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My students love talking about what they see in the pictures and sharing their own hopes about \"big kid school.\" It's been such a joy to see them connect their own experiences with the story.\r\n\r\nThe stapler has become one of our favorite new tools! After Storytime, my students use it to create their very own mini-books inspired by what we've read. They draw, write, and then proudly staple their pages together — beaming as they hold up their finished \"books.\" This simple activity has helped them strengthen fine motor skills and see themselves as real authors and illustrators.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue building on this excitement by making a \"Kindergarten Readiness Library\" filled with their handmade stories and practice pages. Your thoughtful support made it possible for these young learners to grow their love of reading, storytelling, and learning — and to feel ready for the next big chapter in their school journey. Thank you for believing in them!","fullyFundedDate":1762267741420,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-kindergarten-through-r/9864774/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for Kindergarten Through Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8178243_orig.jpg?crop=743,744,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636747676179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8178243"},{"teacherId":3573658,"projectId":9795287,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donations to our project. My students and I were very happy it was funded. They were eager for the package to arrive.\r\n\r\nAs soon as it came, we set them up and downloaded the applications for them to be used in learning centers. I based the interactive applications according to the level of the students in the group. They enjoyed using the tablets and at the same time they are learning. I taught them how to take care of them and they are doing a great job. They enjoy coming to this center and I know I will see significant learning gains.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness, it does not go unnoticed. My students and I greatly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1760750332394,"projectUrl":"project/better-tech-better-future/9795287/","projectTitle":"Better Tech, Better Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delgado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3573658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743799900061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3573658"},{"teacherId":1548171,"projectId":9694242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom reading area! . As soon as the seats arrived, the excitement in the room was undeniable—students couldn't wait to try them out. They were thrilled to have comfortable, inviting spaces dedicated just for reading. We've already seen a positive shift in engagement during our reading block. Students are more focused, calm, and eager to dive into books when they have a cozy spot to sit. Thank you again for helping create a space where students feel excited and motivated to read. Your support is making a lasting impact on their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1758814012462,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-reading-floor-seats-for-little-lea/9694242/","projectTitle":"Comfy Reading Floor Seats for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1548171_orig.jpg?crop=1484,1484,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597620831912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1548171"},{"teacherId":1548171,"projectId":9694848,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom was able to celebrate one of the most important milestones in a student's life—graduation—in a truly meaningful and memorable way. When my students first saw the graduation caps, diplomas, and personalized tags, their faces lit up with excitement and pride. 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Your support helped make a lasting impact, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758806307490,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-pre-k-graduates-in-style/9694848/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our Pre-K Graduates in Style","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1548171_orig.jpg?crop=1484,1484,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597620831912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1548171"},{"teacherId":8178243,"projectId":9750224,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed in a simple yet powerful way. The addition of the digital photo frame has opened up a new avenue for celebrating student creativity, especially in our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) projects.\r\nThanks to you, our classroom now has a living portfolio that inspires collaboration, celebrates innovation, and encourages students to view themselves as artists, engineers, and thinkers. We are so grateful for your belief in the power of creativity and technology in education.","fullyFundedDate":1758820287783,"projectUrl":"project/showcasing-steam-creativity-with-a-digit/9750224/","projectTitle":"Showcasing STEAM Creativity with a Digital Photo Frame","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8178243_orig.jpg?crop=743,744,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636747676179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8178243"},{"teacherId":3573658,"projectId":9518493,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom has transformed into a clean, healthy, and comfortable learning environment. What was once a space filled with mold, damp air, and lingering germs is now fresh and inviting. The dehumidifier has greatly reduced the humidity, making the air feel lighter and more comfortable, while the air purifier helps keep the air clean and free of harmful particles.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support. Your contribution directly impacts our students' well-being and allows them to learn in a space that supports their health and happiness. Each day, we benefit from the improved air quality—it truly makes a remarkable difference.