Past projects 15
Supporting Student Success Through Targeted Writing and Literacy Resources
Funded Feb 14, 2025Thank you so much for helping me fund this project. I will use this resources to keep learning about pedagogy and to support students' literacy.
The books I selected will help me grow professionaly and the other materials are key to use in the classroom with all of my students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Flores
Growing as a Professional
Funded May 11, 2024Thank you so much for supporting our project! The books and materials you provided have been incredibly valuable in helping me grow as a teacher and better support my students' social-emotional learning while they learn a new language. The blend of technical readings and fictionalized memoirs has given me insights that I've started to incorporate into our classroom activities.
One of the most meaningful moments was when we read "I Feel Different" together. The students connected deeply with the story, and it opened up a safe space for them to share their own feelings. Seeing them gain confidence in expressing their emotions was incredibly rewarding.
Moving forward, I'm eager to continue learning and finding new ways to support my students' emotional and academic growth. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to help my students in this meaningful way.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Flores
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 2 other donors.Puppet Theater Time
Funded Apr 2, 2024I am thrilled to share the wonderful impact your donation has had on our classroom! The excitement was palpable when my students first saw the new materials, especially the Script Box and the Puppet Theater. We immediately put them to use in a project where students took turns reading aloud, interpreting characters, and bringing stories to life. The combination of performing and reading aloud has been an incredible way to reinforce vocabulary and comprehension skills. Watching my students eagerly dive into their roles, repeating lines with growing confidence, has been a joy.
The Lakeshore Storytelling Kit, along with the Elephant and Piggie plush toys, has added another layer of engagement. We used these resources to retell classic stories, allowing students to interact with the characters in a hands-on way. The magnetic storytelling board has become a central tool in our classroom, enabling students to visually map out story sequences and explore narrative structures in an interactive manner. These activities have not only improved their reading skills but also boosted their creativity and confidence in public speaking.
Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a vibrant space where students can learn, explore, and grow through the power of storytelling.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Flores
This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT.Snacks to Keep us Focused!
Funded May 24, 2024Thank you so much for your donation! Our students have enjoyed healthy snacks before starting their afternoon lessons. They were specially happy to try apple and mango fruit bars!
Other groups really enjoyed having a snack before their gym lessons. Fruit bars provided extra energy before engaging in an active class. All students were really excited to try new flavors!
We also received smaller boxes with cookies and cereal bars that were a highlight of one Friday afternoon. Students from K through 4th enjoyed these treats.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Flores
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 11 other donors.Empowering Young Minds: A Project to Enhance English Language Learning
Funded Mar 17, 2024Thank you so much for your contribution! We are using our emotion-oes to play at the end of the week and learn vocabulary related to feelings. Our students are engaged in the game. They are having fun and learning! We used our laminated sheets to create resources that are appealing. Students are excited to read, sound out words, match pictures and cvc words!
When our students first saw the materials, they were very excited! The good news is that the materials can be used by different groups because they are laminated and can last longer. Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Flores
Let's Build a Positive Environment
Funded Dec 13, 2023Thank you for your contribution! The resources purchases enhance our students' learning experience and social emotional learning.
Our students enjoy playing a game in which they match Lakeshore Social-Emotional photos to the right adjective. These cards also provide visual support for our ELL students. This resource has enables us to introduce students to diverse emotions, helping them understand and express their feelings in a healthy way. We wrote about our emotions with the use of a prompt: "I feel happy/sad/ frustrated when..." Students wrote a sentence and chose an emoji to represent that. Our students like using the photo library and expressing their emotions.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Flores
Growing as a Teacher
Funded Dec 14, 2023Thank you so much for your contribution! I was able to use different resources to make my lessons more engaging.The interactive activities and games created an immersive learning environment, making language acquisition a dynamic and enjoyable process.
My students' favorite resource consists of a set of magnetic flashcards. They enjoy reviewing sounds and letters with them. At the beginning of a lesson we review some letters and sounds. The flashcards make this part of the class more memorable and fun! Each student is assigned 2 or 3 flashcards. Then, they pay attention to listen to the sound of their flashcard. Each magnet has a picture, too! This is really helpful to remember the initial sound of a word.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Flores
Inspiring Young Readers!
Funded Nov 21, 2023I am planning to focus our next unit on migration stories. My students will learn about Areli's journey and how she overcame some obstacles once she was in the U.S.
I believe that stories that resonate with their own stories will help them learn English while also creating memorable experiences. I would like to thank you for your contribution. My students keep a Reading Log where they write about each story they read and focus on genre and authors. They also love rating each story and I am sure they will enjoy reading about Areli.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Flores
This classroom project was brought to life by The Peterson Family and 3 other donors.Let's Create a Bilingual Library!
Funded Aug 2, 2023I wanted to drop you a note to say thanks from the bottom of our hearts for helping us expand our classroom library with bilingual books in English and Spanish. Your support has meant the world to us.
Since we kicked off this project, we've been on a mission to create a more inclusive reading space for our Spanish-speaking students. Your generous donation has allowed us to add even more bilingual books to our collection, making a big difference in our students' reading experiences. Books like "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" have become instant favorites, and your support has shown us just how much they love it – we need more copies for students to enjoy at home and in class.
Your contribution has enriched our students' reading adventures and deepened their connection to both English and Spanish. The cultural and linguistic bonds your donation has helped create are priceless.
Thanks again for your generosity!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Flores
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and one other donor.Books to Share at Home!
Funded May 10, 2023I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my project aimed at promoting literacy and a love for literature among our English Language Learners (ELLs). Your funding has had a profound impact on the lives of my students and their families.
The ELLs I have the privilege of teaching are a remarkable and creative group of young individuals, and I am constantly inspired by their enthusiasm and determination as they embark on their journey of learning English. Your contribution allowed me to directly support my students during this crucial time in their lives when they are often experiencing their first exposure to the English language. The books we selected for our project have played a pivotal role in nurturing their language skills, fostering a deeper understanding of English, and, most importantly, igniting a love for literature.
Your donation has enabled us to provide multiple copies of the books we are reading in class. This has been an invaluable resource, as it allows our students to take these books home and share the stories with their families over the weekends. These books have become bridges that connect our students' school experiences with their family lives, helping to create meaningful connections and bonds.
Furthermore, I made it a point to select bilingual books as part of our project, as I strongly believe in the importance of encouraging literacy in both the students' home language and the new language they are learning. These bilingual books have not only enhanced their understanding of English but also strengthened their connection to their cultural roots and home language. This holistic approach to literacy will undoubtedly benefit them in their academic journey and beyond.
Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness and generosity have made a lasting difference, and I am immensely grateful for your support.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Flores
This classroom project was brought to life by Neukom Family Foundation and one other donor.