Past projects 9
Wiggle While We Work!
Funded Sep 4, 2020Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students were so excited to receive the new flexible seating addition in our classroom! The yoga ball chairs made social distancing fun while still comfortable. They are the most popular choice for seating in the classroom and my students absolutely love them! They also said that they help keep them focused. The yoga ball chairs are extremely helpful in the classroom because they keep students engaged while also giving them the chance to move! We cannot thank you enough for your donation!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Ruddy
Highlight Our Day!
Funded Jun 12, 2020Thank you so much for your generous donation! Third grade is a major year for testing. Because of this, it is imperative that students go back into a text to find their evidence. We will be using the highlighters that were donated for this! It makes lessons so much more hands-on and engaging because students are able to color coordinated evidence with their answers. The students find a lot of joy from using such a simple tool! They are so excited to start highlighting their way to excel in reading!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Ruddy
Headphones - Can You Hear Me Now?
Funded Jun 24, 2020Thank you so much for your generous donation! The headphones that you purchased have been so vital during this digital learning time! Students have been able to use them at home while learning virtually, as well as in the classroom when learning online. They were so excited they each got their very own pair to keep! They also enjoyed picking out a color of their choice! The headphones have made virtual learning during this time a lot easier and has allowed all of the students to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Ruddy
Headphones-Listen Up!
Funded May 29, 2020Thank you so much for your generous donation! The headphones that you purchased have been so vital during this digital learning time! Students have been able to use them at home while learning virtually, as well as in the classroom when learning online. They were so excited they each got their very own pair to keep! They also enjoyed picking out a color of their choice! The headphones have made virtual learning during this time a lot easier and has allowed all of the students to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Ruddy
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 2 other donors.Classroom Library Makeover!
Funded Nov 25, 2019We are over-joyed with our new classroom library! My students are so thrilled to read the new books that we have! Our new classroom library has encouraged a love of reading that we have never had before.
The students utilize the books during independent reading time in class. They love to snuggle up in a cozy spot in our classroom to read. Since we have so many new books and a wide variety, students are also able to take their favorite books home to read! This has promoted culture of love around reading, not just in school, but at home too.
Some of our favorite books that we have received are the "Dog Man" books as well as the "Babysitter's Club" graphic novels. We cannot keep these on our classroom shelves. We are so thankful for all of the new books that we have received! We cannot thank you enough!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Ruddy
Stand Up for Students!
Funded Dec 3, 2019The students were so excited when we received our stand-up desk! The desk has created a relaxing space in our classroom for students to complete their work. The desk allows students another option in our classroom that best fits their learning needs. It is the most popular place in our classroom to complete work! The new addition has also allowed students to teach! Students have begun teaching from the desk just as I would as a classroom teacher! We are so grateful for this gift and cannot wait to keep learning, teaching, and growing with our stand-up desk!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Ruddy
This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and 2 other donors.Wobble While We Work!
Funded Sep 7, 2018We are so incredibly thankful for our new wobble stools! The students love to use them while working in class. It allows them to keep moving while staying focused! The stools really help keep learning fun and engaging!
When we first received the wobble stools the students were ecstatic. They couldn't wait to begin wobbling while they worked. Today they are probably the most loved and most used chairs in our classroom!
We are so very grateful for your generous donation! We cannot wait to keep using the wobbly stools while we continue to learn and grow the rest of the school year!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Ruddy
Wiggle While You Work!
Funded Nov 8, 2017Thank you so much for your donation of the wobble bands. My students love to use them at their desks while they work! The wobble bands are great because they are not distracting to other students, but also help keep those who need them focused and on task! My students also recognize that they are fun to use and help them get their wiggles out!
When we first received the wobble bands my class was extremely excited. We already have other types of flexible seating that they really enjoy, so they were excited to add this addition to our classroom! Today, it is one of their favorite additions to the flexible seating in our classroom!
By contributing to my project, it has helped students get their wiggles out and focus their energy on their class work. In the future I plan to add more wobble bands in my classroom in hopes more students have the flexible seating of their choice!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Ruddy
Fun Flexible Furniture!
Funded Oct 2, 2017My students and I cannot thank you enough for you generous donation! The students LOVE their new flexible seating! It has helped keep them engaged, focused, and most importantly has made learning enjoyable! The impact of the flexible seating has been amazing. Students who struggled to focused because of their wiggles, are now always on task and eager to learn. It has also made for a positive and welcoming classroom environment. My students, and myself, are extremely grateful for the donations! We cannot thank you enough for your positive impact to our learning!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Ruddy