Past projects 29
Sharpening Pencils and Minds
Funded Feb 25, 2024Thanks to your incredible support, our classrooms are no longer ruled by dull pencils and broken sharpeners!
Your donation helped us bring high-quality electric pencil sharpeners to every classroom—tools that are not only efficient and durable, but also safe and student-friendly. From indicator lights to automatic shutoff, these sharpeners allow students to handle their own materials with confidence and independence.
Here's what one teacher had to say:
"I can now spend more time sharpening the minds of my scholars than all the pencils I have!"
Another shared:
"This sharpener works for all types of writing tools and doesn't eat them up! It's quick, quiet, and helps keep our classroom clean—no more shavings on the floor!"
You've helped us save instructional time, reduce classroom mess, and empower students to take ownership of their learning tools. That's a huge win—and we couldn't have done it without you.
From all of us, thank you for helping us stay sharp!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Fisher
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex and 4 other donors.Sharpening Pencils and Minds
Funded Mar 14, 2024Thank you so much for helping to bring electric pencil sharpeners into every classroom in our school!
Because of your generosity, our scholars now have access to a tool that makes a real, daily impact. Whether they're working on writing assignments, tests, or creative projects, they can now sharpen their pencils quickly, safely, and independently - without interrupting lessons or losing focus.
As one teacher said:
"My students have benefited from having their pencils sharpened. In Physical Education, we fitness test at the beginning of the year to determine everyone's fitness level. Having sharpened pencils helps my students keep their frustration levels low."
Another wrote:
"The electric pencil sharpeners have saved time in my classroom. They quickly sharpen pencils so students can get back to the task at hand... learning."
These sharpeners are more than just classroom supplies - they're tools that help students stay engaged, reduce disruptions, and take pride in being prepared. From kindergarten to P.E., your donation has made a difference.
We're incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in our students and helping sharpen their readiness to learn!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Fisher
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex and 3 other donors.Sharpening Pencils and Minds
Funded Feb 14, 2024Thank you so much for supporting our project to bring electric pencil sharpeners to every classroom in our school!
An electric pencil sharpener may seem like a small item, but in a busy classroom, it makes a big difference. Thanks to your generosity, our scholars now have a reliable tool to keep their pencils sharp and ready - without interrupting instruction time or causing distractions. These sharpeners help create a more efficient, focused learning environment across all grade levels and subject areas.
Here's what some of our teachers had to say:
"The generous gift of the electric pencil sharpener provides students the opportunity to independently take ownership of one aspect of being prepared. This is a skill that will benefit them with their learning career and what comes after."
"We were graced with a new pencil sharpener this year in our kindergarten classrooms! we use different shapes/sizes of pencils at this level to help improve fine motor skills. This sharpener does all of them!! It's been such a great help."
"I can now spend more time sharpening the minds of my scholars than all the pencils I have! My new electric pencil sharpener is quick and easy to use!"
With features like automatic shutoff and an indicator light, these sharpeners are not just time-savers - they're safe and student-friendly. They are already making a noticeable impact in classrooms from kindergarten to P.E., and we're so grateful to you for helping make this possible.
Thank you for investing in tools that help our students grow, focus, and succeed. Your generosity truly sharpened more than pencils - it sharpened potential!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Fisher
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex and 3 other donors.Successful Storage Solutions
Funded Nov 12, 2022Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, we now have the storage bins we needed to create a more organized and focused learning environment.
The fabric bins help us keep supplies neat, accessible, and labeled thanks to their clear window pockets. No more clutter, and no more guessing what's inside each bin!
This kind of organization is a game changer. It means more time for learning and less time searching for materials. My scholars are able to concentrate better and take more pride in their classroom space - something that truly supports their academic success.
Thank you for helping make a huge difference in our classroom!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Fisher
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 7 other donors.Sparking Student STEM Skills with Snap Circuits!
