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So far we have been just having fun with these toys, including the little tent. They were even excited about the bubble wrap that everything came in, and we spent some time popping the bubbles ( a great fine motor activity!).\r\nA few days later we got the trampoline! I decided to build it during free choice time in our resource room, and the kids were super interested in trying to guess what it could be. Finally, a few children were able to guess that it was a trampoline, and they couldn't wait to try it out! This morning we used it to get the extra wiggles out!","fullyFundedDate":1760205954247,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-and-calm-kiddos/9429208/","projectTitle":"Cozy and Calm Kiddos!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mantooth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1607582_orig.jpg?crop=501,501,x44,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594938972336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1607582"},{"teacherId":4096332,"projectId":9446580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The resources that I purchased on Teachers Pay Teachers provided us with reading, math and science supplemental activities. We adopted a new reading curriculum last year and I've been finding ways to enhance and deepen the topics covered in the curriculum. The resources that I purchased on Teachers Pay Teachers compliment our new program and deepen our sight word and reading practice. The students are enjoying the extra activities so much. I can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1753026679387,"projectUrl":"project/reading-resources/9446580/","projectTitle":"Reading Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4096332_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x624,y1028&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718671266345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/petersilge"},{"teacherId":7936117,"projectId":9242630,"letterContent":"Thank you for the interactive reading games that have made reading time the highlight of our day! Students are practicing fluency, phonics, and sight words through playful, engaging challenges. Games like sight word hunts and \"Spin & Read\" keep them focused and confident, while also building teamwork and social skills. Your generosity has turned reading into an adventure my students can't wait to take every day. The items have worked perfectly in our morning centers, and can be used during independent time as well.","fullyFundedDate":1746786299969,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-reading-games-for-varied-rea/9242630/","projectTitle":"Interactive Reading Games for Varied Reading Levels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7936117_orig.png?crop=785,786,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724646825140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlynlane"},{"teacherId":7936117,"projectId":9242523,"letterContent":"We are loving our new Osmo learning bases! Students use them to practice reading, math, and problem-solving in a hands-on, interactive way. The mix of technology and tangible play has kept even reluctant learners engaged and motivated. Your gift meets every student at their level, building confidence, creativity, and teamwork. Thank you for making learning feel like a fun, exciting adventure in our classroom. I am so excited for the students to open up the Pizza Kit box, and practice using money and fulfilling fractioned pizza orders!","fullyFundedDate":1746785633921,"projectUrl":"project/osmo-learning-base/9242523/","projectTitle":"Osmo Learning Base","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7936117_orig.png?crop=785,786,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724646825140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlynlane"},{"teacherId":7936117,"projectId":9224029,"letterContent":"From the very bottom of my heart, and on behalf of twenty-four very excited first graders, I want to say thank you for your generosity in funding our math games project. The impact your gift has had on our classroom is already bigger than I can truly put into words—but I'm going to try, because you deserve to know just how much joy and learning you have made possible.\r\n\r\nWhen the big box of games arrived, you would have thought it was a holiday morning in our classroom. The students crowded around with wide eyes, trying to sneak peeks at what was inside. As we unpacked each item—colorful game boxes, smooth puzzle cubes, and bright playing cards—the excitement just kept growing. The best part? They didn't even know yet just how much fun they were going to have while learning at the same time.\r\n\r\nWe introduced the games during our \"Math Fun Friday,\" and I can honestly say I've never seen the room so buzzing with energy and focus. Two games quickly emerged as class favorites: Mario Uno and the Rubik's Cubes.","fullyFundedDate":1744032963632,"projectUrl":"project/math-games/9224029/","projectTitle":"Math Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7936117_orig.png?crop=785,786,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724646825140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlynlane"},{"teacherId":4096332,"projectId":9012942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The resources that I purchased on Teachers Pay Teachers provided us with reading, math and science supplemental activities. We adopted a new reading curriculum this year and I've been finding ways to enhance and deepen the topics covered in the curriculum. The resources that I purchased on Teachers Pay Teachers compliment our new program and deepen our sight word and reading practice. The students are enjoying the extra activities so much. I can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1735968988816,"projectUrl":"project/reading-resources/9012942/","projectTitle":"Reading Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dillon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4096332_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x624,y1028&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718671266345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/petersilge"},{"teacherId":7936117,"projectId":7586766,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for