Past projects 4
Fostering Rich Reading Experiences: Spanish Books for Bilingual Learners
Funded Feb 14, 2025Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your donation, our Spanish-speaking students now have access to engaging books in their native language. This has made such a meaningful impact in our classroom.
For the first time, these students are able to complete their reading logs with books that truly reflect their language and culture. They're reading more confidently, excitedly choosing titles that speak to them, and participating in discussions with greater enthusiasm. By having access to books in Spanish, they are not only building literacy skills—they're also developing a stronger love of reading.
Reading in their first language supports overall comprehension, vocabulary development, and academic success. It also honors who they are, creating a more inclusive and empowering environment in our classroom.
Your support has made a difference, and we are so grateful. Thank you for helping us foster a love for reading in all languages.
With heartfelt thanks, The Kindergarten Teachers of PS 51”
With gratitude,
Ms. Marks
Enhancing Kindergarten Libraries at Our School!
Funded May 25, 2022Thank you so much for your contribution towards this project. Due to your generous donation we now have various beautiful books that are engaging and informative in our Kindergarten classrooms.
The students are so engaged in these books that they don't want to put them down! These books have helped our students become motivated during independent reading time.
It is so heartwarming to know that there are people that are passionate about education and are committed to making a difference in the lives of children. The kindergarten team of teachers and students are grateful for your generosity!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Marks
Listening Center Supplies!
Funded Mar 2, 2022Thank you so much for your donation to this project. It truly means the world to me and most importantly my students.
Because of your donation my students now have a special space in the library for a listening center. This listening center has truly been an overall hit in the classroom. It has motivated students to read along with cd disc. I have definitely seen an increase in my students motivation to read since implementing these materials.
I again want to thank you for your generous donation! You have made 24 little faces very happy !”
With gratitude,
Ms. Marks
This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and 8 other donors.Flexible Seating for Kindergartners
Funded Nov 1, 2020Thank you so much for your generous donation. Because of your donation we were able to purchase 3 lap desks and 6 comfy cushions for our students. Upon receiving these materials the students were so excited to use these flexible seating options and it truly brought joy to their faces! These flexible seating options have helped maximize my students learning and has helped my students learn while feeling "comfort".
The students especially love using the flexible seating options during reading and writing time. Having these flexible seating options has also allowed students to feel a sense of choice when it comes to their learning and has allowed independence.
Thank you for contributing to my classroom because of your donation it has brought a smile to 19 little faces! :)”
With gratitude,
Ms. Marks