Past projects 12
Little Minds Need to Grow Their STEM Knowledge
Funded Oct 24, 2018Words cannot express how much your generous donation has meant to my students and to me as well. My students were so excited just hearing about your generosity, but when the boxes arrived, they could not contain their emotions. The excitement filled my classroom as we opened the boxes together exploring all of the amazing STEM resources for our classroom. To see the looks of amazement, awe, and wonder was really heartwarming.
Many of these children do not have access to materials like this in their homes, so my classroom is their first experience with manipulating science, technology, engineering and math materials. From the first moment that the children explored, I could see what a hit this was going to be. I was able to see these young minds use problem solving skills in different ways as they figured out answers to problems. It was a truly wonderful sight! I wish you could have seen how much learning occurred in such a short time.
I know you will see the pictures that I uploaded, but trust me when I say that those pictures do not show everything. You just can't photograph the light bulb when it comes on in a young child's mind to form an idea, and that is what your donation has done. The light bulbs are on in all of my students. Learning is happening in a hands on way. Science, technology, engineering and math practices are being explored on a daily basis. All of this is thanks to YOU!!! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for my little minds. The world needs more people like you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Turgeau
This classroom project was brought to life by Chevron Fuel Your School.Math And Technology: Let's Get An Early Start!
Funded Oct 29, 2013Words cannot express my heartfelt thanks for what you have provided my wonderful students. Your gift has provided all of my little learners with something that will last for a lifetime: the gift of learning! I really admire someone that cares about children as much as I do, and I can tell that you are as dedicated to helping children as I am. You will always hold a special place in my heart because of your caring, generosity, and love of children.
I wish you could have been in my classroom when the boxes arrived. My students were so excited to open each box and see what was inside! When my little ones realized how much was inside the boxes, their faces lit up with huge smiles and bright eyes. They immediately began grabbing for the new materials. It was such a pleasure to see them engaged in learning when all of the items were not even unpacked!
These "little learners" have learned so much, and every child has made some improvement academically because of these math and technology supplies, and that is thanks to wonderful people like you! We have used these materials in many ways throughout our curriculum, not only in math. It has been so exciting to see the many uses for these items. Even other teachers come into our classroom and ask where some of the things came from! I happily tell them that Chevron and Donors Choose made this dream possible! Without you, my children would still be counting with paper math manipulatives which get the job done, but they are uninteresting and boring to a five year old. These new hands-on manipulatives have gotten my students interested in learning again. I really can not thank you enough for this wonderful gift!
Early childhood education is the biggest part of my life, and it's often difficult without the materials needed for success. You have provided my students with the gift of learning which will last a lifetime. These fantastic children have blossomed through the use of the newest additions to our classroom. Thank you for your heartfelt gift and for the joy that you have brought to our lives. You have made so much possible with your donation, and for that I will be eternally grateful.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Turgeau
Hands On Technology: A Touching Way to Learn
Funded Oct 10, 2012Words cannot express my heartfelt thanks for what you have provided my wonderful students. Your gift has provided all of my little learners with something that will last for a lifetime: the gift of learning! I really admire someone that cares about children as much as I do, and I can tell that you are as dedicated to helping children as I am. You will always hold a special place in my heart because of your caring, generosity, and love of children.
I wish you could have been in my classroom when the boxes arrived. My students were so excited to open each box and see what was inside! When they discovered that the boxes contained iPods, their smiles became even wider as their little faces lit up! They immediately begged me to let them explore with the technology.
These "little learners" have learned so much, and every child has made some improvement academically because of the iPods, and that is thanks to wonderful people like you! We have used these iPods in small group instruction where I guide the students in learning skills, but the students have also had free choice time where they can choose their favorite "games"! I can honestly say that the iPods have had a very positive impact on the academic levels of my students. More of them are on grade level than before, and they are truly enjoying coming to school to learn!
Early childhood education is the biggest part of my life, and it's often difficult without the materials needed for success. You have provided my students with the gift of learning which will last a lifetime. These fantastic children have blossomed through listening, reading, math, and spelling in the newest addition to our classroom. Thank you for your heartfelt gift and for the joy that you have brought to our lives. You have made so much possible with your donation, and for that I will be eternally grateful.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Turgeau
Learning to Read with LeapFrog Tag Readers
Funded Nov 24, 2010Words cannot express my heartfelt thanks for what you have provided my wonderful students. Your gift has provided all of my little learners with something that will last for a lifetime: the gift of reading! I really admire someone that cares about children as much as I do, and I can tell that you are as dedicated to helping children as I am. You will always hold a special place in my heart because of your caring, generosity, and love of children.
