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• Chromebooks for Math and Literacy

  Funded Sep 29, 2022

  Thank you for funding our Donors Choose project, "Chromebooks for Math and Literacy". The students were beyond excited as they helped me unpack all the boxes. They couldn't wait to see the new devices that they would be able to use this year.

  Integrating technology into the math curriculum has become such a valuable tool for students.

  The students that we teach were born into a technology age. They are more comfortable using and learning with the assistance of devices. With the new devices, students can use programs such as Prodigy and Zearn to supplement the math curriculum.

  You have made such a difference in these students' school day. They are very fortunate to receive the support from your company. Thank you for your kindness and contribution to our days at school. We are forever grateful!”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Ford

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Classroom Supporter.

• Teachers Need Tech Too!

  Funded Jul 31, 2022

  Thank you for funding my Donors Choose project, "Teachers Need Tech Too". I felt like a kid at Christmas when I received the box! I was excited for all the possibilities that I would be able to explore with the access that the color printer provides.

  With this printer, I am able to print out science and social studies sheets for my students that allow them to explore the content beyond what black and white copies provide. I am also able to print out color copies of the student stories that I need for my guided reading groups.

  You have made such a difference in my teaching year. I am very fortunate to receive the support from your company. Thank you for your kindness and contribution to the growth of my teaching career. I am forever grateful!”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Ford

  This classroom project was brought to life by J.W. Couch Foundation and 3 other donors.

• Current Events That Kids Will Enjoy

  Funded Jul 22, 2022

  Thank you for funding our Donors Choose project, "Current Events That Kids Will Enjoy". The students were beyond excited when we received their first issue. They couldn't wait to see what was inside of this "magical" magazine that I described to them.

  My goal was to create a love of informational texts for the students. I have used Scholastic News in the past and I love how the students transition from being intimidated by informational text, to embracing it, and developing a love for it.

  The Scholastic News has not only proven to be a valuable tool for developing a love for informational text, but it has also helped to drive instruction in my classroom. Two of the magazines that we have used in the classroom tied directly to the content in science and social studies.

  My colleague and I used the October 3, 2022, issue on Fossils to tie directly into our unit on the formation of fossils. The article helped my students produce a persuasive essay about the sale of dinosaur fossils, and even spilled over into the stem lab where our fourth graders learned how to create bar graphs to represent the number of fossils found on the different continents. The students are very fortunate to receive the support from your company. Thank you for your kindness and contribution to our days at school.

  We are forever grateful!”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Ford

  This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 4 other donors.

• Ipad Mini for Professional Development

  Funded Aug 18, 2022

  Thank you for funding my Donors Choose project, "Ipad Mini for Professional Development". I felt like a kid at Christmas when I received the box! I was excited for all the possibilities that I would be able to explore with the access that the Ipad Mini provides.

  Over the summer I took a class that taught me how to use Google Slides. This program allowed me to create a digital teacher planner. I learned how to create hyperlinks to pages, create notes pages, and even create pages to record attendance and grades. I am also able to attend virtual meetings easily and collaborate with my colleagues. Most importantly, this device allows to me to move around during a lesson while taking notes and monitoring learning.

  You have made such a difference in my teaching year. I am very fortunate to receive the support from your company. Thank you for your kindness and contribution to the growth of my teaching career. I am forever grateful!”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Ford

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and 2 other donors.

• Math Supplies for Small Group Instruction

  Funded Aug 9, 2022

  Thank you for funding our Donors Choose project, "Math Supplies for Small Group Instruction. The students were beyond excited as they helped me unpack all the boxes. They couldn't wait to see what supplies they would be able to use this year.

  My goal was to create a dedicated math area that would be warm and welcoming for the students. After we decided on the theme for the classroom, the students helped me to create the calendar and problem-solving wall that will be used during small group instruction.

  You have made such a difference in these students' school day. They are very fortunate to receive the support from your company. Thank you for your kindness and contribution to our days at school. We are forever grateful!”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Ford

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and one other donor.

• Chromebooks for Science Labs

  Funded Apr 30, 2022

  Thank you for funding our Donors Choose project, "Chromebooks for Science Labs". The students were beyond excited as they helped me unpack all the boxes. They couldn't wait to see the new devices that they would be able to use this year.

  Integrating technology into the science curriculum has become such a valuable tool for students. The students that we teach were born into a technology age. They are more comfortable using and learning with the assistance of devices. With the new devices, students can use programs such as Amplify Science and Mindcraft Education to supplement the science curriculum.

  You have made such a difference in these students' school day. They are very fortunate to receive the support from your company. Thank you for your kindness and contribution to our days at school. We are forever grateful!”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Ford

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose community & an Anonymous Partner and 5 other donors.

• Macbook Air for Professional Development

  Funded Jul 25, 2022

  Thank you for funding my Donors Choose project, "Macbook Air for Professional Development". I felt like a kid at Christmas when I received the box! I was excited for all the possibilities that I would be able to explore with the access that the Macbook provides.

  Over the summer I took a class that taught me how to use Google Slides. This program allowed me to create a digital teacher planner. I learned how to create hyperlinks to pages, create notes pages, and even create pages to record attendance and grades. I am also able to attend virtual meetings easily and collaborate with my colleagues.

  You have made such a difference in my teaching year. I am very fortunate to receive the support from your company. Thank you for your kindness and contribution to the growth of my teaching career. I am forever grateful!”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Ford

  This classroom project was brought to life by J.W. Couch Foundation and 5 other donors.

• Chromebooks for Math Fluency

  Funded May 4, 2022

  Thank you for funding our Donors Choose project, "Chromebooks for Math Fluency". The students were beyond excited as they helped me unpack all the boxes. They couldn't wait to see the new devices that they would be able to use this year.

  Integrating technology into the math curriculum has become such a valuable tool for students. The students that we teach were born into a technology age. They are more comfortable using and learning with the assistance of devices. With the new devices, students can use programs such as Prodigy and Zearn to supplement the math curriculum.

  You have made such a difference in these students' school day. They are very fortunate to receive the support from your company. Thank you for your kindness and contribution to our days at school. We are forever grateful!”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Ford

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose community & an Anonymous Partner and 5 other donors.

• Basic Supplies for Fourth Grade!

  Funded Jul 23, 2022

  Thank you for funding our Donors Choose project, "Basic Supplies for Fourth Grade!". The students were beyond excited as they helped me unpack all the boxes. They couldn't wait to see what supplies they would be able to use this year.

  During the first week of school, the students helped me to create their supply boxes.

  My goal was to make sure that the only thing they had to worry about when they came to school was learning. The supplies that we received will not only help the students to be successful in the classroom, but also at home.

  You have made such a difference in these students' school day. They are very fortunate to receive the support from your company. Thank you for your kindness and contribution to our days at school. We are forever grateful!”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Ford

  This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 4 other donors.

• Escape Into Collaborative Problem Solving With Breakout EDU!

  Funded Apr 7, 2022

  Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. When we first received the login information, my students were extremely excited. They were familiar with the concept of breakout rooms, and I let them know that they would be able to use their knowledge to crack the codes I this program. The units that we tied the program into was The Thirteen Colonies, and the American Revolution.

  Breakout EDU is an amazing program that I use two different ways with my students. I use it before a content area is taught to engage the students in the topic that we will begin to learn about. The second way that I use this program is at the end of a unit, when I want to see how much my students have learned. This program helped my students to work collaboratively, and learn the valuable skill of problem solving. This is a tool that I am so happy I was able to add to my teacher tool box.”

  With gratitude,

  Dr. Ford

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose community & an Anonymous Partner and 3 other donors.