Past projects 39
Books-Libros and More Books-Libros
Funded Jan 15, 2025Thank you so much for helping my second graders continue soaring through the magical world of reading. The new titles that you added to our baskets are from favorite series and they are completing our collections. Each student has two book boxes (one for Spanish books and one for English books) that house books that they select from our classroom library for independent reading. These new books will keep my readers engaged so I can meet with individuals for reading conferences or call groups to share reading.
In addition, the Post-it Chart Paper the best invention ever! I use chart paper daily to model writing, capture student thinking, create anchor charts and provide visual supports. The flexibility of these giant post has transformed my instruction and has facilitated student access to our charts. I can easily move them to any location in the room. My table is in front of the windows and I can stick them behind me as I guide my groups. I have posted them in the hallway, on top of other charts, on the dry erase board and even on our classroom door.
In other words, your generosity has made a big difference in my classroom.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hohl
Libros Are Books and More Libros Are Needed
Funded Oct 3, 2024Thank you so much for the new books for our classroom library. I opened the boxes with my students and told them all about the wonderful people that bought the new materials for us. I wish you could have seen the excitement, appreciation and surprise on their faces.
Each day 36 children enjoy the books in my room. They have different interests, reading levels, languages, favorites and needs. Your generosity provides me with the tools needed to foster the love of reading in all of them.
Thank you again for making second grade even more magical!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hohl
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and 4 other donors.Crafting Memories
Funded Apr 2, 2024Thank You! Gracias! The boxes arrived at our classroom and were greeted with cheers. Our class carefully unpacked everything and discussed the new items that you provided for us.
My students immediately began imagining and suggesting creative projects that we can complete. I cannot wait to present the reading charms that we will make in order to capture our favorite memories of second grade.
Your generosity is appreciated and is adding to the magic of learning in our room. I wish you could meet my students. They bring smiles to my face each day and now you have brought smiles to their faces!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hohl
This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT.Listen! Listen! It's the Sound of Learning!
Funded Mar 15, 2024Thank you! Thank you! ¡Muchas gracias! The headphones and chair bags were delivered and greeted with cheers from my students. They are beautiful and work well with our iPads. Now all of my students are able to listen to books, hear directions read aloud and complete their math lessons without distractions.
The best part is the smiles that you have put on the faces of my students. They are so proud and extremely grateful. Together my students created a list of how to care for our new headphones. Thank you for providing these responsible learners with the tools necessary to soar!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hohl
A Family Game Bag Update
Funded Jan 20, 2024Thank You! Thank You! ¡Gracias! ¡Gracias!
Thank you for making a difference both inside and outside my classroom. The beautiful books, illuminated globe, magnet building materials and handy totes are already making their way into the homes of my students.
Our family game bags are the best homework and I could not create them without your support. I wish I could share the writing that my students and their families add to the journals that are included in each tote. The resources, the memories and the learning they provided are greatly appreciated.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hohl
Books Are Libros and More Libros Are Needed!
Funded Jan 12, 2024Thank You for all of the books! ¡Muchas Gracias por todos los libros! My students are feel like the luckiest readers in the world. The books arrived in many different boxes so we had deliveries every day of the week. They could not wait to open up the boxes and then do the same to the books!
Your generosity is making a big difference in our classroom and motivating my second graders to read more. The best part is that they are doing so in two languages. I would not be able to keep my library baskets full and fresh if I did the have the support of wonderful people like you.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hohl
This classroom project was brought to life by Herb Kohl Philanthropies.Books Are Libros and Libros Are Loved!
Funded Nov 28, 2023Thank you so very much! Your generosity has filled our classroom with joy, our reading baskets with books and our hearts with gratitude. My students helped me open the boxes and it felt like Christmas morning in our room. There are books for everyone's interests, languages and levels.
For example, the collection of Nancy Drew books is hooking new readers as my students devour them in order to get to the next ones. Most importantly, my readers are demonstrating great comprehension of the stories and they are applying the strategies that I teach in our whole group lessons.
You made a difference in our classroom and we certainly appreciate everything.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hohl
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 5 other donors.Community Pals Through Pens
Funded Oct 4, 2023Thank you so much for inspiring my writers! The materials arrived and were opened with Ooohs and Aaaahs!
We immediately used the scented pencils, lap desks and colorful notecards to send out our first pen pal letters. The new tools made our work even more special and motivated my second graders to do their best work as they introduced themselves.
Now we cannot wait to get our letters back in the mail. This is a new and exciting experience in this day of immediate replies. Your generosity has made this program possible! Mil Gracias!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hohl
This classroom project was brought to life by The Allstate Foundation and 4 other donors.Love Some Seating for Reading!
Funded Aug 16, 2023Thank you for supporting my classroom! The cute new chairs, storage ottomans and storage cubes are awesome! We actually saw the delivery truck arrive at our school and together we unpacked all of our new treasures.
My students appreciate have fresh spots where they can read, write and collaborate. They are very careful to follow our new rules for respecting and caring for the materials. Not only in the new furniture sturdy and good looking but it is also very convenient. We are able to safely store extra supplies.
Your generosity has inspired a new group of second grade readers and writers to succeed and learn together. We are so thankful!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hohl
This classroom project was brought to life by The SONIC Foundation and one other donor.Celebrate Second Grade Authors
Funded Jul 26, 2023Thank you for bringing my project to life! My co-workers have been watching my new bulletin boards go up on the wall in our hallway. Then came the colored paper and border. Now the boards are ready for the best part-Student Work!
My students are so excited. They truly love writing and have been busy trying out different genres and forms of writing. Our beautiful new wall of display boards has been a huge motivator for them. They have been doing their best work because they know that everyone in the school will be able to celebrate with them.
Your support and generosity truly made a difference for my second grade writers!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hohl
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex and 2 other donors.