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Their creativity will be sparked and their minds will be challenged. Thank you to each of our donors","fullyFundedDate":1774963732973,"projectUrl":"project/creative-arts/10123303/","projectTitle":"Creative Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10381996"},{"teacherId":10418798,"projectId":10060446,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of jungle and farm animal figurines for our classroom! My students were beyond thrilled to receive them and they have been a wonderful addition to our lesson and play times. \r\n\r\nWhen students discovered we had gotten new animals to play with, they immediately asked where they had come from. I explained that someone kindly bought them for us as a gift, they were stunned by your generosity! One student couldn't believe that someone who hadn't met them before could be so kind, it was a great way to explain how kindness can be passed on, you don't need to know someone well or even at all to share kindness. \r\n\r\nStudents got right to work constructing a zoo to contain their animals. We were also able to use these animal figurines to support our learning when learning about zoos and the animals that live there. 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My students were so excited to see a large, mystery box appear in our classroom. When I explained to them that the contents were theirs to enjoy and that someone had gotten it for them as a gift, they were shocked and excited at the kindness they were shown! They described the experience as \"being like Christmas and a birthday!\"\r\n\r\nMy students helped me open and organize the materials and immediately got to work decorating our classroom dollhouse. They were most excited by the variety of furniture pieces we received, as well as the quantity. \"We can put things in every room now!\" In the short time we have had these materials, I have seen students collaboratively play in groups, acting out familiar scenes from their lives at home, as well as by themselves, calmly organizing their dream homes. 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We use our larger dinosaurs in our block area. \r\n\r\nThe children enjoy the large floor puzzles, and it is great because they learn how to interact with peers and take turns. It also takes a lot of patience on their part, as the puzzles do take some time to complete. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1764604634808,"projectUrl":"project/dont-feed-the-dinosaurs/9794615/","projectTitle":"Don't Feed the Dinosaurs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4363844_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521221666728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4363844"},{"teacherId":7639016,"projectId":9896128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of STEM and science materials for our classroom. Because of your support, my students are able to explore, experiment, and learn through hands-on activities that make learning exciting and meaningful. 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Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom each and every day, and we are so grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' education","fullyFundedDate":1765394240864,"projectUrl":"project/stem-explorers-building-curious-minds/9896128/","projectTitle":"Stem Explorers: Building Curious Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7639016_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690422937807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7639016"},{"teacherId":7639016,"projectId":9901137,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation that helped provide holiday costumes for our show. Because of your kindness, our students were able to fully participate in the performance and truly feel like stars on stage. Your support helped make this experience memorable and special for every child involved.\r\n\r\nFor many students, school performances are moments they will remember for years to come. Being able to dress in costume helps bring the show to life and allows students to feel confident, excited, and proud of what they are part of. Your donation made it possible for all students to be included, and that is something that means so much. 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Teaching is such a rewarding profession, but it also often requires teachers to find, create, and purchase additional materials to make learning engaging, meaningful, and tailored to the needs of our students. Because of your thoughtful donation, I am able to provide more creative, hands-on, and differentiated learning opportunities in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith this gift card, I am able to purchase high-quality educational resources that support important early learning skills such as literacy, math, social-emotional development, and fine motor skills. These resources help me reach all learners at different levels and make lessons more interactive and exciting. Many of the materials on Teachers Pay Teachers are created by educators, which means they are classroom-tested and designed to truly support student learning. 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Chartiers Early Child Center is
an urban public school
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that is part of Pittsburgh Public Schools.
It serves 141 students
in grades Pre-K - Pre-K with a student/teacher ratio of 23.5:1.
Its teachers have had 318 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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65%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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Chartiers Early Child Center
$166,799
raised using DonorsChoose
318
projects
funded
18
teachers
funded
1,755
donors
14
projects
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basic supplies
70
projects for
technology
24
projects for
books
31
projects
for
art supplies
Chartiers Early Child Center has received support from
1,499 individuals from Pennsylvania and
256 individuals out-of-state.