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The students gasped in awe, and laughter filled the classroom. they all wanted to use the sanctuary right away. They have commented that this makes them feel happy and that they love their beautiful classroom and that they feel safe, which was my goal for creating this sanctuary. A few days ago, one of my student experienced the loss of his uncle and could not stop crying. I placed him inside the tent for a good while, which brought him peace and serenity. He was able to face the day and learn. \r\nWe study techniques, thanks to this corner, to help us be more resilient and confident in their abilities to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1758841216428,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sanctuary-for-special-education/9527424/","projectTitle":"Sensory Sanctuary for Special Education Students, Helping Minds Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. W.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10107853_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754200969424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10107853"},{"teacherId":9570604,"projectId":9150193,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the communication station that has been added to our classroom. It has quickly become an essential tool for teaching my students responsibility and organization. Each child now has their own personal slot that we call \"the paper station.\" This small but powerful system gives students ownership over their materials, a clear place to keep important papers, and daily practice with routines that build independence.\r\n\r\nWhat may look like a simple organizer has had a big impact—students are excited to use \"their spot,\" and they are learning to take pride in keeping it neat and ready. For many of my students, developing these organizational skills is a huge step toward independence both in and out of the classroom. Thanks to your generosity, we now have a structure that supports responsibility, self-management, and confidence every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785391057,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-a-tabletop-commun/9150193/","projectTitle":"Building Independence: a Tabletop Communication Center for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723305664671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570604"},{"teacherId":9570604,"projectId":9030108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my students now have access to a variety of hands-on math games and activities that have truly transformed the way they learn to count. The excitement on their faces when they saw the colorful frogs, transportation vehicles, and other fun materials was unforgettable. These tools have made math time one of the most engaging parts of our day!\r\n\r\nMany of my students face learning barriers, especially with language delays, and traditional instruction can often be overwhelming. Thanks to your donation, math has become something they look forward to—an opportunity to explore, play, and learn in a way that fits their needs. I've already seen growth in their confidence and participation. They are more eager to try, more proud of their progress, and genuinely enjoying the process of learning. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and I can't thank you enough for believing in my students and helping them shine.","fullyFundedDate":1741874163859,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-success-hands-on-math-game/9030108/","projectTitle":"\"Counting on Success: Hands-On Math Games for Young Learners\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723305664671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570604"},{"teacherId":9570604,"projectId":8933076,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom's new STEM light table has become a central, well-loved part of our daily learning! My TK–1st grade students are absolutely thriving with this new sensory-rich resource. The light table has brought an exciting, hands-on element to our classroom that sparks joy, focus, and curiosity in every child.\r\n\r\nStudents eagerly engage in counting activities using translucent manipulatives on the glowing surface, which enhances their one-to-one correspondence skills in a visually stimulating way. The light table also supports early literacy by making phoneme-grapheme correspondence more concrete and fun. Students are using the translucent letters to spell CVC words, identify beginning sounds, and build their name and sight words with increased confidence.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest surprises has been how the light table encourages collaboration and communication. Many of my students have challenges with expressive and receptive language, but this tool naturally promotes turn-taking, shared play, and peer modeling. I've seen students who are typically hesitant to engage suddenly become eager to participate, guided by the visual and tactile feedback the light table provides.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student engagement has been huge. Every time the light table is introduced during centers or small group instruction, excitement fills the room. It supports multiple modalities of learning—visual, tactile, and kinesthetic—making lessons more accessible for my diverse group of learners. This project has truly embodied the principles of Universal Design for Learning, giving every student a way to access content and express understanding in a way that works best for them.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing this dream to life and helping my students learn through wonder, discovery, and joyful exploration. Your support has created meaningful learning moments that will stay with them for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1739373224858,"projectUrl":"project/stem-through-the-light-engaging-student/8933076/","projectTitle":"STEM Through the Light: Engaging Students in Hands-On Sensory Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723305664671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570604"},{"teacherId":9570604,"projectId":8933099,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in funding this project! My TK-1st grade students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the new materials. Many of my students have low receptive and expressive language, so providing them with hands-on, engaging resources has been a game-changer. The Old MacDonald board book with finger puppets has made storytime come alive! 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The books, with their stickers and interactive elements, encourage participation and bring so much joy to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are not only learning but developing a love for stories, writing, and expressive communication. Moving forward, we will continue using these materials to build literacy skills, encourage social interactions, and create meaningful learning experiences. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1733331277533,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-literacy-engaging-students-wit/8933099/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Literacy: Engaging Students with Interactive Books and Puppets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9570604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723305664671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570604"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32611","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":762,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"31.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.6,"schoolId":32611,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Andrew Jackson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Andrew Jackson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/desert-sands-unified-school-district/andrew-jackson-elementary-school/32611"}