Past projects 8
Help Us Make All Their Disney Dreams Come True!
Funded Mar 29, 2017There are no words to describe the impact your donation had on the students we took on this Disney World Trip! You helped send over 175 people to Disney, many of whom, had never been there before. That is a huge deal! There were so many memories made on this trip that a price could never be put on the true value, and it was all made possible because of you!
There were so many highlights in this trip, but seeing the faces of our students as they experience the magic that is Disney for the first time was truly an experience I will never forget. Thank you for making this trip possible. It is because of your generosity that our students were given an once in an lifetime experience. You have made a huge impact on our lives and we will forever be grateful.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Clarkson
This classroom project was brought to life by Aspect Ventures and one other donor.Money, Money, Money...Money: We Need Chrome-Books to Become Money Wise!
Funded Feb 14, 2017There are not enough words I can use to express the gratitude felt by my students and myself. This experience had given my students a life long lesson in altruism that I hope they will carry with them and practice for the rest of their lives. It's a humbling experience to have a project funded by people you've never even met. I can only hope your kindness will have a ripple effect on the lives of all of my students it has affected.
These chrome books will allow my students to study beyond the walls in which they are confined. It allows them to explore the world beyond our small Kentucky town and learn about the diverse world around them. We already use these chrome books every day for more then we could have even imagined and with out All of you that would not have been possible!
I could never say enough to express the depths of my gratitude, but I will conclude by saying "Thank you! You are amazing and have made a huge difference in the way our class learns!"”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Clarkson
This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 3 other donors.Quarters, Dimes, Nickels...Oh My! Chromebooks Help Our Financial Literacy Thrive!
Funded Mar 2, 2017There are not enough words I can use to express the gratitude felt by my students and myself. This experience had given my students a life long lesson in altruism that I hope they will carry with them and practice for the rest of their lives. It's a humbling experience to have a project funded by people you've never even met. I can only hope your kindness will have a ripple effect on the lives of all of my students it has affected.
These chrome books will allow my students to study beyond the walls in which they are confined. It allows them to explore the world beyond our small Kentucky town and learn about the diverse world around them. We already use these chrome books every day for more then we could have even imagined and with out All of you that would not have been possible!
I could never say enough to express the depths of my gratitude, but I will conclude by saying "Thank you! You are amazing and have made a huge difference in the way our class learns!"”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Clarkson
This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 2 other donors.Our Learning's On Fire With The New Kindle Fire!
Funded Nov 6, 2015I am not sure I can fully describe the impact your donation has made on my students. The Kindle Fires we were able to purchase because of your donations have transformed the way we learn in our classroom. Where there were once boundaries and limitations, there are now limitless opportunities for the children to learn in innovative ways.
The day we found out we have been fully funded my students were beyond themselves with excitement. They knew how much of an impact these Kindle Fire would have on our classroom, and they were amazed that people they didn't know were willing to help them!
I plan to use the Kindles to create and deliver Social Studies lessons that will help my students achieve a higher level of understanding. In order to create these lessons I will use the app, EduCreations, to develop specific Social Studies lessons. I will then allow my students who have mastered the content already taught to "check-out" the Kindles and watch the lessons I have created at home or during RTI time at school. I will have open-ended and multiple choice questions embedded into the lesson that will check for understanding. This process will give me the opportunity to take my higher students to another level of understanding, making their learning more individual to their specific needs.
This project has boosted my teaching capacity by giving me the skills I need to take my teaching beyond the norm. I want to be an innovative teacher, and with the kindness of people like you I am able to move in that direction. You will never fully understand the impact you have had on my students and myself. We are truly grateful!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Clarkson
Alternative Seating for Alternative Learning in My Room
Funded Jan 11, 2016I am not sure I can fully describe the impact your donation has made on my students. The Kindle Fires we were able to purchase because of your donations have transformed the way we learn in our classroom. Where there were once boundaries and limitations, there are now limitless opportunities for the children to learn in innovative ways.
