Every day in our Pre-K classroom, the carpet is the heart of learning. It is where students gather for morning meetings, circle time, story time, quiet time, movement activities, and countless moments of discovery and friendship.

A warm, welcoming classroom helps young learners participate, grow, and thrive together every day.

Unfortunately, our current classroom carpet has seen many years of little feet, busy bodies, and daily use. It is worn and no longer provides the comfortable, inviting learning space our young learners deserve.

A new classroom carpet would give Ms. Phillips’s Pre-K students a clean, comfortable place to sit together, build social skills, listen to stories, practice early literacy and math concepts, and participate in hands-on lessons. For many children, the carpet is their gathering place, reading nook, stage for imaginative play, and safe space for learning.

Your support will help create a comfortable place for big dreams and bright futures.

My students love to play the xylophones and metallophones in music class. We use them from kindergarten through 5th grade. It’s such a joy to see how they progress from year to year! Last year, the entire 3rd grade class (100+) students performed on the xylophones for our school’s annual S.T.E.A.M. Night. It was a great experience for them! They were so proud of themselves!

However, it is cumbersome and sometimes dangerous to haul the large and heavy instruments around the classroom by hand.

With the rolling instrument stands, the students will be able to move the instruments themselves. This will instill a sense of ownership for them, as well as ease the transitions between classes for me, the teacher.

Our PE program is in need of updated equipment to help students stay excited about physical activity while supporting all learning styles and abilities. This project will provide Gaga Ball outdoor mats, new volleyball equipment, scooters, and adaptive PE equipment that will allow all students — including those with special needs and varying physical abilities — to safely participate and feel successful during class activities.

These materials will help increase student engagement, teamwork, motor skill development, and social-emotional learning while creating more opportunities for cooperative games and inclusive play.

Gaga Ball and scooters are student favorites that encourage movement, communication, and positive peer interaction, while adaptive equipment ensures every child has equal access to participate and succeed.

Your support will help create a fun, safe, and inclusive PE experience where students can build confidence, stay active, and make lasting memories through movement and teamwork.

Thank you for investing in the health, happiness, and success of our students!

A positive classroom environment is essential for academic growth. My students thrive when they have tangible ways to celebrate their hard work. The Treasure Box serves as a powerful motivator for positive behavior and academic risk-taking. When students earn tokens for helping others, finishing assignments early, or showing resilience, they get to pick a prize. This system teaches delayed gratification and self-regulation.

Additionally, celebration supplies and snacks play a vital role in building community.

Sharing a treat after a major unit test or a class goal creates a sense of belonging and reduces stress. These moments of joy recharge our batteries, allowing us to return to learning with renewed focus and enthusiasm. Without these supplies, my ability to recognize individual effort and foster a supportive community is significantly diminished.