Past projects 2
Materials to Build Classroom Community
Funded Sep 3, 2023Thank you so much for donating towards my project. It continues to impact my students and will continue to impact my students for years to come. When the materials first arrived, my students were excited at all the options. We use the toys and activities weekly.
Having materials to allow my students to play I believe was the most important factor in building the classroom community we have now. It allowed students to get to know each other, form relationships, and build trust in a low-stakes environment.
In most schools including mine, teachers teach a social-emotional learning curriculum. I believe social-emotional learning is very important and can be a preventative measure to bullying and fighting. However, most social-emotional learning activities require students to be vulnerable and share their feelings which as you may guess, is something most middle schoolers are reluctant to do.
With the trust, my students were able to build with each other through play, I've seen increased participation in our social-emotional learning lessons and know that they are benefiting thanks to the materials you were able to help me purchase.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Jimenez
More Volleyballs for Better Engagement in P.E.
Funded Nov 30, 2023Thank you so much for donating towards my class. My students will be so excited to have more volleyballs as well as other equipment and supplies that will enhance their PE experience. As a teacher, I appreciate your donation because when I have the necessary equipment and materials, I feel I am able to do my job more effectively.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Jimenez