Past projects 48
Puzzles to Support Problem Solving!
Funded Jan 18, 2025These puzzles really helped my students with team building and working together. They worked in teams to complete different puzzles and enjoyed the competition. They also supported the other teams and celebrated other teams finishing.
During puzzle time it was so good to hear the students sharing ideas on which pieces go. They really loved working and completing the puzzles. Some of my students had never done a puzzle before so it was great, to hear their friends explain to them that they should do the outside first. Thank you so much.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carolan
Positivity All Around!
Funded Aug 3, 2023Thank you so much for your generous donations to my project. My students were so excited when they saw the boxes been delivered. They could not believe their eyes when they saw all the incentives.
My student worked hard all week to earn a trip to the prize box, every student completed all their homework and school work. My students have different disabilities and struggle to keep on task in class, this project has given my students the incentive to do better in school and try their best.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carolan
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and one other donor.Ideas Become a Reality!
Funded Sep 29, 2022My students were so excited to see the 3-D printer bring things to life. My students were so eager to learn about how the printer worked. The printer helped my students with disabilities focus and participate and engage in their learning.
This printer expanded my student's exploration into design and creation in our classroom. My students loved creating with a 3D printer, students are now able to bring their ideas to life in a 3D object. These materials opened the world of 3D printing up to my students to show them the limitless possibilities at their fingertips.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carolan
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Classroom Supporter.Start the Year off Right!!
Funded Aug 9, 2022Words cannot express how grateful I am for your continued support of my students. My students were so excited to see their notebooks, crayons and pencil cases. One of the joys of a teacher is when every student has a sharpened pencil and now all my students now always have a sharpened pencil at their finger tips.
Thank you so much for your generosity in helping getting this project funded and giving me the opportunity to provide my students with the basic necessities that will allow them to succeed academically.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carolan
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and one other donor.Read All About It!
Funded Aug 2, 2021Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. My students love reading Time for Kids and learning about current events. It is great that it has a digital component as my students are able to watch videos about the current event they are learning about.
My students have special needs and pictures and details keep them engaged and on task. Due their special needs my students struggle with reading. But now they actually enjoy reading and are so happy when I take out the magazines. They have even began debating topics we are learning about.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carolan
Positivity All Around!!
Funded Jul 29, 2021Wow, thank you so much. My students were so excited to see the prize box. They could not believe their eyes when they saw the fidget spinners, rubix cubes, slime and pens. These prizes help to keep my students on track. They work hard every day so that they can earn points to go the prize box on Friday.
These materials have not only made my job easier, it has also shown my students that hard work pays off. I cannot thank you enough for your support of my students. With all changes to our school schedule during the past year and a half, it is a wonderful feeling to see my students smiling and adjusting to the new normal.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carolan
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 4 other donors.Math all Around Us!
Funded Jul 12, 2021Thank you so much for the wonderful math program. Great Leaps math has made my students excited about math. They love to reach their goals and move onto the next level. This program has given them a confidence that that previously did not have.
They are now learning to add and subtract fluently which is an amazing feet for them. Before we started this program, my students would try to use their fingers or draw circles to figure out the answer to a simple question. Now that they can actually use mental math to complete simple problems, they are more confident in answering questions. Thank you for helping my students succeed.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carolan
This classroom project was brought to life by Clorox and one other donor.Look Around for the Clues!
Funded May 12, 2021Those anchor charts have been a game changer. The students were so excited when the new yellow and white charts arrived. We can use these materials for whole group and small group lessons. As a teacher, I use chart paper for each lesson to write and model the lesson. The anchor chart then gets hung in the classroom for the rest of the year for students to reference back to. As a class, together we problem solve and use thinking strategies to solve ideas and problems on the chart paper.
During small group students use chart paper for comprehension activities and they can share their ideas with the class. They love that they can be like the teacher and write on the anchor charts and share with their classmates.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carolan
Making Great Leaps in Reading!!
Funded Mar 16, 2021Thank you so much for your continued support of my students. The Great Leaps reading program allows my students become the readers I know they are capable of becoming. The Great Leaps Reading Fluency Programs use proven instructional methods each with powerful motivators to remedy a variety of reading problems. Great Leaps systematically teaches students essential phonics skills to full understanding (proficiency). Builds reading speed and accuracy through eliminating high frequency word errors.
Develops fluent reading with proper intonation and comprehension through fun and engaging age-appropriate stories.
My students love when they reach a goal and make a leap to the next level. The students see their progress on a daily basis and are always excited to come to class to make a leap. Some of my students have made 2 years growth in reading in 6 months, they are now more confident readers.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carolan
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.Start the School Year Off Right!
Funded Apr 26, 2021Thank you so much for your generous donation to my students. The Great Leaps program is amazing and my students have made so much progress. My kids love when they see me log in to great leaps. All of my kids have made significant reading gains using this program even during this ever changing school year. The successes they have made with Great Leaps has built their self confidence, which has transferred over to other subjects.
I am so excited to continue using this program with my students. I cannot thank you enough for the joy and the self confidence that you have given to my students.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carolan