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They are so excited to bring their creations home and share them with their families.\r\n\r\nYour support made this special experience possible, and it means so much to our classroom. Thank you for helping our students create something truly from the heart!","fullyFundedDate":1776525788010,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-love-handmade-gifts-f/10117840/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Love: Handmade Gifts for Families","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shea Isley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8915269_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690949298910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8915269"},{"teacherId":7464197,"projectId":9187768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness has had a direct and positive impact on both our Sensorial and Art areas, as well as our overall classroom environment.\r\n\r\nIn the Sensorial area, students are enthusiastically using the variety of sensory blocks you provided. It is wonderful to see their concentration and excitement as they experiment and collaborate with one another.\r\n\r\nOur Art area has also flourished thanks to your support. Students love using crayons to draw and illustrate their ideas.\r\n\r\nThe large whiteboard has become an essential part of our daily lessons. It allows us to teach in a more interactive and engaging way, whether we are practicing writing, solving math problems, or sharing ideas as a group.","fullyFundedDate":1742958641839,"projectUrl":"project/unleashing-creativity-learning-and-pass/9187768/","projectTitle":"Unleashing Creativity, Learning and Passion With Our Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7464197_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603338977584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7464197"},{"teacherId":7464197,"projectId":7428869,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. \r\nThe curtains you provided have had an immediate and noticeable impact. Here in Arizona, the warm weather can make it challenging to maintain a comfortable classroom environment, especially during the hotter parts of the day. Thanks to your thoughtful contribution, our room is now significantly cooler and more comfortable. \r\nIn addition, the laminating materials you donated have been incredibly valuable to our Montessori classroom. These supplies allow us to create durable, reusable learning materials that support hands-on exploration—an essential part of the Montessori approach. With these tools, we can design and preserve works that students can return to again and again, reinforcing concepts and encouraging independent learning. From matching activities to language cards and math materials, the possibilities are endless, and your donation helps bring these learning opportunities to life.\r\nYour generosity directly supports our ability to provide a rich, engaging, and student-centered environment. Every item you contributed serves a purpose in helping our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. \r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude, thank you for helping us make our classroom a better place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1694005898909,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-welcoming-classroom/7428869/","projectTitle":"Warm and Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7464197_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603338977584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7464197"},{"teacherId":10273800,"projectId":9865776,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous support of our Montessori K-Makerspace. Because of your contributions, our classroom has been transformed into a hub of creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning that has made a profound impact on my students.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the new materials arrived, the excitement in the room was palpable. My students' faces lit up with pure joy as they began exploring the new resources. It has been truly inspiring to watch them take ownership of their learning—whether they are building intricate structures, experimenting with new textures, or collaborating to solve a design challenge. The makerspace has become their favorite destination, a place where they feel empowered to think like engineers and artists.\r\n\r\nThis project has done more than just provide \"things\"; it has fostered a culture of curiosity and resilience. The students are now more confident in their ability to iterate on their ideas and work through problems together. As we move forward, we plan to integrate these materials into our upcoming units on simple machines and architectural design, allowing the children to bring abstract concepts to life through physical creation.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for giving these young learners the tools they need to dream big. Your kindness has left a lasting mark on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1762214716025,"projectUrl":"project/montessori-k-makerspace/9865776/","projectTitle":"Montessori K-Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Husted","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10273800_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758510129600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10273800"},{"teacherId":8845166,"projectId":9920571,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to our toddler environment. We now have a storage cabinet near our bathroom that has significantly helped the function, flow, and overall safety of our classroom. The students help access supplies from the cabinet needed for self-care, which is an important part of our curriculum in the Montessori toddler classroom. \r\n\r\nThe cozy chair has been a favorite place for our students to go to reset, relax, and engage with a book. The students also use the cozy chair as a comfortable space where they go to observe the classroom. It has been a positive addition to our environment that has made it feel more like a comfortable home. \r\n\r\nThe wood chairs are high quality, and made of natural materials; the children are able to sit down and push themselves into the table independently. Your generous donations to our project have supported our students and enhanced their classroom learning environment. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1764733117115,"projectUrl":"project/our-comfortable-classroom/9920571/","projectTitle":"Our Comfortable Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8845166"},{"teacherId":10113874,"projectId":9541870,"letterContent":"The materials that were donated have brought so much joy to our toddler class! Each of the new materials is truly being woven into the children's routines everyday and have made such an impact on our class. The wonderful wooden step stool now allows children to independently reach the sink to wash their hands. The child-sized washcloths are used daily to wipe spills or clean tables. The low bookshelf has quickly become a favorite spot, where children carefully choose books, carry them to a quiet space, and return them when finished. \r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for your generosity. Our next steps focus on deepening independence and care of the environment. Children will continue practicing self-care routines, such as handwashing and cleaning, while building longer attention spans and stronger coordination. These tools are not only materials, but they are also foundations for confidence, self-respect, and a lifelong love of learning. Your support has truly helped create a classroom that honors our toddlers' developmental needs and empowers them to say, \"I can do it myself.\"","fullyFundedDate":1763650175489,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-work-building-indepen/9541870/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Work: Building Independence in Our Toddler Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phelan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113874"},{"teacherId":8915269,"projectId":9892618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to all of our amazing donors who helped support our STEM project! 💛📦\r\nThe students were beyond excited when we opened our box together — there were smiles, cheers, and lots of curiosity as we explored what was inside!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are getting ready to dive into our weather experiments next week in the classroom 🌦️☁️❄️. The students are already asking questions and making predictions, and we can't wait to see their learning come to life through hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for helping make meaningful, engaging learning experiences possible for our students. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community! 💛✨","fullyFundedDate":1763567642868,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-at-work-exploring-ste/9892618/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists at Work: Exploring STEM in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shea Isley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8915269_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690949298910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8915269"},{"teacherId":9985115,"projectId":9535237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! The room feels brighter and lighter when you walk in due to our updated rugs. 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The STEM building materials and the crafting supplies such as glue, scissors, and colorful papers, have inspired the children to innovate and think creatively beyond traditional boundaries. To enrich their hands-on experience, students have been bringing recyclable items from home, like plastic bottles and cardboard boxes, to incorporate into their projects in the makerspace. 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We are so appreciative of these class materials especially as we get into the holiday season of giving and receiving. 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