Past projects 6
Hard Work Pays Off!
Funded Feb 27, 2025I am so excited to know that such wonderful people stepped up to help my students feel appreciated and motivated with their studies. I can't thank each of you enough for your kindness and generosity. The motivational incentives will make such a difference for my students. I can not wait to see their faces when the supplies arrive! Watching students learn English and love reading their new language is one of the greatest joys of my job. Thank you again for helping to give my students the tools they need to be as successful as possible.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Soto
Can You Hear Me Now?
Funded Aug 31, 2023On behalf of my English Language Learners please accept my most sincerely gratitude. Your generosity will make it possible for English learning to flourish in my classroom. My students will be able to successfully engage in meaningful listening and speaking activities where they may transfer their confidence to their mainstream classrooms.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Soto
This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT.21st Century Digital Tools
Funded Sep 25, 2021My students benefited tremendously from the Nearpod Platform you helped make a reality. They had access to translation features while they used the MS Immersive Reader and tons of interactive digital activities. My kiddos cheered every time we used Nearpod and that alone made everything worthwhile. Time-to-Climb, a gamified assessment was always a hit! Also, Nearpod made grading a simple task because percentages were automatically generated, which made end of marking period averages a breeze. Thank you donors, you rock!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Soto
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 55 other donors.Real Books For Real Kids!
Funded Mar 16, 2021My wonderful students worked diligently the entire school year, juggling remote and in-person learning like champions. Access to "real" paper books was a challenge for them this school year, but it was all made possible through your generosity. At the end of the school year, all the English Learners in 3rd Grade received at least TWO just-right books at their reading level to enjoy over the summer. Their little faces glowed with excitement when they received these wonderful gifts, many of which were classics!! Not only did they have access to reading beloved classics, but because of donors like you, they could also keep them and begin their at home/personal libraries. My students were tasked with the journey of reading and re-reading, recording themselves reading, talking about their stories with a family member and writing or sketching a summary about the book as a summer fun activity. They've uploaded this work and they're having a blast--putting on their best reading voices and acting talents on display.
A subgroup of my students, the Beginner English Language Learners, were especially overjoyed because they felt empowered and very motivated to complete their summer activity with books at their reading levels and with content focused on their age group. These students proudly pointed and decoded familiar sight words they had learned in class while gaining comprehension of the text with beautiful illustrations and appropriate story plots. Your donation brought the joy of success during very trying times to the hearts of all my English Learners and for that I will forever be thankful! Your generosity, kindness and selfless act are the perfect ingredients for these very imperfect times. On behalf of all my students and their families, I sincerely thank you for being our true blessing this school year.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Soto
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 25 other donors.Hard-Work Pays Off!
Funded Apr 7, 2021At the end of the school year, all the English Learners in 3rd Grade learned how "Hard Work Pays Off" once they received their well-deserved summer gifts that you made possible. Their faces beamed with excitement as they unwrapped their hands-on gifts and started using the chalk, bubbles and all the other interactive supplies around their neighborhoods.
Parents couldn't be more thankful about the very thoughtful supplies...they expressed how their children wouldn't stop playing and sharing with their siblings. Your donation brought the sparkle of creativity during very trying times to the hearts of all my English Learners and for that I will forever be thankful! Your generosity, kindness and selfless act are the perfect ingredients for these very imperfect times. On behalf of all my students and their families, I sincerely thank you for being our blessing.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Soto
This classroom project was brought to life by T-Mobile and 9 other donors.Learning Virtually
Funded Aug 31, 2020My language learners could not be more thankful about using Nearpod this school year. As a result of your generosity, my students have improved their writing, speaking, reading and listening skills. They have also taken academic risks to try out their new language, English, a fun and exciting way. They've engaged in writing activities that post their answers to Nearpod for all to see without their names, they've played engaging interactive games with each other remotely and most of all they've enjoyed learning English remotely!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Soto
This classroom project was brought to life by AT&T and 9 other donors.