Thank you so much for helping to provide materials for a drama center in my classroom! So far my students have been enjoying the props and kitchen furniture as a setting for creating their own original stories and a "stage" for dramatizing familiar books like The Gingerbread Man. This center has encouraged them to work cooperatively, develop their oral language, and experiment with characters both original and familiar as they tell stories together. My students' enthusiasm for actively engaging in storytelling has not only increased their oral language but strengthened their sense of story elements and structure. We have a long waiting list for taking turns in this center and they are always grateful for the opportunity to learn through creative play and drama!
Thank you again for your support and generosity!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taboada
This classroom project was brought to life by The Pumpkin Foundation/Joe and Carol Reich and 2 other donors.
Thank you so much for your generous donations! Our literacy centers are a smashing success!
During choice time, my students have been eagerly choosing the materials and games you provided through this project. They ask me over and over for the chance to "play", and all the while they are learning how to read and write. Their enthusiasm for learning has increased significantly, and they are more actively engaged in their education than ever before.
It has also been exciting to see students' improvement from these materials due to the fact that I can match children with activities that best support the level of instruction for which they are ready. Furthermore, when students work on these materials in small groups of their own choosing, the have been able to teach each other as they work cooperatively and share the materials.
Thank you so much for your helping in gathering these exciting phonics materials and games for my students! I have been able to differentiate the way my students learn and practice phonics skills according to the needs of individual students. Not only can we use these materials for instruction but my students adore the games and activities as "centers" during choice time. They think they're just playing games, but all the while they are learning the skills essential for reading.
I have seen my students' phonics skills soar since we received these materials. Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our project!”
We have had so much fun using our computer in the classroom! So far, we have been able to access information for science and social studies lessons, play phonics and literacy games, and scan student writing into the computer. The computer has become a research station during our choice time activities and a skill reinforcement tool during literacy centers. It has stimulated interest in learning about our content area topics by bringing a multimedia approach to lessons and learning.
Thank you so much for helping to provide my students with this valuable resource. You have helped expose them to the world of technology and stimulated in them new interest and enthusiasm for learning. We truly appreciate your generosity!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Taboada
This classroom project was brought to life by The Pumpkin Foundation/Joe and Carol Reich and 4 other donors.
Thank you so much for your generous donation that has impacted my class greatly. The laptop that was donated has been used during our social studies and science lessons. Children have shown a greatly interest in seeing instead of listening to information. This technological tool plays a major role in the visual presentation of my lessons.
I am so grateful that my class is able to explore the resource. With all the budgeting issues surrounding our nation this tool would not have been possible without donors like you.
Much Appreciated
Mr. B”
With gratitude,
Mr. Berman
This classroom project was brought to life by The Pumpkin Foundation/Joe and Carol Reich and 11 other donors.
I am so grateful to all of you for donating! This equipment will be used for years to come for our growing school. Because of your generosity I will be able to build a fine music library where the music will be safe. In addition, the quality of the speakers will truly help the students hear the beauty of the music. Your donation will, ultimately, help to inspire hundreds of children. I feel moved that this was funded so quickly.
Thank you so much!
Shell”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ley
This classroom project was brought to life by The Pumpkin Foundation/Joe and Carol Reich and 8 other donors.
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