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Past projects 5

• Learning Through Light

  Funded Aug 13, 2023

  I am so excited to share this new learning opportunity with my students. They will have fun exploring with light while practicing skills in a fun, playful way. Thank you for making these wish list items attainable for my classroom. This will be a center visited often with lots of happiness.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Norman

  This classroom project was brought to life by The State of Oklahoma.

• Cushioned Seating Comfort

  Funded Nov 3, 2022

  My students will be so excited to have a new carpet for our group learning activities and a comfortable place for independent practice. The flexible seating chairs and cushions will be a great addition to our room to accommodate many learning styles. All of these items will add a touch of comfort to our classroom”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Norman

• Creative Coding

  Funded Feb 8, 2022

  The excitement on the students' faces when they saw the wonderful "robots" was priceless! Most of them have not interacted with coding robotics prior to this gift. They giggle with excitement when the critter goes from one point to it's destination by the code the child input. The critical thinking required for them to think ahead and plan a route for the critters to follow has allowed many opportunities to incorporate basic math and reading skills. For one activity, the students coded a critter to move to a sight word to read and other times using a code sequence to solve an addition problem.

  We are so grateful for the "coding critters" and the opportunities they provide for students to think outside normal learning experiences.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Norman

  This classroom project was brought to life by Oklahoma State Department of Education.

• Imagine! Create! Build Little Minds and Fingers!

  Funded Mar 2, 2022

  My students loved opening the boxes and seeing the new treasures they get to incorporate in their free play centers each day. The items we received provide more opportunities to improve fine motor skills by creating and building their own creations. They enjoy using the pipe cleaners to add to the play dough people, food, and animals they design. The stacking rocks, little pavers, and spools turned into buildings, pens, and towers in the discovery center.

  We are very thankful for your generosity with the wonderful additions to our centers to encourage and improve on important skills for early learners.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Norman

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

• Busy Body Soft Seating

  Funded Aug 24, 2018

  My students were so excited when they opened the boxes of cushions for our classroom. We use them several times during the day to read and work around the room. They help my students focus a little longer because the cushions provide body movement and comfort while they are working at their tables, on the floor, and even during group activities. Having the choice to work in traditional seating or around the room has given them

  ownership over their learning and what works best for them. We also have the versatility with the cushions to make any spot in the classroom a place to learn since they can carry them wherever they go.

  Again, I am very grateful to have this wonderful gift for my students this year to meet diverse needs of their learning styles. It has made a huge difference for them.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Norman