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At the same time, strategy games are encouraging them to think ahead, solve problems, and work through challenges with confidence. The magnetic tools have quickly become a favorite, sparking curiosity while supporting coordination and focus.\r\nMost importantly, these resources have transformed our learning environment. Students are more engaged, excited, and eager to participate as they learn through play and exploration.\r\nThank you for making this possible and for supporting my students' growth in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1769177863965,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-skills-through-play-manip/10016867/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Skills Through Play: Manipulatives and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goetzinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2967438_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571705437099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-goetzinger"},{"teacherId":3422015,"projectId":10072905,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Important Life Skills\" project. Because of your generosity, my second‑grade students now have access to resources that help them practice essential skills like cooperation, problem‑solving, empathy, and self‑regulation. We have been using the materials during morning meetings, small group lessons, and social‑emotional learning time. One of our favorite moments was watching students work together to solve a classroom scenario and proudly explain how they made respectful choices and listened to one another.\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were thrilled and immediately curious. They were excited to explore the new resources and could not wait to begin using them. Many students shared personal connections and were eager to participate, especially during role‑playing and discussion activities. I noticed students becoming more confident when expressing their feelings and more patient when working with classmates, which has had a positive impact on our classroom community.\r\nThanks to you, my students are continuing to build skills that will support them both in and out of the classroom. These lessons are helping them become kind, responsible, and thoughtful learners. 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The different colors help the children keep track of their materials and increase the opportunities to practice independence and responsibility.\r\nThank you again for your generosity in supporting our kindergarten project!","fullyFundedDate":1769571882560,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-reading-materials/10062196/","projectTitle":"Math and Reading Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2024679_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450893644594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2024679"},{"teacherId":2024679,"projectId":10087510,"letterContent":"The kindergarten students are absolutely thrilled with the new materials to practice their reading and literacy skills. The variety of different colors allow the children to practice responsibility and independence. They love spelling words and showing everyone how much they are learning. The trays are magnetic which allow the letters to stay put and not slide around and get messed up. Clean up is easy and the students can do it by themselves.\r\nI want to thank you again for supporting our kindergarten project for these specific materials and I can't tell you how thankful I am for your gracious donations!","fullyFundedDate":1771006605372,"projectUrl":"project/letters-and-charging/10087510/","projectTitle":"Letters and Charging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trimble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2024679_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450893644594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2024679"},{"teacherId":2452452,"projectId":9869489,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support with our Winter Wonderland project! Our class had fun creating art. The construction papers, coloring pages, certificates, and ornaments were decorated by students. They loved being able express themselves with this project. They enjoyed gifting the ornaments they made. The pencils and markers were essential tools in creating this art. The stress balls and fidget spinners were used to let out excess energy during the winter when we weren't able to go outside. Thank you for your support in making our classroom a place where creativity is nurtured. 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Saddlebrook Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Omaha, Nebraska that is part of Omaha Public Schools.
It serves 447 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.6:1.
Its teachers have had 463 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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Grades Pre-K - 5
447 Students
24 Teachers
14850 Laurel Ave Ste 1Contact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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23%
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American, or Asian
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Saddlebrook Elementary School
$211,024
raised using DonorsChoose
463
projects
funded
29
teachers
funded
728
donors
67
projects
for
basic supplies
28
projects for
technology
94
projects for
books
17
projects
for
art supplies
Saddlebrook Elementary School has received support from
515 individuals from Nebraska and
213 individuals out-of-state.