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Each character proudly believes their voice is the best—and that has opened the door for rich conversations and playful exploration around the four voices: speaking, whispering, singing, and loud.\r\n\r\nThrough centers and guided play, students have been able to experiment with these different voices using the puppets and other stuffies. For many of our littlest learners, the puppets provide a safe and joyful way to try new sounds, take expressive risks, and find confidence in their own unique voices.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought imagination, laughter, and meaningful learning into our classroom. Thank you for helping our students discover that every voice matters—and that music can be both playful and powerful.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nJennifer Olson","fullyFundedDate":1756132835475,"projectUrl":"project/puppet-power-helping-little-voices-shin/9638685/","projectTitle":"Puppet Power: Helping Little Voices Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9524959_orig.jpg?crop=3900,3901,x0,y507&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722393644404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9524959"},{"teacherId":9026441,"projectId":9519779,"letterContent":"These supplies have been used in morning times and during indoor recess when it is too cold or we are unable to go outside each of the supplies represents an interest that is specific to different groups of students and was well sat out so that everyone feels involved and supported during Free choice time. The thing I love to see the most regarding these supplies is the creativity that comes and the teamwork that comes with new friendships and new hobbies. Students find that they're interested or talented in more ways than one with more than one medium to explore.","fullyFundedDate":1755728148749,"projectUrl":"project/soft-starts-in-fifth/9519779/","projectTitle":"Soft Starts in Fifth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Koontz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9026441_orig.jpg?crop=838,838,x303,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726801341402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9026441"},{"teacherId":5633203,"projectId":9342528,"letterContent":"First off, Thank You! Your donation means the world to my students. They were happy to hear that someone was willing to contribute to our class and their education. Then they had to use the power of inference to try to guess what was in the huge box.\r\n\r\nMy students are loving the additional whiteboard space in the classroom. This means that there are more students participating in Math. There are challenge questions and even lesson quick check problems that students love to answer. I used to only be able to have 2-3 students answering questions at a time and now I can have double or even triple the students working at the same time.","fullyFundedDate":1755711055817,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-please/9342528/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alekay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5633203"},{"teacherId":9425102,"projectId":9419604,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the donors who generously contributed to my classroom. The snacks provided have been deeply appreciated by both my students and myself.\r\n\r\nEnsuring that students are fueled throughout the day is essential for their learning and overall well-being. Many of my students arrive to school hungry or are unable to bring snacks from home, and having a stocked cabinet allows them to stay energized and ready to learn in a healthy, supported way. Your donations have helped create a more nurturing and equitable environment for all of my students.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and generosity. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755711055618,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food-for-kinder/9419604/","projectTitle":"Brain Food for Kinder!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9425102_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750131865847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9425102"},{"teacherId":9425102,"projectId":9346305,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all the contributors who generously donated to my classroom project. Your support has made a meaningful difference for my students and for the learning experiences I am able to provide.\r\n\r\nWith the paper and materials we received, I can confidently prepare a wide range of activities that enrich our daily lessons. Having a consistent supply has especially allowed us to engage in more art-based projects, including painting, without the worry of limited resources. This freedom has sparked creativity, joy, and exploration in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and generosity. Your contributions have had a lasting impact on my students and our learning environment, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1754978943039,"projectUrl":"project/copy-paper-needed/9346305/","projectTitle":"Copy Paper Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9425102_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750131865847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9425102"},{"teacherId":9512649,"projectId":9734765,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to my classroom library. When this school year began, our \"library\" was just a small collection of notebooks and a handful of well-loved books. Thanks to your support, it has transformed into a vibrant, welcoming space filled with books, shelves, and resources that truly inspire my students every single day.\r\nYour donation has done more than purchase materials—it has opened doors. My students now have access to a wide range of stories, topics, and voices that spark their curiosity, strengthen their reading skills, and encourage their love of learning. I see their faces light up when they discover a new favorite book or proudly take home something they're excited to read. Those moments are possible because of you.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of a great book. Your generosity has made a lasting impact in our classroom, and we are all so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758892919794,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-books/9734765/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Federico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9512649_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714406597275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandafederico"},{"teacherId":9479197,"projectId":9457459,"letterContent":"I would like to take this moment to thank you for your generosity. All of the materials have arrived. My class has begun the project you so generously funded. They have been engaged in higher-level collaboration on the design of the project. \r\n\r\nThey each decided which materials to use, how to incorporate those materials into a finished project, and what emphasis they would place on their new design. Wonderful conversations have been held. \r\n\r\nI hope you enjoy the photos we are sharing and realize the impact you have made on student growth and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1755872141346,"projectUrl":"project/golden-apple/9457459/","projectTitle":"Golden Apple","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Temper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9479197"},{"teacherId":8367830,"projectId":9271734,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students now have a dedicated space where imagination and learning come together! Our new \"Corner of Creativity\" has quickly become one of the most loved spots in the classroom. With fresh supplies, engaging books, and materials that inspire hands-on exploration, my students have been diving into projects, writing stories, and expressing themselves with newfound confidence and joy.