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.

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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":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":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":10325019,"teacherName":"Ms. Cater","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Cater's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-5_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Schoharie Elementary School","city":"Schoharie","state":"NY","title":"Shining Stars Glow Into Second Grade!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generous support of our \"Shining Stars Glow Into Second Grade!\" project! Because of your kindness, our first graders were able to celebrate the end of an incredible school year in a fun, meaningful, and memorable way. This special experience gave students the chance to reflect on how much they have learned, cheer one another on, and feel proud of everything they accomplished. As they prepare for second grade, they will carry with them not only happy memories but also the confidence that comes from knowing their hard work was recognized and celebrated. Thank you DISNEY for helping our students end first grade feeling like the shining stars they truly are!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10320953,"teacherName":"Mrs. Bova","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Bova's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571656_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x473,y947&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728054434710","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Austintown","city":"Austintown","state":"OH","title":"Creating a Compassion Corner","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generous donation to our Compassion Corner project. Your gift creates a transformative space where our students learn to truly see one another and act with genuine kindness.\r\n\r\nMy students come from diverse backgrounds and face real challenges—managing stress, navigating friendships, and feeling understood. Your donation directly addresses these needs by creating a calming sanctuary where students build compassionate relationships and uplift each other rather than struggle alone.\r\n\r\nIn the Compassion Corner, students engage in structured peer-support activities where they practice active listening, develop empathy, and experience the power of truly being heard. Through academic tutoring, encouragement cards, restorative conversations, and check-ins with isolated classmates, they learn that compassion means recognizing someone's pain and choosing to help.\r\n\r\nI will measure their growth through reflection journals, observation checklists, and peer feedback—tools that reveal how profoundly your generosity impacts their emotional development and sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nYour belief in our students and investment in their social-emotional growth makes all the difference. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to care for others.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10319291,"teacherName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Gonzalez's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4250538_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y25&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781550198660","schoolName":"PS 132 Ralph Bunche","city":"LAURELTON","state":"NY","title":"Arts and Crafts? Picture That","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your kind donations. We truly appreciate it! Being able to use quality materials to engage scholars in hands-on activities is always a plus. Our scholars deserve to create arts and crafts projects to encourage their creativity and learning.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10319082,"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":"Student Success","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nI am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your donation of lotion, lip balm, motivational notebooks, and motivational pens to my classroom. Your thoughtfulness means the world to me and my students.\r\n\r\nThe **lotion and lip balm** will make an immediate difference. So many of my students arrive with dry, uncomfortable hands that distract them from learning. Your gift removes that barrier, allowing them to focus fully on their work and feel cared for.\r\n\r\nThe **motivational notebooks** give students a sacred space to capture their thoughts, goals, and reflections. These notebooks will become tangible reminders that their voices matter and their ideas are worth recording. Every page reinforces the message: *you belong here.*\r\n\r\nThe **motivational pens** are powerful tools for self-belief. When students write with a pen that says \"You've got this\" or \"Keep going,\" they internalize encouragement with every word. These small acts of affirmation build confidence that extends far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nTogether, these items create an environment where students feel physically comfortable, emotionally supported, and academically empowered. You've shown my students that they are worthy of investment and care.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their success. Your generosity will impact them in ways you may never fully know.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10316372,"teacherName":"Mrs. Wysocki","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Wysocki's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3625429_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564616622625","schoolName":"Riletta T Cream Family School","city":"Camden","state":"NJ","title":"Finishing First Strong!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThanks so much for donating to the awesome kids in this classroom. They really worked very hard this year and so thank you Disney, because we got to create shirts and have some really fun centers because of your donations.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10311972,"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":"Bring Stories to Life Through Music and the Arts","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for making this project possible for my first graders! Your generosity is giving my students a wonderful opportunity to experience storytelling in a creative and engaging new way. The Panda Drum will help bring books to life through rhythm, sound, and imagination while encouraging collaboration and self-expression. These meaningful experiences will strengthen literacy skills while fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Seeing the excitement on my students' faces as they create and perform will be a daily reminder of your kindness. