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Past projects 29

• Financial Literacy Support

  Funded Nov 30, 2021

  Thank you so much for your generosity! I appreciate you taking the time to invest in my students and their future. It's so important to create and foster financial literacy in early childhood. Thanks to your donations i am able to do just that.

  My students are able to use material printed in color like their menus. They are motivated to participate while learning about financial literacy and other skills. They have access to visuals that help support their learning. We are able to organize materials to best fit their needs!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Hurtado

  This classroom project was brought to life by Charles Schwab and 2 other donors.

• Preschool Dot Art

  Funded Oct 6, 2021

  Thank you for taking the time to donate to my project. This project was fun to present to my students because it was hands-on and allowed them to express themselves through art. They had such an amazing time using the dot markers to create and express their feelings. They enjoyed using the different colors you provided for them to explore. Students were highly motivated to participate in art projects that offered the opportunity to use the dot markers. The happiness on their faces was such a heart warming experience. Thank you for providing them with happy memories.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Hurtado

• Fun Hands-on Preschool Basic Materials

  Funded Sep 23, 2021

  Thank you for taking the time to invest in my students learning. They have been extremely excited and motivated with the new materials you provided. We have been exploring and practicing using the new materials in our classroom. They have been able to practice forming letters of their name on the double-sided boards. They have been able to continue building on their literacy skills during small group. Students have been excited to use the materials during all areas of learning

  My students have also enjoyed using the magna-tiles to explore building homes for their animal and people figures. They explore the different shapes and colors included in the set. They enjoy participating in mathematic small group instruction.

  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to continue learning with motivating materials!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Hurtado

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 8 other donors.

• Books at Home

  Funded Oct 23, 2020

  Thank you for providing books for my students to keep at home. It is extremely important for my students to have access to books at home during remote learning. Having access to books donated by you provided endless opportunities for my students. They are able to practice handling books at home everyday. Students continue to use books daily during our follow along activity. They are able to practice reading skills with family members at home. Students continue to learn how to care for books and practice responsibility. It has been such an amazing experience watching my students being able to access books at home. Thank you for taking the time to donate to my classroom!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Hurtado

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Donor and 8 other donors.

• Reading and Playing to Learn About Our Diverse Classroom

  Funded Sep 16, 2020

  Thank you for providing books that reflect the diversity in my classroom. During the pandemic I have been able to read a variety of books throughout our zoom sessions and facilitate short discussions with my preschoolers. They enjoy listening and looking at pictures of characters that look like them and families that reflect them! Students are always excited to listen to our new books and they take turns choosing a book daily! It has become the highlight of their day! Thank you for taking the time to dedicate your donations towards my project.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Hurtado

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose 20th Anniversary Fund and 2 other donors.

• Building and Molding Our Future Through Play

  Funded Sep 16, 2020

  I am so thankful for the resources that you have generously provided for my students during distance learning. My students have been able to stay engaged longer during our zoom meetings. They are excited when I ask them to take out their play-doh or Mega Blocks to work on our reading and math skills. I observe them having fun and interacting with their family while learning. It is such a an amazing feeling seeing them develop their motor skills using the tools you provided. Distance learning has been a difficult adjustment. The materials you provided have brought smiles to all of us because we are having fun while learning and developing skills!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Hurtado

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose 20th Anniversary Fund and 11 other donors.

• Preschool Distance Learning Hands-On

  Funded May 14, 2020

  Thank you so much for providing engaging materials for my students during these challenging times. It has been such a motivating factor for parents and students to receive materials that are fun and can be used at home. Due to the age of my students, parent participation is vital, the materials you provided made a difference. Parents felt more confident when working with their children during our small groups video meetings and continued to reinforce activitIes long after our school day! The excitement in my students faces when they were actively participating using hands-on materials were the most inspiring moments. Thank you for taking the time to support my students in these especially trying times.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Hurtado

  This classroom project was brought to life by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and 12 other donors.

• Preschool in Color and Laminated

  Funded May 8, 2020

  Thank you so much for providing color ink and laminating sheets to support my students at home. When our district moved to distance learning we knew it would be a challenging experience for our preschoolers. Your donations have allowed me to provide colored and laminated charts that will my students can reuse time after time. They will be able to post around their learning environment at home and parents can use for visual support. It has made such an immense difference being able to refer them to materials that are long lasting and beneficial for their learning. Thank you for investing in our students learning.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Hurtado

  This classroom project was brought to life by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and 8 other donors.

• My Imagination Leads to Entrepreneurship

  Funded Dec 3, 2019

  Thank you for providing opportunities for my students to learn about entrepreneurship through play. The materials that you contributed to have made such a great impact on my students.

  When they walked in and saw the lemonade stand, their faces just lit up. They could not wait to explore all the new materials. The ice cream shop was up and running in no time. It was amazing seeing them take on roles that they have observed out in their community.

  My students were able to learn about selling lemonade and being a cashier at the market. We were able to teach them so many skills in such a short amount of time. My students were extremely motivated to express themselves. They were interested in counting the money when they were the cashier. They were inventive and engaged.

  Thank you for your generosity and taking the time to donate to my project. This has been an extremely successful project for my students. It would not have been possible without you!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Hurtado

  This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and 6 other donors.

• Keeping Our Art Dry and Organized

  Funded Sep 25, 2019

  Thank you for your generosity. My students have been so elated with their new materials! Sharing the amazing news and unpacking the supplies were the most exciting moments thus far. The drying rack has been such a great addition to our classroom and has impacted students independence greatly. I labeled each rack with students name to foster ownership and independence. Students are also learning to recognize their name and this is a perfect opportunity to practice. Everyday they store their beautiful artwork by identifying their name and storing it in their assigned slot. The float and find bubbles have been such a fun way for students to learn to identify their letters of the alphabet. Everyday we have a center for letter identification in which they are able to use nets and "catch" their bubble letters. Students are always excited about participating in this activity. The pocket charts have served as center free choice displays. Students are able to choose from three different activities and place their name in the pocket chart of the activity they choose. The daily schedule chart has been a great way for students to track our activities throughout the day. Students feel safe knowing what activity is coming next. Thank you for helping me foster independence, responsibility, ownership, and safety in my classroom.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Hurtado