Past projects 42
Building Perseverance Through Puzzles
Funded Apr 20, 2025What a meaningful gift—not just in materials, but in spirit. I'm so excited to share your kindness and thoughtful words with my students. They’ll be truly touched to know that people like you are cheering them on. Thank you for believing in this kind of learning and for being part of our mission to raise curious, balanced, and connected learners.”
With gratitude,
Ms. O'Keefe
Tools for Problem-Solving and Teamwork
Funded Apr 20, 2025We are incredibly grateful for your generous support. Thanks to you, our students will soon have access to hands-on resources that make learning more engaging and meaningful. Your kindness is making a real difference in their lives. Thank you for believing in their potential and supporting our classroom journey.”
With gratitude,
Ms. O'Keefe
Empowering Creativity and Learning!
Funded Apr 17, 2025Thank you so much. We are so excited to get a cricut to use for our future PBL projects. The kids will love learning how to use this new and amazing technology and it will elevate all of their projects in the future. We will be very careful, I promise! Thank you for supporting my classroom.”
With gratitude,
Ms. O'Keefe
Essentials for Success!
Funded Apr 17, 2025Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. We need these essential supplies and we are so thankful for your donation. These supplies will come in handy for the rest of this year and will also be helpful when starting out the new school year. You are so generous and we appreciate you so much.”
With gratitude,
Ms. O'Keefe
Building Organization Skills for Success
Funded Mar 8, 2025Thank you so much for investing in the future of my students. This project that you funded has provided the structure and organization that my students need to be successful.
We are using the storage bins and organizers for storing our supplies, educational tools and games. When my students want to practice skills they have been taught, they know exactly where to access them and where to put them away. The tools and materials are easily accessible within the classroom.
The storage pouches are helping to keep small group learning materials organized and this is definitely making a difference with smoother transitions and maximizing instructional time.
Our classroom is clutter free and so much more organized making it a more efficient space for learning. We all know how important it is to be organized as an adult, so my hope is that my students are developing lifelong skills that will benefit them in school and beyond.
Thank you so much for your support.”
With gratitude,
Ms. O'Keefe
Building Resilience and Motivating Students for Success
Funded Mar 12, 2025Thank you so much for donating these amazing items to our classroom. Using rewards like Funko Pop figures and stuffed animals have such a positive impact on our student's motivation and engagement in so many ways.
These rewards are such a great tool for motivating my students, especially because they are tangible and personalized. They serve as a visible and desirable reward, which is encouraging them to engage more deeply with the lesson content and participate actively in class activities.
Rewarding positive behaviors and achievements are helping to reinforce desired actions. For example, when a student earns a reward for completing a challenging task or demonstrating good behavior, it boosts their self-esteem and encourages them to continue engaging in the same positive behaviors.
These rewards are making a positive impact on my classroom and I am so grateful for your kindness and generosity.”
With gratitude,
Ms. O'Keefe
Bridging Language Barriers for ELL Success
Funded Dec 31, 2024Thank you so much for your generous support! The Kindle Scribe has already made a world of difference in our classroom. It's been especially beneficial for my ELL students, allowing them to easily take notes, annotate texts, and engage with the material in a way that was not possible before. The functionality of this device helps bridge the language gap, providing them with a personalized and interactive learning experience.
For my Level 1 ELLs, the Kindle Scribe is an invaluable tool for building both their reading and writing skills. The ability to highlight key information, write down thoughts, and revisit notes has made a significant impact on their language development. I've seen their confidence grow as they use the device to explore and understand new concepts, and it's been amazing to witness their progress.
Thank you for supporting our journey and helping us create a more accessible and inclusive learning environment for all our students! Your generosity truly makes a difference.”
With gratitude,
Ms. O'Keefe
Durable Stools for Focused and Comfortable Learning
Funded Feb 18, 2025Thank you so much for your donation and getting us new stools for our small group area. Our old chairs were falling apart and were becoming unsafe and these new stools are perfect. They are comfortable, safe and make our small group area a great place to learn.
The students were so excited when I unboxed each stool and replaced our old chairs with them. They couldn't wait to have small group so they could test them out. Even the students who don't have small group with me wanted to give them a try.
There is no more wobbling around getting distracted and leaning back in the chairs. It's not really possible to do that with these stools which is GREAT and so much safer! They are a great addition to our classroom and we are very grateful for your support.”
With gratitude,
Ms. O'Keefe
Developing Financial Literacy in Young Entrepreneurs
Funded Dec 18, 2024Thank you so much for your donation and the support of our project. Our students are very excited to get these t-shirts made so we can have a T-shirt business to raise money for our class.
When the T-shirt press was removed from the box my students were very excited and eager to learn how this worked and how we were going to make t-shirts.
I showed them the process. They chose the colored T-shirts and images to press on to the shirts and they were surprised on how fast and easy it was to make them.
This will be a great tool that we can use for years to come. We can have a T-shirt business, we can make T-shirts for acts of kindness, we can make T-shirts for field trips and field day. The possibilities are endless. Thank you so much for funding this project for us.”
With gratitude,
Ms. O'Keefe
Hungry Kids Can't Learn
Funded Dec 31, 2024Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! With this new refrigerator, our students now have access to fresh, cold snacks throughout the day, and it has made such a difference in our classroom. It's heartwarming to see their excitement when they realize they can have a refreshing drink or a healthy treat when they need it.
One of my students was especially excited when they saw the fridge, exclaiming that it looks just like the one at home. Knowing that this student comes from a family facing financial struggles, really put things into perspective—something as simple as a small fridge can mean so much. It's not just about keeping snacks cold; it's about creating a space where students feel cared for and supported, no matter their circumstances.
Thanks to you, our students can focus on learning instead of their empty stomachs, and they get to enjoy small moments of comfort that brighten their day. We are so incredibly grateful for your generosity—you've made a real impact in our classroom!”
With gratitude,
Ms. O'Keefe