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our classroom and in the joy of learning.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10311649,"teacherName":"Mrs. Simko","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Simko's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4367479_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505927895259","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Carmalt Elementary School","city":"Pittsburgh","state":"PA","title":"Stories For All","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to resources that will inspire learning, creativity, and confidence every day. Your donation is more than just supplies—it is an investment in our students’ futures and a reminder that there are people who believe in their success. The excitement on their faces when they receive these materials is truly priceless. We are incredibly grateful for your compassion and commitment to education. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can thrive and grow.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10311271,"teacherName":"Mr. Chhipa","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. Chhipa's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697933119120","schoolName":"Julie Korenstein Elementary School","city":"North Hollywood","state":"CA","title":"Inspiring Young Artists and Storytellers","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nOur students were so excited when our new art supplies arrived! The paint sticks quickly became a favorite because they're colorful, easy to use, and mess-free. The organizers and storage bins have also helped students keep our classroom materials neat and accessible.\r\n\r\nWe are using these supplies for art projects that connect with literacy, science, and seasonal themes. Students are creating, building, and expressing their ideas while strengthening their creativity and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these hands-on learning experiences possible. Your generosity has brought so much joy and excitement to our classroom, and we can't wait to continue creating with these wonderful resources!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10311250,"teacherName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Kim's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1300231_orig.jpg?crop=2880,2880,x0,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588691234084","schoolName":"Superior Street Elementary Charter School","city":"Chatsworth","state":"CA","title":"Music for Relaxation and Exploration","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generous support of our classroom and for helping bring the harmonious drum to our students. Thanks to Disney's generosity, our students now have access to a meaningful tool that promotes creativity, mindfulness, and emotional well-being.\r\nStudents have been excited to explore music through hands-on experiences. The soothing sounds and gentle vibrations of the drum create opportunities for relaxation, self-expression, and collaborative learning. Whether used during mindfulness exercises, calming transitions, storytelling, or music lessons, the drum has become a valuable part of our daily routine.\r\nMany of my students benefit from sensory experiences that help them regulate emotions and maintain focus. The peaceful tones of the drum provide a calming outlet that helps students reset, feel grounded, and return to learning ready to succeed. It has also sparked curiosity and joy as students discover new ways to create rhythm and express themselves through music.\r\nDisney's commitment to inspiring imagination and creativity is making a lasting difference in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and enriching their educational journey. We are truly grateful for Disney's generosity and support.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10304972,"teacherName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Olson's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","schoolName":"Garfield Elementary School","city":"Brainerd","state":"MN","title":"Let’s Restock the Fun!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for helping restock our classroom art supplies! Our students are so excited to use the new name labels, paper fans, Play-Doh, and whiteboard erasers. These materials help keep our classroom organized, creative, and engaging every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gives students hands-on opportunities to learn, create, and express themselves in meaningful ways. The simple joy on their faces when they see fresh supplies ready for them is incredible.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support for our classroom and our students. Thank you for making a difference!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10304337,"teacherName":"Ms. Lesley","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Lesley's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6154184_orig.jpg?crop=2723,2723,x0,y245&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597849904646","schoolName":"Rose Hill Pre-K Center - 2490 Webster Ave","city":"New York City","state":"NY","title":"Digging Into Speech and STEM Through Sensory Play","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your incredible generosity in funding the majority of our DonorsChoose project and for matching donations to help bring these valuable resources to our preschool special education students. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our speech therapy program and the young learners we serve every day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our students now have access to engaging sensory materials, science exploration kits, jumbo test tubes, and a snack-making kit that transform speech sessions into exciting opportunities for communication, discovery, and growth. These hands-on materials help our preschoolers build language skills, expand vocabulary, practice social interactions, and develop confidence while learning through play.\r\n\r\nI have already used some of the materials with my students this year, and their enthusiasm has been wonderful to see. The sensory activities captured their attention, encouraged communication, and created opportunities for meaningful learning experiences that are often difficult to achieve with traditional materials alone.