Past projects 6
ELLs Are Learning Through Play
Funded May 9, 2025Thank you so much for supporting our project, “ELLs Are Learning Through Play.” Your kindness is helping my English Language Learners build language, social skills, and confidence—all through joyful, hands-on experiences.
The materials you funded are already making a big difference. My students, many of whom have autism and are limited verbal, are now more engaged and motivated to participate. Through play, they are exploring new words, expressing themselves more, and building connections with one another.
You’ve brought smiles, growth, and opportunity into our classroom. We are truly grateful!
With heartfelt thanks,”
With gratitude,
Ms. Rodriguez
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 3 other donors.Fun and Engaging Reading Materials
Funded Mar 23, 2021When the materials arrived, the excitement in the room was unforgettable! My students couldn't wait to explore the new alphabet cards, visual supports, and interactive books. Many of my students are limited in verbal skills, but their faces lit up the moment they saw the bright visuals and colorful reading tools. Some even began pointing at letters or trying to sound them out—pure joy!
One of our favorite classroom moments happened during a lesson on beginning sounds. Using the new alphabet figures and cards, we played a matching game where students had to find the letter that matched the first sound of a picture. Even my most hesitant learners were eager to participate, and it turned into a fantastic opportunity for practicing language and encouraging communication.
We're currently working on building word families and early reading comprehension using simple, repetitive books paired with visual supports. Students are learning to identify beginning sounds, blend letters to form words, and understand simple phrases. The materials have helped keep them engaged and motivated, especially during remote learning sessions, when it's easy to lose focus.
The next step for my students is diving deeper into reading comprehension. I'm planning more story-based lessons with visuals and tactile materials that support retelling, sequencing, and vocabulary building. We'll also continue growing our classroom library with accessible books that support their reading levels and language development.
Thanks to your support, my students are not only learning—they're excited to learn. These resources are genuinely making a difference, and we're so grateful to have you as part of our learning journey!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Rodriguez
Reading is Fun!
Funded May 8, 2024I am so happy—words cannot describe the way I feel right now! I can't thank you enough for all of your donations. Every contribution will positively impact students' lives and my classroom academically! I appreciate your taking the time to donate to my projects. I will keep you updated on how I used the materials in my classroom!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Rodriguez
This classroom project was brought to life by Someone who cares about New York City and 7 other donors.Reading Booster
Funded Aug 13, 2020Thank you very much for all of your donations. My students and I appreciate it and are very grateful. My students have been working hard and have improved their vocabulary skills with these materials. These materials have made my teaching more engaging and interactive. Students and I were surprised when the materials arrived and were all very happy to have them and share them in the school. My next steps for my classroom are to continue using these materials and get more supportive materials to engage my ELL scholars.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Rodriguez
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex Brand and one other donor.Our Future Readers and Writers
Funded Jul 28, 2022Thank you so much for your donations! Your donation will make improvements towards my students! My students will now have an opportunity to take advantage of these reading worksheets and materials I will use with them effectively! This is great to know that people like you and I really want to see our children grow and become successful! Thanks again!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Rodriguez
Improving Vocabulary to My Special Needs ELLs!
Funded Dec 28, 2019Thank you so much for taking the time and donating these materials. Students will surely get the best out of the materials and I will keep you updated through this site! Students will benefit in many ways and improve their vocabulary while having fun! Again thank you so much! Happy Holidays!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Rodriguez