Out of This World Space Collage

Funded Dec 3, 2024

I cannot thank you enough for your heartfelt contribution to my classroom. The materials provided through this grant have helped my students create some incredible multimedia projects that they are so proud of. The materials helped take the students' skills and techniques to the next level, whether it allowed them to be more hands-on with certain parts or made working with certain tools more comfortable for them.

With 4K and Kindergarten, we made outer space rocket ship collages. I believe the planets they created really took this project to the next level and made the work look more realistic! They were able to be more independent with this part because of the circle hole puncher we received. I pre-cut the circles for them quickly and easily so they could focus their efforts and energy on adding shading and texture to their planets. We read the book Hidden Figures throughout the week and tied this project into Black History Month. I loved discussing real world job opportunities with them, such as becoming a "computer" or engineer for NASA.

For my 5th grade students, we received some pairs of large scissors that fit their hands much more comfortably than the little ones that some of them were having to use before. The high-quality scissors helped them to accurately and precisely cut the circles out to create realistic planets. They were so excited and grateful to use materials that work for them to enhance their project, rather than against them. These materials have built confidence in my students and opened their eyes to new possibilities within their own talents and skillsets. Thank you so much again!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Wilson