Past projects 41
Chapter by Chapter: The Journey to Reading Confidence
Funded Dec 3, 2024Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting my classroom! The checkered tablecloths you provided turned our Book Tasting Day into an unforgettable event, creating a cozy and engaging atmosphere for my young readers to "sample" exciting new stories.
Your gift of decodable books has been equally impactful, giving my students the tools they need to build confidence and fluency in reading. These books are helping foster a love of learning and literacy that will last a lifetime.
Because of your kindness, my students are growing as readers and discovering the joy of storytelling in a fun and creative way. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their educational journey!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.Blast Off to Creativity: Astronaut Costumes for Imaginative Learning!
Funded Oct 28, 2024Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous support in making my classroom's astronaut room transformation a reality! Because of you, my students were able to explore the wonders of space in an environment filled with excitement and hands-on learning.
The astronaut costumes added an incredible touch, allowing students to truly step into the roles of space explorers. They didn't just learn about the planets and stars—they lived it, dreamed it, and felt the thrill of discovery.
Your generosity has ignited curiosity, inspired young minds, and created memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on my students' educational journey.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
Unlocking Reading Adventures With Decodable Books
Funded May 7, 2024Thank you for your generous contributions to our classroom library! Your support has significantly enriched my students' learning experiences. These new books have introduced a variety of skills and lessons to them. In 1st grade, we work on phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. These books have helped my students develop and practice these skills.
I use many of these books as part of my take home library. Students read them at home with their parents and then exchange them for new books the next day. Students have brought the books back and told me how much their parents are enjoying reading the books with them. One father even commented at our parent-teacher conference about how much he enjoyed the books. Your generosity has made a difference!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.Adventures Await With Decodable Readers
Funded Jan 18, 2024Thank you so much for donating to this project! I am always so grateful for kind people who help me teach my students to not only read but have fun in the process. These books that you helped purchase have been such a hit in my classroom!
First I read them to my students and they begged to hear them again the next day. Then I put them in a bookcase where the students could read them by themselves. They were a very popular choice. Since my class enjoyed the books so much, I let the other three teachers on my team borrow them. They were an instant hit in their classes as well.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of my sweet students!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
Adventures Await With Decodable Readers
Funded Dec 20, 2023I am so excited about this project! Thank you so much for making it possible! My students have already been reading some decodable books from this publisher and have been begging for more. Even their parents enjoy reading these books with their kids.
It's been said that "a book is a gift that can be opened again and again". My students certainly enjoy this wonderful gift you have given them. They're just 6 and 7 years old so this is an important time for them to discover the joy of books. Thank you so much for helping them begin this journey!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
Journey to the Stars Room Transformation
Funded Nov 28, 2023Thank you so much for donating to this project! Room transformations are some of my student's favorite days. It's a chance for them to explore learning in a fun, creative way. They get to really embrace learning with all the hands-on experiences.
We haven't started this unit yet but I know how excited my students will be when they get to become astronauts and go to outer space at the end of the unit. I plan on transforming my room into outer space and using a black light to make everything glow. Students will get to plot their destinations from their "space ship" using the gigantic magnetic solar system on the big white board. They'll love projecting the 8 planets onto the ceiling using the planet system model.
I know this will be day they'll remember and talk about. Thank you so much for making their learning fun and memorable!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.Born to Explore Through Room Transformations
Funded Nov 28, 2023Thank you so much for donating to this project! My students were beyond excited to play with the magnetic map. We have been learning about many different lands around the world. This map made this learning more real for my students. This "toy" is truly an amazing learning tool!
We practice our addition and subtraction math facts daily. To celebrate their success, they have a chance to earn a calculator that you have so generously given. These kids have been so excited to earn this gift even though they know that they can now solve these math facts faster than the calculator.
We are just beginning our unit on animals. I know that my students will be beyond excited when our culminating activity will be to turn our room into a jungle where they are the tour guides explaining about the animals they've been studying.
Thank you for making my classroom a fun, exciting place to learn!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 5 other donors.Adventures Await With Decodable Readers
Funded Jul 19, 2023I was so excited when I discovered these wonderful books! They're written by teachers which is such a bonus! I haven't had a chance to use them yet as our school year just began. I did show them to my team though and now they want them as well.
What makes these books extra special is that they can be read with a buddy. There is something magical about sharing a book together. Each person reads their own part like in a reader's theater. The lines are color coded to make it even easier.
Another bonus is that the books are decodable. This means my students will be able to practice phonics skills that I will have explicitly taught them and it will make them better readers.
I love teaching first grade! I love seeing how much my students progress! I love watching them be successful. You have helped make that possible with your generous donation and it is greatly appreciated!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
Empowering Future Healers: Doctor Costumes and Kleenex for Imaginative Learning
Funded Jul 5, 2023"Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!" That's the sound my students are going to hear when I transform my classroom into a hospital. It will be the sound of a steady heart monitor. I will have my students put on their doctor coats and stethoscopes and step into our "operating room". There they will perform fun activities as a culminating experience about studying the human body. You have made this possible with your donations.
First, they will wash their hands and use the Kleenex hand towels before they come into the operating room Then they will use the "shot" pens to write down information. It will be their "shot of knowledge." They'll use the organ apron to put the organs in their correct place. I know they will absolutely love the doctor coats and stethoscopes! I can hardly wait for this special day. Thank you for making it happen!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 2 other donors.Math Stackers: Unlocking the Power of Numbers!
Funded Aug 3, 2023I am so excited about these Math Stackers! On the first day of school, a few of my students ran right over to them and asked if they could "play" with them. Their "play" will turn into meaning learning about number sense.
We will use these Math Stackers to learn how to make different combinations of ten. That is a very fundamental and important skill in math. We will also learn about addition and subtraction as we build different combinations with these blocks. I will have my students work together and play games to practice math fluency.
Thank you so much for making this possible. It will be an amazing asset to my class!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taylor
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 18 other donors.