Past projects 75
Worktables to Wobble While We Work Almost Finished
Funded Dec 11, 2023My students and I would like to thank you for the two Lakeshore tables. When they arrived a few months ago, we were thrilled. While they dont fit our other tables, as we thought they would, we've made them work for our flexible seating. They have definitely added to the great sense of pride as we've almost converted all our classroom to flexible seating.
With your help, my students have a comfortable space to study every day. These tables have proven so effective that I will continue writing more Donors Choose projects so that eventually I have all my students sitting at Lakeshore tables instead of the 25-year-old desks that I currently have in my classroom. For now 30 of my students have alternative seating using Lakeshore tables. I will continue to rotate student seats so that they all have a chance to sit at these tables.
Better classroom flexible furniture is essential to the learning environment. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Without your help, learning would be a lot more strenuous for my students and I. I know these are tough times. Donors like you make it possible for me to do my job effectively.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Torres
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 6 other donors.Invigorating Our History Curriculum
Funded Sep 21, 2023My students and I would like to thank you for getting us Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, and Mr./Mrs. Potato heads. With the funds I've purchased many amazing lessons that I've adapted for my classroom learning, especially for US History as there aren't very many new lessons around that meet our new state Social Science Framework. Unfortunately our "new" book doesn't cover enough of our new state Social Science framework and I've had to supplement a great deal with great lessons and projects from TpT. In essence you have saved me many hours of work for a few years. These included lessons on early American History covering modern social movements and graphic organizers, which are much needed. Plus, our new Potato head projects have really inspired my students. They blew me away with their creations of famous Americans.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Without your help, teaching would be a lot more strenuous. Donors like you make it possible for me to do my job effectively. I know that no matter what teaching brings me in the next few years, I can adapt these lessons and use them for years to come. We are eternally grateful for your generosity in thinking of us and our learning and working environment.
Thank you for your contribution and making the world a better place (one classroom at a time)!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Torres
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.Calming Classroom: Wobbling While We Work
Funded Sep 21, 2023My students and I would like to thank you for the Lakeshore Flex-Space Ergo Bounce Cantilever chairs for our tables.
These Flex-Space Ergo Bounce chairs have really proven their worth. My students are tired and exhausted even in the morning when they arrive. The chairs have been incredible for their exhaustion, and impatience.
With your help, my students have a comfortable space to learn everyday. These have proven so effective that I've written other projects for more. As of today we have about 28 chairs. We just need 6-8 more to have a full class set. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Without your help, learning would be a lot more strenuous. I know these are tough times. Donors like you make it possible for me to do my job effectively.
We are eternally grateful for your generosity in thinking of us and our learning and working environment. Thank you for your contribution and making the world a better place (one classroom at a time)!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Torres
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.Winding Up Worktables to Wobble While We Work
Funded Sep 11, 2023My students and I would like to thank you for the Lakeshore tables. When they arrived days ago, they couldn't believe the tables were for our classroom. They felt very special and had a great sense of pride as we've almost converted all our classroom to flexible seating.
With your help, my students have a comfortable space to study every day. These tables have proven so effective that I will continue writing more Donors Choose projects so that eventually I have all my students sitting at Lakeshore tables instead of the 25-year-old desks that I currently have in my classroom. For now 28 of my students have alternative seating using Lakeshore tables. I will continue to rotate student seats so that they all have a chance to sit at these tables. Now I only need two more tables to completely transform my classroom.
Better classroom flexible furniture is essential to the learning environment. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Without your help, in-person learning would be a lot more strenuous for my students and I. I know these are tough times. Donors like you make it possible for me to do my job effectively.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Torres
This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and 2 other donors.Calming Classroom Environment: Wobbling While We Work
Funded May 16, 2023My students and I would like to thank you for the Lakeshore chairs for our amazing tables.
Since our return from online instruction, we've faced many challenges including sitting in traditional desks. These chairs have really proven their worth. My students are tired and exhausted even in the morning when they arrive. The chairs have been incredible for their exhaustion, and impatience.
With your help, my students have a comfortable space to learn everyday. These have proven so effective that I've written other projects for more. As of today we have about 20 chairs. We just need 10 more to have a full class set. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Without your help, learning would be a lot more strenuous. I know these are tough times. Donors like you make it possible for me to do my job effectively.
We are eternally grateful for your generosity in thinking of us and our learning and working environment. Thank you for your contribution and making the world a better place (one classroom at a time)!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Torres
Wanting Worktables to Wobble While We Work
Funded May 12, 2023My students and I would like to thank you for the Lakeshore tables. When they arrived months ago, they couldn't believe the tables were for them. They felt very special and had a great sense of pride as they helped me unpack them.
