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Others chose a book to be read to them aloud, and a few used it as a cozy, calming space when they began to feel overwhelmed.\r\nI was able to create a more inclusive and supportive learning space where students could calm their bodies, listen to stories, and develop positive behaviors. Thank you donor choose and The Campbell Foundation!","fullyFundedDate":1763474819289,"projectUrl":"project/bring-a-couch-to-little-learners/9502928/","projectTitle":"Bring a Couch to Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759975559888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msalvaradoz"},{"teacherId":9890062,"projectId":9897649,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new resources, my students and I have been using them in a variety of hands-on projects. 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We're super excited for our new materials and truly appreciate your generous support.\r\n\r\nYour donation of lamination sheets and Velcro will make a big difference for my students I'll be able to create durable folder task activities tailored to their individual needs.\r\nThe Velcro is incredibly helpful, and the lamination sheets will allow me to laminate larger file task activities even those bigger than 8x10!\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you again for supporting our classroom. Your donation brings so much joy and makes such a meaningful difference every single day. 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Special Education Preschool @ Richardson Center Demographics
81%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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87%
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Special Education Preschool @ Richardson Center
$75,190
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270
projects
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34
teachers
funded
489
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16
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Special Education Preschool @ Richardson Center has received support from
346 individuals from California and
143 individuals out-of-state.