Disney is proud to support teachers and kids by providing essential art and storytelling supplies, making sure kids have the tools to successfully and joyfully explore their creativity.

Explore how **Disney's 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week Campaign** is empowering students and teachers:

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Thank you!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10380534,"teacherName":"Ms. Heinonen","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Heinonen's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5347292_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524567864501","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Fresh Clothing","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your donation to my classroom. These items will benefit so many of our students. Your assistance gives us the opportunity we needed to enhance their health and physical knowledge. I am certain these supplies will also help to boost our students' engagement and ability to complete hands-on tasks as well as increase students' achievement. Again, thank you for your generosity and support. We are looking forward to using our new pants on days when accidents may happen. We are so grateful for your donation!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10380499,"teacherName":"Ms. Hissom","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Hissom's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-8_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Belts, Please!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your donation to my classroom. These items will benefit so many of our students. Your assistance gives us the opportunity we needed to enhance their health and physical knowledge. I am certain these supplies will also help to boost our students' engagement and ability to complete hands-on tasks as well as increase students' achievement. Again, thank you for your generosity and support. We are looking forward to using our new pants on days when accidents may happen. We are so grateful for your donation!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10379160,"teacherName":"Mrs. Peck","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Peck's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-10_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Helping Hungry Students","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your generous support in helping provide food and care for our students. Your kindness is making a real difference by ensuring that students have access to snacks and nourishment when they need it most.\r\n\r\nA hungry student cannot fully focus on learning, participating, or reaching their full potential. Because of your generosity, our students will feel supported, cared for, and ready to take on each day with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just food—it is a reminder to our students that their community believes in them. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and ready to succeed.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10373246,"teacherName":"Mrs. Baniak","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Baniak's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3953771_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475847238386","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"White Board Easel","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your extraordinary generosity in funding a whiteboard easel for our classroom. Your gift has fundamentally transformed how we learn together, and I want you to know the profound difference it makes every single day.\r\n\r\nBefore your donation, we faced a real challenge: our students couldn't see the visual materials essential to their learning. During morning meetings, I struggled to display daily schedules and learning objectives in ways that engaged all learners. In music instruction, chord diagrams, musical notation, and lyrics were cramped on small surfaces, forcing students to strain and miss critical details. Kinesthetic learners had no opportunity to interact with content, and visual learners couldn't access the clarity they needed to truly understand. The whiteboard easel changed everything.\r\n\r\nBut the real magic happened in music instruction. Now, when I teach rhythm patterns, note identification, and song structure, students see everything with crystal clarity. Chord diagrams that once seemed confusing suddenly make sense. Musical notation is legible. Lyrics are visible to all. Students who are visual learners thrive—they can see exactly what I'm demonstrating. And kinesthetic learners? They light up when I invite them to come write chord progressions or sketch out arrangements on the board during group activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for making our classroom more inclusive, more interactive, and more alive with learning.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10373152,"teacherName":"Ms. Goodman","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Goodman's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-6_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Austintown","city":"Austintown","state":"OH","title":"Dry Erase Markers: Essential Tools for Active Music Learning","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nYour gift of dry erase markers means everything to our music program. What might seem like a simple supply is actually a gateway to dynamic, collaborative learning.\r\n\r\nWith an ample marker supply, our students now notate music freely, work through theory problems together, and compose without hesitation. They experiment boldly, make mistakes, erase, and try again—building confidence and deeper musical understanding with each attempt. The instant feedback loop keeps momentum high and keeps our classroom buzzing with creative energy.\r\n\r\nWhen supplies were limited, I had to ration markers and pause lessons. Now, every student can participate fully in hands-on music-making. They're no longer afraid to take risks or try unconventional approaches. They're collaborating, problem-solving, and discovering their musical voices.\r\n\r\nYour donation removes barriers to learning and amplifies what our students can achieve. You've given them permission to experiment fearlessly and grow as musicians.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in hands-on music education and for believing in our students' potential. Your generosity truly transforms our classroom.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10373148,"teacherName":"Ms. Lively","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Lively's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-2_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Austintown","city":"Austintown","state":"OH","title":"How Crayons Support Student Learning","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nI want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of crayons. Your contribution directly supports the cognitive and social-emotional development of our students.\r\n\r\nCrayons are far more than art supplies—they're essential tools for learning. When students use crayons, they strengthen fine motor skills crucial for writing readiness, especially in early grades. Color exploration fosters creativity and self-expression, allowing students to communicate feelings they may struggle to verbalize. Collaborative coloring activities build community and peer relationships.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and making a meaningful difference in their educational journey.