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I has been so interesting to watch how their little minds work to solve big problems like this. \r\nWe can't wait to do more of the activities that are given in this kit.","fullyFundedDate":1755695264574,"projectUrl":"project/lego-bricks-science-kit/9437520/","projectTitle":"Lego Bricks Science Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6407091_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617114997056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6407091"},{"teacherId":1811627,"projectId":9313630,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with beginning-of-the-year essentials! Your kindness has made such a difference in creating a positive, hands-on, and joyful learning environment for my kindergarten students.\r\n\r\nThe items you helped provide are used in so many meaningful ways each day. The broom has become part of our classroom jobs—our \"janitor\" takes great pride in helping keep our room clean and tidy. Shaving cream turns our desks into exciting practice spaces for letters, words, and numbers, making learning both fun and sensory-rich. Our rice bins are a huge hit at sensory stations, helping students build fine motor skills and focus. And the suckers and bracelet charms have become special rewards that encourage kindness, effort, and great behavior.\r\n\r\nEach of these items may seem small, but together they've helped build a classroom full of joy, learning, and teamwork. Thank you for supporting our students and helping us start the year with excitement and purpose.","fullyFundedDate":1750773692849,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-kickstart-equipping-young/9313630/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Kickstart: Equipping Young Learners for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pinkston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1811627_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471807252368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisapinkston"},{"teacherId":1811627,"projectId":9294083,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you that you helped make it possible for our kindergarten classroom to receive new light tables. Your support has truly brightened our learning environment—both literally and figuratively!\r\n\r\nThe light tables have quickly become one of our students' favorite learning tools. They are always asking to be able to do that station. They provide endless opportunities for hands-on, creative exploration. From experimenting with colors, patterns, and shapes to tracing letters and numbers, the light tables have turned everyday lessons into exciting, sensory-rich experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for believing in the power of play-based, hands-on learning. Your generosity continues to make a lasting impact on our young learners, sparking curiosity and joy that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1750256085577,"projectUrl":"project/illuminating-learning-hands-on-discover/9294083/","projectTitle":"Illuminating Learning: Hands-On Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pinkston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1811627_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471807252368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisapinkston"},{"teacherId":6229026,"projectId":9275507,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation to my project, \"Hey, Teacher, Which Book is Next in the Series?\". The addition of the Magic Tree House book series to my classroom library has been a hit with students. These stories spark curiosity and imagination, transporting students through history and around the world while strengthening their reading fluency and comprehension. I've already seen students eagerly choosing the next adventure, sharing facts they've learned, and encouraging one another to keep reading.\r\n\r\nYour gift is helping to build a lifelong love of reading and opening doors to new ideas and places for every child in our class. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746787152491,"projectUrl":"project/hey-teacher-which-book-is-next-is-the/9275507/","projectTitle":"Hey, Teacher, Which Book Is Next Is the Series?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6229026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548694656524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-price"},{"teacherId":1811627,"projectId":9209120,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations. Your support in providing materials for our small group reading and writing instruction has made a truly meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students now have access to engaging resources that meet them at their individual learning levels. Whether it's through guided reading sessions, hands-on writing activities, or one-on-one support, your contributions have helped create a more focused, supportive, and enriching learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1742960110477,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-in-kinder/9209120/","projectTitle":"Phonics in Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pinkston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1811627_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471807252368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisapinkston"},{"teacherId":6975896,"projectId":8958622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. One of our favorite parts of our day is our novel studies. Students are able to better focus and comprehend the story when they have a copy of the book in their hands. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a classic novel that teaches so many life lessons. Students can relate to the characters in the story. This novel makes you laugh and warms your heart during the holiday season. The classroom novel set of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will be used for many years to come in my classroom. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733258359582,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-reading/8958622/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stotlar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6975896"},{"teacherId":8680336,"projectId":8956605,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity in funding our class novel set of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Because of your kindness, each of my students has their own copy to follow along as we read together.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we dedicate 10 minutes daily to reading a novel, fostering a love for literature while building fluency, comprehension, and engagement. Having a personal copy allows every student to actively participate, track the story, and develop their reading skills in a meaningful way. Seeing their excitement as they hold their own book and dive into the story is truly priceless.\r\n\r\nYour support has made an incredible impact, not just for this year's students but for many future classes to come. Thank you for believing in the power of reading and for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1733252305637,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-a-captivating-novel-to-our-clas/8956605/","projectTitle":"Bringing a Captivating Novel to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frankel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8680336_orig.jpg?crop=2216,2216,x184,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725202360141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8680336"},{"teacherId":1811627,"projectId":8620666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating to our class project. The students are loving the cushions during quiet time, writing journals around the room and during book buddies. I love that they are able to use them around the room and not a central location. The pencil sharpeners allowed students to not constantly get up to sharpen their pencils and help with transitions. They love being able to sharpen their own pencils and it saves me so much time! We appreciate you donating to help our kindergarten classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1730836077432,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-writing/8620666/","projectTitle":"Cozy Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pinkston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1811627_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471807252368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisapinkston"},{"teacherId":6229026,"projectId":8931027,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of a 3D printer and materials. Your support has opened up a world of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning for my young, curious minds.\r\n\r\nWith this incredible technology, my students are not only exploring STEM concepts in exciting new ways but also developing problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a passion for design. Seeing their ideas come to life—layer by layer—has been truly inspiring, and it's all possible because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning and for investing in the future of these young creators. Your kindness and support are making a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1739369094211,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-making-ideas-a-reality/8931027/","projectTitle":"3d Printing - Making Ideas a Reality","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6229026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548694656524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-price"},{"teacherId":6229026,"projectId":8821405,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of diverse literature in our classroom. Your contribution has provided our young readers with books that reflect a wide range of voices, cultures, and experiences—stories that inspire, empower, and help them see both themselves and others in new and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have access to books that spark curiosity, build empathy, and foster a love of reading. Your generosity ensures that every child can find stories that resonate with them, broadening their understanding of the world and strengthening their confidence in their own identities.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of books and for making a lasting difference in the lives of my students. Your support is truly changing the way they learn, dream, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1737658010991,"projectUrl":"project/reading-representation-across-all-cultur/8821405/","projectTitle":"Reading Representation Across All Cultures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Price","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6229026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548694656524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-price"},{"teacherId":6229026,"projectId":8796949,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to extend our deepest thanks for your generous support. Your contribution made a significant impact in providing a unique and engaging way for participants to explore the world of books.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we were able to offer a collection of books spanning 10 different genres, allowing participants to broaden their literary horizons. The addition of the spinning wheel to help choose a genre added an element of fun and excitement, making the experience even more memorable.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment to supporting literacy have inspired curiosity and learning in so many. 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