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To bring them up to speed, I knew they'd be more motivated if they had fun ways to interact with the math and reading readiness skills.\r\n\r\nWith the help of a seasoned colleague, I came up with fun ways to teach kindergarten concepts using the hands-on learning tools you provided.\r\n\r\nOne of the favorite items was the pop-its, where students got to practice phonemic awareness by popping every sound they heard in a word. 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Your kindness has truly made a difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our reading corner is now a cozy, inviting space where students feel excited to read. The new lamp adds just the right amount of light and makes the space feel warm and special—perfect for diving into a good book.\r\n\r\nWe also received a clear storage bin that now holds our floor pillows. This simple addition has helped keep our room tidy and our pillows clean and easy to access. The students love grabbing a pillow and curling up with their favorite story.\r\n\r\nThe magazine bins have been a huge help in keeping our student workbooks organized. Each child has their own space now, which makes it easier for them to find what they need and feel a sense of ownership over their materials.\r\n\r\nFinally, the comfortable new headphones have transformed our computer time. Students are more focused, less distracted, and better able to engage with their digital learning programs. They love how comfy the headphones are and how clearly they can hear their lessons.\r\n\r\nYour donation has had an immediate and positive impact on our classroom, and I am deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for helping us create a space where students can learn, grow, and feel proud of their environment.","fullyFundedDate":1740931740323,"projectUrl":"project/orderly-organized-environment-for-all/9129883/","projectTitle":"Orderly Organized Environment for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sierk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931110"},{"teacherId":1624371,"projectId":9129357,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to our classroom. The items we received—wobble seats, soft cushions, and new headphones—have already made a noticeable impact on my students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe wobble seats have been especially helpful during our carpet time. They help my students stay focused and in one place while improving their posture—something that's often a challenge for young learners. The soft cushions have turned our reading area into a cozy retreat, making independent reading time something my students genuinely look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nThe headphones were a huge hit from the moment we opened the box. My students couldn't stop talking about how comfortable they are compared to our old ones. They've made computer work so much more enjoyable and have allowed students to stay immersed in their digital learning tasks without distraction.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a classroom environment where students can focus, feel comfortable, and enjoy their learning. Your kindness and support mean the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1740618743998,"projectUrl":"project/lets-wiggle-and-learn/9129357/","projectTitle":"Let's Wiggle and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ludwig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1624371_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519361544339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jschloth"},{"teacherId":6736073,"projectId":9128068,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of new headphones for our second grade class! Your kindness has made a big difference—our students are so excited to use them, and it's already helping them focus better during their learning activities. The smiles on their faces said it all! I no longer hear students complaining about their ears hurting after using headphones during our learning times.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your support and thoughtfulness. It's people like you who help create a positive and inspiring learning environment. Thank you again for making a meaningful impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1740444348304,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-creating-and-comfort/9128068/","projectTitle":"Classroom Creating and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adrian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6736073_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695585251666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6736073"},{"teacherId":7759315,"projectId":8309046,"letterContent":"I cannot express enough how much it means to me to have the ability to supply the students in my computer lab with quality headphones. They use headphones in here almost every time they come to visit and the ones that we are supplied are very poorly made and break very easily and often get tangled up in students hair. They are always complaining about how much they hurt their ears when wearing them. \r\n\r\nThe looks on their faces and literal outbursts of joy when I showed them off to each class made my day. We are all so grateful to the donors that helped to make this happen. We are especially grateful to the show Young Sheldon because they matched donations and got us here twice as fast. 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