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10372271,"teacherName":"Ms. Minnie","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Minnie's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3672253_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523915027512","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Toiletry Bags Support Student Success","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generous donation of toiletry bags for our students experiencing poverty. Your kindness meets a deeply important need by providing essentials such as deodorant, feminine hygiene products, tissues, hand sanitizer, and other daily care items that many of our students too often go without.\r\n\r\nThese supplies do far more than support hygiene. They remove fundamental barriers to learning by helping students come to school feeling prepared, healthy, and able to participate fully in class. When students have access to basic necessities, they are more likely to attend regularly, concentrate on academics, and move through their day with greater confidence and peace of mind.\r\n\r\nJust as importantly, your gift restores dignity. It tells our students that they matter, that they are seen, and that their well-being is important. Instead of carrying embarrassment or shame, they can feel cared for, more independent, and more secure in themselves.\r\n\r\nYour generosity honors our students' circumstances with compassion and respect, and its impact will be felt every day in our classrooms. Thank you for helping create a school environment where students can focus on learning while feeling valued and supported.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10372235,"teacherName":"Ms. deSaulles","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. deSaulles'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10547411_orig.jpg?crop=2007,2007,x154,y115&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783625747228","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Chair Pockets Transform Student Learning","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your incredible generosity in funding chair pockets for our classroom. Your gift arrived at exactly the moment we needed it most, and the impact has been nothing short of transformative.\r\n\r\nBefore your donation, our classroom struggled with a daily crisis of lost supplies. Pencils rolled under desks. Assignment sheets vanished. Students spent precious instructional time searching for erasers, manipulatives, and reference cards instead of focusing on learning. The frustration was real—for students and for me.\r\n\r\nWith chair pockets now in place, everything changed. On day one, I watched as students discovered their personal storage spaces. The relief on their faces was immediate. Now, every pencil, eraser, flash card, and learning tool is exactly where it should be—within arm's reach, organized, and ready to use. Learning starts instantly. No more excuses. No more wasted time.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students are empowered. When their basic needs are met and their tools are accessible, they take risks, participate fully, and engage deeply with learning.\r\n\r\nYour gift is so much more than organizational supplies—it's an investment in our students' confidence, success, and sense of belonging.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10364209,"teacherName":"Mrs. Maldonado","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Maldonado's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9540601_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745463969671","schoolName":"Golden Rule Charter School - DeSoto","city":"Desoto","state":"TX","title":"To Rhythm and Beyond!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nWords cannot describe the gratitude that I have for you. I have always loved Disney and made it a part of my classroom each year this year. We did a toy story theme and you picking up and helping manage the donations are what made my classroom successful for the school year when I sat down and put it all in perspective all I can say is how amazing you guys are for helping this teacher this year reach 420 students with your donations","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10359803,"teacherName":"Mrs. Ricard","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Ricard's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2365880_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511210354787","schoolName":"Moss Point Kreole Primary School","city":"Moss Point","state":"MS","title":"Students Reading and Writing!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nMy students were so happy to get this handwriting paper and pencils for learning. These materials will enhance our learning. They can not believe that there are people out there that really care about them and their education. As a teacher, it is heartwarming to know that my students will have the materials to help them in their education. It is wonderful to see my students excel with the new materials, excited to learn, and growing everyday. Thank you for helping make these experiences happen by funding my project. Bless you all who funded this project. Thank you from the bottom of heart.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10357644,"teacherName":"Mrs. Broderick","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Broderick's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7743467_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657579931159","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Making Music Accessible to Every Student","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nMusic class is where students discover joy, build confidence, and express themselves. But without proper organization and essential supplies, that magic can't happen.\r\n\r\nA storage container transforms our music program. Right now, our instruments are scattered across shelves and cabinets—students waste precious class time searching instead of learning. A dedicated storage unit keeps guitars, ukuleles, percussion instruments, and recorders organized, accessible, and protected. Students can grab what they need instantly and focus on making music together.\r\n\r\nDry erase markers are equally vital. They let students notate music, work through theory problems, and collaborate on compositions without wasting paper. When markers are scarce, learning stops. With an ample supply, students can experiment freely, make mistakes, and grow as musicians.\r\n\r\nTogether, these tools create an organized, efficient music classroom where every student can participate fully. No more lost class time hunting for supplies. No more frustration from missing markers. Just pure, uninterrupted music learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly supports student musicians—from beginners discovering their first instrument to advanced students composing their own pieces. You're not just providing storage and markers; you're investing in confidence, creativity, and the lifelong gift of music.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10355044,"teacherName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Walls'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","schoolName":"Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School","city":"Meridian","state":"MS","title":"Every Story Starts with a Drawing","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThanks to the generosity of our donors and the support of Disney, my kindergarten students discovered that every great story truly starts with a drawing. The journals and art supplies gave each child a place to turn their ideas into illustrations and, over time, transform those illustrations into words, sentences, and complete stories. I watched my students grow in confidence as they expressed their creativity, strengthened their fine motor skills, and developed early writing and storytelling abilities. Many students who were hesitant to write found that drawing first gave them the confidence to share their ideas, making writing feel exciting instead of intimidating.