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We were able to utilize these games a lot during the cold winter months, during indoor recess. Students have developed a love for particular games and are eager to play them.","fullyFundedDate":1766859571828,"projectUrl":"project/games-for-growing-minds/9899913/","projectTitle":"Games for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gazivoda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6011052_orig.jpg?crop=1032,1032,x434,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696606267930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmaurosclass"},{"teacherId":6025320,"projectId":10025547,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support for our home and school supplies project is making a profound difference in the lives of our students.\r\nThe students have been so excited about learning dental hygiene and using toothbrushes at home. The students are enjoying learning about caterpillars.\r\nBy helping us provide these basics, you have helped create a welcoming environment where every child feels cared for and empowered to thrive. We are so grateful to have you as a partner in supporting our students' academic success and happiness","fullyFundedDate":1768672418506,"projectUrl":"project/school-and-home-supplies/10025547/","projectTitle":"School and Home Supplies.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Scully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6025320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540916062508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6025320"},{"teacherId":6025320,"projectId":9889237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your contribution toward our Butterfly Growing Kits is helping us bring one of nature's most extraordinary miracles directly into our kindergarten classrooms.\r\nBecause of you, our students won't just read about transformation in a textbook, they will witness it firsthand. Watching a tiny caterpillar grow, form a chrysalis, and emerge as a beautiful Painted Lady butterfly creates a profound, hands-on learning experience that stays with a child for a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1766952439291,"projectUrl":"project/caterpillars-to-butterflies/9889237/","projectTitle":"Caterpillars to Butterflies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Scully","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6025320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540916062508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6025320"},{"teacherId":9252691,"projectId":10024925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. Your kindness has truly made a difference for our students, especially during indoor recess. Because of your support, our classroom now has engaging materials that allow students to be interactive, creative, and collaborative with their peers.\r\n\r\nThe LEGOs and magnetic building blocks have quickly become class favorites. Students love working together to design, build, and imagine new creations. These materials encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity while giving students a fun and meaningful way to spend their time indoors.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping create such a positive and inspiring environment for our class. Thank you for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771074083249,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-indoor-recess/10024925/","projectTitle":"Interactive Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9252691_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693674786210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9252691"},{"teacherId":5214807,"projectId":10135824,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our *Igniting Compassion Through Literacy* project! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to Yoto Player cards filled with engaging and meaningful stories. Listening to these stories helps strengthen their literacy skills while also encouraging them to see the world through the eyes of others. These powerful storytelling experiences spark thoughtful conversations about kindness, empathy, and helping those around us. Your support is helping create a classroom where reading inspires compassion and connection. We are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' learning and growth. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772950872956,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-passion-with-yoto-playing-cards/10135824/","projectTitle":"Igniting Passion with Yoto Playing Cards, Part 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5214807_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550374957253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ngross"},{"teacherId":9902021,"projectId":10050931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Sun Safety and Hydration for Every Student project! When my students first saw the new water bottles, hats, and sunglasses, they were so excited. Many immediately couldn't wait to use them during recess and outdoor learning time. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and to know they now have the resources they need to stay safe and comfortable while learning and playing outside.\r\n\r\nWe use these items every day. Students bring their reusable water bottles to recess, physical education, and outdoor activities so they can stay hydrated and energized throughout the day. The hats, visors, and sunglasses help protect them from the sun while they enjoy time outside together. These simple but essential resources have made a big difference by helping students focus on learning and having fun rather than worrying about the heat or sun exposure.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are able to participate fully in outdoor learning experiences that support teamwork, movement, and exploration. We will continue using these resources during recess, outdoor reading time, and group activities throughout the year. Your support has helped create a healthier, more comfortable environment where my students can learn, play, and grow with confidence. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769282938498,"projectUrl":"project/sun-safety-and-hydration-for-every-stude/10050931/","projectTitle":"Sun Safety and Hydration for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jenieve DeBonis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9902021_orig.jpg?crop=145,145,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767203326148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9902021"},{"teacherId":9232787,"projectId":9711056,"letterContent":"I'm truly grateful for your generosity in supporting my classroom project. Your contribution isn't just funding supplies, it's fueling curiosity, creativity, and confidence in my students. Currently we are using the new pre-k light up table in a variety of ways, from hands-on activities to creating patterns and designing projects. One specific project we recently worked on included magnet tiles. The students also use the light up table to create homes during the animal unit. All in all, the center with the light up table offers hands-on ways to teach shapes, spatial awareness, and problem solving skills. The activity was simple to set up and can be easily leveled up for more advanced learning. \r\n\r\nThe first time my students saw the light up table in our classroom, they were intrigued by the glow and colors, it further creates a soothing and comforting atmosphere for the students while also being educationally stimulating.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for the students in my classroom lesson with the light-up sensory table would involve engaging in activities that align with the sensory needs and interests of future lessons. Future activities encourage creativity by allowing my students to use the sensory table for imaginative play, such as building with blocks or creating stories with play figures. