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Past projects 6

• Alternate Seating for Focus and Fun

  Funded Jun 15, 2023

  Thank you for your generosity. My students love the new stools. The stools are bright blue and my students think they are very pretty. They were so surprised and excited when they saw them around the tables.

  My students enjoy choosing their seats to do their independent work and small group work. The atmosphere in the room is calmer and the students look forward to doing their best work.

  Being able to choose their seating gives my Special Needs students some control in their lives that they don't always get. This control makes them feel grown up and proud. Thank you for giving them this gift.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Okazaki

  This classroom project was brought to life by Great Wolf Lodge and one other donor.

• Talking and Learning With Tablets

  Funded Sep 3, 2023

  Thank you so much for your generous support! My students and I are very grateful. The tablets will be used by students for a variety of learning activities and as a means of communication for some of my nonverbal students. I am overwhelmed with gratitude at your generosity and kindness. Thank you so much.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Okazaki

• Taming the Paper Monster

  Funded Aug 30, 2023

  Thank you for your kind generosity. Your kindness will help my students keep organized and have a better learning experience. We will use these items every day at school to organize our papers and school supplies. Thank you again for giving to our class the gift of organization. We appreciate you and are truly grateful.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Okazaki

  This classroom project was brought to life by Great Wolf Lodge and 7 other donors.

• Soft Lights for Bright Minds

  Funded May 25, 2022

  Thank you so much for your generosity. The Glare-shade fluorescent light covers have made a big difference in the atmosphere of my classroom. My classroom is a more peaceful and serene environment. My students are having fewer meltdowns and no one has complained about their eyes or head hurting. This is the largest class I have had, yet the class has been calmer than the ones in years past. My students are focusing on their work better since they are no longer distracted by the effects of the harsh fluorescent lights. My students and I are truly grateful to have friends like you. Thank you for your kindness.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Okazaki

• Obstacle Course for Children With Special Needs

  Funded Jun 18, 2021

  Thank you for your generous donations. The classroom obstacle has made a big difference to my students. Starting the mornings with the obstacle course has given our students an opportunity to center and calm themselves. It is also a fun activity and exercise. As their teacher, I have noticed a positive difference in the students' attention, attitude, self confidence and being emotionally centered. All wonderful things! The students look forward to doing the obstacle course each day.

  Again, thank you so very much! You have made a positive difference in our daily lives.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Okazaki

• Marvelous Math Kits

  Funded Sep 17, 2020

  Thank you so much for your generous support. I was able to make a Math Tool Kit for every one of my students, staff, myself and several extras. Having these hands-on materials is truly a valuable asset for my students and their families. Not only are my students using them during Distance Learning, but their siblings can use them too. My students and their parents have been truly appreciative of the tool kits, as am I.

  Each kit contains counters, linker cubes, linking chains, 5-frame, 10-frame, assorted number lines, math equation mats, and assorted pattern mats. This allows my students and I to do hands-on math activities together during Distance Learning via Google Classroom. The manipulatives help my students understand and remember the different math concepts they are learning. Without these wonderful Math Tool Kits are learning goals would not be reachable. Your generosity has been a truly bright spot during a very challenging school year.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Okazaki

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose 20th Anniversary Fund and 5 other donors.