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This is one of our most favorite study to date.","fullyFundedDate":1775925412291,"projectUrl":"project/getting-creative-about-insects/10187172/","projectTitle":"Getting Creative About Insects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Shea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1296227_orig.jpg?crop=2250,2250,x0,y375&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565044735304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1296227"},{"teacherId":9734663,"projectId":10151926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of chapter books to our classroom. Your kindness has made an immediate impact on our students, and they were thrilled to explore the new books as soon as they arrived. Having fresh, engaging reading materials has sparked excitement and curiosity throughout our classroom community.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special parts of our day is Sustained Silent Reading time. Every day, students eagerly look forward to settling in with a good book and getting lost in a story. Thanks to your support, they now have a wider variety of chapter books that match their interests and reading levels, helping them build confidence and develop a stronger love for reading. It has been wonderful to see students excitedly recommend books to one another and ask for extra reading time.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create lifelong readers, and we are truly grateful for your support of our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and making reading such a joyful experience for them.","fullyFundedDate":1778536616054,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-changing-futures/10151926/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Changing Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Novelo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9734663_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737257121019","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9734663"},{"teacherId":1151852,"projectId":10015755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. We are grateful you have provided many students with the opportunity to engage with essential art supplies.\r\n\r\nStudents are using multicolor pens and sharpies as they collaborate and create Art projects. Students are enjoying their acrylic markers, watercolor paint brushes, and cardstock as they create art inspired by Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, and Youri Cansell. They are using baby wipes and disinfecting wipes to keep our classroom clean as they complete Art Projects.\r\n\r\nYour support is proving many students with the opportunity to thrive in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768934322759,"projectUrl":"project/essential-art-supplies/10015755/","projectTitle":"Essential Art Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1151852_orig.png?crop=272,272,x68,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619932655383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsguzman"},{"teacherId":2683394,"projectId":10151153,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to have snacks and water available to all students while completing their state tests. My students have been working hard all year and are now going into week 2 of testing! \r\n\r\nThey're initial reaction to all the snacks was of astonishment of all the snacks that were sent to them. Followed by a wave of gratitude of how much donors like you care for their success! \r\n\r\nThe next steps is to continue using these snacks during testing and paying it forward to students in other classrooms who have not received the support we have! We will always remember your generosity and appreciate every single donor that contributed! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1777314597846,"projectUrl":"project/its-crunch-time/10151153/","projectTitle":"It's Crunch Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2683394_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522904218124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-k-castillo"},{"teacherId":8892708,"projectId":10196492,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive these materials! Although we are currently preparing to transition into a new classroom for the upcoming school year, these resources will play a key role in supporting our students' development. These materials will help promote movement, coordination, and active play, which are especially important for my preschool students, including those with special needs. Having access to structured movement equipment will allow me to create engaging activities that support both physical development and social-emotional growth. I am grateful to my donors for helping me prepare a classroom environment where students can feel successful, active, and supported from the very beginning of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1777044600745,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-movement-matters-for-our-pre-k-l/10196492/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Movement Matters for Our Pre-K Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8892708_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670571837099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8892708"},{"teacherId":3973428,"projectId":9769908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. I have been using the Scholastic Sticky Situation Cards daily! After our breakfast time in the classroom I pull out a sticky situation card and project it to the board. Students take turns sharing out their thoughts about the situation. It teaches students to self manage, make decisions and take responsibility for their actions. In our SEL library I have added the collection of A Little Spot of Life Skills books. Students learn about courage, perseverance, teamwork, and gratitude through reading independently or listening to me read aloud. I love the reflections that these resources give our SEL block.","fullyFundedDate":1769177724341,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-spot-of-sel/9769908/","projectTitle":"A Little Spot of SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ordaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3973428_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570373008529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanessa-ordaz"},{"teacherId":1546355,"projectId":10173274,"letterContent":"Thank you for being a blessing to our class with your generous support during state testing!\r\n\r\nYour kindness made a real difference by easing stress and helping students feel supported and confident. We are so grateful for your generosity and encouragement! Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom during state testing. Because of your kindness, my 6th grade students had access to snacks that helped them stay focused, calm, and ready to do their best each day.\r\n\r\nTesting can be a stressful time for students, and having something as simple as a snack made a meaningful difference. It gave them an extra boost of energy and helped ease anxiety, allowing them to concentrate and feel more confident as they worked through challenging material.\r\n\r\nYour support showed my students that there are people who believe in them and care about their success. That encouragement goes far beyond the classroom and leaves a lasting impact on their confidence and motivation.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping create a positive and supportive testing environment. