Funded Oct 23, 2024Thank you so much for providing our classroom with these much-needed items! My students were so excited when the supplies arrived, looking at each new thing with curiosity and delight. From colorful crayons and markers to fresh notebooks, they couldn't wait to dive into their projects with these tools in hand. We have greatly enjoyed having the dry erase boards, which are extremely useful for practicing new vocabulary, doing math problems, and even for some quick games to reinforce lessons. They really love the idea of having their own supplies now, and with this, I can see their confidence growing as they start to participate more in lessons.
It was during our "All About Me" project when one of the specific moments really showed me just how much your generosity has impacted our class. With new crayons, pencils, and notebooks, they made personal posters to share with the class. Each child drew about favorite things, wrote about their families, and even shared some of their goals for the school year. It was touching how proud they were of their work and showing off these creative, colorful projects with one another. Having their own supplies has made such a huge difference in letting them express themselves even more.
Next steps for our class would be moving into group projects using these materials to explore concepts in science and social studies. An example is we have a unit coming up on life cycles; each student will get to use their supplies to document the stages of different plants and animals. It is through your generosity that they are set up for success and ready to take on each new lesson with enthusiasm and joy. Thanks for helping to make that possible!”
With gratitude,
Ms. P. Castro