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Mrs. Padilla's Classroom

  • Pena Elementary School
  • Brownsville, TX
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Wiggling While Learning

    Funded Jun 25, 2023

    The new resources are being used by students in the classroom. The students are taking turns using the stools for flexible seating. They students love them.

    The students were very excited when the walked in and the stools were where the traditional chair used to be.

    The next step in my classroom is for classroom incentives. The students work very hard everyday and need incentives to help them feel accomplished. Thank you for your kind donation. The students are very happy they have a variety of flexible seating.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Padilla

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 2 other donors.
  • Aloha to All

    Funded May 12, 2023

    All the students were very excited in receiving the materials. The adults were very excited as well. The package was received just in time for the awards ceremony. The leis are for the whole entire school body to receive on stage during their won awards ceremony.

    The students were even more excited receiving the lei. The students are called out to the stage and the teacher puts the lei on the students. Then the principal of the campus awards the students with their certificate of completion, A honor roll or AB honor roll certificate and Perfect Attendance trophy.

    The next and future steps for my students in the next classroom is getting them a canopy and sunglasses for end of the year field day so the students can have fun outside but be protected by the sun.

    Thank you donors for your contribution in the end of year celebration of our elementary school making it memorable to all the students and making a wonderful memory.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Padilla

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and 12 other donors.
  • Earth Day Bag

    Funded Apr 22, 2023

    The students were very excited to use the new resources. We research and did a modeling on how to use the POSCA markers. They loved it. They love showing their peers how to use the markers. The decorated the Canvas bag with their own creations.

    The students reacted with rejoice and smiles when the items were being delivered to the classroom. The students made connections while I showed them the items inside the box. Some students had prior knowledge on markers. The students were able to recall that taking your own bag to the grocery store helps our planet Earth by reusing a material and not being wasteful.

    A little peek into my classroom on my next project will be the End of the Year memory book, field day and End of the Year Ceremony for all of my kinder students.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Padilla

    This classroom project was brought to life by Johnson Ohana Foundation and 2 other donors.
  • Week of the Young Child WOYC 2023

    Funded Apr 3, 2023

    My students are using the new resources by having a celebration of the item the day of for example we did a bubble day so the students could practice making a popping bubbles while also exercising their lungs while having fun. The students will have Chalk Day and will use their creativity drawing with chalk.

    The students were very excited when they saw the materials being delivered in the classroom. They are very happy using them for the Week of the Young Child.

    A little peek into my classroom for the next project will be a End of the Year memory book and End of the year bucket filled with summer fun items.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Padilla

  • Curious in Kinder

    Funded Mar 30, 2023

    The students will be reading the Curious George Books in the classroom library. The students will first listen to the stories during teacher read a loud center with plush to get the Curious George experience. Then the students will be able to re read the book in the library center. My students were able to make connections at the zoo with all learning we made with the Curious George Thematic unit. It was very rewarding seeing the students identify the different types of monkeys we had previously learned about. The students enjoyed their zoo keepsake bag with zoo animal favors.

    My students were extremely excited when the materials arrived to the classroom.

    A sneak peek into my classroom would be the Week of the Young Child to celebrate the students in my classroom. The project will allow students to do an outdoor activities with chalk, blow bubbles and outdoor play. Students will be able to celebrate being a child in school. Thank you for your kindness.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Padilla

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.
  • Restock on Ink... Please

    Funded Mar 28, 2023

    Technology is helping my class learn because they are digital natives. My students have been born in the technology era. We use tablets to complete lesson and read books. Students use customize qr codes to access application and display their writing samples. Technology is a part of their daily life and educational experience.

    What about the new product is most exciting to your students?

    This product is exciting to my students because the students will have access to print their very own creation and photographs.

    The students are familiar with the printer they needed more ink to continue printing their own math charts and science lab photographs.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Padilla

  • H20 4 Kinder

    Funded Mar 2, 2023

    My students are using the new resources by being able to drink from them. My location is hot and students need to stay hydrated on a daily basis to beat the heat. My school was able to get a water filtration system for the students. The only problem students were unable to bring a refillable container and drink water. The project has allowed me to facilitate this for my students. Students are now able to drink water on a daily basis without any stress of bring one from home.

    The students were extremely excited when they saw the materials being delivered to the classroom. The next project goal for my classroom is WOYC the week of the young child.

    The next steps on the current class project is to design the names on the vinyl to personalize the water bottles.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Padilla

  • Kinder STEM Book

    Funded Jan 23, 2023

    The technology being used is in a form of a laminator. The students observe me place their creations in the lamination pouches and watching it go in unlaminated and come out laminated. They really enjoy the process.

    Student love to make art. They love to see me use the laminator home. they love to take art work at home. They are keeping one for the STEM book and one to take home.

    Students love the new technology which in this case is the laminator. The teacher is the one that laminated for the students. The students help out by placing their art work in the laminating pouches.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Padilla

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.
  • Black History Library

    Funded Feb 12, 2023

    My students love to read books. The new lessons that were introduced by the new literature in the classroom have been a hit. The books are age appropriate and help the students be aware of hard topics in their level. Students need to learn about hard topics such as diversity, ,inclusion and racism. Education is key. Reading in my classroom looks like student centers. Students love to read and take off on their learning adventure. My students love to go to the library center and re read the book I read to them during our read a louds.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Padilla

  • Up, Up & Away

    Funded Jan 1, 2023

    The new resources were well received. We started blowing balloons as soon as we stepped back into campus. We started with the balloons to decorate the stage for the upcoming ceremony. The backdrop stand was built in almost immediately.

    How did your students react when they first saw the materials?

    My students were very excited to see the boxes in the classroom. They said it still felt like Christmas. The next steps for my students on the next classroom project is a 100th day of school celebration filled with interactive activities.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Padilla

Help us get my students be active and help communities around the world. Its about paying it forward. Every step counts. My classroom will collaborate and establish physical activity routine to help their cardio vascular system. Allowing them to extend more years of life. Its about a healthy way of life. My class is enthusiastic and full of energy. Too much energy! :D We need to find a positive outlet and move around.

About my class

Help us get my students be active and help communities around the world. Its about paying it forward. Every step counts. My classroom will collaborate and establish physical activity routine to help their cardio vascular system. Allowing them to extend more years of life. Its about a healthy way of life. My class is enthusiastic and full of energy. Too much energy! :D We need to find a positive outlet and move around.

About my class

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