The day we found out we have been fully funded my students were beyond themselves with excitement. They knew how much of an impact this classroom furniture would have on our classroom, and they were amazed that people they didn't know were willing to help them!
This project has boosted my teaching capacity by giving me the skills I need to take my teaching beyond the norm. I want to be an innovative teacher, and with the kindness of people like you I am able to move in that direction. You will never fully understand the impact you have had on my students and myself. We are truly grateful!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Clarkson
Using Chrome to Earn the Chrome: Teaching Financial Literacy
Funded Sep 27, 2015I am not sure I can fully describe the impact your donation has made on my students. The 5 Acer Chromebooks we were able to purchase because of your donations have transformed the way we learn in our classroom. Where there were once boundaries and limitations, there are now limitless opportunities for the children to learn in innovative ways.
The day we found out we have been fully funded my students were beyond themselves with excitement. They knew how much of an impact these computers would have on our classroom, and they were amazed that people they didn't know were willing to help them!
I plan to use the computers to create and deliver financial literacy lessons that will help my students achieve a higher level of understanding. In order to create these lessons I will use the app, EduCreations, to develop specific Social Studies lessons, directly related to financial literacy. I will then allow my students who have mastered the content already taught to "check-out" the iPads and watch the lessons I have created at home or during RTI time at school. I will have open-ended and multiple choice questions embedded into the lesson that will check for understanding. This process will give me the opportunity to take my higher students to another level of understanding, making their learning more individual to their specific needs.
This project has boosted my teaching capacity by giving me the skills I need to take my teaching beyond the norm. I want to be an innovative teacher, and with the kindness of people like you I am able to move in that direction. You will never fully understand the impact you have had on my students and myself. We are truly grateful!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Clarkson
This classroom project was brought to life by Experian and 7 other donors.Striving to Make My Better, My Best with PD!
Funded May 21, 2015I can not find the words to express what your donation has meant to my classroom. This project has allowed me to become a more effective educator and given me the opportunity to explore ideas that will allow the students in my classroom to succeed. With the computer purchased with the money from this project, I was able to send my summer learning how to make my classroom a more effective and engaging place to be.
I used this time to learn more able the practice of "Flipping" the classroom. With this method, students have the flexibility to learn at their own pace and master the content in their own time. This makes the learning process more individualized. It is my opinion that this method will help my students achieve at higher levels. I was also happy to learn about implementing alternative seating into my classroom. After researching this summer to discover best practices, I replaced all of my desk with couches, tables, and floor seating. The students were so excited to see our classroom on the first day of school and it has completely changed the way we learn.
Of all the projects I have had funded on Donorschoose.org, this project will probably have the most lasting impact on the educational outcomes of my students. I believe it is imperative to be a life long learner. This project allowed me to become a better educator, thus allowing me to provided a better education to my students.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Clarkson
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 6 other donors.Dollar Dollar Bills Y'all: Teaching Financial Literacy Now
Funded Apr 24, 2015I am not sure I can fully describe the impact your donation has made on my students. The four mini iPads we were able to purchase because of your donations have transformed the way we learn in our classroom. Where there were once boundaries and limitations, there are now limitless opportunities for the children to learn in innovative ways.
The day we found out we have been fully funded my students were beyond themselves with excitement. They knew how much of an impact these iPad would have on our classroom, and they were amazed that people they didn't know were willing to help them!
I plan to use these iPads to create and deliver flipped lessons to help my students achieve a higher level of understanding. In order to create these lessons I will use the app, EduCreations, to develop specific Social Studies lessons. I will then allow my students who have mastered the content already taught to "check-out" the iPads and watch the lessons I have created at home or during RTI time at school. I will have open-ended and multiple choice questions embedded into the lesson that will check for understanding. This process will give me the opportunity to take my higher students to another level of understanding, making their learning more individual to their specific needs.
This project has boosted my teaching capacity by giving me the skills I need to take my teaching beyond the norm. I want to be an innovative teacher, and with the kindness of people like you I am able to move in that direction. You will never fully understand the impact you have had on my students and myself. We are truly grateful!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Clarkson