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1776292645951,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus/10173274/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1546355_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770323103089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1546355"},{"teacherId":8892708,"projectId":10127982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my preschool students now have access to engaging, meaningful books that help them understand their feelings and build important social-emotional skills. These books have become a daily part of our routine, helping students learn about kindness, empathy, sharing, and how to express big emotions like anger, excitement, and frustration in safe and healthy ways. In our classroom, reading is interactive and hands-on. We use these books during circle time, small group lessons, and one-on-one support. Students point to pictures, label emotions, and connect the stories to their own experiences. Many of my students are learning how to communicate their needs, including those who use visual supports or AAC, and these books give them the language and confidence to express themselves. I've already seen students begin to say things like \"I feel mad\" or \"I need space,\" instead of becoming overwhelmed. Several of my students especially enjoy the books with expressive faces and clear emotions. One student who previously struggled to identify feelings now points to characters and labels emotions correctly. Another student has started using phrases from the books to communicate with peers, helping build friendships and positive interactions. These are big milestones for our young learners. Your donation is making a lasting impact by helping my students develop the emotional skills they need not only for school, but for life. Thank you for believing in them and supporting their growth.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude, \r\n[Your Name]","fullyFundedDate":1774963722975,"projectUrl":"project/building-social-emotional-skills-through/10127982/","projectTitle":"Building Social-Emotional Skills Through Reading in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8892708_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670571837099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8892708"},{"teacherId":4453103,"projectId":9715294,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with donating to my classroom. Due to your generosity my students have been able to take their assessments independently with the use of the privacy folders. In addition, my students have been using their highlighters and post it notes as tools during lessons or activities throughout the day. Finally, students have been able to use their headphones to complete online tasks which require sound. Their faces lit up when they saw the various colors and the new materials they received to help make their educational experience a success.","fullyFundedDate":1767823817822,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-learning-tools-for-school-is-co/9715294/","projectTitle":"Colorful Learning Tools for School is Cool!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Repreza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4453103_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695191903813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4453103"},{"teacherId":7351060,"projectId":9820490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing printer ink for our classroom. Because of you, I am able to consistently create and print high-quality visual supports that are essential for my preschool students with autism. Many of my students are still developing their communication skills, so visuals play a critical role in helping them understand daily routines, classroom expectations, and learning activities. With reliable access to printed visuals, my students are better able to follow along, make choices, and participate more independently throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about these materials is that the visuals are clear, colorful, and familiar to them. We use printed picture schedules, choice boards, and learning cards every day, and students often seek them out on their own to help communicate their needs or transition between activities. Several of my students who struggle with verbal communication have especially warmed to these visual supports, as they now have a way to express themselves and feel successful without relying solely on spoken language.\r\n\r\nYour donation has had a meaningful impact on my classroom by helping create a more structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Thank you for investing in tools that empower my students to learn, communicate, and grow with confidence. Your generosity truly makes a difference in their everyday success.","fullyFundedDate":1769177729340,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-color-to-learning-ink-for-lit/9820490/","projectTitle":"Bringing Color to Learning — Ink for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7351060_orig.jpg?crop=819,819,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637633180584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7351060"},{"teacherId":9734663,"projectId":9900320,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for providing our classroom with a color printer. This gift will make an immediate and meaningful difference for our students, especially our emerging bilingual learners.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, understanding begins with visuals. Being able to print materials in color allows us to create clearer images, vocabulary supports, and learning tools that help bridge language gaps. Color helps ideas come alive, builds understanding, and gives students confidence as they navigate new content in a new language.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will feel more supported, included, and empowered every day. You are helping create a classroom where all learners can access instruction and believe in their ability to succeed. Thank you for investing in our students and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1769177739144,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stem-to-life-in-color-for-our-s/9900320/","projectTitle":"Bringing STEM to Life in Color for Our Second-Grade Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Novelo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9734663_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737257121019","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9734663"},{"teacherId":8298603,"projectId":9835570,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generous gift provided essential supplies. The thin dry‑erase markers, printing paper, printer toner, and laminating sheets all that we use every day to make lessons interactive, organized, and engaging. Because of you, students can practice math on whiteboards, collaborate more easily, and complete hands‑on centers without wasting paper. The printed geometry activities and anchor charts, as shown in the shared pictures, keep learning clear and accessible, and the laminated ELA vocabulary displays will support understanding all year long.\r\n\r\nYour support boosts student confidence and perseverance. The two students pictured using the whiteboard markers are more willing to take risks and show their thinking, and our whole class benefits from durable materials that we can reuse across lessons. 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