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I often have students say it feels like Christmas and the best birthday ever! \r\n\r\nThis year our 4th grade class produces a show on elementary instruments ranging from xylophone, drumming, to even recorders and ukuleles. We are focused on the theme of \"Nighttime Symphony\" where we explore and create the sounds of the city as a little boy goes to sleep. We have sourced parts created through the Orff Schulwerk approach to increase their rhythmic knowledge and performance level. I am very thankful to add our latest addition to our classroom. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1777990597595,"projectUrl":"project/djembe-all-the-way/10000755/","projectTitle":"Djembe all the way!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3622542_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464276236127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3622542"},{"teacherId":10570953,"projectId":10450743,"letterContent":"The hands-on materials provided through this project have brought new opportunities for exploration, creativity, and discovery into our Pre-K classroom. Magnetic building sets, construction blocks, pattern blocks, fidget tools, and counting manipulatives have given students engaging ways to learn important early academic and developmental skills through purposeful play.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping students strengthen fine motor skills, early math concepts, critical thinking, and problem-solving while encouraging them to experiment, create, and try new ideas. Just as importantly, students are practicing sharing, taking turns, communicating, and working together as they build and explore alongside their classmates. 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These tools have given our youngest learners hands-on opportunities to explore, play, and develop important skills while creating an environment that supports their individual sensory and developmental needs.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets, sensory toys, and other materials are helping students regulate emotions, improve attention, strengthen fine motor and communication skills, and participate more successfully in classroom activities. Students are learning to make choices, solve problems, interact positively with peers, and use sensory tools appropriately when they need support. Most importantly, these materials have helped us create a welcoming classroom where children can feel calm, confident, included, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1787172996565,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-needs/10430646/","projectTitle":"Sensory Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10570953_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785614290519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10570953"},{"teacherId":8516043,"projectId":10247034,"letterContent":"The phonics materials I received through DonorsChoose have already made a meaningful impact on my first-grade students. Having engaging, hands-on phonics resources gives my students additional opportunities to practice letter sounds, decoding, word building, and spelling in ways that feel fun and interactive rather than repetitive. My students are especially excited to use the materials during small-group instruction and literacy centers, which allows them to practice skills at their individual levels while building confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped me provide more targeted instruction for students who need additional support while giving students who are ready for a challenge opportunities to extend their learning. I am seeing students become more confident when working with sounds and words, and the hands-on practice helps them make stronger connections between sounds, letters, and reading. 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Having this option makes a meaningful difference in helping students regulate their emotions and return to learning ready and focused.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided—such as magnetic building blocks, Uzzle, and LEGOs—give students opportunities to engage independently or in small groups. These hands-on activities encourage creativity, problem-solving, and positive peer interaction in a setting that feels safe and manageable for them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports our students' social-emotional well-being, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771596560434,"projectUrl":"project/inside-games/10023365/","projectTitle":"Inside Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8308122"},{"teacherId":8308122,"projectId":9937565,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled to receive the snacks your generous donation provided for our classroom. Seeing their excitement was truly heartwarming! Nutella quickly became the class favorite, and they were so grateful for the special treat.\r\n\r\nBecause our class has the last lunch of the day, many students start to lose energy before lunchtime. These snacks are making a real difference by helping them stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn until they are able to eat. Your support is not only filling hungry tummies but also fueling their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Your support means more to us than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1768418538288,"projectUrl":"project/pantry-restock/9937565/","projectTitle":"Pantry Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8308122"},{"teacherId":8578756,"projectId":9609896,"letterContent":"The Micro:bits have been an absolute hit in our classroom! The students jumped right in and have already learned how to download their programs to the Micro:bits straight from their Chromebooks, which has given them such a sense of confidence and independence. They love seeing their code come to life so quickly.