Past projects 4
Meeting the Needs of Special Needs
Funded Sep 27, 2024Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our "Meeting the Needs of Special Needs" project. Your kindness and generosity have had a profound impact on my students and their learning journey.
With the materials you've helped provide, we are better equipped to meet the diverse and unique needs of each child in our classroom. These tools have created a space where students feel supported, understood, and empowered to learn in ways that work best for them. From sensory aids to interactive learning tools, every item is making a difference in their daily lives.
Your support ensures that my students can thrive in an environment that celebrates their abilities and fosters growth. Whether they're exploring new concepts, practicing social skills, or simply finding comfort and focus, these resources are helping them succeed every step of the way.
Thank you for believing in the importance of accessible and inclusive education. Your generosity inspires me as a teacher and brings so much joy to my students. We couldn't do this without you!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Kinsey
Thinking Corner
Funded Jul 22, 2022Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our Thinking Corner project for my special education life skills classroom. Your contribution has made an incredible impact, and we couldn't be more grateful!
The Thinking Corner has become a safe, calming space for my students to self-regulate, reflect, and refocus throughout the day. With the sensory tools, alternative seating, and soothing elements you've provided, this space is helping students learn how to manage their emotions and build essential skills like independence and self-awareness.
For many of my students, the Thinking Corner is not just a spot in the classroom—it's a refuge where they feel empowered to pause, breathe, and return to learning stronger and more confident. Seeing the smiles, hearing their laughter, and watching them re-engage with excitement reminds me every day of how much your kindness has changed their educational experience.
Thank you for believing in the power of creating a classroom that nurtures every aspect of a child's growth. Your support means the world to us!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Kinsey
Accessibility For All
Funded Mar 31, 2023Words cannot express how grateful we are for your incredible support of our special education life skills classroom. Thanks to your kindness, we now have essential accessibility materials that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.
These resources are more than just tools—they are bridges to learning, growth, and independence. Sensory lights bring calm and focus to students who often face overwhelming challenges in traditional learning environments. The water table offers a hands-on, interactive way to explore concepts, develop motor skills, and build social connections. Each item you helped provide contributes to creating a space where every student feels seen, valued, and capable of achieving success.
Your generosity empowers my students to overcome barriers and thrive in a classroom tailored to their needs. Because of you, our classroom is a place where all learners are inspired and supported to reach their full potential.
Thank you for believing in us and for being a part of our journey toward a brighter future.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Kelsey Loucks
Special Education Teacher
Coronado High School”
With gratitude,
Ms. Kinsey
Life Skills and Beyond!
Funded May 13, 2022This project allowed me to give my students the resources they need to be successful. It came them a big part of the room that is used for sensory activity, brain breaks, and so many books! My students love the classroom and it is all thank you to you guys who donated and helped me create my classroom! I hope to continue to create this classroom and continue to excite my students coming to class everyday. Again, THANK YOU for contributing to my first year as an educator and helping my students have a calming space.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Kinsey
This classroom project was brought to life by Center for Disaster Philanthropy and 7 other donors.