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Ms. Valdez's Classroom

  • Mary Belle McCorkle Academy Excel
  • Tucson, AZ
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Wooden Blocks To Develop Non-Wooden Social Interactions

Help me give my students the tools to foster and develop creative play with wooden block ramps, vehicles, town buildings, and a large city play rug. Freedom of learning life skills outside the box!
Ms. Valdez
Mary Belle McCorkle Academy Excel•
Tucson, AZ
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  • It's a Puzzle That We Don't Have Creative Play Items!

    Funded Feb 18, 2025

    Ridiculously happy and creative times await us. Because of you and your generosity we can see this to fruition. Complete joy and sheer elation will fill our classroom with the wonderful, educational, items! Know that we appreciate your contribution to the future leaders. You are absolutely amazing and loved b”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Valdez

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares.

  • If We Build It We'll Learn Engineering Skills

    Funded Aug 26, 2022

    The students faces were filled w/sheer anticipation as each cardboard box was opened before their eyes. The colorful items revealed bought smiles & excitement.

    As an educator I didn't instruct, guide, or direct the students on the use of the roller-coasters, gears / knobs, or magnetic shapes. I let them explore, discover, & create on their own.

    We enjoy these engineering manipulatives daily during our EXPLORATION TIME. The students create structures, constructing, designing & problem solving.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Valdez

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and one other donor.

  • We Can Ring, Bang & Make Rythmn In Our Lives/Hearts

    Funded Mar 18, 2022

    The passionate sound of music rings, taps, and drums daily in our 1st graders hearts. It is an essential element of our daily school routine and curriculum. These musical instruments; drums, rythmn sticks and handbells have inspired the young musicians to become more patient, gain fluency reading basic musical notes, to become better mathematicians, and closely follow directions. Over 80 students have utilized, enjoyed, and instilled the joy of music into their lives. Our sincerest gratitude from us to you for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Valdez

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