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The printer ink has made fun and engaging games, the skin-color crayons and paint sticks will help everyone create art that makes them feel special and real, and the sensory tools will help their bodies and brains get ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us start the year off strong and for investing in our incredible first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1755722441153,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start/9543743/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Di Dio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8478709_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x705,y917&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742262813044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcatdidio"},{"teacherId":3310865,"projectId":9697596,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom library. Your thoughtful contribution has made a remarkable difference, not only in how our classroom looks but in how it feels and functions for my students each day. Thanks to your kindness, we were able to purchase a beautiful new rug, a sturdy and inviting bookcase, and a collection of colorful cushions that have truly transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBefore your donation, our reading corner was a simple space where students could quietly read. Now, it has become a vibrant and cozy haven that students are naturally drawn to. The new rug adds warmth and a sense of comfort that makes our classroom feel like a home away from home. The spinning bookcase has given us the space to better organize and display our growing collection of books, making it easier for students to browse and discover new stories. The cushions have added a level of comfort that encourages students to curl up with a book and lose themselves in reading for pleasure.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour support reminds us all of the power of community. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for the message it sends to my student which is that their education matters, that they are supported, and that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for helping to make our classroom a brighter, more comfortable, and inspiring place to learn. Your generosity will continue to make a positive impact for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1760713378234,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-fall-in-love-with-reading/9697596/","projectTitle":"A Place to Fall in Love with Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fox-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3310865_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504297561014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3310865"},{"teacherId":7056988,"projectId":8308197,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your generosity and support of our DonorsChoose project a few years ago. Because of your donations, our Transitional Kindergarten class received a beautiful art drying rack that continues to make a big difference in our classroom every day.\r\n\r\nThe art rack has made it so much easier for students to safely store and dry their masterpieces—no more smudges or sticky messes! It's a wonderful addition that helps us celebrate creativity while keeping our classroom organized and functional.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support truly made this possible. Every time our students hang up their paintings to dry, I'm reminded of the amazing community that stands behind them. Thank you for investing in our young artists and for helping create a space where creativity can thrive.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nMs. Cleary","fullyFundedDate":1713153392201,"projectUrl":"project/art-in-tk/8308197/","projectTitle":"Art in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cleary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7056988_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x635,y846&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603770185629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7056988"},{"teacherId":2442066,"projectId":9196929,"letterContent":"Our students love creating and making! Our kindergarteners have impressive imaginations and love having opportunities to express themselves using different materials. They continually amaze us with their original ideas! The materials from this project have helped my students explore their creativity and have also exposed them to new tools that they can use for making art. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw their new art materials, they lit up with joy. They love \"creation station\" and \"free art Friday\" as part of our classroom routines. Having these materials available to our students is certainly a gift. Not only do these materials support their creativity, but they also allow students to strengthen their fine motor skills (essential for becoming writers) through play dough and beading! We use the Flair pens daily for sight word practice, writing and drawing. \r\n\r\nThank you so much to all of our donors! We cannot wait to continue using these materials in our classroom and creating even more!","fullyFundedDate":1743047790879,"projectUrl":"project/creation-station-in-kindergarten/9196929/","projectTitle":"Creation Station in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elstner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2442066_orig.jpg?crop=851,851,x292,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623462696295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-pipkins"},{"teacherId":8478709,"projectId":9146940,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom! We're thrilled to share that your donations allowed us to purchase a $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, providing exciting new lessons to end the year. \r\n\r\nColor printer ink helped to bring our materials to life, and making our materials much more engaging. Students are exploring creativity with watercolor paper and making new art projects with this medium. The laminating pouches ensure our resources last for hands-on learning. Lastly, the thrilling Glow Day spinner and other supplies created an unforgettable, glowing learning adventure as we counted down the end of the school year! \r\n\r\nThank you again SO much!","fullyFundedDate":1742968322657,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-and-glow-day/9146940/","projectTitle":"TPT and Glow Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Di Dio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8478709_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x705,y917&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742262813044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcatdidio"},{"teacherId":8478709,"projectId":9036243,"letterContent":"Your support made our first-grade \"Wide-Mouth Frog\" play a huge splash! Kids absolutely loved their frog, elephant, lion, monkey, and crocodile costumes, bringing the story to life. Seeing all students confidently sing, transformed by their costume, was pure magic. The moment they first saw the materials, eyes widened with joy – instant engagement! They all kept asking when we were going to have the play.