Past projects 11
PreK Loves Buddy Reading
Funded Nov 29, 2023Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us build a classroom library that fosters a love of reading! The books and red bins have transformed our space into a more organized and engaging environment for my Pre-K students.
The new books are perfect for buddy reading, with topics like science, feelings, letters, and vehicles capturing my students' attention and curiosity. It's been so rewarding to watch them practice their listening and reading skills with partners, exploring stories together and building their confidence as readers.
The red bins have also been incredibly helpful in teaching students how to care for and organize our books. They now have a clear system in place, which helps them take responsibility and pride in our classroom library.
Your support has made a lasting impact, not only on their reading skills but also on their enthusiasm for learning. Thank you for giving us the resources to create a space where curiosity and imagination thrive!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Villalobos
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 8 other donors.Birthday Celebrations in PreK!
Funded Dec 21, 2023Thank you so much for your generous support in helping me celebrate my students on their special days! The birthday smelly pencils, stickers, and certificates have added so much joy and excitement to our classroom.
Your contribution means the world to me and my students. Birthdays are such a special time, and now, thanks to you, every student gets to feel loved and celebrated. The smelly pencils have been such a hit—students love taking them home to use for their homework. The birthday stickers and desk buddies make them feel extra special in class, and the certificates are a cherished keepsake they can share with their families.
With your help, I've been able to strengthen my relationships with my students and create a positive, loving classroom environment where everyone feels valued and celebrated. Thank you for making their birthdays unforgettable and for showing them how much they matter!
With heartfelt gratitude,”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Villalobos
Tidy Centers, Bright Minds! Help Us Organize!
Funded Sep 19, 2024Thank you so much for your incredible support in bringing organization and structure to our kindergarten classroom! The storage bins, caddies, and magnetic paper pockets have made such a positive impact on our learning environment.
With the new bins, I've been able to color-coordinate our phonics, math, science, and social studies centers, making materials so much easier for my students to find and use. The caddies at each table have been a game-changer, keeping supplies neatly organized and helping my students stay focused during activities. The magnetic paper pockets have also been a huge hit, allowing students to independently grab their worksheets and take responsibility for their learning.
It's amazing to see how these simple tools have created a more structured and efficient classroom. My students are showing more independence, responsibility, and enthusiasm as they engage in their centers. These materials have truly elevated their learning experience and fostered a sense of pride in their work.
I'm so grateful for your generosity and for believing in our classroom. Your support is helping my young learners develop essential skills and nurturing their love for learning. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Villalobos
This classroom project was brought to life by United Airlines and 3 other donors.Mystery Questions in PreK
Funded Apr 6, 2024Thanks to your generous support, our PreK classroom has transformed into an engaging and interactive learning hub! The stand-up whiteboard and colorful materials have truly amplified our lessons and made our morning routines more efficient and exciting.
The mini whiteboards have been a game-changer during morning activities. Each student now has their own space to practice name writing, letters, shapes, and numbers. They love using the vibrant markers to show off their work, and it's amazing to see their pride in their progress. The magnetic circles have also added a fun twist to our routines—students use them as personalized name plates during activities, and it has helped foster both expressive language and peer interactions.
When the students first saw these materials, their eyes lit up with excitement! They couldn't wait to dive in and start using the whiteboards and markers. The stand-up whiteboard has become the heart of our morning activities, where we explore color concepts, phonemic awareness, and sound-to-symbol correspondence together.
Moving forward, we'll continue using these resources in centers, small group work, and for hands-on practice with patterns, subitizing, and number recognition. These tools have truly elevated our classroom experience, and I'm so grateful for your support in setting these young learners on a path of active exploration and foundational learning.
Thank you for making such a lasting impact on our students' education!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Villalobos
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 5 other donors.Morning Magic: Engaging Centers for Kindergarten Growth
Funded Dec 13, 2024Thank you for your generous support! Your contribution makes a meaningful difference in our students’ education and growth. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our mission. Your generosity inspires us to continue making a positive impact. I know that my students will love their morning bins!
With heartfelt appreciation”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Villalobos
This classroom project was brought to life by Carter's | OshKosh B'gosh.FALL into Reading
Funded Dec 3, 2024Thank you so much for your wonderful support in helping make my classroom fun and exciting! My students will be so happy to hear that we have new books to add to our reading center! I am forever grateful for the contributions you make and the impact that you all are making.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Villalobos
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.Stay Organized in Prek
Funded May 8, 2024Thank you so much for helping me find this project! My students are going to be so excited to see their new mailboxes and a space to organize everything! We are saying goodbye to papers everywhere and saying hello to a designated space that will make packing up so much easier!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Villalobos
This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation.Let's Get Organized!
Funded Apr 26, 2024All I can say right now is WOW! You all have made our organizing dreams come true. These supplies are going to help our learning environment be clutter free and allow our students to engage in meaningful learning! Again, THANK YOU so much for supporting our class and my journey in PreK!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Villalobos
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 2 other donors.Story Time
Funded Jun 2, 2023The purpose of our read aloud is for students to be able to practice remembering, recalling vocabulary, story events, and story elements. It allows students to expand their working memory by being able to hold more than one idea at a time. For example, when we focus on making connections, students are able to remember both the storyline and something from their own background to make an important connection.
My students love reading all the different books we got and it allows them to experience listening to a variety of genres and deepen their love of reading. When students answer questions with a partner and the class, they are strengthening their oral language skills and building vocabulary. Thanks to you, my students engage in positive social interactions which is evident when students get excited about reading a new book!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Villalobos
This classroom project was brought to life by Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation and 10 other donors.Let's Get Creative!
Funded May 30, 2023My students are loving their creative play materials! When they first saw all their new items, they were ecstatic to try them all out and get to choose different centers. Thanks to you all, my students have a variety of different options to choose from when engaging in their imaginative play. These same materials give students the base level needs to build on their imagination when engaging in make believe play. For example, our stem materials can be used as pretend baby toys when pretending to wash the baby. Our duple blocks can be used to build ramps when students pretend to be in the garage. The students truly love the versatility of our items!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Villalobos
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 11 other donors.