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to supporting education has provided our students with resources that inspire curiosity and engagement while helping them reach important developmental milestones. Thank you for investing in our classroom, believing in our students, and helping create magical learning experiences that will benefit them for years to come.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10303273,"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":"From Doodles to Storytelling","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for helping fund our \"Before We Write, We Draw!\" project! My kindergarten students were thrilled to receive their new drawing books and classroom organizer.\r\nIn kindergarten, drawing often comes before writing. Before students can confidently write and spell, they use pictures to tell stories, answer questions, and share their ideas. These new resources are helping my students build confidence, creativity, fine motor skills, and early literacy skills while having fun.\r\nMy students especially love learning how to draw animals, dinosaurs, ocean creatures, flowers, and silly aliens. They are so proud of their artwork and excited to share their creations with others.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students express themselves through art. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners every day.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10302892,"teacherName":"Mrs. Scala","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Scala's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp771544_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566611038760","schoolName":"PS 18 Winchester","city":"Queens Village","state":"NY","title":"Calming Bells","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you, Disney, for supporting our Calming Bells project! Our students were thrilled when the bells arrived and immediately wanted to explore the different sounds. We have been using them during mindfulness activities, transitions, and social-emotional learning lessons to help create a peaceful and focused classroom environment. The calming sounds have quickly become a meaningful part of our daily routine. As we continue building self-regulation and wellness skills, these bells will help students develop strategies for managing emotions and staying engaged in learning. We are so grateful to Disney!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10299167,"teacherName":"Mrs. Koenig","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Koenig's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1138300_orig.jpg?crop=1226,1226,x401,y35&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588639645647","schoolName":"Hemet Elementary School","city":"Hemet","state":"CA","title":"Creating Puppets to Improve and Increase Students' Oral Language Growth","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you Disney for bring joy into my transitional kindergarten students lives with your support and kindness! Thank you for matching every donation. We appreciate your kindness and generosity! As a teacher, your support means the world to me and brings smiles to my face knowing that you care about my students and wants to help them not only love school but maybe one day become a storyteller as an adult.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10296305,"teacherName":"Ms. Sue","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Sue's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-2_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Amanda C Rowe Elementary School","city":"Portland","state":"ME","title":"PreK Creativity Abounds and Enticing Resources Are the Key!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for supporting my project. I wish you could have seen students faces when I shared with them the new materials I selected and you made possible!\r\nStudents were especially excited about the air dry clay, since we were studying birds and they were able to create their own nests, eggs and baby birds. We even saw baby ducks hatch to inspire us!\r\n\r\nStudents also loved that they were able to use their own brand new notebooks, and materials to create their own work inside.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support of our youngest learners and have a wonderful summer.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10296271,"teacherName":"Dr. Cavaness","teacherPossessiveName":"Dr. Cavaness'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp198260_orig.png?crop=702,702,x0,y128&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779131027188","schoolName":"Dr. Jerry Hamm Early Learning Center","city":"Coffeyville","state":"KS","title":"Making Music and Movement Available to Our Littlest Learners!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for investing in our youngest citizens and for graciously spending your money to help our students in the child care classroom. Your help with this speaker is very appreciated. It brings so much joy to the staff and students. \r\n\r\nThis class loves music and the chance to get up and move - your donation makes this possible!\r\n\r\nEveryone will be able to hear the music and have a chance to move and groove to the music. Your support is benefiting our students with gross motor development which impacts all other learning at this young age! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your help. \r\n\r\nThe team here really appreciates your generosity.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10294568,"teacherName":"Ms. Maas","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Maas'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10216689_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772238166984","schoolName":"Bultum Academy Charter School","city":"Minneapolis","state":"MN","title":"Creating a positive and empowering environment for kindergarteners","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generosity! My students and I are incredibly grateful for you compassion towards education. You are helping to empower my students creativity. \r\n\r\nThe books provide relevant characters and stories my students can relate to. The joy in their eyes when they are able to make personal connections with stories, is absolutely priceless! Thank you for bringing such joy to my students. ❤️","photopaths":null}]

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