Past projects 14
ECSE Language and Literacy
Funded Jan 15, 2025Thank you all for your generous contribution! My group of students truly enjoy books! During their preferred activity, they choose books and like to sit either in the library or their seat as they turn pages and look at pictures. They will also enjoy the leapfrog laptops! Once again, thank you!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Palomino
STEM, Ignite Our Engineer Light!
Funded Aug 28, 2022I hope you are doing well! I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your generous contribution to our preschool classroom. Your donation of STEM materials and manipulatives has had an incredible impact on our students, and I am so excited to share how it has made a difference in our daily learning.
Since receiving these wonderful resources, my students have been eagerly engaging with the materials in ways that I hadn't imagined possible for their age group. One of the most memorable projects we've worked on was a hands-on exploration of shapes and structures. With the new building blocks, magnetic tiles, and sorting manipulatives, the children had the opportunity to create everything from simple towers to complex structures, exploring how shapes fit together and how they can balance and build. Not only were they practicing essential math concepts like geometry and spatial awareness, but they were also developing important problem-solving and fine motor skills.
When the materials first arrived, the excitement in our classroom was palpable. The children could hardly contain their enthusiasm as we unboxed the STEM kits. One of my students exclaimed, "Wow, these are just like the toys in the commercials!" as they saw the colorful manipulatives. It was such a joyful moment to see their curiosity spark instantly. They were eager to dive right in, and I noticed that they quickly began experimenting with the materials in creative ways, using their imagination to build and create.
As we continue to explore these new resources, the next steps in our learning journey will involve more structured activities where the students can apply what they've been discovering. We are planning to do a project where the children will build "mini cities" using the blocks and manipulatives. They'll work together in small groups to create structures, discuss which materials are best for certain designs, and share their creations with the class. This collaborative project will not only reinforce their STEM learning but also enhance their social and communication skills as they work together, solve problems, and learn from one another.
What excites me the most is that this hands-on learning is laying the foundation for critical thinking and collaboration skills that will benefit them throughout their educational journey. The enthusiasm and engagement these new materials have inspired in my students are priceless. They are more curious, more confident, and more excited about learning than ever before, and that is thanks to your generosity.
Thank you again for your incredible support of our classroom. Your donation has opened up new possibilities for my students and is helping them develop skills that will serve them well in the future. I am so grateful to you for making this possible, and I look forward to keeping you updated on their progress.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Palomino
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and 5 other donors.Literacy for Life
Funded Oct 15, 2024Thank you!! My class and I are so excited! We will upgrade our classroom library, which will give my students more choices during choice time. We will also have more opportunities for large group read aloud stories! My students enjoy anything with music, these books are will expand their language and literacy skills as well as their social emotional skills!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Palomino
This classroom project was brought to life by Amazon and 5 other donors.Small Group Building
Funded Sep 20, 2024My students have been so lucky! We are so grateful for your donations. I know times are tough, however you have all made a generous contribution to support my students. These materials will definitely go a long way. That saying, "it takes a village"..You are all part of our village. Forever grateful. Sending you all the tightest hugs filled with so much joy.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Palomino
This classroom project was brought to life by The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 10 other donors.Small Group Learning
Funded Aug 21, 2024I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation towards our classroom materials. Thanks to your support, we have successfully reached our goal and can now provide our students with the resources they need to thrive.
Your kindness and generosity have made a significant impact on our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution. The new materials will not only enhance the learning experience but also inspire and motivate our students to achieve their best.
Thank you once again for your support. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and it will make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Palomino
This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 4 other donors.Outdoor Wheely Wagon!
Funded Apr 4, 2024I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation towards our classroom materials. Thanks to your support, we have successfully reached our goal and can now provide our students with the resources they need to thrive.
Your kindness and generosity have made a significant impact on our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution. The new materials will not only enhance the learning experience but also inspire and motivate our students to achieve their best.
Thank you once again for your support. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and it will make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Palomino
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 2 other donors.Hands-on and Carry on!
Funded Apr 6, 2024hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation towards our classroom materials. Thanks to your support, we have successfully reached our goal and can now provide our students with the resources they need to thrive.
Your kindness and generosity have made a significant impact on our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution. The new materials will not only enhance the learning experience but also inspire and motivate our students to achieve their best.
Thank you once again for your support. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and it will make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Palomino
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 4 other donors.Clean and Healthy Environment
Funded Nov 28, 2023hope this message finds you well. I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations to our classroom. Your contributions have significantly helped in maintaining a clean and healthy environment for our students.
Thanks to your support, we have been able to provide essential cleaning supplies and hygiene products, ensuring that our classroom remains a safe and welcoming space for learning. Your kindness has directly impacted the well-being of our students, allowing them to focus on their studies without concerns about cleanliness and health.
Your generosity is deeply appreciated, and it serves as a wonderful reminder of the positive impact that community support can have on our educational environment. Thank you once again for your thoughtful and invaluable contribution.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Palomino
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 10 other donors.Wiggle Wobble and Learn!
Funded Oct 2, 2023YES! Thank you all for your generous contribution! We were able to meet our goal thanks to you all. It is still early on in the school year, and these materials will be surely benefit all of my students. Once again, thank you all. "It takes a village..." is true, THANK YOU!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Palomino
Curious, Creative, and Neurodivergent
Funded Apr 3, 2023We are so grateful for each of your donations. My students will enjoy and use these materials daily! They will help self-regulate, maintain attention, and continue learning with the hands on materials! I just cannot wait to see our class enjoy these sensory materials. Once again, I cannot thank you all enough.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Palomino
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 4 other donors.