Past projects 5
Sound Off in Pre-K!
Funded Aug 19, 2024First of all, I would like to thank you for helping us receive the PA System. All of the students and staff have been excited to see the sound system in action. It came just in time to play the music for musical chairs during our Fall Festival. The students were having a blast, as we worked on our gross motor skills and social interactions. We have also used the sound system to recognize our veterans on Veterans Day and our parent of the year. We were also able to utilize it for our Muffins with Mom fashion show.
The majority of the children who have seen the sound system, have been excited to see how it works. They are even more impressed to realize just how loud the music is when played. They are going to love being able to hold the wireless microphones for programs and other events.
We will have many future events coming up soon. The most important event of our year, is our Pre-K graduation ceremonies. Without this sound system, we would not be able to perform. Our students would not be able to sing with the music, perform their dances, or be heard when they have a speaking part. Once again thank you for your help with this project.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Womack
This classroom project was brought to life by The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation.I Can Sing and Read!
Funded Sep 28, 2021The students are loving these new books. So far, the biggest hit is "Mouse Paint" by Ellen Stoll Walsh. Who doesn't love reading about adorable little mice getting into messes? Well my students thought the mice were incredibly cute. They loved getting to learn about primary and secondary colors. They were able to make guesses about which colors mixed together would make oranges, purples, and greens.
They were also in love with the idea of adding instruments to the book. Every time the mice got into the paint or mixed two colors together, the students were able to play the instruments to represent those sounds. I also created a little song to go along with the book. It was based on the words of the book and an old classic tune. This really tied the whole book together.
The students were also treated to a beautiful lesson in water colors. I printed out some small mice and had students paint them using water color paints. Then we made gorgeous Christmas decorations out of them. We really appreciate all these wonderful lessons you have gifted us this year and for years to come.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Womack
This classroom project was brought to life by DonorsChoose Community Hurricane Ida Support and 3 other donors.Composing Tools in Our Hands
Funded Mar 9, 2016I would like you to know that your donations for white boards went to a great cause. The children are hard to motivate in April and May. I watched faces that were just tired of school transform into joy. These are the faces of students who knew they were going to do something new and exciting.
We played all kinds of rhythm games using the boards. The games spanned Pre-K all the way to fifth grade. The fifth graders loved having the boards in their hands. They love having friendly competition, and the boards allowed us to play games that allowed for it. The other grades had fun creating rhythm patterns that they could mix and match with other children's rhythm patterns. These created longer rhythm patterns that were more challenging. We then got to clap them, and play their rhythm patterns on the instruments.
The children enjoy receiving new materials in the classroom setting. You will never truly know how much you have enriched their lives by donating to the classroom. I hope that your generous spirit will rub off on the children. This way they might learn to give back to a school in need like you have done.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Womack
Projecting Great Futures
Funded Dec 3, 2015The projector you have helped us to receive is giving students a fresh look on what music really looks like. I am now able to show them videos of orchestras, opera scenes, and pictures to help reinforce their learning. Before they were only able to listen to a CD or look at the picture in a book. Now they see with their own eyes what is happening when a singer takes the stage.
The most exciting part of having a projector is having the ability to really see what I am talking about. This brings their imaginations of music to life. They also like the ability to play games that we have never been able to play in my music room before.
All of the students are excited to see and hear. We are working on a unit about the musical instruments. Having color pictures of trombones, tubas, and flutes is exciting to everyone. They also enjoy watching people play these instruments. Having the ability to show these students how someone holds a tuba, or how a xylophone is played is the best feeling in the world. You will never know how much we appreciate your support.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Womack
Instruments for Early Readers
Funded Jun 7, 2015The students in my school love the alto xylophone we received. When it arrived, I used it as a surprise for each class. At the end of each lesson, I asked everyone to close their eyes. I pulled it out and placed it in front of the students. When they opened their eyes, everyone was excited and smiles lit their faces up. I demonstrated how it was played and what it sounded like. They were all excited to get their hands on it. Many asked to run their fingers over the bars, and they asked many questions about the instrument.
My classes are currently using the xylophone as a way to keep a steady beat, while reading poems such as "Hickory Dickory Dock" and other nursery rhymes. This allows the students plenty of practice reading and keeping the steady beat. My upper grades are playing compositions they write. We are also learning the value of taking turns and sharing. Since there is only one xylophone, we have to learn how to share and be polite to one another.
This project has taken their reading experiences to a new level. They became interactive participants of the poems and stories that we read. When a new element is added to reading, such as the xylophone, it becomes more enjoyable to students. Our goal is to make them lifelong readers. The more enjoyable the experiences, the more likely we are to attain this goal.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Womack
This classroom project was brought to life by Korein Family Foundation and 3 other donors.