Skies of Blue Classroom

https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/6818419

Help me give my students a positive environment to learn and grow in together.

  • 1 donor
  • $201 still needed

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My Project

The specific items requested like the Rattan Floor Lamps for Living Room, Boho Standing Lamps with Rattan& Linen Double Shades will allow for light to come into my classroom. It will allow my students to see when they read in the reading nook area of the classroom. The Hot Wheels – City 50 Mega Garage and the Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set will allow my students to play with these items as they earn free time with them in the classroom. These items will allow my students to connect with their senses. Everything requested will make a difference in their learning by providing a variety of engaging and accessible learning materials that cater to different learning styles, allowing students to actively participate, visualize complex concepts, and reinforce understanding through hands-on activities, ultimately leading to deeper comprehension and improved retention of information and deeply meaningful relationships. 

I am creating a more inviting classroom that allows students to feel connected to me beyond schoolwork, giving my students opportunities to chat with me individually about each of their lives, interests, hobbies, and lifestyles.

My students are all individuals with unique qualities that allow them to learn and develop differently from each other. 

Ms. Martin will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by May 24.

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Ms. MartinState Street SchoolGrades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

MORE ABOUT MS. MARTIN

Waterbury, CTView local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded3students impacted1donor

WHERE YOUR DONATION GOES

MATERIALSQUANTITYTOTAL
Rattan Floor Lamps for Living Room, Boho Standing Lamps with Rattan& Linen Double Shades, Arc Lamps Floor Standing with 9W Bulb, Foot Switch, Bohemian Floor Lamps for Bedroom, Office-Drum• AMAZON BUSINESS1$59.99
Hot Wheels – City 50 Mega Garage – Blue/Orange • BEST BUY EDUCATION1$53.99
Huddle Designer Stuffed Animal Bean Bag Storage Washable XL Cover -The Original Bean Bag for Stuffed Animals Storage Premium Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag for Kids | Strong Zipper, Thick Canvas• AMAZON BUSINESS1$34.99
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set• LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS1

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Welcome to Skies of Blue!

Hello, I’m Fran. I’m 47 years old and live in Danbury, Connecticut with my husband, Jason, and our son, Jason. I am a special education teacher in Waterbury, Connecticut, and I have always had a heart for helping others grow, learn, and believe in themselves.

Writing is one of my greatest passions. It has become both an outlet and a calling — a place where reflection meets faith, life lessons meet vulnerability, and ordinary moments become meaningful stories. Through reading, writing, pallet projects, run challenges, and deep, heartfelt conversations, I find joy in connection and creativity.

I am the writer behind skiesofblue.org, where I share pieces of my life’s journey — the growth, the struggles, the faith, the healing, and the beauty found along the way. I truly believe words have power: power to encourage, to comfort, to challenge, and to inspire change.

My blog is dedicated to Blue Sky Behavioral Health, LLC, located in Danbury, Connecticut.

You can learn more about their work at https://blueskyrecovery.com/.

Supporting mental health, healing, and personal transformation is deeply important to me, and I am honored to align this space with a mission that helps others find hope and restoration.

I wake up each morning grateful — excited for life, grounded in faith, and energized by the opportunity to give, to serve, and to create. I love God, I love my family, I love my students and I love building meaningful connections with people.

“Fran” was my childhood nickname, and “Martin” is my maiden name — together, they form the name behind this space: Fran Martin.

Thank you for being here. I hope you enjoy reading these blogs as much as I cherish writing them.

With gratitude,
Fran

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