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Past projects 8

• Curling Up to a Good Book

  Funded Aug 15, 2024

  My students LOVE their new comfy, cozy reading nook! They request to read in the classroom library all the time. When they first walked into the classroom and saw the reading nook all set up with pillows, a bean bag, and loads of books, they were thrilled! Some of my students squealed with excitement and others' jaws just dropped.

  We use the reading nook daily as part of our small group reading time. The reading nook fits approximately 5-6 students comfortably. Some of my students have started reading chapter books, and with such a cozy space, they are super focused and devouring their books!

  Thank you SO much again for your generous donation. It has greatly impacted my classroom and my students!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Motta

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 9 other donors.

• Supplies for a Stellar Second Grade Classroom!

  Funded Aug 3, 2023

  Thank you so much for your generosity. I am amazed at how quickly this project was fully funded. Within one day! Thanks to you I feel very prepared for this upcoming school year, and I know my students will be so psyched! These supplies and activities are going to make it a truly special year.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Motta

  This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex and 5 other donors.

• Urgent: Basic Needs

  Funded Sep 20, 2022

  Because of your generosity, I was able to give the first grade team of teachers (there are 7 first grade teachers at our school) each a set of hand soap refills, paper towels, and toilet paper. We unfortunately often run out of these supplies during the school year, so it has been extremely helpful to have backup supplies.

  Each first grade teacher is very appreciative and full of gratitude towards your donations making this happen for us. We no longer have to worry about these supplies running out.

  Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Motta

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.

• Snug as a Bug on a New Rug

  Funded Sep 21, 2022

  Because of your generosity, I was able to create an extremely fun and inviting atmosphere for students to learn and grow. We use this amazing rug every day!

  I still remember the looks on my students faces from the first day the brand new rug was laid out. So much excitement! Instant smiles upon entering my classroom! We very quickly started a new daily routine of playing I Spy using the numbers, letters, shapes, pictures, and colors on this gorgeous rug.

  I am continually excited about using this rug as a station for our small group rotations each day. There is so much space, so I often let students lay out and read, put together puzzles, and use other various literacy and math games.

  Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Motta

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 6 other donors.

• Headphones: The Sound of Learning

  Funded Aug 9, 2022

  Because of your generosity, my students stay super focused while using the headphones purchased with your donations.

  On the first day of school, most of my students were in need of headphones. I still remember the look on their faces when I gave them the brand new headphones to use at school. They were so psyched!

  An upcoming project that I am excited about is incorporating more literacy and mathematics programs on the computer to facilitate fluency and application skills. Again, it is like magic how focused they are on the computer with these over-the-ear headphones. They also seem very durable and will last for years to come!

  Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Motta

  This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 3 other donors.

• Mindfulness Matters

  Funded Aug 10, 2022

  Because of your generosity, I have been able to create a beautifully safe and inviting atmosphere for students to learn mindfulness in the classroom!

  My students LOVE learning yoga poses and breathing techniques. With these yoga and mindfulness resources, my students are learning the alphabet, phonetics, how to spell, etc. by making shapes with their bodies!

  An upcoming project that I am excited about, is teaching students about the seasons! When first learning about the seasons, not only do students learn about weather, but also how it affects plants and animals lives. Yoga pose names are mostly associated with animals, plants, and landforms, so the movement ties in perfectly with my science lessons!

  Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Motta

  This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 7 other donors.

• Oh Happy Day! Supplies for a Fabulous First Grade Classroom!

  Funded Aug 9, 2022

  Because of your generosity, I was able to decorate, organize, and create a beautifully safe and inviting atmosphere for students to learn and grow. We use these resources every single day.

  I still remember the looks on my students faces from the first day of school. So much excitement and curiosity. Instant smiles upon entering my classroom!

  An upcoming project that I am excited about, is using the letter stamps and ink to create our own holiday cards! This way students have a fun opportunity to spell and create sentences, while making something special for a loved one.

  Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Motta

  This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 7 other donors.

• Headphones: The Sound of Learning

  Funded Nov 30, 2021

  Thank you so much for your donation! My students are now able to use their Chromebooks during school and stay focused with the headphones we received thanks to your donation. We use the headphones every day during reading and math. Students are able to concentrate and focus as they learn and progress.

  My classroom stays quiet because all of my students are using these headphones. This means, that as students are working quietly by themselves, I am able to work in small groups and focus on what my students need to grow and succeed.

  The students are happy, which makes me happy! They were so surprised and excited when we received the package. They especially love the color and style of these headphones. Thank you once again for helping me and my class!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Motta

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.