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Past projects 4

• Classroom Essentials

  Funded Sep 10, 2024

  Access to printing paper, laminating sheets, and protector sheets is essential for creating an engaging and organized learning environment. Printing paper allows me to produce tailored resources like worksheets, visual aids, and assessments that cater to my students' diverse learning needs. With enough paper, I can provide individualized practice materials, support visual learners, and create interactive activities that enhance the learning experience.

  Laminating sheets help preserve classroom materials such as flashcards, game pieces, and reference charts. Laminating these items makes them durable and reusable, ensuring that they can be used repeatedly throughout the year. This not only saves time in recreating materials but also allows students to interact with them without fear of damage, adding a tactile, hands-on element to learning. Laminated items can even be used with dry-erase markers, promoting interactive and flexible lessons.

  Protector sheets are invaluable for keeping important documents organized and accessible. I use them to store student work, reference sheets, and classroom rules in binders, making these materials easy for students to use and refer to independently. This helps students stay organized and supports their learning by providing them with clear, protected resources they can rely on.

  Together, these supplies help create a well-organized, engaging classroom where students feel motivated and supported. By ensuring that our learning materials are high-quality and long-lasting, you'll be directly contributing to a positive and effective educational environment. Your support will make a lasting impact, allowing me to better meet my students' needs and provide them with enriching, hands-on learning experiences. Thank you for considering our project!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Romanov

• Coming Together Rug

  Funded Aug 15, 2024

  A classroom rug may seem like a simple addition, but it holds the power to transform the entire learning environment for my students. This rug will become the central gathering spot in our classroom, where students come together for lessons, discussions, and activities. Having this space will create a sense of community, provide comfort, and help students feel more at ease as they navigate through their day.

  In a classroom setting, young learners thrive on routine and structure. A dedicated rug area offers exactly that. By providing a specific place to sit during circle time, storytime, and group activities, the rug will help establish clear boundaries, making it easier for students to understand where they should be during different parts of the day. This predictability is particularly beneficial for children who are still developing their social and spatial awareness, as it helps them learn how to maintain personal space while feeling connected to the group.

  Beyond managing classroom routines, the rug will also serve as a powerful educational tool. Its colors, shapes, and patterns can be incorporated into daily lessons, turning the floor into an interactive learning surface. We can use the rug for activities such as counting, identifying shapes and colors, and playing educational games that build cognitive and social skills. It provides a natural setting for peer collaboration and learning, helping students work together and build relationships.

  The rug also promotes inclusivity. In a diverse classroom, each student will have a designated spot, helping every child feel seen and included. This sense of belonging is crucial for building self-esteem and encouraging participation. No matter a student's background or learning needs, the rug area becomes a welcoming space where they can actively engage in the lesson. Having a communal space like this fosters open communication, strengthens peer interactions, and creates a supportive learning environment.

  Additionally, the rug contributes to the overall aesthetic and atmosphere of the classroom. A bright and vibrant rug can make the room feel more inviting and lively, sparking joy and excitement in students as they come in each day. A cozy, colorful space helps create an environment where students feel comfortable and ready to learn, which can enhance their overall educational experience.

  Your support in funding this project will have a profound impact on my classroom. By providing this rug, you are helping create a versatile and functional learning space where students can gather, learn, and connect. The rug will become the heart of our classroom, where countless meaningful moments of discovery and collaboration will take place. This investment will not only improve the physical layout of our classroom but also enhance the social, emotional, and academic experiences of every student.

  Your generosity will help us build a nurturing, student-centered environment that supports growth, creativity, and community. Thank you for considering our project and for making a difference in the lives of my students!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Romanov

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 7 other donors.

• Coming to the Table

  Funded Apr 7, 2023

  Thank you so much for your kind donations to our classroom table and chairs!So far we have already been using it as the perfect table for guided reading and splitting up to do our different centers.

  When it first arrived, the students shouted things like, "Oh wow, where did this come from?" and, "Those chairs are so cute!" One student even lied right across it as if it was a bed! They are so thankful to be working in a comfortable group spot, and love to take turns in the teacher spot every once in a while.

  We hope someday you will get a chance to come visit our class. We are a lively bunch, with lots of funny jokes to tell you. We are luckily to have so many great opportunities to take advantage of, and one of our greatest will always be the support provided from all of you donors at DonorsChoose! Thank you again and again!"”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Romanov

• Calming Corner

  Funded May 16, 2023

  Thank you so much for all your generous donations! My students were thrilled to see each item arrive. They now have new comfortable chairs to relax in while reading on the carpet. Our calming corner has doubled as a peace corner where children can choose to go on their own when they need to regain focus, or relax. Sometimes two children will go into the corner to work out a conflict they are having. They have learned to calm themselves while taking deep breathes and blowing on the colorful pinwheel. Some prefer the lava lamp and find their focus while watching the bubbles blend into each other and create new colors. The fidget toys are very useful in the peace corner as well as during whole class lessons. As I see that some need to fidget, I can just pass them a fidget toy to use while they remain on the carpet, learning with the rest of the group. I am able to keep all the materials organized and accessible to the students in the storage tray. Of course, their favorite thing to do in the peace corner is to squish themselves into the bean bag chair. All of these materials bring about an independence and self regulation strategies that instill confidence in my students and make school a more positive and calm place to be. Thank you once again!"”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Romanov

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 4 other donors.