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Past projects 9

• A Clean and Happy Classroom Means Happy Kids

  Funded Sep 16, 2023

  These cleaning supplies are such a wonderful help in our classroom! Especially for the staff in our room.😄

  We have many students who self regulate by putting things in their mouths. With all the cleaning supplies we are able to keep the germs at bay.

  We are also able to help our students become more and more independent in cleaning up their own areas after eating, science experiments, or cooking.

  We are so active and these cleaning supplies allow us to keep going day after day without the concern of germs getting in the way of our fun.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Starr

• Lighting Up Our Learning!

  Funded Jun 27, 2023

  Getting this light table and the accessories has made our math time so much more interesting for my students! They are so excited to get the chance to work on their skills in a fun and engaging way.

  This light table has truly brought light and wonder into our room. The bonus of the sensory bin and supplies has really helped my students work toward their self calming skills!

  We find new ways to use our light table daily, the kids love to interact with the table. They even have dance parties to the changing lights it has! This set was truly a life changer for my classroom, in more ways than I had originally planned! Thank you so much your support.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Starr

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 4 other donors.

• Emotions, Big and Little

  Funded Feb 19, 2023

  My students were so excited when all the boxes arrived! They couldn't wait to do the group unboxing of all our new surprises! We enjoyed going through each box and each item, but the best part was getting to try it out! WE loved the sensory mats right away and found that running toy cars, pirate ships and weighted balls along them makes really cool designs. After setting up the calming corner we have had to practice taking turns as everyone wanted to be the first to sit in the beanbag under that canopy! The sensory balls have already been used for class games and team building activities. The pillows are well loved as well and the other sensory fidgets are working well with calming our loud minds and BIG emotions.

  Thank you does not seem to say enough about the wonderful gift you have given our class, however we all say thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Starr

  This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares.

• Diverse, Differentiated, and Growth!

  Funded Aug 30, 2022

  You have made such a difference in my classroom! My students are getting the chance to shine with activities based upon their different levels. My students are growing in confidence and skill with the wonderful gift of Teacher Pay Teacher gift cards! It has given me the chance to become a better teacher for them, and for the students to really feel like the are successful. They all have their favorite activity from the ones they have used so far, and the next set is coming soon for them. Though most of my students are non-verbal I have noted a change in their willingness to participate in lessons and activities especially when they are the lessons from you.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Starr

• Screens for Virtual Learning

  Funded Feb 24, 2021

  Thank you again for making our virtual learning smoother and more open for the support of my students.

  The extra screen has given us the ability to easily present and view each other at all times! We are able to transition quicker and I am able to give more individualized support in a strange and sometimes frustrating setting.

  My students love that I can always see them with this new technology. They have enjoyed not having to wait on me to switch between multiple tabs and windows to transition between activities. The lessened down time has improved our work and given more time for their needed supports.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Starr

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 2 other donors.

• Supplies for Second Grade Successes!

  Funded Aug 9, 2018

  Thank you so much for your generous donations to my project "Supplies for Second Grade Success!". Now that the first week of school has passed I can say with 100% certainty that my students are so grateful for your donations, and are loving our new supplies and organizational materials. My classroom would not look as nice and inviting without your support and my students would not have had a great first week of school either. Your time and money has allowed a great bunch of second graders to start off the year with an amazing start!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Starr

  This classroom project was brought to life by Herb Kohl Philanthropies and 6 other donors.

• Fans for FANtastic Learning!

  Funded Sep 7, 2018

  Thank you so much for supporting my progest FANtastic Learning! My scholars will appreciate the fans so much during these hot first weeks of school! A comfortable classroom is vital to a successful learning environment. I can not wait to see their faces when they walk into a comfortable and cool classroom!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Starr

  This classroom project was brought to life by Neukom Family Foundation and 2 other donors.

• Back to School Shopping!

  Funded May 18, 2018

  Thank you so much for donating to my project " Back to School Shopping!". The supplies you have so generously purchased will allow each of my students to start off the year with all the supplies they need. The folders, pencils, glue sticks, and more will allow my students to start on a level playing field and become experts in the second grade. My students have many struggles in life, but being able to do school work should not be one of them, and thanks to you it won't be for 2018-2019! They are so lucky to have you in their lives and they will never be able to express their appreciation fully. Thank you so much!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Starr

  This classroom project was brought to life by Herb Kohl Philanthropies and one other donor.

• Diary of a Creative Class: Writing it out!

  Funded Jan 27, 2015

  The supplies that you provided for my class have made an impact on my student's writing and their confidence! They have greatly enjoyed having the chance to house all of their writing and to get to explore their writing skills in a private place. The mailboxes have been loved so much they have morphed into their personal storage spaces to house not only their writing supplies, but also all of their other work and projects!

  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing the students of my class that their education and learning to write and read is important to not only their everyday lives, but also to the future of the community. Though your generous contributions my students see that the world isn't just about everyone for themselves, they have learned that people do care about them, and their education.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Starr