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You have made a meaningful difference in my students' preschool experience, supporting their growth, development, and love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1723916671703,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-cozy-space-to-learn/8588204/","projectTitle":"Comfy, Cozy, Space to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bahena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5384301_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753459609275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bahena"},{"teacherId":5384301,"projectId":8581943,"letterContent":"Thank you for your very generous donations towards this project. The materials have significantly enhanced my preschoolers' learning experiences in multiple developmental areas. The use of paint, markers, and paper has encouraged creativity and self-expression, enabling my students to explore their emotions and ideas through art. 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