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They could choose between sour and sweet.\r\nOne of my students can read and he would introduce the flavor of the day to the students.\r\nStudents at the end of the day, would talk to each other and decide what was their favorite tea.\r\nOne student said she is going to have her mom buy her some and another student said she tried blackberry tea before.\r\nI am so grateful for your support and thank you for hosting our tea tastings.","fullyFundedDate":1785439620603,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-preschoolers-host-a-tea-party-in/10266325/","projectTitle":"Help My Preschoolers Host a Tea Party in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10216936,"letterContent":"We had so much fun learning about the letter C and all of the activities. One of the students read the book with no support from me.\r\nWe clapped so loud for him. \r\nWe sang the C is for Cookie song too.\r\nStudents got to choose which cookie packet they wanted.\r\nIt was so many giggles and laughs in the classroom.\r\nThank you for investing in young children's learning, and choosing my project!\r\nI can't wait to share the pictures with the entire school and their parents.\r\nStudents can take the extras home, to help with food insecurities.","fullyFundedDate":1786638754705,"projectUrl":"project/help-preschoolers-learn-about-the-letter/10216936/","projectTitle":"Help Preschoolers learn about the Letter C with Cookie Monster!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":9847014,"projectId":10262308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a printer and paper. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for my diverse learners in kindergarten through third grade. Having these materials readily available allows me to print differentiated worksheets, visual supports, reading passages, math activities, and hands-on learning materials that match each student's individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited when they receive colorful and engaging activities created just for them. For students who need additional support, printed visuals, picture cues, tracing activities, and step-by-step directions make lessons easier to understand and help them participate more independently. The printer also allows me to quickly prepare materials when a student needs extra practice or a different way to access a lesson.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we can spend more time learning, practicing, creating, and celebrating student progress. Every page we print becomes another opportunity for a child to read, write, solve a problem, or proudly show what they have learned. Thank you for helping us print their potential and for believing in the abilities of every young learner in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787664972352,"projectUrl":"project/print-their-potential-a-printer-and-pap/10262308/","projectTitle":"Print Their Potential: A Printer and Paper for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Y","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9847014_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760295110290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847014"},{"teacherId":9917251,"projectId":9123278,"letterContent":"This project made such a difference in my students' lives and mine. I was able to supply my students with ample learning opportunities and materials to get them closer to their goal! YOU made that happen. Thank you from the bottom of every one of our hearts.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the printer significantly enhanced our classroom environment- and future classrooms. It allowed us to produce high-quality, customized worksheets, visual aids, and project materials swiftly, catering to diverse learning styles. Students engaged more actively with hands-on activities, and having immediate access to printed resources fostered a more dynamic and interactive learning space.\r\n\r\nSimilarly, the introduction of headphones proved invaluable. They enabled students to focus on individualized audio lessons without distractions, supporting differentiated learning. Whether it was listening to language exercises, educational podcasts, or multimedia resources, the headphones created an immersive and personalized learning experience. This not only improved concentration but also allowed students to progress at their own pace.\r\n\r\nTogether, these tools transformed our classroom into a more efficient, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Your generosity has had a profound impact, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1740691106094,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-print-a-brighter-future-for-my-s/9123278/","projectTitle":"Help Us Print a Brighter Future for My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Postlethwaite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917251_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740075910627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9917251"},{"teacherId":9847014,"projectId":10206890,"letterContent":"The \"Laminate to Educate: Tools That Make Learning Last\" project has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The laminating materials allow me to create durable, reusable learning resources such as visual schedules, task cards, choice boards, math and literacy activities, and other instructional materials. These resources are especially helpful for my diverse learners because they provide clear visual support and can be used repeatedly for hands-on practice.\r\n\r\nBecause the materials are laminated, students can write, erase, match, trace, and practice skills multiple times without needing new copies. This has helped make learning more engaging, accessible, and organized while reducing paper waste. Most importantly, these tools support greater student independence and allow me to adapt activities to meet different learning needs. Thank you to our generous donors for helping us create a classroom where learning materials truly last and every student has more opportunities to participate and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1778014869858,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-to-educate-tools-that-make-lea/10206890/","projectTitle":"Laminate to Educate: Tools That Make Learning Last","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Y","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9847014_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760295110290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847014"},{"teacherId":17896,"projectId":10102061,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project, Books for Home and School Reading. This project was a hit. \r\n\r\nMy students love to read and were really excited to read a book, where the characters reflected them or the stories connected to them. They were elated to be able to take the book home that day and to share it with their family. \r\n\r\nThe great thing about this project is my incoming class will have access to the books as well.\r\n\r\nI created a reflection sheet to be use for the Home reading and I became very excited when the family member[s] participated. