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Past projects 21

• Sensory Bin for Hands-On Fun

  Funded Sep 24, 2024

  We have had so much fun with our new sensory bin!!!! For October, we rescued spiders from tangled webs. In November we added acorns to our leaves. For December, we searched through "snow" for special holiday items!!

  It has been such a fun and magical time to see the kids get so excited when we take the lid off. This is yet, another way to engage students with hands on activities, but also encourage sharing space and turn taking. It's also helping the kids use language to ask to open the bin, more time, and share what they like. Thank you so much for supporting our learning!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Schwinmann

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 4 other donors.

• Gearing Up For A New Year

  Funded Jun 27, 2023

  Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. I know these items aren't exciting, but they have made a huge difference. We've been able to print photos on demand for students to color, visuals for behavior and crafts to cut. It has been so helpful to have easy access to a printer without having to send an adult to make copies.

  We were also able to get construction paper that represents different skin tones. We are so excited to use this paper so students can have crafts of people who look like them.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Schwinmann

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 5 other donors.

• Calming Area

  Funded May 9, 2023

  The calming area has been a fantastic addition to our classroom ! Students are able to access an inviting place to talk about and explore their emotions. With the mirrors, we can have real live feedback on our facial expressions to lead us to solutions and straight. Thank you for all your support !

  We've also discovered the couch has been a starting point for friendship. Students will sit next to each other and are able to share spaces and preferred items. This is a big moment for these kiddos and we are so excited to see such growth!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Schwinmann

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and 13 other donors.

• Don't Drop the iPad!

  Funded Jan 13, 2023

  Thank you soooo much for contributing to this project!!! The classroom organization warms my heart, but even more it's the independent skills my students have learned. They are able to recognize and identify their individual iPad's to set themselves up for learning.

  This allows the students to play learning games that are tailored to their needs. The individual interventions help to support their learning and IEP goals.

  We are so grateful that you have supported our classroom community. We are so proud of all the progress the kiddos have made with just this simple intervention. YOU HAVE MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE!!!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Schwinmann

  This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 11 other donors.

• Help Close the Gap!

  Funded Jan 7, 2022

  It's been a while, but we've been busy learning!! We are loving our Magnatiles for both learning and play! We've been building houses, making train tracks and learning shapes and colors. The mix and match toys have been such a hit to play with. It encourages us to talk, share, and practice waiting.

  Most importantly, the learning games are great ways for students to be learning while having fun! It's always a great day when my students choose these learning activities over toys. All 3 activities have a fine motor component to help us with tour developmental writing skills.

  Thank you again for your support and making this an awesome year!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Schwinmann

  This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and 4 other donors.

• Teachers Learn Too

  Funded Aug 12, 2021

  I cannot thank you enough for helping with new technology. I was able to attend a new phonics training program that I have been implementing into my classroom this year. I am already seeing so much growth and success in my students using these strategies. This would not have been possible without my new computer to attend those trainings!

  In addition, I have been able to incorporate more activities with technology such as our morning meeting, question of the day, and our learning targets. My students are engaged and enjoying their new routines.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Schwinmann

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

• Welcome Back!

  Funded May 4, 2021

  Thank you for helping my students feel such a warm welcome as they have returned to school. They were so excited to see new materials to work with and explore.

  These books have been a wonderful addition to our classroom library and repairing our social emotional needs. I am so grateful to support my students by reading them a story with a character that reflects them. We've laughed, we've connected with and we've shared our feelings with our new books.

  Thanks again for always lending us a helping hand!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Schwinmann

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 2 other donors.

• Cut, Write and Paste

  Funded Feb 3, 2021

  Thank you so much for supporting my classroom during this difficult time! Being able to have weekly crafts has made virtual learning more engaging and exciting. Not only are we learning some basic school skills like cutting shapes and putting together, we are building our independence through familiar routines. This is so important for us as we are preparing for a return to the classroom and are expected to work independently.

  Our weekly crafts have been a vibrant and wonderful addition to our home classrooms!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Schwinmann

• Keep Math Fun!

  Funded Sep 16, 2020

  Thank you for giving me the honor of being able to engage my students during our learning. Having so many different abilities in my classroom makes it hard to know what materials we will need at home. Now that we have a variety, I am able to differentiate instruction to meet students at their need. We are able to practice activities through hands on measures, and show our knowledge with objects. This has made learning more engaging and doable in this virtual world! I know my students are grateful to have different opportunities besides just writing and copying.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Schwinmann

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose 20th Anniversary Fund and 3 other donors.

• Students In, Germs Out!

  Funded Dec 30, 2019

  Last year you donated to my classroom for a vaccuum. We were teaching the students how to clean not only their hands but the space around them. Students felt a sense of responsibility and desire to keep their classroom clean. Together we learned how to take responsibility for our messes.

  Teaching students with autism goes beyond just academics. It's life skills as well. I'm glad we were able to start some early intervention for at-home life skills as well. I know my parents are grateful for this as well!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Schwinmann

  This classroom project was brought to life by Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation and 3 other donors.