Past projects 9
Adventures in STEAM
Funded Nov 28, 2024Thank you so much for supplying my many classes with incredible hands on material. The level of excitement in my STEAM lab is through the roof!
My students from 3k-5th grade have been able to explore their creativity through a variety of different platforms because of your donation. We have incorporated hands on exploration using playdoh and Legos, which helps to keep all classes motivated, engaged and excited to show off their learning. None of these improvements would've been possible without your help and your generous donation. I can't thank you enough!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Esquierdo
Creative Crafters
Funded Jan 27, 2023Thank you for helping me to create the next generation of crafters! Bringing this gorgeous Cricut into my classroom has sparked a new hobby in not just my club students but my own class of 3rd graders as well. They are so intrigued and curious about what this machine can do and amazed to watch it in action. We have used it to create designs for art activities and they are always coming up with new ideas in how we can add to our bulletin boards and other projects.
Because of this gift, Thursday afternoons are now my favorite time of the week. My club students (a mix of boys and girls ranging from 3rd-5th grade), are having the most amazing time crafting and creating. I have shown them how to create designs, print and weed vinyl and then how to transfer it onto objects. They have designed drawing books with their names on them, bookmarks and we are now moving onto cups. During one lesson on how to weed a design, one of my 5th grade boys said "This is the most satisfying thing I have ever done". At that moment I knew I had just created a life long crafter! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have given me such an incredible tool that will allow me to instill a passion in students, and also give them a creative outlet, that will impact them for years to come!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Esquierdo
A Comfortable Place to Learn
Funded Jul 15, 2017Our table arrived last Thursday and the impact that it has already had on our learning environment is tremendous. Before receiving our table, we had been working off of a double desk about two feet in length for our small groups. It was almost impossible to fit more than two students in that group. When we tried pulling children for more individualized attention, there just simply wasn't enough room for the children, the teacher or any of the materials we were working with. Our other option was meeting on the floor, which as you can imagine is quite uncomfortable. This table has given new life to our classroom. It is even bigger than I had imagined when I first began this project. It can comfortably fit up to 10 students, with all of their supplies, without any arguments over elbow positioning or book space.
After it's arrival, my wonderful custodians had assembled the table while my students had been at lunch. The oooohs and aaahhs that followed were priceless. It also made me laugh at how many students were just so impressed with the smoothness of the table's surface. Whenever we break apart into independent groups, you will always hear the group being called to the "back table" let out a little "YES!".
I really cannot thank you enough for the generous gift you have given to my students. The most amazing thing about this donation that you have made is that it is something that will continue to have an impact for many years. Each year, a new group of young minds will be able to explore their creativity, get individualized attention and comfortably meet with their peers because of you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Esquierdo
4th Grade Word Detectives!
Funded Dec 31, 2012I truly can't thank you enough for the generous donation of thesauruses that you have supplied for my wonderful 4th grade class. Since their arrival, my students have been so excited to enhance their vocabulary. They love to work with partners after they finish their writing and search for higher level words to substitute for over used words. The thesauruses have made such a difference in my students' everyday learning.
During these difficult financial times, with school budgets at an all time low, your donation makes a world of difference. These thesauruses will continue to have an impact for years to come. My current students will be able to utilize these resources each and every day for the rest of this year. I am a young teacher and will be teaching for many years to come. These thesauruses will travel with me to whatever grades I will teach in the future. They will be able to impact a variety of learners for years.
I thank you for your generosity. I hope that you see the impact you have made and will continue to donate.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Esquierdo
Art Supplies for Creative Young Minds
Funded Jul 6, 2012I truly can't begin to thank you enough for the gift that you have given to my students. The art supplies that you purchased for my class has made a tremendous difference in my teaching and my students learning each and every day. Over the past two months, my students have created so many creative and beautiful representations of their knowledge because of your generous donation.
With school funding at an all time low, I found my students going without many artistic necessities. Your donation has not only provided materials for this school year, I will continue to be able to use many of these supplies with upcoming students. The impact you have made with your generosity will last for years to come.
Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Esquierdo
Feel The Rhythm
Funded Jul 30, 2008I would like to start by thanking you from the bottom of my heart. You have truly made a difference by choosing to fund this project. You have given my students, both now and for many years to come, the gift of music. This is the ultimate gift. I can't express how much this means to me and how much this will also mean to my students. Thank you so much! I look forward to being able to send you pictures so you can see what this gift really means. Thank you again”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Esquierdo
No Art?
Funded Jul 16, 2008I am so grateful for this beautiful deed you are doing. This is such a blessing to be able to give my students the gift of art. You have truly made this possible. I can't thank you enough for this amazing gift. It is such a wonderful thing that you are doing and I am so appreciative. Thank you again and I look forward to sending you pictures of my students enjoying the gift of art which you have provided them with”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Esquierdo
Big Books For Little Ones
Funded Jul 14, 2008I can hardly begin to express my gratitude to you. This is such a wonderful thing that you have done for my students. I am eternally grateful for this fabulous gift of reading and organization. Your gift will make such a difference. I truly commend you for this incredibly generous act. Thank you again and I look forward to many years of using the tools that you have provided for my classroom”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Esquierdo
Safe and Interactive Writing for the Little Ones
Funded Jun 19, 2008I can't begin to explain my gratitude to you for choosing my project to be funded. What you are doing is such a service to teachers and children everywhere. This resource that you are providing me with will continue to help my teaching for many years to come. This wonderful gift will give me the chance to greater enhance the learning of my students. Thank you so much and I truly appreciate this. I can't wait to send you pictures of my students using this fabulous resource that you have provided for us. Thank you again”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Esquierdo