Past projects 3
Restocking Essentials Like Paper and Pencils!
Funded Oct 26, 2022My students and I can't thank you enough for your generosity. They have all that they need when they come in my classroom now. With the paper and pencils no student has to miss an assignment because they didn't have the means to have those basics. The craft papers have been perfect for our creative problem solving project and their eyes lit up to see the fun metallic papers especially. The students have been making use of the sanitary products so they never have to worry if they don't have what they need and they know where to send their friends in need too. They love that it's all in a discreet little purse for them to ask for without having to ask for anything specific out loud.
These basic necessities and supplies give these kids one less thing to worry about in their lives so they can focus on their education. Thank you for being part of bringing a little hope and a lot of learning to my students! Your generosity is more appreciated than you know!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Tener
This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and 5 other donors.Can You Hear Me Now: Ending the Endless Echo
Funded Oct 14, 2022Because of your generosity we have been able to reduce the echo in our classroom. The foam mats have been helping to absorb some of the sound and the soundproofing panels have been helpful too. This also brought up the opportunity to talk about the science of sound and how it moves and can either be amplified or absorbed.
The students were so excited to see our new floor and some of our older students even volunteered to help lay it down. They loved the way it was soft and a nice bright "bulldog" blue, just like our school colors! It really helped brighten the room and bring more positivity to the space as well.
Now that communications can be more clear it's easier for students to hear and follow directions. It feels safer knowing they can understand my instructions during class and any emergency situations too. The kids are so thankful!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Tener
From Displaced Art to Displayed Art!
Funded Feb 18, 2021I was so thrilled the day that my bulletin boards arrived and I immediately got my Elements of Art and Principles of Design up for them since we were about to start focusing on the Elements of Art. It was so helpful to have them there to reference as we started learning more about each element. Next I got my Van Gogh print up to inspire them. Lastly I got the student work up. Each project I used the boards to have finished examples of the project to reference and inspire. As they finished I would fill my boards with their work to bring life and color into my room.
Students have used these to not only reference things like our Elements of Art and Principles of Design but also to view my examples and to have a place to aspire to be. Students have worked harder to create a better finished piece knowing that the best ones get put onto the boards for the other classes to admire and be inspired by. One of my favorite moments was hearing a student ask another "How do I do this zentangle?" and the student replied with " It's just lines! Look at the lines in the elements board." "It's just lines" is something I always say because so much of art is made up of just lines and it simplifies it so it's not so intimidating. It let me know that they were listening to me but also using the resources around the room.
The Students were so excited to see some color on the walls and to have a place to show their work. It made the space feel more like an art classroom and less like a hopeless wasteland. I can't thank you enough for helping to bring this opportunity to my students. I don't think anyone really understand the impact something so seemingly simple can have on a group of students who go home to so little.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Tener