\r\n\r\nI'm especially grateful for the battery pack that keeps each Micro:bit securely attached to a small box. That little detail has made a big difference—it feels sturdier, easier for students to handle, and much less likely to get dropped or disconnected during use. The rechargeable battery has also been a game changer. It's incredibly easy to keep everything powered up, and it's such a relief not having to constantly replace or purchase new batteries. Overall, these materials have made our learning smoother, more engaging, and a lot more fun for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1763567473429,"projectUrl":"project/some-bits-for-learning-robotics/9609896/","projectTitle":"Some Bits for Learning Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mari Cortes-Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8578756_orig.png?crop=914,914,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757613763760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8578756"},{"teacherId":8578756,"projectId":9682293,"letterContent":"The rugs in our classroom are even nicer than I expected. They really brighten the space and clearly define two areas where robotics learning can happen, which works especially well for kindergarten through second grade. I truly appreciate your support and trust in this choice—it has made a meaningful difference in our science room.\r\n\r\nLast week, we finally brought out the bigger robots, and the rugs made everything run so smoothly. It was incredibly easy to define where the robots could roam—students on the regular rug, robots on the round green rug. Even our youngest learners quickly understood the boundaries, which made the lesson feel calm and organized instead of chaotic.\r\n\r\nThe rugs turned out to be a lighter green than I expected, but that actually worked even better. Parts, pieces, and robots are much easier to spot, which means cleanup is faster and far less stressful. These rugs have already made a big difference in how our robotics time looks and feels, and they've helped our classroom stay focused, fun, and productive.","fullyFundedDate":1763567471769,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-touches-for-computer-science/9682293/","projectTitle":"Finishing Touches for Computer Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mari Cortes-Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8578756_orig.png?crop=914,914,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757613763760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8578756"},{"teacherId":8578756,"projectId":9699785,"letterContent":"The butterflies have hatched, flown, and finished their life cycle—but they still have a special place in our classroom. Students love picking them up to study their wings and tiny bodies. Science keeps happening, even with butterflies that are no longer alive.\r\n\r\nThe magnets have also been a huge hit. We've been tackling each little magnetism challenge from the kit, and the kids are completely captivated. What is that invisible force holding a magnet in midair? Why won't the same poles stick together? This small kit makes the magic feel real.\r\n\r\nThe micro:bit car has been another source of wonder. We're still tinkering, exploring, and discovering everything it can do. There's so much authentic learning happening, and it all grows naturally from their curiosity. I love that none of these materials need to be pushed—the kids just naturally gravitate toward them.\r\n\r\nThis is just the beginning—each bit of learning will connect to the next, and from there, the sky truly becomes the limit.","fullyFundedDate":1758820748657,"projectUrl":"project/science-learning-for-all/9699785/","projectTitle":"Science Learning for All.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mari Cortes-Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8578756_orig.png?crop=914,914,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757613763760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8578756"},{"teacherId":10216474,"projectId":9641066,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donation to my You Can Read! Project. My students are third, fourth, and fifth graders who struggle with reading and have never read a whole book on their own. Your gracious gift of high-interest, low-vocabulary books has made a world of difference in their lives, and some are beginning to really enjoy reading. The fifth grade boys who read Tornado, wanted to keep reading so they could find out what happened to the dog in the book. You know that when fifth grade boys who don't like to read, complain when they have to stop reading to go to their next class, that you have made a difference. That is just what you did with your incredible gift of books. \r\n\r\nNot only are the fifth grade boys having fun reading, but my other students are also loving the book Third Grade Angels! They are not only improving their reading skills, but wanting to act out scenes from the book and describe the characters, main ideas, and make predictions about what might happen next. Students are improving their vocabulary, and are looking forward to reading Fourth Grade Rats! Thanks to you, my students are now beginning to believe me when I say \"You Can Read\"!!","fullyFundedDate":1757683192252,"projectUrl":"project/you-can-read/9641066/","projectTitle":"You Can Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kearns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216474"},{"teacherId":3622542,"projectId":9653306,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited to open our gift of a new drum! It it especially being used in our upcoming 4th Grade program \"There's a Sea in our bedroom,\" a children's story about using the imagination of the ocean, that we will present in the spring! This opportunity will give even more students in each class the chance to build rhythmic integrity, and steady beat as well as the joy and love for music. Thanks again so much for contributing to our music success and helping to build our program for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1758820751953,"projectUrl":"project/drum-for-music/9653306/","projectTitle":"Drum for Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3622542_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464276236127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3622542"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86951","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":597,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.1,"schoolId":86951,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Will Rogers Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Will Rogers Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/edmond-public-schools/will-rogers-elementary-school/86951"}