Past projects 5
Fidgets for Reading Success
Funded Dec 8, 2021What a difference the fidgits have made in my students' and my classroom experience. So many of my students have pent up energy and poor concentration skills due to the trauma they have been through during the pandemic and even in prior. With the fidgits, students can learn self-control and focus in on their work while acknowledging their physical needs. Best of all, the fidgits have allowed my students to be reflective on the importance of self-care and self-awareness. They can now communicate better and advocate better for themselves in the classroom setting. In addition, the books you have provided have been a welcome and appreciated addition to their workday.
Thank you again so very much for helping these students to become better and more attentive learners.”
With gratitude,
Mr. O'Donnell
Individual Reading for English Language Learners
Funded Oct 21, 2021Thank you so very much for funding my independent reading book project. My students were very surprised to see such a large array of books for them to choose from. I wanted to keep the project unknown to them as I didn't know for sure if it would be funded, and I didn't want to discourage them from sticking with their current library books. But my well guarded secret was worth the anticipation when they rushed to pick through and skim the various titles.
My students focus on close reading with an annotation and response protocol that requires them to attend to detail and reflect deeply. Each day after their independent reading period, students record their thoughts on what they read--characters, conflicts, content--and write a short response that connects the text to their world. The books in this collection are rich in vocabulary and themes that will strengthen their reading skills and make them assured of their abilities.
Thank you once again for your generosity.”
With gratitude,
Mr. O'Donnell
This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and one other donor.Much Needed Classroom Supplies
Funded Jan 30, 2009Thank you very much for funding my proposal for much needed classroom supplies. Due to the economic crisis and school budget cuts, I am often left waiting for paper and other necessities. Your gift will facilitate many of my academic tasks, making abstract concepts clear for my students. I believe that if they can see it, they can do it. Now, thanks to you, they will be able to see must anything!
Thank you, again, for a gift that will help my students immensely.”
With gratitude,
Mr. O'Donnell
This classroom project was brought to life by Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation and 2 other donors.Digital Camera To Access Language Through Pictures
Funded Oct 1, 2007The school year has recently begun and, because of your generous funding, we will be able to maintain the optimism of the first few weeks through rest of the year. Thank you very much for the digital camera. With it, my English language learners will never be without a story to tell, regardless of their English proficiency. Thank you for giving these young people the gift of visual language.
Sincerely,
Peter O
ESL Teacher/Coordinato”
With gratitude,
Mr. O'Donnell
Nylon Graphic Organizers
Funded Jun 13, 2007I would like to extend my thanks to you for funding nylon Venn and Web diagrams. I am beside myself with happiness and gratitude. This is my first funded proposal on DonorsChoose and the excitement of getting these materials is rather overwhelming. I can't stop thinking of how I am going to use the Venn and Web diagrams with my students. I know I will now be able to clarify difficult concepts with ease. I believe that if students can see it, they can learn it. Thanks to you, my students will be able to see any academic content.
Sincerely,
Peter ”
With gratitude,
Mr. O'Donnell