I wish you could have been in my classroom when we received the boxes of LeapFrog TAG readers, books, puzzles, and learning cards. Their little faces were priceless! They sat completely entranced as we opened the boxes. Each new thing made their faces brighter and brighter! They immediately began asking, "What does this do?" and "What are these for?" Their curiosity was something that I rarely see. They couldn't wait to begin to use the materials. All of them actually WANTED to learn to read after seeing the materials in the boxes. It brought tears to my eyes to see my students with that much enthusiasm.
We have used these materials in small group instruction, and my students are now becoming better readers! After using them in small groups, I realized that the students were not getting the chance to explore on their own. I was guiding them in small groups, and they were learning a lot, but sometimes they can learn so much more during free exploration. I then placed the materials in a literacy center for the students to explore freely, and they have all improved even more. Every student in my class has made improvements by using the TAG readers and accessories. All of my students have thoroughly enjoyed experimenting with reading and spelling, and it's all thanks to you!
Early childhood education is the biggest part of my life, and it's often difficult without the materials needed for success. You have provided my students with the gift of reading which will last a lifetime. These fantastic children have blossomed through listening, reading, and spelling in the newest addition to our classroom. Thank you for your heartfelt gift and for the joy that you have brought to our lives. You have made so much possible with your donation, and for that I will be eternally grateful. ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Turgeau
This classroom project was brought to life by LeapFrog and one other donor.A Time and "SPACE" for Everything!
Funded Aug 22, 2008I don't even know how to begin to thank you for the wonderful gift that you have provided for these fantastic five year olds. My students are so excited to finally get a rug on which to sit and learn. I am truly touched by your generous donation to our class. It is caring people like you that bring joy and learning to a child's life. My students deserve the best and thanks to you, they will have that this year. This is a truly magical time in a child's life, and you will play a huge role in that. We all send a very heartfelt "THANK YOU" your way”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Turgeau
1...2...3...4, We Want to Read Some More!
Funded Mar 17, 2008Thank you so much for the wonderful gift that you are giving to these excited pre-k students. Words cannot express how much gratitude I have for generous people like yourself. I am so excited to receive these books and materials as I know the children will absolutely love them! They are very eager to receive the materials and begin the lifelong process of reading! Thank you again for your heartfelt gift.
Sincerely,
Margaret T
Pre-K Teacher
Abney Elementary Schoo”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Turgeau
"Puzzled" Preschoolers Need to Find the Missing Piece!
Funded Jan 8, 2008Thank you so much for your generous donation. My wonderful preschool children were so excited to discover that they would be receiving puzzles! The excitement on their faces was really amazing. I wish you could have been here to see it. After Hurricane Katrina destroyed our classroom supplies, we thought things would never return to normal, but thanks to people like you, we are finally getting back to normal. I really cannot thank you enough for what you are providing for these amazing children.
Sincerely,
Margaret ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Turgeau
Pre-K Students Need to Explore with Science Materials
Funded Oct 23, 2007Thank you so much for your generosity to our classroom. My students are very excited to receive and begin using the science materials that you have made possible. I can't begin to thank you enough for giving these four year olds the opportunity to experiment and explore with science. I will soon be sending thank you notes and pictures for you to see the impact of your donation. Until then, I just wanted you to know how special we think you are.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Margaret T
Abney Elementary School
Pre-Kindergarten Teache”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Turgeau
It's Stuffy in Here...We Want to Learn OUTSIDE! (Part 1)
Funded Sep 19, 2007Thank you so much for your heartfelt gift to our learning environment. I can't wait to see the looks on the faces of my wonderful four year olds when they receive the outdoor center boxes. This gift will help these kids obtain a love for learning inside and outside of the classroom. I am so thankful and grateful for people like you. There really are no words to express how much it means to me and to these enthusiastic pre-k children.
Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Margaret T
Abney Elementary School
Pre-K Teache”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Turgeau
Help Our Little Hands Get A Grip!
Funded Jul 24, 2007Thank you so much for your generosity. Words cannot express how much it means to me and my students. You are making so much possible and giving this group of wonderful kids the opportunity to learn through manipulating the objects in the sand and water center. I cannot wait to receive the materials and teach my little ones the fine motor skills that they will learn. They will carry these skills with them throughout their school years, and you have made it happen. Thank you again for your heartfelt gift.
Sincerely,
Margaret T
Pre-K teacher
Abney Elementary Schoo”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Turgeau