All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten

Classroom project requested by Mrs. W. on Nov 12, 2009

Mrs. W.'s Classroom

Moderate Poverty

Texas

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"We are WILD about becoming independent readers in our classroom. I am an ESL kindergarten teacher who conducts guided reading groups on a daily basis.

My kindergarteners are being squished as they begin their journey to becoming independent readers. We currently sit at a small rectangle table. The..." more»

"We are WILD about becoming independent readers in our classroom. I am an ESL kindergarten teacher who conducts guided reading groups on a daily basis.

My kindergarteners are being squished as they begin their journey to becoming independent readers. We currently sit at a small rectangle table. They are also having a hard time concentrating on their book with their neighbor is so close.

A kidney table would help me be able to work more one on one with them without causing a problem to the reader next to them and allow me to hear them read and help them when they are faced with difficulties.

Kindergarten is where it all begins for most of my kids and they deserve to get the best guided reading experience to take with them throughout their education. Your donation will help the students become better readers and will allow me to give them a HUGE head start in reading. hide»

My students need a kidney table. details»

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May 10 Qing Feng L an intern at donorschoose.org

Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. W.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Apr 19 Mrs. W. the Teacher

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Dear Bruno, Norma, Karen, Camilla, Lori, Deborah, Elaine and Anonymous Donors,

Thank you so much for donating to our classroom so we could receive our table. My students have more room now to spread out and are not hearing other kids read in their ear. My reading groups are more comfortable and therefore are learning so much more. I have ESL students who need word work and games and we have room to successfully accomplish that now. My readers who are working on comprehension can now focus more on retelling what they read and not what the person next to them read. Thank you again for your generosity.

With gratitude,
Mrs. W.

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Feb 01 Jenni D a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the supplies for Mrs. W.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Jan 30 Mrs. W. the Teacher

Dear Bruno, Norma, Karen, Camilla, Lori, Deborah, Elaine and Anonymous Donors,

I can not begin to tell you how honored, excited, and thankful I am for your donations. It is so great to see so many people who support Early Childhood Education because that is truly where it all begins.

I will use this table to have guided reading, writing, and math groups. The bigger space will help them have more personal space that they need to succeed. They will be able to hear themselves read instead of hearing their neighbors. They will also have more room for math manipulatives.

I can not wait to share this great news with my students! Thank you all so much!
With gratitude,
Mrs. W.

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Jan 29 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

Jan 29 Elaine from Manassas, VA

"I gave to this project because I saw it was very near completion and I wanted to help cross it off. And I think it's vitally important for kids to have the basic supplies it is so easy to take for granted."

Jan 29 A donor supporting Allen and McKinney, TX

"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Early Development education."

Jan 29 Bruno from Texas supporting Allen and McKinney, TX

"I gave to this project because my Kindergarten son reminds me every day of the huge value of this first year of school and how much fun it should be."

Jan 22 Norma from Texas

"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Early Development education."

Jan 20 Mrs. W. the Teacher

"Thank you to all who have donated so far!"

Jan 19 Deborah from Texas supporting Allen and McKinney, TX

"I donated because the project will bring important learning opportunities to the classroom."

Jan 16 Karen from McKinney, TX

"I gave to this project because I want to support reading in my community. Vega feeds to the HS both my girls attended and I want to see its students succeed and feel this is a good way to help."

Jan 13 Camilla from Texas supporting Allen and McKinney, TX

"I gave to this project because I believe in the foundation of kindergarten. My sister is a kindergarten teacher and the children are so special and I just wanted to help. "

Jan 12 Mrs. W. the Teacher

"Thank you so much for your donations! I can not wait to get this table and have my class make you thank you cards!"

Jan 12 A donor supporting Allen and McKinney, TX

"I donated because I want to support kids in Texas."

Jan 12 A donor supporting Allen and McKinney, TX

"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Early Development education."

Jan 09 Mrs. W. the Teacher

"Thank you SO much! You are my first donation! Words can not express how much I appreciate this :)"

Jan 09 Lori from Texas

"I gave to this project because I believe in early childhood learning and that it is the foundation for all future learning. I looked for schools in my neighborhood and this is the elementary school my children attended."

Nov 13, 2009 Shira N an associate at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.

Nov 12, 2009 Jennifer L a volunteer at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

Please notify our staff of any messages or photos of concern.

Nov 12, 2009Mrs. W. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
Virco 48 x 72 Kidney Table - Low Range Legs---Table top/banding color:Walnut/Char Black Upper Frame Color:Silver Mist -Comments	Teachers' School Supply Inc.	$229.79	1	$229.79

Vendor Shipping Charges				$22.98
State Sales Tax				$0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$3.45
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$9.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$265.22
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$58.22
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$323.44
10 Donors				-$323.44
To Go				$0.00