Past projects 35
Bouncy Chairs for Learning
Funded Mar 26, 2025Thank you so much for donating to my project Bouncy Chairs. These chairs are great. I have 1 already and now will have 5. Our room is a multi-purpose room. we have speech, OT ENL and robotics in a large room. We need a variety of seating. These chairs help support our room. We have stools, wobble chairs, bouncy chairs, and 1 accordion chair.
Our students love the variety of our chairs. Random sizes support good posture and core muscle strength.
Our school is so amazed and grateful to all our Donor Choose projects that have been funded. We have limited monetary support. Without Donors Choose , our rooms would be bare.
Thank you so much for your generous support! We love you donors and Donors Choose!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Murphy OT
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 10 other donors.Communication Without Barriers
Funded Dec 31, 2024Thank you for donating to this project. I have been working for many years. Over time, communication can be difficult especially when translation is needed. This device helps with students and parents. I have ready access to fully explain to a student who does not understand English. I do not have to locate someone or call a translation company.
When completing evaluations, it is very important to get as much information as possible.
The student feels that they are being understood.
Thank you again, this simple product helps so much.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Murphy OT
Sensory Exploration With Making Slime
Funded Dec 24, 2024We have started making slime. We have completed groups, and individuals in making our slime. The reason for slime is sensory. Helping my students that avoid many different sensory experiences. This provides a step by step process. When these students see others excited about slime, they begin in their own time to try.
Making slime is following step by step instructions. This is part of executive functioning skills that are needed throughout the education process. The students also mix the simple ingredients and this supports strength and cooperation in a group.
Finally, able to place your hands into some slime, pulling and squishing can be exciting for my students. They become more focused and engaged. We add math into making slime. At the end we write about our experiences.
Slime is a fun way for creativity.
Thank you all for donating to this project. I hope this explains why something like slime can be so engaging and support learning.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Murphy OT
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 18 other donors.Supplies For An Amazing School Year
Funded Nov 13, 2024Thank you so much for these supplies. My students are so amazing and deserve everything to make their year a success. I want to provide the supplies and support to enhance their learning process.
Students are excited to see nee items in OT. I want to provide choices to help with fine motor, visual perceptual and executive functioning skills. My students learn through play. Having supplies that engage the learning process, helps.
Thank you for your donations. I am forever grateful to Donors Choose, the Donors and the corporations that match donations. supporting education is a win for our students, teachers community and our country.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Murphy OT
This classroom project was brought to life by Owala and 9 other donors.A Space For Calm And Relaxation
Funded Aug 15, 2024I just want to thank you all for your donations. Donors Choose , you are amazing! Your platform allows teachers to supply their classrooms. Thanks goes out to the Gates Foundation for supporting classrooms!
This is so important to have the supplies we need to support the students. I also want to thank all the donors. You are so amazing ! I am forever grateful that you chose this project .
The seat cushions are embedded into classroom calm spaces and the sensory items are a real hit with the students. We find sensory time so relaxing.
Finally, I thank the non profits that post our projects to get them seen by so many. Teachers are wonderful people . They love helping students ! Thank you for helping teachers and this OT!
Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Murphy OT
This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 16 other donors.Healthy Snacks to Keep Us Going
Funded Jan 26, 2024First of all, sorry this is so late. I want to let you know how the students enjoyed the snacks. Many of our students do not bring in snacks. It is so important to have a healthy snack. The teachers do buy each month, but this becomes an added cost to running a classroom.
Healthy snacks provide fuel to support learning. We have working snacks that allow learning to occur and get in the needed math or writing. Our students can get the food that sustains them until a late lunch.
Our students are so excited that this surprise box came to our classroom. They enjoyed the variety of snacks and discussed among themselves which ones were really good. They were told of the Donors Choose donors and that it is so important to thank them for their donations to our classroom.
Finally, our students are grateful that we have Donors Choose. They want to send out a very big THANK YOU for supporting our classroom.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Murphy OT
A Special Working Space
Funded Nov 29, 2023We have received our table. It is so big!!!! We can now fit 6 students at a time. This is so exciting. We are busy working hard during reading time and creating amazing projects.
Our room has changed. We now have more space to work on.
We want to thank Donors Choose for this amazing opportunity to be able to receive much-needed furniture. This large table helps keep us organized and we can focus on our learning.
We also want to thank Kindness Rocks for assisting in completing this Donors Choose project. Your help is so appreciated.
Finally, we also want to thank all our donors who support teachers and classrooms. Your support provides much-needed materials, that we otherwise could not get.
Thank you all!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Murphy OT
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 54 other donors.Keyboarding To Success
Funded Jan 1, 2024Hello! I just received the iPad and Keyboard. All are set up and ready for students to practice their keyboarding. That is so amazing! We now have choices to practice assistive technology on different devices. We can use iPads with or without a keyboard, laptop, chrome notebook, or traditional desktop.
The future is in technology and we just want to provide experience on many different devices, so our students can have the experience to explore what feels best for them.
Thank you so much for donating to this Donors Choose project. I also want to thank the Kindness Rocks page for promoting this project on their page. These organizations along with the many donors help support teachers and schools to acquire much-needed supplies that are not budgeted within the school system.
Again, we feel blessed and so much gratitude for being able”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Murphy OT
Office Supplies For Our Classroom
Funded Jan 18, 2024Thank you so much for donating to this project Office Supplies. I want to also thank Donors Choose and The Kindness Rocks Page for supporting teachers and schools. I am so grateful for this organization to be able to provide meaningful activities to our students. These supplies help us make learning exciting!
Our schools have limited budgets, and with the help of donors like you, we have an additional way to acquire much-needed supplies and materials that support learning in the classroom.
I am forever grateful to all the special people who give so much and make our jobs a little easier
Again, thank you so much!!.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Murphy OT
OT Activities To Promote And Engage Purposeful Learning
Funded Aug 15, 2023So sorry this is late.
My students love all the activities that are new in Occupational therapy. We have engaged with the marble run, The large Connect 4 is now a school-wide activity. The fidget cube, balls, and puzzle mazes are challenging.
My students are so grateful for Donors Choose and donors like you who provide this much-needed support.
These activities promote fine motor, problem-solving skills, and play, an important part of the learning process. Students require engaging activities that are purposeful and meaningful to the student. Again, thank you so much.
I am truly grateful.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Murphy OT
This classroom project was brought to life by The SONIC Foundation and 9 other donors.