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They were so proud to learn that these comforting tools, art supplies, and storage organizers were dedicated entirely to their success.\r\n\r\nThese materials have transformed both my resource room instruction and the push-in support I provide in their general education homerooms. In the resource room, the storage bins and rotating caddies keep our learning stations predictable and calm, while the Play-Doh, sensory slugs, and mini plastic animals serve as high-interest sensory bin tools during fine-motor and speech development. The hopper balls give my students vital \"heavy work\" movement breaks to regulate their bodies before sitting down for instruction. A specific moment that stands out happened last week with one of my 1st-grade students who often gets overwhelmed by sensory noise during homeroom writing time. Rather than becoming dysregulated, he independently asked for a break, specifying the blackout sensory tent. He was able to reset his nervous system, and returned to his homeroom classroom to proudly finish his writing activity.\r\n\r\nWith our sensory supports and craft materials fully integrated into our daily routine we have been given the agency to create hands-on dioramas, practe fine-motor precision, spatial awareness, and vocabulary. Simultaneously, we are using these resources to teach self-advocacy—helping each child identify when their body feels dysregulated and independently select the right sensory tool, bounce break, or quiet-tent moment to stay engaged. 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I enjoyed hearing the students explain to me why we needed these new items in our classroom. We also had a perfect conversation about staying healthy and keeping our hands, tables, and toys clean.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for supporting my class of amazing students. We are truly grateful for your kindness and dedication with funding this project. We look forward to using these materials and thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778061945458,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-germs-away/10241107/","projectTitle":"Keep the Germs Away","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stockman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5481373"},{"teacherId":5481373,"projectId":10240871,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in my classroom and providing us with new materials that will increase engagement during the school day. I am very humbled by the generosity of my donors.\r\n\r\nI have received a generous amount of new supplies for my kindergarten class. I am so excited to be able to use these new resources. Thank you so very much for supporting my class of amazing kindergarten students. We truly are grateful for your kindness and dedication with funding this project. We look forward to using these materials and thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778061945631,"projectUrl":"project/new-headphones/10240871/","projectTitle":"New Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stockman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5481373"},{"teacherId":5481373,"projectId":10240892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in my classroom and providing us with new materials that will increase engagement during the school day. I am very humbled by the generosity of my donors.\r\n\r\nI have received a generous amount of new supplies for my kindergarten class. I am so excited to be able to use these new resources. Thank you so very much for supporting my class of amazing kindergarten students. We truly are grateful for your kindness and dedication with funding this project. We look forward to using these materials and thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778061943536,"projectUrl":"project/k5-art-supplies/10240892/","projectTitle":"K5 Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stockman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5481373"},{"teacherId":5481373,"projectId":10241139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in my classroom and providing us with new materials that will increase engagement during the school day. 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I am very humbled by the generosity of my donors.\r\n\r\nI have received a generous amount of new supplies for my kindergarten class. I am so excited to be able to use these new resources. Thank you so very much for supporting my class of amazing kindergarten students. We truly are grateful for your kindness and dedication with funding this project. We look forward to using these materials and thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778061961650,"projectUrl":"project/k5-supplies/10240837/","projectTitle":"K5 Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stockman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5481373"},{"teacherId":5481373,"projectId":9934011,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in my classroom and providing materials that will increase engagement during the school day. I am very humbled by the generosity of my donors.\r\n\r\nThese new classroom items will be put to good use. This is the fifth year we will be using Scholastic magazines. They are such a great learning resource for my students.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to enjoy the conversations and see the interest these magazines provide for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for supporting my class of caring students. We truly are grateful for your kindness and dedication with funding this project. 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