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It created such a comforting environment for them.\r\n\r\nOur Wellness Center is a space where students come to reset, reflect, and feel supported. Because of you, it is now even more meaningful and accessible for them. Whether they're creating artwork to express their emotions, using hands-on activities to self-regulate, or simply taking a moment to breathe, your kindness is felt every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of student wellness and for making a real impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1758133218291,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-create-a-safe-space-for-students/9625313/","projectTitle":"Help Me Create a Safe Space for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gallegos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10190151_orig.jpg?crop=1826,1826,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755629533113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190151"},{"teacherId":9801289,"projectId":9769014,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations!\r\nThe resources purchased through your support have made a big impact on our little learners. The students were super excited to see all the boxes arrive—they couldn't wait to explore everything inside!\r\nThe attribute apples have been a wonderful addition to our dramatic-play Apple Store, sparking lots of pretend play, conversation, and creativity. The magnetic wands are a huge hit as well—they're used almost daily during our free-flow centers, and the students light up every time they get to play and experiment with them.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and the difference it makes in our classroom. Thank you for helping our TK students learn, grow, and have fun every day!","fullyFundedDate":1759170982081,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-through-play/9769014/","projectTitle":"Building Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quintana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9801289_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737493336007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9801289"},{"teacherId":7813051,"projectId":9376578,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Transitional Kindergarten students now have hands-on math resources that make learning both joyful and meaningful. With engaging tools like manipulatives and interactive activities, students are building early number sense, problem-solving skills, and confidence in math. These resources also encourage collaboration, helping children practice communication, teamwork, and perseverance while exploring mathematical concepts. Because of your support, our youngest learners are experiencing math as something exciting and accessible, laying a strong foundation for their future success.","fullyFundedDate":1748367034915,"projectUrl":"project/funtastic-time-to-learn-building-math-s/9376578/","projectTitle":"Funtastic Time to learn: Building Math Skills in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7813051_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x94,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748018667546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813051"},{"teacherId":9801289,"projectId":9085467,"letterContent":"The alphabet tubs have made a tremendous difference in our TK classroom! My students are now able to explore letters through hands-on play, which has made learning the alphabet so much more engaging and meaningful. Each tub gives them the chance to connect letters with real objects and sounds, helping them build strong early literacy foundations. I've noticed students becoming more confident identifying letters, naming beginning sounds, and using vocabulary from the tubs during our shared reading and writing time. These materials have turned letter learning into an exciting, interactive experience that sparks curiosity every day. Thanks to the generous support of donors, my students are developing a genuine love for language and learning that will support their success in kindergarten and beyond","fullyFundedDate":1741631603609,"projectUrl":"project/building-bilingual-foundations-a-tk-alp/9085467/","projectTitle":"Building Bilingual Foundations: A TK Alphabet Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quintana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9801289_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737493336007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9801289"},{"teacherId":9236928,"projectId":7754363,"letterContent":"The standing whiteboards quickly became a daily tool in our classroom. My students use them to work through math problems, organize writing ideas, and collaborate on group projects. Their learning is now more visible, interactive, and shared.\r\n\r\nOne powerful moment came during a math lesson when groups rotated between boards to build on each other's strategies. Students who were often quiet felt more comfortable contributing, and everyone could clearly see how different approaches connected.\r\n\r\nThese resources have shifted our classroom into a space where collaboration drives learning. 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It will also give me access to many different engaging activities. \r\n\r\nMy students used the Gold Rush Escape Room activity in small groups to learn more about the California Gold Rush. This activity had them reading paragraphs, solving riddles, and decoding messages. They were so excited.\r\n\r\nWe also used a Biography Banner activity from TPT to study key individuals from different cultures for National History Months (May was Asian/Pacific Islander month). Students love the activities I find on TPT and I enjoy having the options.","fullyFundedDate":1744032934049,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-online-resources/9195953/","projectTitle":"Students Need Online Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp158403_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459740520382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-lewis"},{"teacherId":158403,"projectId":8996733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your assistance in funding our project! My students were so excited. It may seem strange to be excited about paper, but our classroom literally runs on paper! Your generous donation has allowed me to copy various projects for students that add to our existing curriculum. \r\n\r\nA few examples are packets for science (Human and Animal Senses, All About Waves, Types of Energy, Energy Transfers) that are downloaded from Teachers Pay Teachers. These projects are essential supplements to our district curriculum because they are more visual and straight forward.\r\n\r\nWe just finished our 4th grade mission projects that we couldn't have done without your donation. For the biography standard in Language Arts, we have completed monthly projects for the national history months focused on instrumental people (Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Black Americans, Women American, Artists, etc.) Having paper allows us choices on how we practice the state standards.","fullyFundedDate":1737776345448,"projectUrl":"project/can-a-classroom-run-without-paper/8996733/","projectTitle":"Can a Classroom Run Without Paper?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp158403_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459740520382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-lewis"},{"teacherId":158403,"projectId":8892212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your assistance in funding our project! My students were so excited when the order arrived in our classroom. They love their wobble cushions! 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Your support is making a real difference!\r\n\r\nMy TK students were very excited when they saw all the packages arriving. We love involving them in the process of opening the packages. When they saw all the new materials, they were eager to use them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we've been able to make our free-flow centers more engaging and fun for everyone. Both the letter and number tracing resources have been incredibly helpful. These materials have supported our students' growth, learning, and excitement about school.\r\n\r\nWe aim to have many free-flow centers where students can choose the ones that engage them the most. Thanks to your donations, we now have more centers available for them to explore.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a positive, engaging environment where students can thrive. We truly appreciate your support!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in their education.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nI hope this version helps! 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