Past projects 37
For The Love Of Reading!
Funded Dec 3, 2024I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support of my DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to a wonderful collection of decodable readers that are already making a meaningful difference in their learning.
Every day, I witness the excitement in my students' eyes as they successfully read a story on their own. These books are designed to align perfectly with the reading skills we're practicing in class, giving my students the confidence they need to believe in themselves as readers. Each new book builds on what they've previously learned, empowering them to grow stronger and more capable with each turn of the page.
One of the things I love most about these materials is the diverse characters and real-life photographs that reflect the world around us. My students can now see themselves in what they read, making the stories even more meaningful and engaging.
Your generosity has given my students the gift of success — something that many of them had struggled to experience before. I've already seen the impact: One student who once found reading overwhelming now lights up with pride when they confidently read a new word aloud. These moments of triumph are happening more frequently, and it's all because of the tools you helped provide.
Thank you for believing in my students and for giving them the resources they need to thrive. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and I am truly grateful for your support.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Javadi
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.Knowledge Building Decodable Books to Help Us Learn to Read
Funded Jul 29, 2024Your donation to our nonfiction decodable books project has opened up a world of knowledge for our first graders! The impact on our classroom has been immediate and profound:
-Students are now practicing their phonics skills while simultaneously learning about science and social studies.
-Their confidence has soared as they successfully read "real" books tailored to their current reading level.
-We've seen a significant expansion in vocabulary and background knowledge across various subjects.
-Most importantly, there's a growing enthusiasm for both reading and learning about the world around them.
These books have transformed our curriculum, allowing us to strengthen reading skills and build essential content knowledge at the same time. Your support has truly empowered our young learners to not just decode words, but to encode knowledge.
The excitement on a child's face when they successfully read about a new scientific concept or historical event is priceless. You've given our students the tools to become confident readers and knowledgeable learners.
Thank you for investing in our students' educational journey. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on their academic growth and love for learning.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Javadi
Phonics Fun With Letterland
Funded Aug 14, 2024Your kindness has brought a world of letters to life in our first-grade classroom! Thanks to your support of our Letterland project, our Title 1 school now has access to a treasure trove of phonics resources that are making a world of difference.
I wish you could see the transformation in our classroom:
Students who once struggled with letter names and sounds are now confidently singing Letterland songs and reciting letter stories. Our reading sessions are filled with excited chatter as kids recognize Letterland characters in their books.
The most common phrase I hear now? "Can we do Letterland? Please?" - It's the first time I've had students begging to practice phonics!
Your support hasn't just provided materials; it's given me invaluable tools to grow as an educator:
-The online Letterland portal has become my go-to resource for lesson planning and professional development.
-I now have a wealth of videos, songs, and stories at my fingertips, allowing me to create engaging, multisensory lessons.
-The phonics readers have been a game-changer, providing our young readers with texts that perfectly match their developing skills.
Your generosity has turned our phonics instruction from a challenge into a celebration. In a Title 1 school where many of our students face significant obstacles, you've provided a key that unlocks the door to literacy. Every letter learned, every word decoded, every story read is a step towards a brighter future - and it's all thanks to you.
From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of some very excited first-graders who now beg for phonics time, thank you. You've not only helped me grow as a teacher but have also ignited a love for reading that will serve these children for a lifetime.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Javadi
This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and one other donor.Learn And Love To Read
Funded Sep 19, 2024Your generosity has added to the love for reading in our classroom! Thanks to you, we've welcomed Hello Literacy's reading lessons into our learning space, and the impact is already visible.
Your donation has brought us:
-A phoneme-grapheme approach that's cracking the reading code
-Blending and segmenting exercises that make word-building a fun game
-Systematic phonics instruction building strong foundations
-Carefully selected texts putting new skills into practice
-Tools for immediate feedback boosting student confidence
-Non-fiction books that help build background knowledge
With these resources, we're meeting each student's unique needs, whether they're just starting their reading journey or racing ahead. Your support isn't just about books and materials; it's about unlocking potential and opening doors to countless opportunities.
My students love coming to reading group and they love having that we switch between fiction and nonfiction books. The lesson plans have helped to make each lesson more engaging.
From all of us, thank you for believing in the power of reading and in the potential of every child in our class.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Javadi
This classroom project was brought to life by The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 3 other donors.Just The Basics
Funded Aug 13, 2024I wish you could see the huge smiles in our first-grade classroom! When I opened the boxes of supplies you sent, it felt like Christmas morning. My students couldn't contain their excitement, and honestly, neither could I!
You've probably wondered if your donation really makes a difference. Let me tell you - it absolutely does! Just yesterday, one of my students who usually struggles to sit still spent 15 minutes totally absorbed in building numbers with our new place value blocks. The students are mesmerized by the world map. They point to places they want to go and have already found Argentina where Messi, the soccer player, lives.
These aren't just school supplies - they're like magic wands that transform our everyday lessons:
The play-dough isn't just squishy fun - it's helping students finally master those tricky letters they've been struggling with
Those magnetic letters? They've turned our whiteboard into a favorite spot where kids race to build words
And that classroom timer has made running small groups so much easier.
You might think, "It's just a few supplies," but to us, it's so much more. When a student finally understands regrouping using the place value blocks, the pride on their face is priceless. Or when we read our new book and a child gasps, "This is just like what happened to me!" - these are the moments that remind me why I teach.
Your generosity hasn't just filled our supply shelves - it's filled our classroom with new possibilities. You've given my students the tools they need to grow, explore, and believe in themselves. As their teacher, I can't thank you enough for being our classroom heroes.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Javadi
Knowledge Building Decodable Books 3 of 3
Funded Oct 7, 2023I am thrilled to share with you our deepest gratitude for your incredible support in funding one of the three projects aimed at providing my 1st-grade class with the Flyleaf Reading Series Two Classroom Set. Your generosity, combined with the support of other donors, has made an immense impact on our classroom and the learning experiences of our young readers.
