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The gift card also allows me to find creative activities that help reinforce concepts we are learning while keeping my students excited and motivated to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1779461252415,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-working-together/10201461/","projectTitle":"Teachers Working Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9128344_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690780520517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9128344"},{"teacherId":9128344,"projectId":10194890,"letterContent":"With these resources, my kindergarteners are exploring STEM in fun, hands-on ways while building, experimenting, and discovering how the world works through play. Whether they are stacking towers, playing toss and catch, or learning about force and motion, they are developing important skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference in our classroom. You have helped create meaningful learning experiences that my students will remember and benefit from every day.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and believing in the power of learning through play!","fullyFundedDate":1776802286981,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-the-sunshine-outdoor-play-that/10194890/","projectTitle":"STEM in the Sunshine: Outdoor Play that Builds Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9128344_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690780520517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9128344"},{"teacherId":7708119,"projectId":10520091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my Donors Choose project, \"See It, Explore It, Discover It!\" Your generosity helped make this project possible and brought exciting new opportunities for hands-on exploration into our Pre-K classroom. My students are absolutely thrilled to use the viewfinders and explore the different reels. They love looking through the lenses and discovering what picture will appear next. Since our previous viewfinders and reels had become damaged over time, having new materials has brought so much excitement back to our science center!\r\n\r\nWhat makes these viewfinders especially special is watching my students use their imaginations while they explore. Sometimes they pretend they are taking pictures and excitedly act out showing a friend the \"picture\" they just captured. They take turns looking through the lenses, sharing discoveries, and talking about what they see. These simple moments encourage observation, vocabulary, communication, social interaction, and curiosity about the world around them. 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The sensory books, storytelling kits, puppets, art supplies, and literacy resources will make our classroom an even more engaging and inviting place for learning.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to me and my 18 students. These materials will help us build early literacy skills, expand vocabulary, encourage creativity, develop fine-motor skills, and inspire curiosity about the world around us. Most importantly, you have helped create meaningful learning experiences that my students can see, touch, feel, and enjoy. I had to do a replacement item, so we chose the Hand2Mind Word Work small group set to use in small group. 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Your kindness is helping our youngest learners grow into confident thinkers, builders, and innovators.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their bright futures!","fullyFundedDate":1780236975084,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-ideas-building-future/10188617/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Ideas: Building Future Innovators with STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7708119_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609306818822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-senn"},{"teacherId":7708119,"projectId":10223938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fully fund our Play, Learn, and Grow! project! I am so grateful for your generosity and support of my Pre-K students. These new games and manipulatives will give my students fun, hands-on ways to practice important math and literacy skills while they play and learn together.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, and I can't wait to see my students sorting, counting, matching letters, solving problems, and learning through play. Thank you for helping make learning exciting for my little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1780236975523,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-and-grow/10223938/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7708119_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609306818822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-senn"},{"teacherId":7708119,"projectId":10222095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. Because of your generosity, my Pre-K students will have access to engaging lessons, STEM activities, arts and crafts, and fun holiday-themed learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese resources will help make learning exciting, hands-on, and meaningful for my students. They love to explore, create, and learn through play, and your support allows me to provide activities that keep them motivated and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create memorable learning experiences and bringing joy to our classroom. Your kindness is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778227147189,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-happy-hearts/10222095/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds, Happy Hearts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7708119_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609306818822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-senn"},{"teacherId":7708119,"projectId":10194150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our outdoor learning project. Your generosity has given my Pre-K students exciting new opportunities to learn through movement, exploration, and play.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students will enjoy hands-on learning with games like cornhole, giant Connect Four, tic-tac-toe, and educational bean bags featuring letters, numbers, and shapes. These materials will help them build important academic, social, and motor skills while having fun outdoors.