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Students practice counting forward and backward, explore simple subtraction, and develop one-to-one correspondence by matching each numbered duck to the correct quantity. The materials can also be used for sensory play, color sorting, and creating AB patterns, helping extend early math learning across multiple domains.\r\nThe small farmhouse adds another layer of engagement by encouraging imaginative play in the block area and helping students connect the story to a familiar setting. In addition, students have really enjoyed reading different versions of the Five Little Ducks books, which allows them to compare illustrations, notice similarities and differences, and express their own preferences. Overall, this project deepens understanding while supporting early literacy, math, creativity, and social-emotional growth in a joyful, hands-on way.","fullyFundedDate":1778186169899,"projectUrl":"project/five-little-ducks-went-out-one-day/10252793/","projectTitle":"Five Little Ducks Went Out One Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719481123831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graczyk"},{"teacherId":9563361,"projectId":10252261,"letterContent":"This project has provided Pre-K students with engaging, hands-on literacy experiences through exploring different versions of *The Wheels on the Bus*. Because the song is already familiar and exciting to young children, students are able to focus on building early literacy skills such as pattern recognition, vocabulary development, comprehension, sequencing, and connecting spoken words to text. Students have been having a blast reading the different versions of the story, and their excitement has greatly increased engagement and participation during literacy activities. Reading multiple versions also encourages students to compare and contrast characters, settings, and events while strengthening critical thinking and prediction skills.\r\n\r\nThe books support learning throughout several classroom units, including the beginning of the year unit, building unit, and transition to kindergarten unit, giving students repeated opportunities to revisit and deepen their understanding of the stories. Students also enjoy using the pretend bus to reenact the stories, which promotes imaginative play, collaboration, oral language development, and creativity. Overall, this project transforms a familiar song into a meaningful, joyful learning experience that supports both academic and social-emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1778101071912,"projectUrl":"project/the-wheels-on-the-bus-go-round-and-round/10252261/","projectTitle":"The Wheels On The Bus Go Round and Round","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719481123831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graczyk"},{"teacherId":9563361,"projectId":10243874,"letterContent":"This project has created a rich, hands-on learning experience for Pre-K students by bringing The Little Red Hen to life through books, sensory materials, and interactive play. Students have especially enjoyed exploring new versions of The Little Red Hen and were highly engaged by having the stuffed red hen \"read\" alongside them during story time. These experiences increased excitement and participation while helping students strengthen early literacy skills such as sequencing, comprehension, vocabulary, and storytelling. In addition, the project supported important social-emotional skills including teamwork, responsibility, empathy, and cooperation. Using puppets, dramatic play, and real wheat helped students make meaningful real-world connections and encouraged curiosity, communication, and collaborative learning in a fun and memorable way.","fullyFundedDate":1778089146626,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-little-red-hen-through-pla/10243874/","projectTitle":"Exploring The Little Red Hen Through Play and Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719481123831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graczyk"},{"teacherId":1411697,"projectId":9696506,"letterContent":"The donated art supplies significantly enhanced student engagement and learning during the \"Making Waves: Exploring Marine Life and Water Conservation\" project. By incorporating painting, drawing, and collaborative art projects, students were able to visually represent scientific concepts related to marine ecosystems and water preservation.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited and motivated when the supplies arrived, and their enthusiasm carried into the work they produced. This hands-on integration of art and science improved comprehension, fostered critical thinking, and encouraged collaborative problem-solving. Students demonstrated increased curiosity and retention of key concepts by actively completing projects that highlighted ocean life and conservation messages. The supplies transformed the classroom environment into a more interactive and creative space, ultimately deepening students' understanding of environmental stewardship.","fullyFundedDate":1758029647054,"projectUrl":"project/making-waves-exploring-marine-life-and/9696506/","projectTitle":"\"Making Waves: Exploring Marine Life and Water Conservation\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liddelow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1411697_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655498745151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1411697"},{"teacherId":9563361,"projectId":9348045,"letterContent":"The grant funding for a variety of Gingerbread Man books and dramatic play materials has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our Pre-K students' learning experience. The multiple versions of the Gingerbread Man story enriched our literacy curriculum by supporting key skills such as story sequencing, character recognition, and comprehension through comparison and repetition. Students were exposed to different cultural and creative variations of the tale, which expanded their understanding of storytelling and narrative structure.\r\n\r\nThe addition of dramatic play props allowed children to bring the story to life through role-play. This type of imaginative engagement not only deepened comprehension but also fostered expressive language, social development, and cooperative play. Teachers observed increased enthusiasm for reading, more confident storytelling, and stronger peer interaction during both structured and free play times.\r\n\r\nThis grant supported a well-rounded, joyful approach to early literacy that combined reading, movement, imagination, and social-emotional growth—creating a truly memorable and educational experience for our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1754062355695,"projectUrl":"project/gingerbread-the-perfect-blend-of-sweet/9348045/","projectTitle":"Gingerbread: the Perfect Blend of Sweet and Spice.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719481123831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graczyk"},{"teacherId":9563361,"projectId":9217482,"letterContent":"The grant funding for a diverse selection of books about balls, paired with fidget spinner balls, has had a significant and multifaceted impact on our Pre-K students' learning and engagement. The thematic books have enhanced early literacy skills by expanding vocabulary, stimulating curiosity about physical science concepts like motion and force, and encouraging language development through interactive read-alouds and discussions.