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  • Time to Fill in Our Gaps and Extend Our Learning!

    Funded Jan 21, 2022

    This project has been so helpful! We are loving these new materials to extend our learning and fill in our missing gaps! The children are loving playing our new games. I can see them applying what they learned in a fun way. They beg to play these games every day. I love seeing them work on their social emotional skills develop while they talk through the game. It is helping us fill in our learning goals and our social emotional holes. They aren't used to being around and playing with others since their entire school time has been in a pandemic. This is helping them develop these skills.

    I appreciate all of the help and support in our classroom! We couldn't do it without you!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bergstrom

  • Help Me Focus and Learn!

    Funded May 5, 2021

    These supplies have been a GAME CHANGER. I was shocked how much of a difference they made in these children's learning. One child, had a very hard time staying focused. They got distracted easily whenever there was any noise in the classroom. When they had on the noise canceling headphones, they were instantly able to focus and finish their work. It was a night and day difference. They were so excited to show me and tell their parents that they finished their work.

    The weighted blankets also worked wonders. It helped calm the children who were antsy and had a hard time focusing. I was excited to use these and see how quickly they work.

    These items also helped the children become more aware of their own learning needs. At first, I told children to grab them and use them. As time went on, they were able to recognize when they needed a little extra help and were able to grab the items on their own.

    Thank you again for your generous donations! You helped us finish out our school year strong!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bergstrom

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 4 other donors.
  • Music for Social Emotional Learning

    Funded Mar 1, 2021

    Thank you so much for your generous donations! We are loving having these Boomwhackers to express ourselves and get out our emotions.

    When the kids first saw the Boomwhackers, they were so excited. There was a lot of happy yelling! They couldn't wait to open them and start playing! The first time we used them, they couldn't wait to get started. They could play with them for hours.

    We are using them to express ourselves. We are seeing what different emotions sound like and playing that emotion. It is fun watching them explore their emotions through music.

    Thank you again for your generous donation! We really appreciate the help. We can't do it without you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bergstrom

    This classroom project was brought to life by Allstate Foundation and 2 other donors.
  • Mask Up and Read!

    Funded Jan 22, 2021

    Thank you so much for your generous donations! These resources have been SO helpful this year.

    The masks have been great to have when kids lose their masks or forget to bring them. It is easy to have them available in the classroom. We don't need to waste instructional time sending them to the office to grab one. They are able to grab on and continue learning.

    The books have also been so helpful! The kids were so excited to see them when the box was opened. They were cheering and yelling and couldn't wait to read them. We had a wait list started for some of them! It has been great watching their love of reading develop.

    Thank you so much for your generous donations. We couldn't have done it without you!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bergstrom

  • Jazz Up Our Learning!

    Funded Dec 2, 2020

    Thank you so much for your generous donations! This has helped by so much! Because of your help, I was able to get so many engaging resources to help us learn! We have made so much growth and progress this year with your help. The kids have loved using these resources and are having a blast.

    I have loved being able to find resources right away that target the skills we are missing. They are engaging and fun and the kids like using them. I have loved finding digital resources. The kids are so comfortable using the computer and they will be so confident if we ever have to go online again!

    Thank you again! We couldn't have done it without you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bergstrom

    This classroom project was brought to life by FamilyAlbum and 5 other donors.
  • Get Your Wiggles and Wobbles Outta Here!

    Funded Nov 19, 2020

    Thank you so much for your generous donation! We have been so excited to have these new yoga balls and wobble stools in our classroom. They have been a life saver this year! With not being able to move around, this is giving the kids the movement they need. They are able to focus on their work and get their wiggles out. They were so excited to open the boxes and see their new chairs. They couldn't wait to try them out! Now, every child is able to have some sort of flexible seating.

    Thanks for all your help! I appreciate you!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bergstrom

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 4 other donors.
  • Let's Read, Draw, and Paint Through the Year!

    Funded Oct 23, 2020

    Thank you again for your generous donation. The kids were so excited to open up the boxes and see all the new fun materials. They are loving doing art with the Kwik Sticks. Their art is so vibrant and they are excited to express themselves. I am so happy that we were able to get paint brushes. Now, we are able to paint without having to share materials with other classes!

