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We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping make this memorable experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771027826154,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-artists-big-gifts/9675791/","projectTitle":"Tiny Artists, Big Gifts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977981_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590704491877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-handel"},{"teacherId":1977981,"projectId":10087534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Because of your generosity, my students will take an active role in sorting and stocking the food pantry each week. They will begin by gathering donated items and working together to sort them by category including snacks, canned goods, drinks, and meal items. Students will practice counting and checking labels as they organize applesauce pouches, granola bars, mac and cheese, soup, and juice boxes into clearly marked bins.\r\n\r\nAfter sorting, students will carefully carry the items to the pantry shelves and place them inside. They will restock grab-and-go options and make sure everything is neat and visible for families. Through this process, they are learning responsibility, teamwork, and the importance of caring for their community. 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When the materials arrived, excitement filled the room—one student immediately gravitated to the weighted scale, carefully counting items all the way up to ten with pride and joy. Your gift is making a meaningful impact!","fullyFundedDate":1762354519320,"projectUrl":"project/outsteming-learners/9833777/","projectTitle":"OutSTEMing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kierstin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179518_orig.jpg?crop=1022,1022,x128,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755516998633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179518"},{"teacherId":1977981,"projectId":9887517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generous donation of snacks like Goldfish, pretzels, popcorn, and mini cookies helps our preschoolers stay nourished, focused, and happy throughout the day. With these treats, every child has the energy they need to learn, play, and grow, making our classroom a welcoming and joyful place.\r\n\r\nSnack time is also an important part of our daily routine. It gives students a chance to practice sharing, requesting, and following directions while building independence and social skills. Your kindness ensures that no child goes hungry and brings comfort, smiles, and encouragement to our classroom community every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770260452065,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-smiles-for-growing-minds/9887517/","projectTitle":"Snack Time Smiles for Growing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977981_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590704491877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-handel"},{"teacherId":1977981,"projectId":9956983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and our students. Your generosity allows my preschoolers to learn through music, movement, and hands-on play. With frogs, scarves, maracas, and drums, students can practice communication, motor skills, turn-taking, and self-expression in joyful ways. These instruments help create inclusive routines that build confidence, support sensory needs, and bring learning to life through shared musical experiences each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students can explore rhythm, regulate their emotions, and connect with peers in meaningful, engaging ways. Your support truly helps make our classroom a vibrant, welcoming place where every child can shine.","fullyFundedDate":1765851950550,"projectUrl":"project/building-little-musicians-help-us-add-i/9956983/","projectTitle":"Building Little Musicians: Help Us Add Instruments to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977981_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590704491877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-handel"},{"teacherId":1977981,"projectId":9947020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my preschool special education classroom. Your generosity helps me create durable, engaging adapted books that meet my students' unique learning needs. \r\n\r\nWith laminating sheets and Velcro dots, my students can actively participate by matching, sequencing, and interacting with stories while building communication, fine motor, and turn-taking skills. \r\n\r\nThese materials allow my students to feel confident, included, and successful as they learn through hands-on experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767309396090,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-succeed-with-ada/9947020/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Succeed With Adapted Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977981_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590704491877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-handel"},{"teacherId":1977981,"projectId":9967366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and our students. Your generosity provides my preschoolers with engaging play equipment that encourages movement, cooperation, and confidence. \r\n\r\nWith playground balls and a kid-sized cornhole set, students can practice important motor skills, learn to take turns, and enjoy playing together. These materials help create joyful opportunities for learning through active play, supporting both physical development and positive social interactions throughout the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1767020418265,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving-and-playing-together/9967366/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Moving and Playing Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977981_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590704491877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-handel"},{"teacherId":8891798,"projectId":9750632,"letterContent":"These new book donations have given our preschool students meaningful opportunities to compare and contrast stories with similar themes, while closely examining the details that make each version unique. Through these texts and materials, students are developing early literacy skills such as identifying characters and settings, understanding story structure, and practicing sequencing by recognizing the beginning, middle, and end of a story.