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It was a great way to reinforce foundational skills like visual discrimination, fine motor control, and early number sense in a playful, low-pressure setting.\r\n\r\nThe Giant Alphabet Beads have become a staple in our literacy stations. They live on our literacy shelf and are used daily as students string their names, build sight words, and match uppercase and lowercase letters. I've seen a boost in phonemic awareness and finger dexterity, and the pride my students feel when they complete a bead word is priceless. These materials invite creativity and independence while supporting essential literacy skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students tools that make learning joyful, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate. Your support means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1752468167933,"projectUrl":"project/from-counting-trunks-to-letter-links/9460629/","projectTitle":"“From Counting Trunks to Letter Links\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lovin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004632_orig.jpg?crop=460,460,x834,y424&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745624934419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004632"},{"teacherId":3528308,"projectId":8476959,"letterContent":"KEVA planks have had such a positive impact in our STEM Lab. Their endless building possibilities spark creativity and give students the freedom to design, problem-solve, and experiment in ways that feel both fun and meaningful. The planks are simple yet powerful tools—well made, durable, and built to last for many years of learning.\r\n\r\nOur students, who attend a Title I, Blue Ribbon school, are especially drawn to their simplicity and the hands-on opportunities they provide to explore engineering concepts. KEVA planks invite every child, regardless of background, to think critically and creatively while building confidence in their abilities. They have quickly become a beloved and essential part of our STEM classroom, helping students discover the joy of learning through play.","fullyFundedDate":1722019021562,"projectUrl":"project/super-dolphins-building-their-way-to-a-b/8476959/","projectTitle":"Super Dolphins Building Their Way to a Brighter Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vivenzio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3528308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694297491856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3528308"},{"teacherId":3528308,"projectId":8525161,"letterContent":"On behalf of St. Simons Elementary, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for generously funding our coding robots project. Your contribution is more than just new technology—it is an investment in the futures of our students, many of whom come from lower-income families and would not otherwise have the chance to engage with hands-on coding and robotics.\r\n For our students, this project is opening doors to opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom. They will gain the chance to explore problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking through interactive lessons with technology that mirrors the tools used in today's most innovative careers. These are experiences that will spark curiosity and inspire confidence in children who may have believed such opportunities were out of reach.\r\n Thanks to your generosity, we are closer to building a classroom set of coding robots, making it possible for every child to fully participate in these lessons. This means that no matter their background, each student will have equal access to explore, learn, and dream about what is possible for their future.\r\n We are truly grateful for your support and commitment to education. Your gift is not only bringing excitement and joy into our classrooms—it is giving our students the skills, experiences, and inspiration to imagine brighter futures for themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1723631998460,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-creativity-through-code-bring/8525161/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Creativity Through Code: Bring Robotics to Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vivenzio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3528308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694297491856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3528308"},{"teacherId":10004632,"projectId":9294759,"letterContent":"This year, I had the joy of setting up my very first kindergarten classroom, and thanks to the Premium Royal Inspiration Station, our space feels like a true learning hub. It's become the heart of our room—where we gather for reading, math, and all kinds of hands-on lessons that keep my students engaged and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nI use the station to store everything from books and whiteboards to work mats and manipulatives, so materials are always within reach and easy to grab. It helps me stay organized, and more importantly, it helps my students feel confident and independent. They know where things are, how to use them, and they love being part of our routines.\r\n\r\nDuring whole-group lessons, the pull-out whiteboard is ideal for modeling strategies and sparking discussion. My students are incredibly interactive—they love coming up to share ideas, solve problems, and show what they know. The station makes it easy to keep our learning active and collaborative, which is exactly the kind of environment I want to create.\r\n\r\nI'm grateful to have a tool that supports both teaching and classroom management, helping me build a space where kids feel inspired, capable, and ready to grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746786328759,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-organize-educate-the-ultimat/9294759/","projectTitle":"\"Inspire, Organize, Educate: The Ultimate Learning Station\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lovin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004632_orig.jpg?crop=460,460,x834,y424&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745624934419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004632"},{"teacherId":3067800,"projectId":9193579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible kindness and support. The new rugs you so generously provided have made a world of difference in our pre-K classroom. 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