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Students are building friendships and learning how to collaborate in a relaxed and enjoyable environment because of your support.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, your donation is also helping to support students' learning and well-being. The games promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and focus, while giving students a positive break from their academic routines. Indoor recess has become a more enriching and inclusive experience, and that is directly thanks to your kindness and generosity. We truly appreciate the impact you've made in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1768324300213,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-made-fun-with-games-colo/9979998/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Made Fun With Games & Coloring","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8730517"},{"teacherId":7561276,"projectId":9975078,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has been able to make a smooth and successful transition to full-day kindergarten. The organizational bins you provided have completely transformed how we manage our learning materials. My students are now able to independently access books, center activities, and differentiated work, which has built both their confidence and responsibility. Having clearly organized spaces has also allowed me to better support small groups and meet each child where they are, especially in a Title I setting where access to resources can make such a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nYour support with Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards has also had a direct impact on student learning. I've been able to provide engaging, differentiated resources that meet a wide range of needs and keep students motivated throughout our longer school day. One highlight has been our zoo animal informational writing unit, where students have been excited to research, write, and prepare for our upcoming field trip to the Oakland zoo. Because of you, my students are not only learning important academic skills, but they are also experiencing the joy of discovery and creativity. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a lasting difference in our students' daily experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1770999166458,"projectUrl":"project/full-day-kindergarten-essentials/9975078/","projectTitle":"Full Day Kindergarten Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bohannan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7561276"},{"teacherId":1846402,"projectId":10158320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of The Wild Robot Escapes for our third grade students. As we are currently reading The Wild Robot as our final novel study, students were so excited to sneak a peek at the new books when they arrived.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, each student will receive their own copy of book 2 to take home at the end of the year. Having a book they're already invested in will encourage them to keep reading over the summer, helping to build both their skills and their love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe students don't yet know that these books will be theirs to keep, and we can already imagine how thrilled they will be when they find out. 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With these new sorting and sensory-based activities, my students are able to build foundational skills in math, language, and problem-solving through play. They are strengthening their fine motor skills, learning to categorize and organize, and developing confidence as independent learners. Watching their faces light up as they explore these materials has been truly incredible!\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed me to create a classroom environment where learning is interactive and accessible for every child. These resources are opportunities for my students to explore, discover, and grow in ways that will have a lasting impact on their education.Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. 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It was truly a joyful moment that set the tone for meaningful learning through play.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students are using the dominoes every day to strengthen essential skills. They are developing early math concepts like counting, number recognition, and patterning, while also improving their fine motor skills as they carefully place each piece. Beyond academics, they are thinking like little engineers—planning, building, testing, and rebuilding their creations with determination and creativity.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these dominoes are helping our students learn how to work together, share ideas, and support one another. They are building not only structures, but also friendships, confidence, and a love for learning. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we truly appreciate your support in helping our young learners grow and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1772336908591,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-skills-one-domino-at-a-tim/10120793/","projectTitle":"Building Math Skills One Domino at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9312568"},{"teacherId":1846402,"projectId":9952547,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has truly made a difference for my students. Before your donations, we were down to just a very small supply of snacks in our classroom. Thanks to you, our snack bin is now full and students have many options when they need a little pick-me-up during the day.\r\n\r\nSometimes a student didn't have time for breakfast, forgot to pack a lunch, or simply needs a quick snack to help them stay focused. Because of your kindness, my students now know they can count on having something available when they need it. Having satisfied tummies helps them concentrate, participate, and feel comfortable in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a classroom where students feel cared for and ready to learn. I truly appreciate your generosity and your willingness to help support my students in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1772550231839,"projectUrl":"project/bear-y-hungry-kids-need-bear-y-good-snac/9952547/","projectTitle":"Bear-y Hungry Kids Need Bear-y Good Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1846402_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473662086815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/romeroj"},{"teacherId":10089153,"projectId":9923041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring tabletop whiteboards to my first grade students. These new tools have quickly become an important part of our daily learning. We use them during math, phonics, and reading lessons so students can show their thinking, practice new skills, and try again without worrying about making mistakes. One special moment happened during a math lesson on number patterns when students worked together to solve problems and explain their thinking on their boards. Watching them confidently write, erase, revise, and try again showed how these simple tools help build persistence and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the whiteboards first arrived, the students were thrilled. There was an immediate buzz of excitement as they realized they each had their own space to write and share ideas. Even students who are sometimes hesitant to participate became eager to hold up their boards and show their answers. The boards have made lessons more interactive and have given every child a voice during instruction.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using the tabletop whiteboards during reading, writing, and math to strengthen foundational skills. Students will practice building words, solving equations, drawing models, and explaining their thinking to classmates. These whiteboards help create a classroom where students feel safe to try, make mistakes, and grow as learners. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and my students and I are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764775879149,"projectUrl":"project/tabletop-whiteboards-to-build-strong-mat/9923041/","projectTitle":"Tabletop Whiteboards to Build Strong Math Thinkers and Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089153_orig.jpg?crop=188,188,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753240930239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089153"},{"teacherId":10089153,"projectId":9919745,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my first grade students now have magnetic letters that bring reading and word building to life. We use them daily during our phonics and small group reading lessons. Students build words, change sounds, and practice blending letters together to read new words. One of my favorite classroom moments was watching a student build the word cat, then proudly switch the first letter to make bat, hat, and sat. That moment helped the entire group see how changing just one sound can create a new word.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were incredibly excited. They immediately wanted to explore the letters and began making words together on their desks and magnetic boards. The hands-on experience makes learning much more engaging, especially for early readers who benefit from seeing, touching, and moving letters while they learn.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using the magnetic letters as part of our structured literacy lessons. Students will work on building more complex words, practicing spelling patterns, and collaborating with classmates to solve word challenges. These tools are helping my students grow more confident as readers every day, and we are so grateful for your support in making this possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and our young learners.\r\n\r\n— Karen Horner\r\nFirst Grade Teacher 🍎📖","fullyFundedDate":1764625103458,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-letters-to-build-strong-early-r/9919745/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Letters to Build Strong Early Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089153_orig.jpg?crop=188,188,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753240930239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089153"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4131","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":297,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.5,"schoolId":4131,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fair Oaks Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fair Oaks Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/mount-diablo-unified-school-district/fair-oaks-elementary-school/4131"}