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and in the power of education to change lives. Your kindness will leave a lasting impact far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1766859571846,"projectUrl":"project/prek-light-up-table/9711056/","projectTitle":"Prek Light Up Table","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perilli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9232787"},{"teacherId":9787833,"projectId":9457277,"letterContent":"Many of our donors love books, but may not know how reading is taught today. The new texts you provided allow my AIS Reading scholars to practice essential early literacy skills through structured, engaging experiences. Our decodable books support the Science of Reading approach, helping scholars to apply phonics skills such as blending sounds, recognizing spelling patterns, and building confidence as they decode unfamiliar words. The Creepy Carrots, Creepy Crayon, and Creepy Underwear books add a wonderful element of humor and suspense while we practice comprehension skills like predicting, retelling, and identifying character feelings.\r\nReading in my AIS classroom is very interactive. Scholars work with Elkonin sound boxes to break words into individual sounds, use dry erase boards to practice spelling patterns, and highlight parts of words as they learn prefixes, suffixes, and vowel teams. We also read together in small groups, practice decoding with partners, and celebrate when a tricky word suddenly \"clicks.\" The new materials have made our reading time feel like a combination of learning and discovery.\r\nSeveral of my students who once felt hesitant about reading are now especially excited when we open our new books. The humor in the Creepy series makes them laugh while they practice important skills, and the decodable books allow them to experience the pride of reading words independently. Even the small tools—like the sound boards, markers, and word games—have helped turn reading practice into something active and fun. It has been incredibly meaningful to watch their skills and confidence grow.\r\nThank you for helping create an environment for my AIS Reading scholars where they feel supported, capable, and excited to learn. Your generosity truly makes a difference in their reading journey.","fullyFundedDate":1762729752724,"projectUrl":"project/reading-scholars/9457277/","projectTitle":"Reading Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blanchard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9787833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752191156254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787833"},{"teacherId":5248906,"projectId":10075889,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting our project with books and blankets. Because of your kindness, our students now have a warm and welcoming space where they can read, relax, and connect with meaningful stories.\r\n\r\nThe blankets and books have helped us create a cozy reading environment where students feel safe, comfortable, and excited to explore new ideas. Many of my students do not always have quiet or comfortable spaces to read, so having these materials in our classroom has made reading feel special and accessible to everyone.\r\n\r\nThrough the stories they read together, students are learning about kindness, empathy, and understanding others' experiences. These conversations have helped them think about how their words and actions can make a difference in someone else's life. It has been wonderful to watch students wrap up in a blanket with a book and become completely immersed in a story.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than provide materials—it has helped create moments of calm, connection, and compassion in our classroom community. Because of you, students are building stronger reading habits while also learning how to care for and support one another.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping make our classroom a place filled with warmth, learning, and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1772202962898,"projectUrl":"project/listening-with-kindness-sharing-stories/10075889/","projectTitle":"Listening with Kindness: Sharing Stories That Support Our School Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bulson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5248906_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x271,y289&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620152062310","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5248906"},{"teacherId":5214807,"projectId":10119569,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been able to introduce the Yoto Player as a powerful tool for learning and compassion. Your support has created opportunities for students not only to grow as readers and listeners, but also to better understand the feelings and experiences of others.\r\n\r\nThrough listening to meaningful stories on the Yoto Player, my students are learning to see the world through different perspectives. As they hear characters face challenges, show kindness, and support one another, students are beginning to recognize emotions, discuss fairness, and think about how their own actions can impact others. These shared listening moments have sparked thoughtful conversations about empathy, kindness, and helping people who may be struggling.\r\n\r\nThe Yoto Player has also helped my students practice compassion in action. After listening to stories, students talk about ways they can help others in our classroom and community. Whether it is including a classmate who feels left out, offering kind words, or thinking about ways to support people who need extra care, these discussions are helping students turn empathy into meaningful action.\r\n\r\nOne of the most beautiful outcomes has been seeing students slow down and truly listen—to stories and to each other. The Yoto Player has created a calm, welcoming space where students can reflect, share ideas, and build a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is growing not only stronger in literacy, but stronger in kindness, empathy, and compassion. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them learn how to make the world a more caring place.","fullyFundedDate":1772713557759,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-compassion-with-a-yoto-player/10119569/","projectTitle":"Igniting compassion with a Yoto Player","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5214807_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550374957253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ngross"},{"teacherId":5214807,"projectId":10114624,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom library filled with inspiring books by Peter H. Reynolds. Because of you, my students now have access to stories that nurture creativity, confidence, and compassion.\r\n\r\nBooks like \"I am Courage\" and \"Who I Am\" encourage our students to believe in themselves, embrace their unique voices, and treat others with kindness. These stories spark meaningful conversations about empathy, perseverance, and the power of small actions to make a big difference. Through these lessons, students are learning that their words and choices matter—not just in our classroom, but in our entire school community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done more than provide books; it has helped us build a culture of compassion. Each time a student encourages a classmate, takes a creative risk, or chooses to \"make their mark,\" your generosity is at work.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' hearts as well as their minds. 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