Funded Aug 27, 2024Your generosity will electrify our classroom! Thanks to your support, our students will be buzzing with excitement as they explore the world of circuits and electricity. We’re truly grateful for your kindness and for helping us light up the path to discovery and learning. Thank you for making a difference!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Fisher
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 3 other donors.Empowering Classroom Engagement: Digital Tools for Active Learning
Funded May 24, 2024Thank you so much for funding my project so quickly! I got the news that this project was fully funded on our last day of school. I can't wait to have these resources up and running for the first day of the 2024-2025 school year. I'm excited to share pictures with you. Thank you so much again!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Fisher
This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon on CBS and 2 other donors.Fill Us Up With Filament!
Funded Sep 20, 2022Thank you so much for helping to fund my project "Fill Us Up With Filament!" We received 4 bags of refill filament.
I sincerely apologize for this late "Thank You" note. I received these resources in September 2022. The class I had during the 2022-2023 school year could not handle these resources, so we put them away. We re-discovered them a few weeks ago and decided to try them out. After some trial and error, we were able to make some glasses using templates we found online. We cannot wait to make more things with our 3d printing pens.
Thank you so much again!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Fisher
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.3 Dimensional Doodles with the 3Doodler
Funded Jun 23, 2022Thank you so much for helping to fund my project "3 Dimensional Doodles with the 3Doodler!" We received 6 3Doodler Start pens.
I sincerely apologize for this late "Thank You" note. I received these resources during the summer of 2022. The class I had during the 2022-2023 school year could not handle these amazing resources, so we put them away. We re-discovered them a few weeks ago and decided to test them out. At first, things didn't go so well - my scholars couldn't decipher how to get their ideas from their brains into 3d forms. Instead, we found some templates online and made glasses! When the scholars are more familiar with the pens, we will make even more amazing things!
Thank you so much again for helping me get these resources!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Fisher
This classroom project was brought to life by 3Doodler and 31 other donors.Sharpening Pencils and Minds
Funded Mar 1, 2024Thank you so much for funding my project "Sharpening Pencils and Minds!" We received 4 electric pencil sharpeners from this project and 32 pencil sharpeners in all! Thanks to your support, we will be able to provide every teacher in our school with a reliable tool that will enhance their classroom experience.
Your generosity not only ensures that our teachers have the necessary resources to create a conducive learning environment but also demonstrates your commitment to the success of our scholars. Your kindness has made a tangible difference in the lives of our school community, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.
Once again, thank you for your generosity and support. We are truly fortunate to have donors like you who believe in our mission and are willing to invest in the education of our scholars!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Fisher
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex and 2 other donors.Sticker Store Upgraded!
Funded Oct 11, 2023Thank you so much for helping me fund my project "Sticker Store Upgraded!" I could go on and on about all of the benefits we've experienced using our sticker machine for the past few months; but instead I'll share with you what some of my scholars wrote about the sticker machine!
"Hello my name is ***** and I love your sticker machin and we like it because it make it faster to get a sicker I love it."
""The sticker machine is good it makes getting stickers faster and there is a mystery of what sticker your getting if you dont like the sticker you can trade it my opinion the sticker machine is good"
"I Personally Love the sticker machine because every friday I have at least one sticker to look forward to. And if we run out of quarters Mrs. Fisher will take out the quarters and reuse them (She does it every time.) One bad thing though is that it will run out of stickers and then she has to restock which sucks bc it takes awhile to do so. But totally worth it cuz the stickers are usually rlly cute! If they are not and we don't like them we can trade w/ somebody else! And they get a sticker we like."
"The benefits of the sticker machine is how small it is so it doesn't take up room. The drawbacks are it doesn't hold many sticker types. I love the bright red it just gives a pop! to the classroom. Mrs. Fisher please, please, please bring back the space guy, IDC if its the same ones just bring him back!"
"There are great things about the sticker machine and benefits and opinions! One benefit, is that well, no body has to sit their staring at the wall, trying to figure out what they want! Now you insert some Quarters, and boom! Not only that but it's also a surprise! You never know what's coming, other than that one hint you get depending on the topic! All for now! Goodbye, and a GREAT Thank you to DonorsChoose!"
I think their words really highlight how we all feel about the upgraded sticker store! Thank you so much for helping us get this amazing resource for our classroom!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Fisher
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 6 other donors.