\r\nThis project has done more than fill shelves and bins—it's filled hearts. For many of my students, this space represents possibility and pride. They see that their ideas matter, that learning can be colorful and fun, and that creativity has a place in everything we do. Whether they're designing, writing, or sharing their work with others, I can already see them growing as learners and leaders.\r\nYour support made this dream possible. Thank you for believing in my students, in their creativity, and in the magic that happens when a child feels inspired to learn. Because of you, our classroom is a brighter, more creative place every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746786323883,"projectUrl":"project/paper-pages-possibilities-building-a/9271734/","projectTitle":"Paper, Pages & Possibilities: Building a Corner of Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wahlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8367830_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751848442457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367830"},{"teacherId":8367830,"projectId":9348206,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom is now filled with books and copy paper!! The books we received have completely transformed reading time for my students. They light up when they discover new stories, connect with characters who remind them of themselves, and explore topics they've never encountered before. It's been incredible to see reluctant readers asking for \"just one more chapter\" or proudly recommending books to their classmates.\r\nFor many of my students, access to engaging and diverse books isn't something they have outside of school. Your support has opened doors—helping them build confidence, empathy, and a lifelong love of reading. Every day, I watch them growing as thinkers, dreamers, and storytellers because of the opportunities these books provide.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of reading and for investing in the hearts and minds of my students. Your kindness has truly made our classroom a place where imagination thrives and every child can find themselves within the pages of a good book.","fullyFundedDate":1751909657641,"projectUrl":"project/write-on-tools-for-academic-success/9348206/","projectTitle":"Write on! Tools for Academic Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wahlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8367830_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751848442457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367830"},{"teacherId":8365031,"projectId":9281206,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to use their new headphones for websites that use read aloud instruction. They have each been assigned a certain color and have stewardship over their pair of headphones for the year.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are also crucial for testing. Struggling readers can use them to have math and science problems dictated to them without disturbing others. It is absolutely wonderful to have working headphones and enough for every student! \r\n\r\nThe students are taking full advantage of the new white boards as well. We use them daily for math practice and they are so nice! As a teacher, I can use them to assess student understanding throughout lessons. We can't thank you enough for donating to our class!","fullyFundedDate":1751724980194,"projectUrl":"project/write-listen-learn-empowering-student/9281206/","projectTitle":"Write, Listen, Learn: Empowering Students with Essential Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Breedlove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8365031"},{"teacherId":9512649,"projectId":9421691,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to share my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of classroom supplies. As a teacher, having access to basic essentials such as paper, pencils, notebooks, and erasers makes an incredible difference. These materials may seem simple, but they are the foundation of learning and provide my students with the tools they need to succeed every single day.\r\nYour support directly impacts my students' learning experiences. With these supplies, my students will be able to practice their writing, complete math problems, organize their ideas, and express their creativity without worrying about not having the right materials. For many of them, this generosity removes a burden and gives them the confidence to engage fully in their education. Something as small as having their own notebook or a pencil that erases easily can completely change the way they approach their work.\r\nPlease know that your kindness has created a ripple effect that will be felt throughout the school year. Every page written, every math problem solved, and every idea expressed is possible because of your generosity. I am truly grateful for your support and the positive impact it has on both my classroom and my students' futures. Thank you for believing in education and helping my students feel seen, valued, and prepared to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758310118091,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/9421691/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Federico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9512649_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714406597275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandafederico"},{"teacherId":9512649,"projectId":9297277,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to share my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of classroom supplies. As a teacher, having access to basic essentials such as paper, pencils, notebooks, and erasers makes an incredible difference. These materials may seem simple, but they are the foundation of learning and provide my students with the tools they need to succeed every single day.\r\nYour support directly impacts my students' learning experiences. With these supplies, my students will be able to practice their writing, complete math problems, organize their ideas, and express their creativity without worrying about not having the right materials. For many of them, this generosity removes a burden and gives them the confidence to engage fully in their education. Something as small as having their own notebook or a pencil that erases easily can completely change the way they approach their work.\r\nPlease know that your kindness has created a ripple effect that will be felt throughout the school year. Every page written, every math problem solved, and every idea expressed is possible because of your generosity. I am truly grateful for your support and the positive impact it has on both my classroom and my students' futures. 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