Past projects 4
Help Keep Our Essentials Stocked
Funded Feb 11, 2025Wow I am blown away by the generosity and support this donors choose received in such a short amount of time. The students and myself appreciate this so much. I am excited to give the students the new supplies and for them to continue to create the amazing work they do!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Seagriff
Technology Cart
Funded Sep 21, 2022I cannot thank you enough for the technology cart. It literally takes less than 3 minutes for students to get their iPads now and get to work. Additionally, their devices are charged and ready to be used. This has brought independence to the students and an opportunity to learn how to be responsible for their own equipment. Students realize the importance of charging their iPad now and this has left very little room for needing to charge during instructional time. This cart has brought organization and efficiency into our classroom. The kids and I appreciate your donations to this so much!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Seagriff
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.Reading is Power!
Funded Apr 16, 2018I cannot thank you enough for picking Pre-K 1 when selecting a classroom to donate to. Looking back at September and how much needed to be done, it is clear to see that we have exceeded our goals and you have helped in doing that! Pre-K is a wonderful time for exploration and discovery but it is also a very important time to instill the value of reading. Language and exposure has been a huge focus within the classroom and having additional books has helped in executing this vision.
I wanted these new books in order to better the student's understanding of holidays and important people. Since receiving the books I have been able to do lessons on history and fiction vs. non-fiction with greater understanding from the students. More students are now choosing to go into the library and re-read the books you've provided them with. The students are gravitating toward these books and showing tremendous interest in learning about holidays (even those that they do not celebrate), people, and historical events.
During center time many students pretend to have a class in front of them and read to them as if they are the teacher. More students are beginning to pass their finger under words as they read from left to right. The discuss the importance of books and how to care for them.
Thank you again from all the students in Pre-K 1!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Seagriff
Lets Get Ready to Explore
Funded Nov 14, 2017I cannot begin to describe to you how appreciative we are for your donations in helping our classroom become more hands on. The morning after the donations had arrived the students could not wait until centers to explore the new materials. When explaining why there were new materials in each center one student said "that was so nice, tell them we love them". The packages came around the time when the students were learning about gratitude and appreciation which was perfect! Your kindness has really made such an impact in the classroom and I really cannot thank you enough!
The story books have really given us more opportunities to look into the units of study. We are now able to read more than one book a day about transportation, feelings, communities, etc. Our library is inviting and catches the eyes of all the students, we have you to thank for that! The dramatic play area is being utilized properly now that the students have a "kitchen table". Everyday they invite students to eat at their "house". The mini white board was a fabulous addition to the "all about us" unit because we were able to include a classroom in our dramatic play as you can see from the pictures. The biggest hit was the MAGNA TILES, these were truly what we needed in the classroom. Students who did not really engage with other students were now collaborating and building wonderful things. One student who had a difficult time engaging in just one center has now found his calling. These were such a great addition to our math manipulative area.
These are just some specific moments/examples because everyday the students are using the materials you have donated. Going forward the students will be using the other books that were in the packages about transformation, babies, light, water, and plants. The pediatric nurses outfit will go into the dramatic play center for units 8-10. These materials have and will continue in helping each unit become more meaningful in the centers. Since receiving the packages my para and myself have noticed a big shift in how the students are carrying out what they learned during whole group into their centers.
You have made a huge difference in these student's school day and education. Your kindness is incredible and Pre-K 1 was very fortunate to have special people like you contribute to our classroom. We thank you so very much from the bottom of our hearts!
Sincerely,
Ms. Owen, Mrs. C, and the students of Pre-K 1”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Seagriff
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 5 other donors.