Past projects 6
Create the Change You Want to See!
Funded Aug 18, 2022I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for providing our classroom with the Cricket machine. The students and I have enjoyed using it to create custom labels that have truly transformed the organization of our space. The kids were excited to be hands-on in the process, selecting colors, fonts, and designs for each label. It has not only helped them develop a sense of ownership over their environment, but it has also enhanced their creativity and attention to detail. The labels are now everywhere—from our bookshelves to storage bins—making everything easy to find and visually appealing.
Thanks to this wonderful tool, our classroom feels more organized and inviting. The Cricket machine has brought a personal touch to every corner of the room and has been a fantastic way to engage students in a meaningful project. I am incredibly grateful for your support in making this possible, and I look forward to using it for future classroom projects. It has been a fun and educational experience for all of us!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Hicks
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In at 7519 Mountain Grove Drive.Welcome Back! Let's Rock and Roll!
Funded Aug 12, 2021Thank you so very much for your generous donation. It was so wonderful for my students to have some extra special items to start the school year! We have had so much fun using the instant photo printer. The students love seeing pictures of themselves around the room that we have printed using the printer. It has made them feel so special to be able to personalize our space. They have also loved having the fun supplies! The really have enjoyed the scented markers and felt pens. We have used the wagon to load up books and go outside and have a special reading time.
Thanks again for your generosity! I really helped our class get off to an awesome start!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Hicks
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and one other donor.Flashlight Friday: A Reading Adventure!
Funded May 4, 2021Thank you so much for funding this Flashlight Friday project! The students were so excited when they found out we were going to be able to have Flashlight Friday! We had talked about adding this fun activity to our class. The students were thrilled to each get their own flashlight to use!
They get so excited every time I add new books to our class library. Every Friday we have Flashlight Friday in the afternoon. The students get to choose a stack of books from the class library and grab a flashlight and a comfy spot in the classroom. We turn down the lights and they get all cozy and read. They can read alone or read with a partner. They also love read to me.
This project has added such an excitement to our Fridays. The kids looks forward to it so very much and it is all because of your generosity. We thank you so much for funding it!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Hicks
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 2 other donors.Let's Celebrate an Author of the Month!
Funded Apr 14, 2021I am so thankful to you for funding my "Let's Celebrate an Author of the Month" project! I am very excited that I was able to add so many new books to my class library. I was able to add a whole collection of Mo Willems books as well as many other amazing books.
I am excited to highlight a specific author or theme each month in the classroom. These books will allow me to share that with my students. I know my students will be excited to learn about a new author each month.
I am also looking forward to the students helping me choose what we are going to focus on each month. I find that adding these new things in the classroom really makes the students more excited about learning. It also makes our class feel more like a family when we are all working together to do something fun and new!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Hicks
Reading Is Fun!
Funded Mar 16, 2021Thank you so much for funding my Reading is Fun project. It was amazing to have new exciting books to add to our classroom library as well as some awesome bookshelves and bins to organize them.
The students were thrilled to have the books and the prizes! They are enjoying reading and earning fun little gifts for reaching their reading goal. They have also really enjoyed having the sling bags to hold the books they are currently reading.
I am so excited to add new books to the class. It has also been wonderful having new ways to organize them so that the students can find exactly what they are looking for when they are ready to read a new book!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Hicks
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.Let's Get Excited About Reading!
Funded Jan 28, 2021I just want to thank you so much for funding my reading project. I was able to add so many amazing books to my class library. These books are ones that I use every year to teach about kindness, sharing and being a good friend. I am so excited to have them in my class library so that the students and I can enjoy them anytime!
In my classroom, the students love being able to use the Reading Corner. I have a cozy and comfortable spot for the students to relax and read a book that they are interested in. The students also enjoy buddy reading. It is a great way for them to connect with each other.
All of my students love reading, but some get so excited about having new books available in the classroom. It really makes their day to sit in the Reading Corner and open a brand new book!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Hicks