\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I was able to create meaningful opportunities for students to become both authors and illustrators throughout the school year. Instead of completing isolated writing activities, my students built personal story journals filled with original work that documented their growth from beginning writers to confident storytellers. They eagerly shared their stories with classmates, celebrated one another's creativity, and took great pride in seeing how much they had improved over time.\r\nThank you to our amazing donors and to Disney for investing in creativity, storytelling, and early literacy. Your generosity gave my students the opportunity to discover the joy of creating stories and helped build skills and confidence that will benefit them for years to come.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10348803,"teacherName":"Ms. Grist","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Grist's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4349064_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669065854821","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Puppets for Classroom Learning","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generous donation to our puppet project. Your gift transforms our classroom into a magical learning space where every student truly engages.\r\n\r\nResearch shows puppets dramatically improve comprehension, vocabulary retention, and participation—especially for struggling learners. When students interact with puppets, abstract concepts become concrete and memorable. Visual, kinesthetic, and auditory learners all benefit as puppets bring stories to life.\r\n\r\nShy students find confidence speaking through puppet characters, building communication skills and self-esteem. Puppets make learning joyful and accessible, reaching students who disconnect from traditional instruction and sparking curiosity across all subjects—from literacy to social-emotional learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly impacts student success, confidence, and love of learning. We are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and your commitment to transforming their educational journey.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10346281,"teacherName":"Mrs. Puri","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Puri's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2003813_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612073014714","schoolName":"Ben Franklin Elementary School - PreK - 5 Campus","city":"New Orleans","state":"LA","title":"Design 3D Shapes in Visual Art Class","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for these wonderful STEM resources. We always desire for our favorite Magnetic Creative Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Educational Stacking Toys Set for Kids, for using 3D shapes to design and build castles and pyramids, I wish to make school fun, relatable, and exciting for kids to be motivated, so I am requesting these visual arts materials, which they will use daily in centers. That is why I am requesting these Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys. We really feel so happy that you supported us.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10346110,"teacherName":"Ms. Towns","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Towns'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp795419_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484602991718","schoolName":"Thurgood Marshall Elementary School","city":"Morrow","state":"GA","title":"Organizing Our Art Supplies","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThanks to your generosity, our new art supply organizers have completely transformed the way our students create and learn. The organizers have given every supply a designated place, making it easy for even our youngest learners to find and return materials independently. During a recent SEL art activity, students were able to quickly gather the popsicle sticks, markers, and craft supplies they needed without wasting valuable learning time. When they first saw the organizers filled with colorful supplies, their excitement was contagious—they eagerly explored each section and proudly commented on how \"organized\" and \"easy\" everything was to find. Your support has created a more welcoming, efficient classroom where students can focus on expressing their creativity, building confidence, and enjoying hands-on learning experiences. Thank you for helping us create a space where imagination can flourish every day.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10341541,"teacherName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Sullivan's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-9_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Frederick Harris Elementary School","city":"Springfield","state":"MA","title":"Readers Gonna Read","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your generous donation. Your kindness is ensuring we have the books we need for a successful back to school. Your support is exposing students to a variety of quality read alouds. Students and teachers were so excited to receive the new books. We cannot wait to read them and add them to our classroom libraries. Your support and kindness is making our students develop a love of reading and learning. We cannot thank you enough! Enjoy the rest of your summer! Thank you!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10341268,"teacherName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Williams'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","schoolName":"Sallas - Mahone Elementary School","city":"Valdosta","state":"GA","title":"Toy Story Storytellers: Retell & Role Play Adventure","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nA special thank you to Disney for your generous support of our Story Retell & Role Play project. Your donation is helping create an engaging reading environment where our students can build strong comprehension skills through hands-on learning. The Toy Story-themed reading center will make story retelling even more exciting and meaningful for our young readers. We are truly grateful for your generosity and investment in our students’ success.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10337315,"teacherName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Wilson's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7474645_orig.jpg?crop=682,682,x170,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598219330542","schoolName":"Superior Street Elementary Charter School","city":"Chatsworth","state":"CA","title":"Every Story Starts with a Smile","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for funding this special project for my first grade students! Your generosity is helping us create a warm, welcoming classroom where every child feels valued and excited to learn. The books, feelings-themed resources, and storytelling materials will inspire my students to use their imaginations, explore their emotions, and develop a deeper love of reading. These materials will also give my students meaningful opportunities to build confidence, practice empathy, and share their own unique stories. I am incredibly grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a place where every student can feel that their story matters.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10335563,"teacherName":"Mrs. Reimann","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Reimann's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp423767_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452915572699","schoolName":"Bordewich Bray Elementary School","city":"Carson City","state":"NV","title":"Art is All Around Us","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThis unit will boost their drawing and writing skills. Basically they will be able to add more ways to tell stories. Thank you for helping us get extra resources to make their creativity soar and we can build on it throughout the whole year!","photopaths":null}]

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