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Your contribution helps ensure that every child—especially those who may not be able to bring their own supplies—can start the school year prepared and confident.\r\nThanks to you, our classroom will be stocked with essentials like pencils, glue sticks, whiteboards, markers, and more. These items may seem small, but they make a big difference in keeping our learning environment organized, creative, and ready for success.\r\nMy students and I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. You've helped us begin the year on the right foot, and for that, we are so grateful!\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1760042076760,"projectUrl":"project/straight-out-of-supplies/9407149/","projectTitle":"Straight out of Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villarreal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5171060_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525463376305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dalinda-villarreal"},{"teacherId":8191353,"projectId":9400899,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a special place where young voices are celebrated—the Author's Chair! This isn't just a chair; it's a symbol of confidence, creativity, and community.\r\n\r\nEvery week, students eagerly line up to take their turn in the Author's Chair—proudly reading their stories, showing their drawings, and expressing their ideas. 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Because of you, we now have exciting new tools—pluffle, letter stampers, and plastic letters—that are already making a big impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe pluffle has become a favorite sensory material for our students. It's helping them explore textures, build fine motor skills, and engage in calming play during transitions. The letter stampers and plastic letters have brought literacy to life—our little learners are practicing letter recognition, spelling their names, and building words with joy and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour donation has added so much fun, creativity, and hands-on learning to our classroom. 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Whether they're working on writing activities, drawing, or exploring hands-on materials, the desks allow them to stay focused and engaged while having their own personal space. For our little learners, this sense of independence is empowering—and it shows in their confidence and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nWe've used the lap desks during small group lessons and quiet reading time. They've helped us create a more inclusive and adaptable classroom, where every child can find a spot that works best for them. It's amazing how something so simple can make such a big difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting their growth. Your generosity has helped us build a classroom where learning feels joyful, comfortable, and full of possibilities.","fullyFundedDate":1746581727381,"projectUrl":"project/lap-desks-for-classroom-flexibility/9171704/","projectTitle":"Lap Desks for Classroom Flexibility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pequeno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8806579_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713197716930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8806579"},{"teacherId":5171060,"projectId":9407130,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my class project on Donors Choose. Your contribution will help give my students the opportunity to use teacher created resources that are colorful, fun, and most importantly engaging. These resources are special because they are not only printable but unique in that many are applicable to our technology platform. My students enjoy the activities by TPT and with this opportunity more lessons that provide interactive and creative lessons will be possible. The best thing about using TPT is that they are created by teachers who know exactly what our kids need. AGAIN, THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1749703230949,"projectUrl":"project/download-and-go/9407130/","projectTitle":"Download and Go","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villarreal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5171060_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525463376305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dalinda-villarreal"},{"teacherId":5465488,"projectId":9067873,"letterContent":"When our math tools arrived, my students were thrilled! They eagerly helped unpack everything and couldn't wait to start using the colorful counters, measuring tools, and sorting shapes. It truly felt like a celebration in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe've used the materials during centers and small groups. One favorite activity was using the cubes to compare object lengths — students were so proud to explain which items were longer or shorter. These hands-on tools have helped my students, especially my Emergent Bilinguals, better understand math through touch, visuals, and play.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, math is now one of the most exciting parts of our day. We'll continue using these tools to explore new concepts and build a strong foundation in math. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1745847014317,"projectUrl":"project/math-magic-hands-on-tools-for-learning/9067873/","projectTitle":"Math Magic: Hands-On Tools for Learning and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. V","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5465488_orig.jpg?crop=1066,1066,x0,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597035321310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5465488"},{"teacherId":8162125,"projectId":9278084,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire team and the preschoolers we serve, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution to our summer project. Your support has made a real difference in creating a joyful, enriching experience for our young learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students enjoyed a summer filled with creativity, learning, and play — all in a safe and nurturing environment. Whether it was story time under the sun, hands-on art activities, or nature exploration, your donation helped bring smiles, spark curiosity, and support early childhood development in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWe're truly grateful for your partnership in this important work and hope you take pride in knowing the impact you've made. Thank you for helping us plant the seeds for a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746649179436,"projectUrl":"project/pk-4-summer-time/9278084/","projectTitle":"Pk-4 Summer Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8162125_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694745298284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8162125"},{"teacherId":8162125,"projectId":9033598,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our project PL-4 Classroom Essentials on DonorsChoose. Thanks to your support, we are now one step closer to making a real difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution will help provide [briefly describe the materials or resources funded by the donation which will have a lasting impact on their learning experience. We are so excited to put these resources to good use and can't wait to see the positive changes they bring.\r\n\r\nIt's supporters like you that make these projects possible, and I am incredibly thankful for your kindness and belief in the importance of education. Your generosity is helping to create a brighter future for my students, and we will be sure to keep you updated on how your donation is making a difference!\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your incredible support.","fullyFundedDate":1746695907755,"projectUrl":"project/pk-4-classroom-essentials/9033598/","projectTitle":"Pk-4 Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8162125_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694745298284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8162125"},{"teacherId":5464636,"projectId":9034698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my class project on Donors Choose. Your contribution will help give my students the opportunity to use resources that are fun and most importantly engaging. These resources are special because they are great for practicing different skills. My students enjoy using these resources because they provide interactive and creative ways of reviewing skills. The best thing about using these resources is that students have fun while learning. 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