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Ms. Serrano's Classroom

  • John C Milanesi Elementary School
  • Buena, NJ
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Social Studies in Kindergarten

    Funded Aug 12, 2021

    Thank you so much for funding this gift card for Teachers Pay Teachers and I have to say this has to be one of my most favorite funded projects.

    My students love the topics we are covering and they like that many of these topics are things they have never learned about or haven't thought about in these ways. We are also learning about places beyond the United States, which is helping them to become better global citizens and learn to respect people from diverse backgrounds.

    Your generosity and support for our classroom are greatly appreciated!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Serrano

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 3 other donors.
  • Flexible Seating in Kindergarten

    Funded Nov 5, 2021

    Thank you all so much! This is going to make a huge difference in my classroom!

    I work hard to create a peaceful learning environment for my students. It's my goal for them to have the best experience they can have, while they are in my classroom.The materials you funded will help make it possible!

    The support of the DonorsChoose community is overwhelming and I feel so blessed to know so many people value public education as much as you do. Thank you again for allowing me to provide these flexible seating options for my students.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Serrano

  • Shhhh...We Have A Secret!

    Funded Nov 5, 2021

    As soon as the posters arrived, I placed them up on the wall. When my kids came into school the next day, they were so intrigued. They wanted to know the 'story' behind each poster! What a great way to motivate students to learn about the patterns in words.

    The stories help young children, who are "concrete" thinkers, learn abstract and complex phonics patterns, acting as memory enhancers to help them remember the sound connections.

    Thank you for giving our youngest learners tools to be successful readers and writers.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Serrano

  • Books Open A Whole New World For My Little Readers!

    Funded Nov 5, 2021

    Thank you for your generous donations! You have made it possible for me to expand my library with books that represent all my students. It is very important that students see themselves in the books we read.

    When I read to my students it is an interactive experience. We study the illustrations, we compare and contrast characters, we make predictions. Though many "box" curriculums come with books there is a lack of diversity and representation.

    I have already seen the impact of the books that you helped to provide for my classroom. Students are making connections to character who look like them and who speak their language. My students are also learning about other cultures and traditions. This creates a classroom culture that is welcoming and kind to everyone.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Serrano

  • I Want To See Me In Books

    Funded Apr 7, 2021

    Thank you for your generous donations! You have made it possible for me to expand my library with books that represent all my students. It is very important that students see themselves in the books we read.

    When I read to my students it is an interactive experience. We study the illustrations, we compare and contrast characters, we make predictions. Though many "box" curriculums come with books there is a lack of diversity and representation.

    I have already seen the impact of the books that you helped to provide for my classroom. Students are making connections to character who look like them and who speak their language. My students are also learning about other cultures and traditions. This creates a classroom culture that is welcoming and kind to everyone.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Serrano

    This classroom project was brought to life by Booz Allen Hamilton and 3 other donors.
  • Enhance Distance Learning With Tech and Interactive Lessons!

    Funded Sep 3, 2020

    Thank you for your generous donations. Your donations have given me the opportunity to not only enhance my instruction in class but also for my virtual students.

    I was able to use the document camera in class to safely instruct students. For my virtual learners I use the document camera to create engaging lessons.

    It is important that I provide all my students with the best chance to succeed and foster their love of learning. Thanks to your generous donations I am able to provide my students and students to come with the technology that is much needed in our physical and virtual classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Serrano

  • Enhance Learning With Tech in Kindergarten

    Funded Nov 20, 2019

    Thank you! We were so excited to learn that our project was fully funded! My students now have access to technology via fire tablets. These tablets allowed students to practice phonics and math skills. It also gave them access to a library of books via the epic app. These tablets have enhanced the learning environment for my students.

    It is important that I provide all my students with the best chance to succeed and foster their love of learning. Thanks to your generous donations I am able to provide my students and students to come with the technology that is much needed in our classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Serrano

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and 3 other donors.
  • Leveled Library and Non-Fiction Time Magazines for My Beginning Readers!

    Funded Jul 27, 2017

    Thank you! We were so excited to learn that our project was fully funded! My students now have the leveled readers they needed to increase their abilities in fluency, accuracy, and comprehension. These resources have allowed my students to choose books that interest them on their reading level.

    It is important that I provide all my students with the best chance to succeed and foster their love of reading. The reading skills developed through the use of these resources lay the foundation for success. Thanks to your generous donations I am able to provide my students and students to come with a variety of books on their reading level!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Serrano

    This classroom project was brought to life by Sergey Brin Family Foundation and 7 other donors.
  • Bounce, Wobble, and Learn in Kindergarten!

    Funded Oct 7, 2016

    Thank you for your generosity and kindness. We were so excited when we learned that Target fully funded our project. My students needed stability ball chairs and wobble stools as alternative seating to keep their bodies engaged and their brains focused. Thanks to your amazing donation my students are able to attend to instruction while releasing energy.

    The students are working their core muscles, posture, and stability while engaged in learning. They love the different choices they now have in the classroom. No more hard wooden chairs. The students can now choose from wobble stools, ball chairs and wobble cushions. It is amazing the impact these materials have made in our classroom. Thank you Target for supporting teachers and kids!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Serrano

  • Wiggle, Bounce, and Learn in Kindergarten!!

    Funded Sep 2, 2016

    Thank you for your generosity and kindness. We were so excited when we learned that Target fully funded our project. My students needed stability ball chairs and wobble stools as alternative seating to keep their bodies engaged and their brains focused. Thanks to your amazing donation my students are able to attend to instruction while releasing energy.

    The students are working their core muscles, posture, and stability while engaged in learning. They love the different choices they now have in the classroom. No more hard wooden chairs. The students can now choose from wobble stools, ball chairs and wobble cushions. It is amazing the impact these materials have made in our classroom. Thank you Target for supporting teachers and kids!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Serrano

    This classroom project was brought to life by Target and one other donor.
In order for children to grow as learners teachers need to find strategies that work best for their students. Through music, movement, hands-on learning, technology and alternative seating I strive to reach those students who yearn for a different way to learn. My students are very energetic, excited, and enthusiastic about learning! My goal is to create the best learning environment for my students.

About my class

In order for children to grow as learners teachers need to find strategies that work best for their students. Through music, movement, hands-on learning, technology and alternative seating I strive to reach those students who yearn for a different way to learn. My students are very energetic, excited, and enthusiastic about learning! My goal is to create the best learning environment for my students.

About my class

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