my paraprofessional and I felt opening all of the new and exciting materials and toys. It is such a blessing to have all of these new things in our classroom.

    My students have thoroughly enjoyed ever item that they have played with so far. Of course, we have lots of things they haven't even seen yet. My goal was to have my students interact through play and discovery, and they have been doing just that! We have math games that have helped to teach various concepts such as sorting and counting, as well as fine motor activities such as picking things up with tweezers and playing with play dough. They are having so much fun learning!

    We still have new things to open as we enter into our monthly themes, and I'm sure the excitement will continue throughout the school year. Again, I would like to personally thank you for supporting me as a teacher and for giving my students what they need to better enhance their education!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Michelle

    This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and one other donor.
My students will be able to explore the classroom and learn with some exciting new science and sensory toys. They will be able to use their little hands to play in paint, paint with dot art and create with play dough. They will also be able to use their imagination while building with blocks. Play is an essential part of a child's development. If I could afford to buy all of these items myself, I certainly would. My students deserve the best I can offer them, and I'm hoping this opportunity will come to fruition so I can see their happy little faces play with these exciting new learning games and items!

About my class

My students will be able to explore the classroom and learn with some exciting new science and sensory toys. They will be able to use their little hands to play in paint, paint with dot art and create with play dough. They will also be able to use their imagination while building with blocks. Play is an essential part of a child's development. If I could afford to buy all of these items myself, I certainly would. My students deserve the best I can offer them, and I'm hoping this opportunity will come to fruition so I can see their happy little faces play with these exciting new learning games and items!

About my class

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