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Past projects 4

• Anchor Our Thinking

  Funded Dec 4, 2024

  Thank you for your donation of chart paper and markers. Students were very excited to have a new set of markers and have been able to use the materials to share their thinking with others. They have been able to chart their math work, work in collaborative groups, and make anchor charts to document their learning. I have also been able to create classroom anchor charts for future reference after a new concept is taught.

  This materials are going to give all students access to expressing and documenting their learning. It will then be shared with their classmates and parents! Thank you for making learning in this way possible in our classroom!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gonzalez

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.

• Ready to Read!

  Funded Aug 5, 2024

  The donation of a carpet and beanbags has been the best addition to my classroom this year. This space has brought so many memories to my students this year. It has easily become their favorite part of the classroom. They love sitting here to read books and enjoy the library. It also serves as a space for brain breaks and a calming area when needed by students facing big emotions. I am asked many times a day if they can come work on the rug or work with partners "in the back". I am so thankful for your donation and it allowing me to create a space where students want to be and work collaboratively on various assignments.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gonzalez

  This classroom project was brought to life by Olga Graham Inspiring Teachers Fund and one other donor.

• Interactive Notebook Essentials

  Funded Oct 11, 2023

  Your donation was greatly appreciated by the students in my classroom this year. The pre-sharpened pencils allowed me to keep sharpened pencils available throughout the day and even send home pencils with those students who needed them to complete homework.

  Glue sticks are a hot commodity in our classroom. We use them for interactive journals multiple times a day. Students are able to keep math, writing, and reading journals. They are able to share with their parents, administrators and other students what they have been learning. Their journals document all that they have been learning and they get so excited to work in them daily.

  My students and I are so grateful for all of your donations! They were amazed to learn of such generous people out in the world that have never even met them! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gonzalez

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 6 other donors.

• Diversity in the Classroom!

  Funded Jul 14, 2022

  At the start of the school year, my students only found one skin color in their crayon box. It was not representative of myself or most of my students. I instantly introduced our People Color Crayons and they were thrilled to see that in that box of crayons we were all represented. They love using the crayons on their illustrations daily. We have been able to read the books to support that although we may all look different we are each special and equal as humans.

  The students love the options of different colors of construction paper for crafts. We have been working on our ELA unit which covers the human body. Students are able to pick the color they want to make their bodies. Some students choose to make it representative of themselves and others choose to make it representative of a storybook character, family member, or friend who looks different.

  My students and I are grateful for your generous gift. It has allowed our classroom environment to be welcoming, and inclusive, and promote diversity among the students. I love seeing the smile on my student's faces when they can see themselves in the books we read or in their work. It helps validate them and make sure they are seen.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gonzalez

  This classroom project was brought to life by SIMPLY Snacks and 3 other donors.