Thanks to your kindness and the collective efforts of supporters like you, all three projects were successfully funded.
The resources included in the class set have already begun to shape our reading sessions, offering us a wealth of materials designed to enhance our literacy journey. From the comprehensive Foundational Skills Teacher's Guide to the engaging Close Reading Teacher's Guide and the six copies of each Reading Series Two book, these resources are invaluable assets that will empower our students for years to come.
Your belief in the importance of education and literacy has made a tangible difference in the lives of our young learners. The doors to imagination and knowledge that you've opened will continue to inspire these bright minds to explore, learn, and grow.
It's truly heartwarming to know that because of your generosity, our classroom and others now have the tools to foster a love for reading among our youngest students. Your support has set us on a path where every turn of a page becomes an adventure and every word read is a step toward a brighter future.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your incredible contribution and for being an integral part of this beautiful journey toward nurturing a passion for reading among our students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Javadi
This classroom project was brought to life by The Peterson Family and 2 other donors.Knowledge Building Decodable Books 2 of 3
Funded Oct 7, 2023I am thrilled to share with you our deepest gratitude for your incredible support in funding one of the three projects aimed at providing my 1st-grade class with the Flyleaf Reading Series Two Classroom Set. Your generosity, combined with the support of other donors, has made an immense impact on our classroom and the learning experiences of our young readers.
Thanks to your kindness and the collective efforts of supporters like you, all three projects were successfully funded.
The resources included in the class set have already begun to shape our reading sessions, offering us a wealth of materials designed to enhance our literacy journey. From the comprehensive Foundational Skills Teacher's Guide to the engaging Close Reading Teacher's Guide and the six copies of each Reading Series Two book, these resources are invaluable assets that will empower our students for years to come.
Your belief in the importance of education and literacy has made a tangible difference in the lives of our young learners. The doors to imagination and knowledge that you've opened will continue to inspire these bright minds to explore, learn, and grow.
It's truly heartwarming to know that because of your generosity, our classroom and others now have the tools to foster a love for reading among our youngest students.
Your support has set us on a path where every turn of a page becomes an adventure and every word read is a step toward a brighter future.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your incredible contribution and for being an integral part of this beautiful journey toward nurturing a passion for reading among our students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Javadi
This classroom project was brought to life by The Peterson Family and 6 other donors.Knowledge Building Decodable Books 1 of 3
Funded Sep 27, 2023I am thrilled to share with you our deepest gratitude for your incredible support in funding one of the three projects aimed at providing my 1st-grade class with the Flyleaf Reading Series Two Classroom Set. Your generosity, combined with the support of other donors, has made an immense impact on our classroom and the learning experiences of our young readers.
Thanks to your kindness and the collective efforts of supporters like you, all three projects were successfully funded.
The resources included in the class set have already begun to shape our reading sessions, offering us a wealth of materials designed to enhance our literacy journey. From the comprehensive Foundational Skills Teacher's Guide to the engaging Close Reading Teacher's Guide and the six copies of each Reading Series Two book, these resources are invaluable assets that will empower our students for years to come.
Your belief in the importance of education and literacy has made a tangible difference in the lives of our young learners. The doors to imagination and knowledge that you've opened will continue to inspire these bright minds to explore, learn, and grow.
It's truly heartwarming to know that because of your generosity, our classroom and others now have the tools to foster a love for reading among our youngest students. Your support has set us on a path where every turn of a page becomes an adventure and every word read is a step toward a brighter future.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your incredible contribution and for being an integral part of this beautiful journey toward nurturing a passion for reading among our students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Javadi
This classroom project was brought to life by The Peterson Family and 7 other donors.Basic Makes the Magic Happen
Funded Aug 11, 2023You have added so many smiles to my year. :) Many of them are mine but more of them are from the children.
I LOVE the automatic stapler!!! I can't tell you how much easier and faster it is to get things done. The amount of time it has saved me is amazing. I can't believe I have lived without one for the last 13 years. It's a game-changer.
The kids LOVE the Elephant & Piggie puppets. They love everything Mo Willems and now they have finger puppets to act out the books. The giggles are nonstop.
We have morning tubs and Fun Fridays, some of the most popular picks are the Earthquake Tower and Legos. They are always trying to out-engineer the earthquake or are building something unique with the Legos.
Thank you isn't enough. We appreciate the support. Thank you for choosing to support us. :)”
With gratitude,
Ms. Javadi
This classroom project was brought to life by Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. and 3 other donors.Got Basic! The Basics Keep Us Going
Funded Jul 28, 2023Hi! I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am. This project hasn't only supported me and my students, but it has also supported my first-grade team and some others. There aren't a lot of outlets in our classrooms. The wireless hot glue gun has been a game changer. My teammates borrow the hot glue gun frequently to hang student work, decorate the classroom/ bulletin boards, and make crafts.
The wireless voice amplifier has also supported multiple teachers in the building. Several teachers have lost their voice and the amplifier helped them survive the day. The laminator and paper cutter are also popular items in the building. This is the first time I had a project provide support beyond my classroom.
My students LOVE the magnetic whiteboards. We use them to practice our handwriting, and spelling, and use them with magnetic letters. The clear envelopes store the words the irregular words they are learning for practice. I have been using the laminator and paper cutter to make flashcards for the kids to use while we walk in line. Every kid walks and practices math facts or reading fluency. They are so invested in their learning.
Thank you for making it easier for me to make the materials that they use to reinforce what they have learned. Thank you for supporting a project that has helped so many people in my building. This year is better and a little easier because you chose us!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Javadi
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex and 5 other donors.