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is highly interactive and hands-on. Students often begin with a \"picture walk,\" carefully observing and describing illustrations to predict and retell the story. They also enjoy re-enacting familiar stories from memory and using props to fully immerse themselves in the reading experience. This deepens their overall comprehension and engagement.\r\n\r\nIn particular, the different versions of The Gingerbread Man have had a strong impact on our students' sequencing skills, as they love retelling the story in order and comparing how each version unfolds. We have also noticed a noticeable increase in excitement and interest in our classroom library since adding these new books, with students independently choosing to revisit and explore the stories time and time again.","fullyFundedDate":1762794550738,"projectUrl":"project/pk-3s-all-things-gingerbread/9750632/","projectTitle":"PK <3s ALL things gingerbread","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. House","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8891798"},{"teacherId":10179518,"projectId":9762009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of the tree-themed materials. These beautiful, nature-inspired items have had a powerful impact on my students' ability to access our curriculum. The visuals, textures, and hands-on elements immediately drew students in, helping them stay engaged during lessons that previously felt overwhelming or abstract. With the tree pieces, students have been able to sort, count, sequence, and build in ways that directly support their developmental goals. Because of your support, I've been able to create more meaningful, sensory-based learning opportunities that connect to our nature and science units. Your kindness has truly helped each child participate, learn, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759372045441,"projectUrl":"project/trees-leaves-and-forest-friends/9762009/","projectTitle":"Trees, Leaves, and Forest Friends!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kierstin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179518_orig.jpg?crop=1022,1022,x128,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755516998633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179518"},{"teacherId":10179518,"projectId":9719018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of the activity wall and sensory panels. Our preschoolers with special needs were instantly captivated—running their hands along the textures, spinning gears, opening doors, and exploring every inch with excitement and curiosity. These panels have already become a calming, engaging spot in our room, helping students practice fine-motor skills, sensory regulation, and independent exploration. We've seen children who often struggle to stay focused become more centered and confident as they interact with the wall. Your kindness has created a space where our students can learn, discover, and feel successful in ways that truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1758636739662,"projectUrl":"project/safe-hands-calm-hands/9719018/","projectTitle":"Safe Hands, Calm Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kierstin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179518_orig.jpg?crop=1022,1022,x128,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755516998633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179518"},{"teacherId":10179518,"projectId":9682287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of Montessori and developmental toys. Our preschoolers with special needs were immediately drawn to the new materials—tiny hands exploring textures, sorting shapes, and concentrating deeply in a way that brought so much joy to our classroom. These toys are already making a meaningful difference by encouraging independence, strengthening fine-motor skills, and supporting sensory regulation throughout the day. We've watched students who often struggle to engage become calmer, more focused, and more confident as they work with the materials. Your kindness has given our children new opportunities to learn through play, explore their abilities, and experience success at their own pace.","fullyFundedDate":1758129971300,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-love/9682287/","projectTitle":"Little Hands Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kierstin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179518_orig.jpg?crop=1022,1022,x128,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755516998633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179518"},{"teacherId":10179518,"projectId":9674530,"letterContent":"I hope you're doing well and know just how much your generosity means to our classroom. Thanks to your thoughtful gift of books, our preschoolers with special needs have been experiencing joy, curiosity, and comfort in new ways. A student who sometimes struggles with transitions, found calm while sitting with one of the new board books. \r\n\r\nSince bringing the books into our daily routine, we've seen meaningful changes in the way our students engage with language, literacy, and one another. The books have become a beloved part of our morning centers, small-group instruction, and calming areas. For many of our learners, pictures and simple text offer an accessible way to practice communication skills—pointing to objects, naming emotions, identifying colors, or mimicking actions from the story. The variety of books you provided allows each child to find something that speaks to their interests and developmental needs, whether they're drawn to interactive sensory books, sturdy board books, or simple stories that help them follow sequences. \r\n\r\nThe stories will help students build vocabulary, develop pre-literacy skills, and practice expressing their preferences—choosing favorite characters, pointing to illustrations that represent them, or sharing which stories they want us to read again. We're also planning to incorporate the books into our visual supports, sensory breaks, and social-emotional lessons. Your generosity has not only filled our shelves but also filled our classroom with comfort, imagination, and connection. 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