Students are not accustomed to traditional desk in my classroom anymore, COVID changed teaching and student's perspectives. The Lakeshore tables have been incredible for their exhaustion, impatience, and jitters. I've seen a really emotional change in their classroom behavior in those students using the new tables.
With your help, my students have a comfortable space to study every day. These tables have proven so effective that I will continue writing more Donors Choose projects so that eventually I have all my students sitting at Lakeshore tables instead of the 25-year-old desks that I currently have in my classroom. For now 23 of my students have alternative seating using Lakeshore tables. I will continue to rotate student seats so that they all have a chance to sit at these tables. Now I only need two more tables to completely transform my classroom. Just today, the Panda Cares foundation funded two more tables. Better classroom flexible furniture is essential to the learning environment. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Without your help, in-person learning would be a lot more strenuous for my students and I. I know these are tough times. Donors like you make it possible for me to do my job effectively.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Torres
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 2 other donors.Free To Be Me: A Safe Space To Reflect
Funded May 12, 2023My students and I would like to thank you for the bean bags for our classroom. You've really helped us tremendously feel comfortable and more relaxed.
Almost all humans need connection and proximity. It is especially crucial this generation, who prefers to do everything via dms, social platforms and texts, to have some in person contact. The bean bags have tremendously helped as we try to be as contactless as possible in the classroom and maintain our sanity. I want my students to feel as comfortable as possible. Often, when they are tired of sitting in traditional desks, I will suggest they grab a bean bag and relax during the time they are in my classroom and not have to do a traditional assignment. Your contributions have proven quite popular for high schoolers who normally only get desks .
With your help, my students feel supported in our classroom. While we won't know what the future holds for us in terms of in person instruction, I know they will do a lot better with the extra gesture and encouragement the bean bag and flexible chair have given them. Thank you for your contribution to my students and making the world a better place (one classroom at a time)!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Torres
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 4 other donors.Basic Supplies for Historians to Learn, Part 2
Funded Dec 26, 2022My students and I would like to thank you for all the supplies to better study US History, the binders, and colored paper to help them for the AP US History at school. The exam is in May (2023) and they need to be organized to study properly for the exam. You've really helped them tremendously.
These binders and colored paper are helping my students study both at home and at school. I want my students to feel as comfortable as possible, and it could be the case that many cannot afford these supplies. With donors like you, I never needed to ask, simply just gave them what they needed.
Almost all humans need connection and communication. It is especially crucial for this generation, who prefers to do everything via dms, social platforms and texts, to have some in person contact and write with pen and paper. I am thrilled to be back to pen and paper, old school style. My students are now truly organized for the rest of the school year and we're on the road to reviewing and studying for their national exam!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Torres
This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 3 other donors.Worktable to Wobble While We Work
Funded Dec 19, 2022My students and I would like to thank you for the Lakeshore table. We all feel very special and have a great sense of pride as our classroom is about 60% converted to flexible seating (and tables). It did sit in the box long as we were all eager to use it.
Students were at home learning virtually for a year and a half. They just refuse to use traditional desks as they adjusted to what was most comfortable for them while at home. The Lakeshore table have been incredible for their exhaustion, impatience, and jitters. I've seen emotional changes in my student's classroom behavior in those students using the new tables.
With your help, my students have a comfortable space to study everyday. The tables have proven so effective that I have written more Donors Choose projects so that eventually I have all my students sitting at Lakeshore tables instead of the 25-year-old desks that I currently have in my classroom. So for now 20 of my students have alternative seating with the 8 tables we've acquired. I will continue to rotate student seats so that they all have a chance to sit at these tables. I plan in the next few months to transform my entire classroom. Hopefully by the end of this school year, my classroom will be completely converted. My students deserve better classroom furniture.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Without your help, in-person learning would be a lot more strenuous. I know these are tough times. Donors like you make it possible for me to do my job effectively.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Torres
This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 3 other donors.Scrapbooking Our Family’s History: Growing New Roots, a Fourth Generation
Funded Jan 13, 2023My students and I would like to thank you for getting us all the scrapbooks, paper and glue for them to complete their gorgeous family memories. We had so much fun interviewing our family members and gathering images to include in our albums. My students each presented their albums to their classmates. They also created a 10 minute Flipgrid showing me their albums and any other important information they discovered that they didn't necessarily want to share with the class.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Without your help, learning and teaching would be a lot more strenuous. Because of your contribution my students were able to authentically learn about their families and create a lasting family treasure which they truly couldn't afford otherwise. I know these are tough times. Donors like you make it possible for me to do my job effectively imbedding authenticity in learning. We are eternally grateful for your generosity in thinking of us and our learning and working environment.
Thank you for your contribution and making the world a better place (one classroom at a time)!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Torres