Thank you for your generous support! My students are going to be so excited! They love science, technology, art, building, and math.Thanks again- I can't wait for the resources to arrive to enjoy the looks on my students' faces as they explore the new equipment. My students are great kids who just need a break. With all that's going on in the world, we at Early Start strive to there for our students and families in every way possible.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Casie
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 9 other donors.
Our little learners have been busy building quadruple decker cars, planes, space ships, homes, robots, and so much more. Their creativity is endless, thanks to you!
By helping us receive these blocks and building materials, you gave Ms. Benton, me, and our students a new way to connect and grow together. When we use these toys, we learn more about how these bright, little minds are processing the world around them, and they get to explore new ideas and develop more critical thinking skills. They're discovering motor skills for new creations, sharing with their friends, and explaining their work.
Thank you for helping Ms. Benton and I build bright futures! These toys give them the foundation they need to develop their critical thinking skills and personal learning styles. What they learn from the resources you supplied will stick with them for their entire lives.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Cowings
This classroom project was brought to life by Center for Disaster Philanthropy and 20 other donors.
Thank you for the incredible impact you've made on my classroom. These reading resources are sparking so much connection. With new stories in audio and print forms, our students hear the words and then recognize them on the page simultaneously. We tell our students to "kiss their brains" for all the new words they are learning!
Because of your generosity, we have new ways to introduce STEM concepts. Stories and books are a powerful way for students to understand the world around them. Snowy Day has been a favorite and a game-changer this winter!
For our Spanish-speaking students, you provided more opportunities to learn in the language they're most comfortable with. Your donations and support helped create a learning space where all the friends in our classroom are included and supported. Thank you!”
Thank you so much for funding our classroom. You are making it possible to connect with our students in new ways. We can't wait to see all of the opportunities these resources will create for our little learners.
At EarlystART (formerly United Inner City Services), we build bridges, inspire minds, and impact futures. Keep in touch on our website earlystartkc.org and follow @earlystartkc on social media to see what else we do with these projects!
We would like to thank everyone who helped us reach our goal to get this great gift to our students. They will will be so excited to experience this climbing structure. Again thanks you to all our wonderful donors. We love and appreciate you all. From the Performers class with Love.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shay
This classroom project was brought to life by #TeachHealthy with Nature Made and 19 other donors.
Thank you for all of your generosity! As the art coordinator for our entire school, I am happy to announce that this project will not only be enjoyed by students from one, but seven classrooms! Once the winter weather settles in for the season, we'll be able to look forward to officially starting our work and anticipate creating a photo-journal in order to document the progress of our explorations. Again, we greatly appreciate your support in our chilly endeavors to come.”
I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in funding our classroom ukulele set. Our students cannot wait to get started learning more about the instrument and playing songs together. We will be able to use these instruments to build community between students, teachers and families in our school. I cannot wait to see students eyes go wide when they see all of the instruments. Our art room will be filled with beautiful music from here on out. Thank you!!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Chelsea
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 15 other donors.
Thank you so much for your donations. Everything we received has been so helpful in the learning and exploration in our classroom. When the students initially saw the new library they were so excited. They wanted to see all of the books all at once. There were so many smiles once they noticed that some of the books were interactive with puppets. Prior to receiving the books and activities, the library was the least utilized place in the classroom. Now the children love to go to the library in their free time. Thank you so much again.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Jones
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 17 other donors.
We would like to thank everyone who choose to help out our little learners. To show how special there talents are. They will be able to express themselves more with there new music center equipment. Thank you again and Jam like its your last. 2021-2022 School Year gratitude and love.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shay
This classroom project was brought to life by Center for Disaster Philanthropy and 11 other donors.
Thank you all so much for the donations you made to our project. We have received and have been enjoying the materials you all helped purchase. The Mirror Maxi Tunnel, Lulu the Turtle and Learn with me Zebra Walker were met with great enthusiasm from both the children and the teachers. The children's eyes grew big when they saw the tunnel for the first time. They hurried to look at themselves in the mirrors, climb under it, and tilt it on it's side to create a sitting nook. They still do this each time we get the tunnel out. They will laugh and reach for the tunnel if it has to be carried by a teacher over the other large toys so it can be put in a safe place, and they will take turns crawling under it and looking at themselves in the mirror. When it's not out, it creates a safe, quiet nook in the corner where the children can play alone in full view of the teachers.
The children didn't go straight to the turtle at first, however the teachers were very excited about it. We knew that as soon as the children got used to this new addition to the room, it would be a comfort object for them, teach them soft textures and give them something to crawl over as they have been working on large muscle development. And, that is just what happened. There is often at least one child laying on this pillow when they need something soft and comfortable. Either when they are resting or when they get upset and need a safe comfortable spot to calm down. Baby "Z" who just started crawling, is often found pulling up on the turtle and smiling. The Zebra Walker has benefited the children as they are working on gross motor skills. Baby "L" just started walking with much help from the Zebra Walker. The older children will also push it around the room or work with the manipulative pieces on the front.
Again, thank you all so much for your donations to our classroom. We have felt your support and appreciate your investment in our children's development. These new additions to our classroom have benefited the children and the classroom environment in many ways. They have assisted in the development of the children's gross motor development, spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination and visual perception. Our classroom has been greatly impacted by your donations. As our children have developed their large muscle groups, now we are planning to start focusing more on small muscles development skills in our classroom. Thank you for helping our children climb to success!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Addison
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 12 other donors.
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