Past projects 5
Carts for Kids
Funded Aug 13, 2023This has already made the beginning of the year better for the second graders. It has allowed the students to have better access to the technology in the classroom. The cart has streamlined getting the computers in a timely manner. Students can do this independently which allows the teachers to continue to work with other students. The carts have also made the room much more organized. Clearing up the clutter of cords everwhere and creating a much more calm space for the students to learn. I am so thankful for the updates to my room.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Kruse
This classroom project was brought to life by The State of Oklahoma and one other donor.Flexible Seats, What a Treat!
Funded Nov 3, 2022Thank you OKSDE for funding my project. The excitement in our building with amazon shipments coming in was palatable. The materials came in and the box sat on my rug for an entire afternoon. I let it build the excitement of not knowing what the boxes contained. We opened the boxes together and the kids were so thrilled. We used the desks immediately to do work on the rug. They are using them during centers, and individual work time, we are using them to work in small groups too! It is a small detail but has opened a world of freedom for them to work wherever they please. Thank you for supporting public education.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Kruse
Literature for Littles!
Funded Aug 7, 2022You would not believe the excitement each time I pull out a new book series! You have given me the gift of excitement. Reading at a young age takes a lot of guts and these fun new series sets have given students the confidence to take on challenges and embark on a journey with some awesome characters!
I have chosen to get out a few new sets every 9 weeks to keep the engagement going strong! I love hearing the buzz about what they cannot get their hands on and what they want to read next. You have made this teacher's heart happy and brought joy and fun to 40 second-grade students! THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Kruse
Classroom Library Worth Loving
Funded Feb 23, 2022I cannot express how humbled and thankful I am to get my project funded. I was able to replace items that I had purchased with my own money over the years. Those items were falling apart to the point that every time a student pulled a tub off of my bookshelf the entire shelf would fall out spilling the books. The new shelves allowed me to change the way I have my classroom library set up. I now have them set up by series. I really believe that finding a student a series that they love creates a love for reading and leaves them wanting more! As the furniture trickled in and was being put together there was palatable excitement in the air. The students have loved the new things and it has been the perfect push to get them motivated to complete the year with grit! Thank you for your dedication to public education!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Kruse
Life Experiences Through Literature
Funded Feb 8, 2022I wish I could send you a video of the excitement in my classroom as boxes of books were delivered. Public education is so underfunded in Oklahoma that it is rare for us to get anything new. The blessing of new books, which are so expensive, was such an invaluable gift.
I chose to open the boxes with the students and read the first paragraph of the first book in each series as we opened them. The anticipation was palpable as they listened to each selection.
Since adding these books to my library (which has only been 2 weeks!) the students have read and taken comprehension tests on over 30 books! I love the sounds of them chatting about what they read and trying not to spoil the ending for a friend that just started! Those sounds and that excitement has reinvigorated my passion for public education and I am beyond thankful for the opportunity to share a love of reading with this wonderful group of students!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Kruse
This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and one other donor.