\r\n\r\nAt this age, children learn best when they are actively engaged, and these resources will transform our outdoor space into an inviting classroom filled with laughter, teamwork, and discovery. Whether they are practicing letter recognition, developing coordination, solving problems, or learning to take turns, your support is making a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth. Your generosity will bring smiles to their faces and create learning opportunities they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1776713038320,"projectUrl":"project/sunshine-scholars-learn-move-and-play/10194150/","projectTitle":"Sunshine Scholars: Learn, Move, and Play Outdoors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Senn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7708119_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609306818822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-senn"},{"teacherId":8914820,"projectId":9255639,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom project. My students loved getting new books to read. They read over 100,000 words collectively. Putting books in the hands of my students allowed them to visit places even if it was only in their imagination. The impact of this project will not only reach my students this year but also for years to come because the books donated are part of my classroom library. It is wonderful to know that people that don't even know my students are willing to invest in them.","fullyFundedDate":1746796263734,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders/9255639/","projectTitle":"Readers Are Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rhodes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8914820_orig.jpg?crop=938,938,x0,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672871544424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8914820"},{"teacherId":8914820,"projectId":9255620,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom project. My students loved getting new books to read. They read over 100,000 words collectively. Putting books in the hands of my students allowed them to visit places even if it was only in their imagination. The impact of this project will not only reach my students this year but also for years to come because the books donated are part of my classroom library. It is wonderful to know that people that don't even know my students are willing to invest in them.","fullyFundedDate":1746796684551,"projectUrl":"project/say-yes-to-learning/9255620/","projectTitle":"Say Yes to Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rhodes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8914820_orig.jpg?crop=938,938,x0,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672871544424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8914820"},{"teacherId":10466437,"projectId":10161660,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom library project. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students in ways that extend far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nWhen I created this project, my vision was simple: to ensure that every child in my classroom could find books that speak to them including books that reflect their interests, celebrate their identities, and ignite their passion for reading. Thanks to your contribution, that vision is now a reality! \r\n\r\nSince receiving the books, I've witnessed a remarkable transformation in how my students engage with reading. Like testing out cake flavors before a wedding, my students wanted to try out every book they could get their hands on. They were so excited to sample all the \"flavors\" of books that we were adding to our classroom library. Not only have I seen it inspire individual readers, but it has impacted our reading partnerships as well. Students now have even more access to books at varied reading levels, allowing them to pair up strategically for partner reading activities. Whether they're reading together for fluency practice, discussing comprehension, or supporting one another through challenging texts, our expanded collection ensures every partnership is successful and meaningful. \r\n\r\nBest of all, the expanded library has been transformative for our AR (Accelerated Reader) program. Students are taking more quizzes because they have books they're genuinely excited about. They are earning points by reading books aligned with their interests and reading levels. The variety in our collection means struggling readers aren't limited to only \"easy\" books, while advanced readers have plenty of challenging options to choose from. I've also noticed increased comprehension as students engage with texts they've chosen; they are eager to retell stories to me and answer my questions!\r\n\r\nThis project would not have been possible without your belief in the power of accessible, engaging literature. You've invested in my students' futures, their reading growth, and their confidence as learners. I am forever grateful. I hope you can see the impact that these books have already made on my students and will continue to make on classes in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1778020568791,"projectUrl":"project/discovering-the-joys-of-reading/10161660/","projectTitle":"Discovering the Joys of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cervone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10466437"},{"teacherId":9452651,"projectId":10242513,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Building Bright Beginnings,\" which provided our classroom with a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! When I shared with my students that we had a special credit to get brand-new learning activities just for them, they were absolutely thrilled. As an educator, having access to these specialized resources means the world to me, and the children's excitement to try out new things was instantly contagious.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this gift card was immediate. I was able to download beautifully designed, targeted learning centers and hands-on activities that fit our exact curriculum needs. During a recent classroom project, we used these new interactive printables and visual aids to dive into a math and literacy lesson. Watching my little learners completely lock in, smiling and collaborating with each other as they worked through the new games, was a truly beautiful moment. These customized resources have turned our daily practice into a playful, highly engaging experience. 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