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for enriching our classrooms form all the first grader teachers!!! We really appreciate it and couldn't have had such successful plays without your help!","fullyFundedDate":1736978765545,"projectUrl":"project/wide-mouth-frog-costumes/9036243/","projectTitle":"Wide Mouth Frog Costumes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Di Dio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8478709_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x705,y917&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742262813044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcatdidio"},{"teacherId":9529052,"projectId":8959195,"letterContent":"On behalf of both Transitional Kindergarten classes, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support! Our students have thoroughly enjoyed using these new materials in our dramatic play area! \r\n\r\nThanks to your help, our students have been thoroughly enjoying the new materials, including the brick blocks, bakery items, and groceries. These resources have transformed our classroom into a vibrant space for imaginative play, where children can explore their creativity and social skills. They have all taken on new roles, like a cashier, baker, construction worker, waiter, and more! \r\n\r\nDramatic play is essential in Transitional Kindergarten as it fosters critical thinking, enhances language development, and encourages cooperation among peers. Observing our students engage in role-play scenarios—whether they are building structures with the blocks or serving delicious treats in the bakery—has been a joy to witness. Their faces light up each time our dramatic play area is transformed into something new—all thanks to you!\r\n\r\nYour investment in their learning experiences has made a significant impact, and the TK Team cannot thank you enough for your commitment to our students' growth and development!","fullyFundedDate":1733287315308,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-in-tk/8959195/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play in Tk!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9529052_orig.jpg?crop=1330,1330,x0,y106&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715038887527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9529052"},{"teacherId":8478709,"projectId":9173120,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for your incredible donations. The arrival of the new gardening supplies ignited enthusiasm among our students. Our immediate focus became transforming the front planter bins into thriving gardens. The hands-on experience of preparing the soil and carefully planting each vegetable was exciting for kiddos. \r\n\r\nCurrently, our efforts are nurturing the life we've planted in the front bins. Looking forward, we're excited to use the grass supplies into our learning as we prepare for our upcoming open house. These resources have provided invaluable opportunities for hands-on learning, fostering a deeper connection to nature and a sense of ownership and accomplishment. The students are not only learning about plant life cycles and ecosystems but are also developing responsibility and teamwork skills.","fullyFundedDate":1742997169693,"projectUrl":"project/gardening-firsties/9173120/","projectTitle":"Gardening Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Di Dio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8478709_orig.jpg?crop=1572,1572,x705,y917&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742262813044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jcatdidio"},{"teacherId":7056988,"projectId":6700622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our dramatic play toys. Your support has brought so much joy, creativity, and imagination into our classroom. The students absolutely love exploring the new materials, and it has truly enhanced their play, language development, and social growth.\r\n\r\nI also want to apologize for the delay in sending this note. Please know that even though this message is coming a bit late, our gratitude has been felt from the moment your gift arrived.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference for our students. I appreciate you more than you know.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1660523002999,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play/6700622/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cleary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7056988_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x635,y846&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603770185629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7056988"},{"teacherId":7056988,"projectId":8385886,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you for taking the time to donate to our calm corner in our classroom. My students use it every day when they have big feelings. \r\n\r\nA classroom calm corner offers numerous benefits, including improved emotional regulation, enhanced focus, and the promotion of mindfulness and self-reflection, leading to a more positive and productive learning environment. Our calm-down corners provide a safe space for kids to process these emotions in a vulnerable state without distraction from others. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1715260968753,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner/8385886/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cleary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7056988_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x635,y846&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603770185629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7056988"},{"teacherId":7056988,"projectId":8972055,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you for donating to my Donors Choose grant for our writing station. My students love to go to this station during centers or free choice time. They are able to write letters, make books, or do a fun writing project. The table is the perfect size for our classroom and we love the way we can organize all of our writing tools and papers. Giving my students this space allows them to work together, help promote creativity, enhance self-expression, and much more! Thanks again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1733295125570,"projectUrl":"project/creative-writing-station/8972055/","projectTitle":"Creative Writing Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cleary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7056988_orig.jpg?crop=947,947,x635,y846&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603770185629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7056988"},{"teacherId":2442066,"projectId":8950256,"letterContent":"Thank you for making a difference in our kindergarten classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to exciting games and art supplies that spark creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning every day.\r\n\r\nWith engaging games, our young learners are building important skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking—all while having fun! They're learning how to take turns, work together, and think through challenges in ways that feel exciting and natural. These experiences are helping them grow socially and academically, setting a strong foundation for future learning.\r\n\r\nThe addition of art supplies has been just as impactful. Our students now have the tools to express themselves through painting, drawing, and crafting, which helps develop fine motor skills, confidence, and creativity. Watching their faces light up as they bring their ideas to life has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed our classroom into a space where curiosity and imagination thrive. Thank you for believing in our students and giving them the resources they need to learn and grow. 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