\r\nThank you for helping us create a safer, healthier, and more enjoyable place for our students to grow and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758813031577,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-a-healthier-learning-envi/9518493/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create a Healthier Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delgado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3573658_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743799900061","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3573658"},{"teacherId":4082251,"projectId":9750392,"letterContent":"I would like to take this time to thank you for the donation you made to fund our project! Your generosity and compassion for the education of children has not gone unnoticed. My students and I appreciate you very much! We are grateful for people like you who invest in children and their education.\r\n\r\nI can't express enough how grateful I am for your donation. Thank you so much for giving my class the materials to explore, create, and extend their learning. Thank you so very much for donating to such a worthy cause! My students love having all of the colors in their lives!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758811042805,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-creativity-through-steam/9750392/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Creativity Through Steam","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Betancourt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4082251_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644262702481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4082251"},{"teacherId":4082251,"projectId":9694311,"letterContent":"Thank you all so very much for donating to such a worthy cause! My students are absolutely LOVING having all of these amazing materials in their lives!!!. Thank you so much for your kind donations. The supplies you have provided for us will make a positive impact in our classroom. My students will be very excited to put the supplies to great use. The resources will enhance our lesson and make my students more engaged in our daily activities. Your kindness will bring smiles to their faces. Your generosity means everything to my ASD students.","fullyFundedDate":1757521213652,"projectUrl":"project/creating-space-to-learn-steam-and-beyon/9694311/","projectTitle":"Creating Space to Learn: STEAM and Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Betancourt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4082251_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644262702481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4082251"},{"teacherId":8178243,"projectId":9465816,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now feels like a truly healthier and more focused place to learn. The new air purifier has made a noticeable difference, not only in the quality of the air but in the overall energy of the room. From the moment we unboxed it, my students were curious and excited, asking thoughtful questions about how it works and why clean air matters for our health and learning. Many of them even remarked how the classroom \"smells fresher\" and \"feels calmer.\" It was an unexpected but wonderful science lesson in itself!\r\n\r\nSince installing the purifier, we've launched a mini science unit on environmental health, where students are exploring how air quality affects our brains and bodies. They've taken on the role of \"classroom scientists,\" observing how they feel during lessons, journaling about their focus and energy levels, and even designing posters to educate others in the school about indoor air quality. It's been incredibly rewarding to see their curiosity grow, and your gift has played a big role in that.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we'll continue tying this resource into our studies in both science and health. The air purifier is more than just a machine; it's become a daily reminder to our students that their environment matters, and that there are caring people like you who believe in their right to a healthy place to learn and thrive. Thank you for giving my students the gift of fresh air and clear minds.","fullyFundedDate":1755702760127,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-air-clear-minds-a-classroom-air-p/9465816/","projectTitle":"Fresh Air-Clear Minds: a Classroom Air Purifier for Healthy Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8178243_orig.jpg?crop=743,744,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636747676179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8178243"},{"teacherId":1548171,"projectId":9300040,"letterContent":"I am so very grateful for your donations. I have been able to bring back goodie Fridays and gift my students small gifts at the end of the week. These are little incentives I show in them how much I apprentice them. Also I was able to lane more things in calm corner allowing them to calm down while working with sensory toys. The buzzards also help the students to work on routine by utilizing it when they arrive at meet and greet.The stamps have been great to use for forms that parents have to sign and return. Lastly, the head phones pockets have been really come in handy for keeping the headphones in am appropriate place when having to clean up and store themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1746786994763,"projectUrl":"project/class-folder-with-pockets-to-keep-homewo/9300040/","projectTitle":"Class Folder With Pockets to Keep Homework Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1548171_orig.jpg?crop=1484,1484,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597620831912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1548171"},{"teacherId":1548171,"projectId":9052881,"letterContent":"I am so very grateful for your donations. I have been able to bring back goodie Fridays and gift my students small gifts at the end of the week. 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