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The next steps for our students include learning more about habitats and living things through books, drawings, and conversations, as well as extending their play into storytelling and simple research. Because of your generosity, our students are deeply engaged, curious about the natural world, and learning through meaningful, hands-on exploration every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755713150540,"projectUrl":"project/a-home-for-our-animals/9393634/","projectTitle":"A Home for Our Animals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4068487_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523315590862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4068487"},{"teacherId":4068487,"projectId":9391500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. When the students first saw the loose part materials and wooden trays, they were immediately curious and excited. They carefully explored the pieces, sorted them, and began creating their own designs. One special moment was watching a group of children use the trays to design patterns and structures, discussing their ideas and making thoughtful choices as they worked.\r\n\r\nWe now use these materials daily during small-group and choice-time activities to support creativity, problem-solving, and early math skills such as sorting, counting, and patterning. Next, students will use the loose parts to create more complex designs, represent their creations through drawing, and explain their thinking to peers. Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a space where children confidently explore, create, and learn through hands-on experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1755719949977,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-loose-parts-toolkit/9391500/","projectTitle":"Building a Loose Parts Toolkit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4068487_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523315590862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4068487"},{"teacherId":4068487,"projectId":9580496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. When the students first saw the new toy cars, roads, dinosaur skeletons, and construction vehicles, they were thrilled and immediately began exploring. Children worked together to build road systems, drive cars to different destinations, and use the construction vehicles to \"build\" and \"repair\" their structures. One memorable moment was a group combining the dinosaur skeletons with the roads and trucks to create a museum and construction site, using rich language and teamwork as they shared ideas.\r\n\r\nWe now use these materials during small-group and choice-time activities to encourage problem-solving, creativity, and early STEM skills. The next steps for our students include mapping their road designs on paper, learning about how roads and buildings are made, and exploring dinosaurs through books, drawings, and hands-on discovery. Because of your generosity, our students are engaged, curious, and learning through meaningful play every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755713150295,"projectUrl":"project/vroom-vroom-things-that-go/9580496/","projectTitle":"Vroom Vroom: Things That Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4068487_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523315590862","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4068487"},{"teacherId":4068487,"projectId":9394806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. When the students first saw the new dolls, pretend food, and toy animals, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately began exploring the materials—feeding dolls, caring for animals, and creating stories together. One special moment was watching a group of children work cooperatively to set up a \"family dinner,\" practicing language, turn-taking, and social skills as they played.\r\n\r\nWe now use these materials daily during small-group and choice-time activities to support imaginative play, communication, and social-emotional development. Next, students will expand this play into storytelling, drawing, and discussions about families, animals, and healthy foods. 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We have noticed a tremendous, positive shift in our centers: the block set has helped students feel more connected to their play, and it has completely reinvigorated block play across our sites. The children are now building more elaborate and detailed structures than ever before, using the sets to represent their own families and communities.\r\n\r\nIn one of our classrooms, the students used the set to work on a project called \"Our Neighborhood.\" They used the variety of houses to build a town, carefully placing the figures in front of the homes they thought most resembled their own or their friends'. It was a powerful learning moment, as the children engaged in meaningful dialogue about what makes a family and a home unique, and what it means to be a friendly neighbor. The set naturally sparked conversations about diversity, belonging, and how different types of people and families come together to form a rich community.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for providing materials that reflect and celebrate our beautiful and diverse student body. Your support has enhanced learning in forty classrooms and counting!","fullyFundedDate":1758824144176,"projectUrl":"project/home-is-where-the-blocks-are/9725751/","projectTitle":"Home Is Where the Blocks Are","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3494338_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1515985124144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stafiej"},{"teacherId":9064818,"projectId":9129160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of alphabetic materials to our preschool classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has made a significant impact on our learning environment, especially for our young English language learners. The colorful and engaging alphabet resources have not only brightened our classroom but have also become a valuable tool in helping our students build foundational literacy skills.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, we've seen a noticeable increase in our students' excitement and engagement during learning activities. The alphabet puzzles, books, and manipulatives are now part of our daily routines, and the children are eagerly interacting with them to explore letters, sounds, and early word formation. Your generosity has truly enriched our classroom and sparked a love for learning that we will continue to nurture. 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