Past projects 12
Moon Walking in Sixth
Funded Jan 23, 2020As a 6th grade teacher, it is challenging to motivate my students to read. I cannot wait to crack these books open with my students to unlock the beautiful message it holds. This book will help create a memorable 6th grade experience to help add to their favorite year of elementary school. I am looking forward to their sense of accomplishment in finishing a book in an engaging environment. We are so fortunate, and I am beaming with joy!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Abrica
Developing Identity Through Culturally Relevant Teaching
Funded Jun 27, 2019Your donation has greatly impacted our everyday learning in our classroom. I am able to explore new ways to deliver content to my students without having to find a way to pay for a field trip. We are able to go on virtual field trips, watch short animated clips that encourage strong character traits, and build a benefit mindset through literary texts and discussions.
My students are developing empathy as we watch, read, and explore various content accessible online. We are building classroom community through different activities because of the laptops you have helped donate. It isn't easy to do this without the use of technology.
In addition to these wonderful experiences, my students are practicing mindfulness in their actions and actions. They are practicing being responsible, reliable, and trust worthy students. When students have leadership opportunities, are trusted, and can have the freedom to explore, they are the happiest type of student. Thank you for allowing my students to have this opportunity.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Abrica
This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 3 other donors.Variety is the Spice of Life
Funded May 13, 2019My students have been able to explore ways they can be most successful. They are learning how to make positive seating choices that help them learn and be productive. My students are able to get out their energy while still focusing on lessons and activities with the seating options you helped donate. Collaboration and positivity in our classroom have improved because of the flexible seating environment. It is so wonderful to see our classroom flourish with excitement for learning thanks to a simple change in environment.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Abrica
This classroom project was brought to life by Craig Newmark Philanthropies and 2 other donors.Flexing for Flexible Seating
Funded Mar 19, 2018Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom to improve our flexible seating environment. The students were so excited to receive such useful items. The book boxes have made for excellent storage to place our workbooks and text books. The ball cart is perfect for our recess and PE equipment, and the lap desks are the perfect size for my students! In addition to these useful items, we can't thank you enough for the fun wobble stools that help my students concentrate when they still have left over energy to burn from recess. We are so happy to have a more user friendly classroom.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Abrica
Stand Up Desk For a Stand Up Classroom
Funded Nov 5, 2017Having these standup desks in our classroom has made a positive impact on our routine. The students have been so happy to have such beautiful desks as part of our furniture. The ability to stand while working really helps us focus while taking tests or working on projects.
When we received our items, everyone was eager to use our unique additions to our flexible seating. It's nice to have an area that allows for students to stretch their legs while staying on task. We don't hear groans of feet falling asleep when using these desks!
We are so fortunate to have such thoughtful people to support our learning. It is so wonderful to see these desks being used daily with the intent that I envisioned.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Abrica
Give Them the Gift of Technology
Funded Sep 16, 2017The technology you have helped donate to our classroom has significantly improved my students' quality of learning. They now have more devises to take turns using which allows for increased hands on learning. Also, the class is able to practice their creative writing through typing on google docs in which they also practice typing skills.
My students are able to routinely take digital assessments that help them monitor their own student growth through the use of these laptops. The students are more determined to grow as successful students with the power you have provided in their hands. Thank you for changing their learning environment, and inspiring them to have compassion and kindness towards others from your example.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Abrica
Books For Bright Brains
Funded Jan 8, 2017My class was ecstatic to hear the exciting news that our project was funded! Upon arrival of these much anticipated precious books, the student's squealed and jumped for joy. Everyone was eager to see the freshly bound pages, smell the familiar smell of a deliciously enticing book, and be the first to turn the pages of a much awaited great story.
We have created book clubs so that these strong readers are able to dig deeper into these stories. They are feverishly writing as they find evidence of alliteration, similes, strong vocabulary, pieces of text that resonate with them, and connections that they make with each character's experiences. They are discussing ideas they are learning. They are sharing opinions. They are becoming strong, deeper readers. They are developing empathy, and understanding that a book can stir up new passions in life. They are becoming the type of person to develop change in our world...
The valuable life lessons and connection with books that you have granted these children will truly last a lifetime. My students and I thank you for giving such a valuable gift.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Abrica
Help Us Have Technology
Funded Dec 20, 2016Having these devices has helped our classroom immensely! It has aided in creating a "flipped" classroom learning environment where I, as the teacher, can be "duplicated" and be more effective with the students learning outcomes. I record my math lessons with the help of the mic and remote control. Using these devices helps me cut recording time in half, and allows me to plan more fun lessons for my students. The students are then able to watch the videos on the chromebooks.
The chromebooks have been a lifesaver to our classroom learning environment. It helps keep the students engaged, and makes learning fun for them! We are able to use different learning websites that keep them engaged. As a result of gaining these devices, my students are able to keep up with the 21st learning standards placed on our schools. Being a school located in a low socio economic area, devices are difficult to come by.
My students have been learning new ways to search online when using the chromebooks. They are able to research for their Genius Hour time while working on passion projects. I am able to teach them about internet safety which their parents aren't able to do because they don't have experience with devices at home. These three chromebooks have made a huge impact on our classroom!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Abrica
Classroom Comfort
Funded Dec 29, 2015Each person that walks through our door comments on how awesome our rug is! When my students heard about our funded project, they were entirely humbled that a complete stranger cared about them. They didn't think that such generous people were in the world they lived in. They were ecstatic to see how beautiful our rug came out to be. They are so proud to have such a cool rug in their newly cozy classroom.
My students use the rug as a work area when they need quiet time or to take a break from their table group. They also use it during silent reading time to sprawl out, relax, and get nose-deep into a good book. During out blended math rotations, the rug area is where the "Writing to Explain" occurs for mathematical problems. We also hold our student-led Midday Meetings at the rug to share as a classroom community the happenings in their lives.
My classroom feels like a true classroom because of the aesthetics of this rug. It is one of my class's favorite items in our room. Its a wonderful discussion piece, and source of reference with the planets. My students care for it to maintain it's newness. Because of this, they remember to pick up after themselves!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Abrica
Supplies for Super Students
Funded Oct 21, 2015Thanks to you, my students have sharpened pencils, and charged iPads! Class time is used more efficiently because students aren't stopping to sharpen their pencils anymore. All pencils are able to be sharpened at the end of each school day, ready for the next day! The iPad chargers really help keep our iPads in an organized area, and it allows for routine in our classroom! The air purifier has helped with keeping the air in our classroom fresh and germ free. The additional light bulbs are so reassuring to have since the air purifier runs for a large portion of each day. We love our supplies, and can't thank you enough!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Abrica