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Mr. Castro's Classroom

  • PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera
  • New York, NY
  • 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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Past projects 3

  • It's more than a Sensory Table, it's about Exploring!

    Funded Sep 21, 2023

    Thank you so much for your generosity!!! Your gift will really make a difference in our classroom. A good sensory table will help the children learn in different ways and facilitate some really amazing experiences. The kids and I appreciate it more than I can express in the body of this email.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Castro

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.
  • Let's Cricut in PreK!

    Funded Jun 24, 2021

    When I created the project to get the Cricut, my main goal was to create an environment that felt warm and welcoming for the kids as well as a classroom that they felt ownership of. That is always my goal at the beginning of the year. I genuinely believe that with the help of the Cricut, I helped make that environment a reality for my students as they came to school for the first time since the pandemic began.

    I was able to create labels and signs that would have been either too difficult before or just not possible. I have attached pictures. You can see that the kids names are everywhere. In their cubbies, mask station, bulletin boards and the classroom door. The designs i have been able to create really accentuate the kids works beautifully. I think I have nice handwriting, but I definitely don't have Cricut handwriting!

    The kids have transitioned very well into the new school year under these very special circumstances. I'd like to think that it was in part because of the environment I was able to create. Thank you so much to all that donated because this would not have been possible without you!

    Mr. Castro”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Castro

  • We need a nap...especially one on new cots!

    Funded Sep 24, 2021

    I cannot thank you enough for all of your support. This project was funded so quickly because of your generosity. You have impacted our class in such an amazing way! The students will definitely feel the difference everyday when they lay their heads down after a busy morning packed with learning and play! Thank you so much!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Castro

    This classroom project was brought to life by Clorox and 6 other donors.
The last year and a half has been a diffucilt time for everyone, and especially for the young children who have been inside for the entire time. This will be the first time they are in school, around other children and teachers and the transition will be alot more difficult than it has been in previous years. I am looking to create an environment that is not only welcoming but personalized for each student. I want them to feel that the classroom is an extension of home. The cricut machine will help me turn our classroom into a safe space, a fun space and one that the children will feel at ease in.

About my class

The last year and a half has been a diffucilt time for everyone, and especially for the young children who have been inside for the entire time. This will be the first time they are in school, around other children and teachers and the transition will be alot more difficult than it has been in previous years. I am looking to create an environment that is not only welcoming but personalized for each student. I want them to feel that the classroom is an extension of home. The cricut machine will help me turn our classroom into a safe space, a fun space and one that the children will feel at ease in.

About my class

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