    The books have been amazing! Many reluctant readers were so excited to see books they wanted to read. They have helped them develop a love of reading and an excitement to want to read!

    Thank you again. I appreciate your help.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bergstrom

    This classroom project was brought to life by Chevron and 5 other donors.
  • Books Galore With All Student's Inside!

    Funded Mar 5, 2020

    Thank you so much for your generous donations! We are loving using these books. The lessons we have been able to do with these books have been so engaging. We were able to put our outdated curriculum books to the side and switch to more engaging lessons and books. Books that student's seem themselves in. They are able to relate to the characters and apply the books to their own life.

    We read a new book each week and the children constantly are begging me to reread these books to them! We can't wait until it's time to crack one open and read!

    Thank you again. Without your help, we would not be able to have these amazing books in our classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bergstrom

    This classroom project was brought to life by A group of anonymous donors and 4 other donors.
  • Teacher! Can You Read Us Another One?

    Funded Mar 7, 2020

    Thank you so much for your generous donations! We are loving using these books. The lessons we have been able to do with these books have been so engaging. We were able to put our outdated curriculum books to the side and switch to more engaging lessons and books. Books that student's seem themselves in. They are able to relate to the characters and apply the books to their own life.

    We read a new book each week and the children constantly are begging me to reread these books to them! We can't wait until it's time to crack one open and read!

    Thank you again. Without your help, we would not be able to have these amazing books in our classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bergstrom

    This classroom project was brought to life by A group of anonymous donors and 6 other donors.
  • Help Us Start Our Year Off Right!

    Funded May 6, 2020

    Thank you so much for your generous donations! This helped our classroom so much. We were able to have the materials necessary to start our year smoothly.

    Our storage bins have been a perfect place to store all our extra supplies. Especially the ones we aren't able to use this school year. The supply caddies have helped us store materials that need to be sanitized between each use. With this storage, we are able to keep the kids safe and healthy!

    The whiteboards have been SO fun to use! The kids are super engaged when they are writing their answers on their whiteboard. Everyone is able to use their own and keep safe.

    Thank you again! We can't do it without you!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bergstrom

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 2 other donors.
Students learn more than reading and math during the school day. They learn life skills to help them succeed. By having many different flexible seating options, the students are free to choose where they would like to sit. They learn to make smart choices about the seat to help them focus and succeed during the school day. This daily choice helps them learn to make smart choice later in their lives. These students are still little and aren't meant to sit in a chair all day long. They can't stay focused for very long without moving. While I do provide frequent "brain breaks", there isn't enough time in the day to get them moving as often as they need to and still teach them everything they need to learn. These different seating options will allow the students to move when they need and continue to learn. Flexible seating helps the students focus more during the school day. When the students are able to move while working their engagement increases. They are able to burn off any excess energy they have while keep their whole mind on the task they are working on. When I implemented a modified flexible seating, students sitting and laying on the floor, last year, I noticed the student's engagement and focus increased. Students were completing work quicker and were scoring much higher on things we were working on. This project will help me provide the students with multiple seating options to help all children find a place that will help them learn and succeed.

About my class

Students learn more than reading and math during the school day. They learn life skills to help them succeed. By having many different flexible seating options, the students are free to choose where they would like to sit. They learn to make smart choices about the seat to help them focus and succeed during the school day. This daily choice helps them learn to make smart choice later in their lives. These students are still little and aren't meant to sit in a chair all day long. They can't stay focused for very long without moving. While I do provide frequent "brain breaks", there isn't enough time in the day to get them moving as often as they need to and still teach them everything they need to learn. These different seating options will allow the students to move when they need and continue to learn. Flexible seating helps the students focus more during the school day. When the students are able to move while working their engagement increases. They are able to burn off any excess energy they have while keep their whole mind on the task they are working on. When I implemented a modified flexible seating, students sitting and laying on the floor, last year, I noticed the student's engagement and focus increased. Students were completing work quicker and were scoring much higher on things we were working on. This project will help me provide the students with multiple seating options to help all children find a place that will help them learn and succeed.

About my class

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