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Our next step is introducing new design challenges throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a wonderful impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763611886249,"projectUrl":"project/stretch-build-and-create-a-stem-works/9897195/","projectTitle":"Stretch, Build, and Create! A STEM Workstation for Young Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1758774_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750371154172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1758774"},{"teacherId":1758774,"projectId":9681377,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my kindergarten students now have the hands-on materials they need to explore, design, and create! 🧩⚙️🧱\r\n\r\nWith our new STEM manipulatives, my young learners are busy building bridges, connecting gears, and experimenting with patterns and structures. Each day, they're developing problem-solving skills, fine motor strength, and teamwork—all while discovering that learning can be both fun and challenging!\r\n\r\nYour support is helping my students grow into confident thinkers, engineers, and creators. 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These board games have been especially helpful for my English Learners, as they provide opportunities to practice speaking in a fun and supportive environment. I've already seen improvements in their letter-sound recognition, which is an essential step toward becoming fluent readers and writers.\r\n\r\nThe timer we received has also been a great tool for helping my students manage their time. We use it during independent work, and it helps them stay focused and complete their tasks efficiently. They know that when the alarm goes off, it's time to finish up — and they take pride in meeting that goal!\r\n\r\nOur classroom is now much more organized, thanks to the new storage organizers. The manipulatives are easy to find and put away, which helps our math time run smoothly and encourages student responsibility.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much to all the generous donors and to DonorsChoose for supporting teachers and students. Your kindness truly makes a difference. 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My students light up when they choose a book that matches their interests, and many now proudly call themselves \"readers.\" The new books you helped provide have given every child access to stories that reflect their lives, spark their imagination, and build their confidence.\r\n\r\nThis library isn't just a corner of our room, it's a doorway to possibility. Every day, I see students sharing stories, retelling books with friends, and exploring new topics. 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The hands-on materials from this project have given my little scholars meaningful opportunities to explore, create, and learn through play every single day.\r\n\r\nStudents are using manipulatives to build math understanding, literacy tools to strengthen reading readiness, and sensory materials to develop fine motor and problem-solving skills. These resources keep learning engaging, accessible, and fun—especially for my newcomer and English language learners who benefit from visual and tactile learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThis project has transformed the way we learn together. My students are more focused, collaborative, and confident because they can touch, move, and experiment as they discover new concepts. Thank you for helping create a classroom where young learners truly thrive through exploration and joy! 💕🎨🧠","fullyFundedDate":1761313248777,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-little-scholars/9837133/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning for Little Scholars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1758774_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750371154172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1758774"},{"teacherId":1758774,"projectId":9728328,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my kindergarten students are now exploring the world of engineering through hands-on, creative play! 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