Past projects 25
Calm Lighting = Chill Vibes
Funded Jul 16, 2024When I was in middle school, I discovered I had General Anxiety Disorder. I was constantly in a state of panic and unable to calm down while at school. That's when I decided to become a middle school teacher. I wanted other kids to have a safe, calming space to enter when they experienced middle school. I no longer use my harsh overhead lights because I want my classroom to be a physically calming room for my students. I want their anxieties to fade away for the 90 minutes they are with me so they can focus on the adventures their novels hold. Students (even some that are not my own) tell me daily how much they love the calming effect of my room.
Parents stopped by my room during parent-teacher conferences and commented about my classroom's vibes. One parent reported, "My daughter has hated ELA her entire life and was always anxious about the tests and books. She has been talking about how calming your classroom is and how much she enjoys it. I can see what she is talking about! I walked in here and immediately felt calm!"”
With gratitude,
Mrs. King
Attention Grabbing Prizes
Funded Mar 5, 2024Thank you so much for your incredible gifts! The echo dots and smart tv were the talk of the school this past month! Students were eager to show they were respectful, responsible, safe, and ready to learn knowing that these prizes were available to them this spring. Our community of adults was amazed by your kindness since we typically have smaller prizes available to our students. The adults didn't need to hype up these prizes because the students were beyond thrilled to work towards them throughout the month!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. King
Let's Get Organized!
Funded Feb 23, 2024My classroom is so organized thanks to you! My students absolutely LOVE the chair organizers! You wouldn't think these chair pockets would be a big deal for middle schoolers, but they were thrilled to put them on their chairs and pick out a color that made them smile (pink was the personal favorite among them). The colors definitely brighten up the room! Students have more space on their desks for their classroom items by placing their other materials in the chair pocket. Thank you for your support in my classroom!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. King
Say Cheese!
Funded Aug 15, 2023We have so much gratitude for your amazing purchase! I was able to provide our scrapbook club members with unlimited prints during our fall club sessions! Many students expressed how printing off the photos and being part of the club was their highlight of the week! While I would print off the photos, it gave me a talking point with the students in my club. I loved seeing photos from their personal lives! They were always excited to share their stories and decorate their scrapbook with wonderful memories.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. King
This classroom project was brought to life by The SONIC Foundation and one other donor.Creative Minds Need Scrapbooking Supplies
Funded Aug 15, 2023My students were absolutely amazed with how many choices they had for scrapbooking club. They got to explore their creative sides in such a fun, hands on way! The friendships built in this club will continue outside my classroom walls. Thank you for investing in my students' creativity, friendships, and self-esteem. Papers and supplies may seem so small to you, but it was so impactful to my students! This club showed them they belonged to our school community. The supplies we received will last for many club seasons! Thank you so much for your kindness!!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. King
This classroom project was brought to life by The SONIC Foundation and one other donor.Stickers, Pop-its, and Snacks- OH MY!
Funded Dec 8, 2022What a wonderful blessing it was to have all of our positive behavior gifts be donated by you! The most popular prize by far was our stickers from the sticker wall! Students love going above and beyond with their work in hopes of getting to pick a sticker off the fabulous sticker wall. Students were always eager to see what item was being added next to prize bins. We were able to spread out the items to be used throughout the whole year which was really nice to have! Students have made several comments on how much they love the prizes we have on our floor!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. King
Page Turners
Funded Sep 15, 2022Sometimes you have to pull out the classic favorite to get a reluctant reader to read! Whenever my students roll their eyes and share that "there aren't ANY good books to read," I pull out a popular book that is well-loved! This gives the kids an opportunity to read something that is enjoyable not only to them but also to others. Their friends always get excited when they see their friend read a book that they have previously enjoyed. It gives them a connection to another reader. When students read books they enjoy and have connections to other readers, that is when I know they are going to be lifelong readers!
Thank you for investing in my classroom!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. King
This classroom project was brought to life by Seed to Read and one other donor.Spanish Books
Funded Oct 11, 2022Thank you so much for purchasing Spanish books for my 7th-grade ELA classroom! These books go beyond my classroom and into other 7th/8th grade classrooms dependent on which students would benefit most from this book selection. I love having a very full library that has diverse literature for all students! Kids enjoy picking out books to read in whatever their language preference may be. Students have commented on being able to pick a fun book that is in their first language. Thank you for supporting their reading and learning!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. King
This classroom project was brought to life by Seed to Read and 5 other donors.New Books- Let's Read
Funded Aug 17, 2022Thank you so much for your generous book donation! The students absolutely love the titles you purchased for our classroom library. Students are able to choose their own books within topics of study during our reading time, so having a large variety of books for students to choose from is important to our classroom! The titles added are consistently checked out for both classroom work and just for fun! Thank you so much for investing in my classroom and students. Today's readers are tomorrow's leaders!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. King
Comfy STEM Space
Funded Aug 10, 2022One of my goals in my classroom was to create a safe, comfortable place for my students to learn. I have received many compliments for the "homey" feeling my classroom gives. Your purchases have allowed me to create a space where students are eager to learn and grow! Students can pick where they sit with their group and get comfortable while reading. It makes my reluctant readers more engaged with their books and learning. Thank you for contributing to my classroom! I am able to give more to my students thanks to your kind donations!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. King
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 2 other donors.