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the fidget spinner balls have served as effective sensory tools, helping students improve focus, self-regulation, and fine motor coordination during classroom activities. Teachers have reported increased student engagement, improved attention spans, and greater enthusiasm for both literacy and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThis grant has successfully integrated cognitive, sensory, and motor skill development, enriching our curriculum and providing students with dynamic, developmentally appropriate resources that support holistic early childhood growth.","fullyFundedDate":1755726240518,"projectUrl":"project/lifes-a-ball-just-roll-with-it/9217482/","projectTitle":"Life’s a Ball, Just Roll With It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719481123831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graczyk"},{"teacherId":9563361,"projectId":9227551,"letterContent":"The grant funding for floor and tabletop puzzles has made a meaningful impact on our Pre-K students by supporting critical early learning skills through hands-on, engaging play. These puzzles have helped children develop important cognitive abilities such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, and logical thinking, while also strengthening fine motor coordination and hand-eye coordination. The variety in size and complexity—from large floor puzzles to smaller tabletop versions—has allowed for differentiated learning experiences that meet students at their developmental level. Teachers have observed increased focus, persistence, and collaboration among students as they work individually or in groups to complete puzzles. Thanks to this grant, our classroom is now enriched with valuable resources that promote both independent learning and cooperative play in a fun and educational way.","fullyFundedDate":1757291586843,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-are-like-life-one-piece-at-a-ti/9227551/","projectTitle":"Puzzles Are Like Life, One Piece at a time.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719481123831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graczyk"},{"teacherId":9563361,"projectId":9460821,"letterContent":"The grant funding for a variety of colorful playdough and specialized playdough tools has had a highly positive impact on our Pre-K students' learning and development. These hands-on materials have provided endless opportunities for creative expression while also strengthening fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and muscle control—critical foundations for future writing skills. The different colors and textures have sparked imaginative play, encouraged social interaction, and supported lessons in color recognition, shape formation, and patterning. Teachers have observed that students are more engaged, calm, and collaborative during playdough activities. Thanks to this grant, our classroom is now better equipped to support sensory-rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster creativity, focus, and foundational skill-building.","fullyFundedDate":1754062355891,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-something-dough-lightful/9460821/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Something Dough-lightful!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719481123831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graczyk"},{"teacherId":9563361,"projectId":9344476,"letterContent":"The grant funding for books and puppets related to The Three Little Pigs has greatly enriched our Pre-K classroom literacy experience. Through engaging storytelling and interactive play, students have been able to explore early literacy concepts such as sequencing, character development, and story structure in a fun and memorable way. The addition of puppets has brought the story to life, encouraging imaginative play, language development, and collaboration as children retell the tale in their own words. Teachers have observed increased excitement during story time, stronger comprehension skills, and enhanced vocabulary usage. This grant has not only supported academic growth but has also nurtured a love of reading and storytelling among our youngest learners. Thank you for donating!","fullyFundedDate":1750945294019,"projectUrl":"project/little-pig-little-pig-let-me-come-in/9344476/","projectTitle":"Little Pig, Little Pig, Let Me Come In!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719481123831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graczyk"},{"teacherId":9563361,"projectId":9345072,"letterContent":"The grant funding for magnetic alphabet mazes has made a meaningful and measurable impact on our Pre-K students' early literacy development. These engaging, hands-on tools have helped young learners build letter recognition, fine motor coordination, and problem-solving skills in an interactive and playful way. The magnetic mazes capture students' attention and make learning the alphabet a fun and tactile experience, which supports both visual and kinesthetic learning styles. Teachers have noted increased engagement, improved focus, and growing confidence in students as they practice letter identification and begin forming early connections to reading and writing. Thanks to this grant, our classroom environment is now even more enriching, developmentally appropriate, and supportive of foundational literacy skills. Thank you so much for donating to this project!","fullyFundedDate":1756298703044,"projectUrl":"project/why-are-fish-so-smart-because-they-swim/9345072/","projectTitle":"Why Are Fish So Smart? Because They Swim in Schools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719481123831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graczyk"},{"teacherId":9563361,"projectId":9234051,"letterContent":"This grant funding for a variety of wooden lacing beads has had a significant and lasting impact on our Pre-K students' development. These engaging, hands-on materials have enhanced fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early math concepts such as patterning, sorting, and counting. The diverse shapes, colors, and textures of the beads have also encouraged creativity and language development during guided and independent play. Teachers have observed increased focus, collaboration, and confidence among students as they explore and manipulate the beads. Overall, the grant has provided a meaningful boost to our early childhood curriculum, supporting both academic growth and foundational life skills in a fun, developmentally appropriate way. Thank you so very much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1747414481500,"projectUrl":"project/to-bead-or-not-to-bead/9234051/","projectTitle":"To Bead or Not to Bead!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719481123831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graczyk"},{"teacherId":9563361,"projectId":9217628,"letterContent":"Books are crucial in Pre-K development as they stimulate cognitive growth, foster language acquisition, and build a foundation for future reading skills. Reading aloud with children helps them understand print, builds vocabulary, and encourages critical thinking and empathy. The students have really enjoyed making connections to what we have been learning about in our clothing unit to the books that have been purchased through this grant. 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