the new classroom cabinets. These cabinets have made a tremendous impact on both the organization of our curriculum and the overall atmosphere of our classroom. With the ability to neatly store materials, lesson plans, and resources, I can easily access everything I need, allowing for a more efficient teaching experience. At the same time, the extra space provides a beautiful area to display student artwork, which boosts their pride and sense of accomplishment. The balance of functionality and aesthetics has created a more organized and inspiring environment for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1691008418929,"projectUrl":"project/showcasing-student-work-organizing-mat/7586766/","projectTitle":"Showcasing Student Work + Organizing Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7936117_orig.png?crop=785,786,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724646825140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlynlane"},{"teacherId":7936117,"projectId":9215901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing watercolor pencils, liquid watercolors, watercolor paper, and Sharpies for our first-grade students. These materials have made a significant impact on their creativity and learning. The watercolor pencils allow them to experiment with color blending, while the liquid watercolors encourage them to explore vibrant hues and layering. The watercolor paper gives them the perfect surface to try out different techniques, and the Sharpies help them focus on details and outlining. Your generosity has truly enriched their artistic experience!","fullyFundedDate":1743456509575,"projectUrl":"project/artists-in-training/9215901/","projectTitle":"Artist's in Training!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7936117_orig.png?crop=785,786,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724646825140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlynlane"},{"teacherId":7936117,"projectId":8593233,"letterContent":"Thank you for your amazing generosity! The Smart Board has completely transformed our first-grade classroom, making learning more engaging and interactive. My students are actively solving math problems, practicing phonics, and exploring science in exciting new ways. This technology ensures all learners can participate and has greatly enhanced my teaching. Your gift extends beyond our classroom, equipping students with essential skills for a digital world. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1725462936213,"projectUrl":"project/smart-board-for-smart-1st-graders/8593233/","projectTitle":"Smart Board for Smart 1st Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7936117_orig.png?crop=785,786,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724646825140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlynlane"},{"teacherId":9216733,"projectId":8883833,"letterContent":"I am excited to share how our TK students are thriving as they engage with sorting toys and fine motor tools to develop important skills in a fun and interactive way. These hands-on activities allow the children to practice sorting, matching, and manipulating small objects, all while strengthening their hand-eye coordination and dexterity. The playful nature of these activities keeps the students fully engaged, making learning both enjoyable and effective. It's wonderful to watch their excitement as they practice fine motor skills through play, which not only helps them develop physically but also encourages problem-solving and concentration.\r\n\r\nIn addition, our sensory bottles have become an essential part of our social-emotional learning lessons. These bottles are used as a calming tool, allowing students to watch the glitter slowly fall as they take a break to reset their emotions. It provides them with a peaceful moment, helping them learn to self-regulate and calm down when feeling overwhelmed. What makes this even more special is that the students had a hand in building the sensory bottles themselves, giving them ownership of the process and creating a deeper connection to their emotional learning. These activities are invaluable in helping our students develop both their fine motor skills and emotional awareness in a creative and engaging way.","fullyFundedDate":1734299886007,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-discoveries-materials/8883833/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Discoveries: Materials for Tk Fine Motor","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stenerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9216733_orig.jpg?crop=939,939,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729040918769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9216733"},{"teacherId":7936117,"projectId":7586981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for updating our classroom library with books offering diverse perspectives. This collection has had a powerful impact on our first-grade students. Having access to stories from various points of view helps them develop empathy, build critical thinking skills, and appreciate different cultures and experiences. It also boosts their language development, as they encounter new vocabulary and sentence structures. Most importantly, it empowers students by showing them a world full of diverse possibilities, helping them grow into more open-minded and compassionate individuals. Your generosity has truly enriched their learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1691037846652,"projectUrl":"project/books-change-lives/7586981/","projectTitle":"Books Change Lives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7936117_orig.png?crop=785,786,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724646825140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaitlynlane"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5115","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":560,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"19.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":93.1,"schoolId":5115,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Yulupa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Yulupa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/bennett-valley-union-school-district/yulupa-elementary-school/5115"}