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations. You are appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1772825342119,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-home-school-reading/10102061/","projectTitle":"Books for Home & School Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brawner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp17896_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x55,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627701350404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cynthiabrawner"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10230911,"letterContent":"I am so deeply honored that you supported my project. For weeks, you have made sure students got to try new flavors in their milk.\r\nWhat I am most proud of is, that they drank more milk than ever and have more calcium in their bones.\r\nI just had to supply the milk.\r\nThe attendance improved every day too! \r\nStudents knew and felt the love coming from this project!\r\nKids were saying, I want a large and I love you Ms. Atkins \r\nI love you guys for caring about the nutrition of my kids. I sent what was leftover, to their families.","fullyFundedDate":1777933268501,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-to-try-flavored-milks-and-matcha/10230911/","projectTitle":"We Want to Try Flavored Milks and Matcha!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10215142,"letterContent":"We had a great fruit tasting today and more to come. The kids loved decorating the tables and getting ready for the first fruit tasting. They loved the dried fruit, especially mango, blueberry and peach.\r\nThey screamed when they saw the mango nectar. We talked about mangoes a lot in class. They wanted more than 2!\r\nThey really loved the peaches in the strawberry gel cups.\r\nThey passed out the sanitizer and spoons. We spent all morning trying new fruits, Oh, they also tried dragon fruit.\r\nThank you for investing in my students, feeding them and their families.","fullyFundedDate":1777845669552,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-preschoolers-host-a-fruit-tastin/10215142/","projectTitle":"Help my Preschoolers host a Fruit Tasting Party!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":9847014,"projectId":10009342,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful impact on our classroom by giving my K-3 diverse learners opportunities to express themselves creatively, confidently, and independently. Through acrylic painting and hands-on art activities, students who often struggle with verbal communication found new ways to share their thoughts, emotions, and ideas. The materials created a calm, engaging environment where every child felt included, successful, and valued.\r\n\r\nThe variety of tools and adaptive materials helped support fine-motor development, sensory needs, focus, and self-regulation. Students became more willing to take positive risks, participate in group activities, and celebrate their own progress. I also noticed increased confidence, patience, and pride in their work as they explored colors, textures, and creative techniques.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project strengthened our classroom community. Students learned to appreciate each other's differences, encourage one another, and understand that creativity looks different for everyone. The joy on their faces while painting reminded me that meaningful learning happens when students feel safe, supported, and inspired. Because of your generosity, our classroom became a space where every child truly felt seen, capable, and important.","fullyFundedDate":1776721543907,"projectUrl":"project/every-color-belongs/10009342/","projectTitle":"Every Color Belongs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Y","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9847014_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760295110290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847014"},{"teacherId":17896,"projectId":9951064,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations. Our ChompSaw project has truly taken learning to a new level. Your generosity means a lot to us. The reward of completing a project is exciting. Designing the item and building it from cardboard cutouts made by the Chompsaw is very rewarding.\r\n\r\nAfter using the Chompsaw once, an infectious reaction set in: everyone wanted to design mini projects using cardboard. It was amazing to experience the desire my students had to learn through a different mode.\r\n\r\nI am excited to have this new tool in my classroom, and I look forward to more awesome projects being completed by my current and future students.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you very much! You truly ROCK!","fullyFundedDate":1766939948465,"projectUrl":"project/chompsaw-designs-101/9951064/","projectTitle":"ChompSaw Designs 101","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brawner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp17896_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x55,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627701350404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cynthiabrawner"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10117124,"letterContent":"The kids were so excited when they came into the classroom. One student said, Welcome to the carnival.\r\nStudents are loving all the carnival snacks, especially the cotton candy. Their faces and hands are so sticky, but they are having so much fun.\r\nYou guys are so amazing for bringing a carnival to our classroom. \r\nI love creating fun and engaging projects for them. They kept saying over and over Thank you!\r\nI am going to send the pictures home.\r\nI know this is their favorite project for the year!\r\nThey feel so special! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1774963689648,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-preschoolers-host-a-carnival-wit/10117124/","projectTitle":"Help My Preschoolers Host a Carnival with Cotton Candy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"},{"teacherId":4924118,"projectId":10078387,"letterContent":"We are having the best day ever. Students are so happy and are totally engaged! They are decorating their birdhouses and I will add the bird seed, so they can see the birds eat. I am so grateful for your support. I love creating projects for young children. I hope some will go into construction when they grow up. The kids have been playing for over 2 hours. I am enjoying the engagement and collaboration between students.\r\nI am going to send the pictures home to the families, so they can see the project.","fullyFundedDate":1774963658716,"projectUrl":"project/my-preschoolers-want-to-become-construct/10078387/","projectTitle":"My Preschoolers Want to Become Construction Workers and Build Birdhouses!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Atkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924118_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766003753923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924118"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5810","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":484,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":88,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.0,"schoolId":5810,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wadsworth Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wadsworth Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/wadsworth-elementary-school/5810"}