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With your support, my students are able to investigate light, reflection, discovery, and early engineering concepts through engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences. The addition of Imagimags Magnetic Building Tiles allows my students to design, build, and experiment as young engineers. Our classroom library will also grow with favorites like The Fascinating Bug Book for Kids, sparking curiosity about the natural world. This project helps build problem-solving skills, encourages a love for reading, and inspires my students to grow as confident readers, thinkers, and young scientists every day.","fullyFundedDate":1775316773593,"projectUrl":"project/glow-and-grow-exploring-light-science/10128050/","projectTitle":"Glow and Grow: Exploring Light, Science, and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":5266103,"projectId":9858464,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a calmer, more focused, and more supportive space for every student. The noise-canceling headphones and privacy dividers (our \"privacy offices\") are now part of our daily routines, and they've made a meaningful difference in how students learn and feel at school.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources most during independent work time, small group rotations, and assessments. One powerful moment happened during a recent writing block. A student who often struggles to stay focused put on the headphones and used a privacy divider for the first time. He stayed engaged for the entire writing period and proudly told me, \"I could finally hear my own thinking.\" He completed more writing than I had ever seen from him—it was such a breakthrough moment.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were incredibly excited. They immediately understood that these tools were special and meant to help them do their best work. 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We are also beginning more project-based learning, where students will need to plan, create, and present their ideas—these resources will help them stay focused and produce their best work.\r\n\r\nThank you for creating a classroom environment where all students can feel successful, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity is making a lasting impact every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1769177680907,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-workspaces-for-powerful-thinker/9858464/","projectTitle":"Peaceful Workspaces for Powerful Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5266103_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522280911973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/butler-room20"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":10128042,"letterContent":"Our Glow and Grow: Tiny Scientists Shine and Explore project has transformed our STEM learning! 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Next, we'll continue using these tools for experiments, sorting, and discovery-based learning to build confidence and scientific thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1774963797081,"projectUrl":"project/glow-and-grow-tiny-scientists-shine-and/10128042/","projectTitle":"Glow and Grow: Tiny Scientists Shine and Explore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":10100522,"letterContent":"Our Exploring Cultures Through Stories, Dance, and Compassion project has brought meaningful, hands-on learning to our TK classroom. Students loved books like The 12 Days of Lunar New Year, Dragon Dance, Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon, Ohana Means Family, and Tala Learns to Siva. 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They love sitting on the bean bag with peers, using squishy fidgets and texture mats, snuggling the weighted bear, and sitting on wobble cushions.\r\n\r\nOne student used the space to calm down and return ready to learn. It has been such a great space for our classroom, helping students calm down when they are having a hard day or not feeling well. Students were excited when the materials arrived. Next, we will continue building emotional awareness and calming routines. Thank you for helping create a safe, caring space.","fullyFundedDate":1772589636621,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-and-caring-space-for-little-learn/9838681/","projectTitle":"A Calm and Caring Space for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":9524863,"letterContent":"Our ABC Adventures: Building Literacy Through Play! resources have transformed our small groups and literacy centers! Students especially love the Uppercase Alphabet & Number Dough Stampers, Lowercase Alphabet Dough Stampers, and the Letter Recognition Instant Learning Center. They were so excited when they first saw the materials and couldn't wait to explore! Through hands-on play, they are practicing letter recognition and sounds. 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My students started using their new notebooks right away, and it has made our morning writing time more calm and engaging for them. They are excited to practice tracing letters, numbers, shapes, and early math problems, and they are beginning to transition from tracing to more independent writing. These activities support early literacy and math development while helping students strengthen the muscles and coordination needed for future academic success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are more engaged during centers and morning writing and are proud to share their work with classmates and families. Many of my students are now recognizing letters and numbers, practicing writing their names, identifying shapes, and showing increased confidence in their ability to communicate and solve problems through writing.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students begin their writing journey. Your kindness and support truly make a lasting impact on their learning and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1770995510514,"projectUrl":"project/from-tracing-to-writing-tk-learners-ea/9782269/","projectTitle":"From Tracing to Writing: TK Learners’ Early Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816352_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713154526327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dominguez-guerrero"},{"teacherId":2816352,"projectId":9867370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Bringing Butterflies to Life for Our Little Learners. Your generosity made it possible for my students to experience the wonder of real-life science right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to see the butterfly materials arrive and were counting down for our upcoming insect unit, where they will continue exploring and learning about insects and their life cycles.\r\n\r\nWatching the caterpillars grow and transform into butterflies has been an unforgettable learning experience. Students were amazed to observe each stage of the life cycle and asked thoughtful questions about how living things grow and change. This project helped bring our science standards to life and supported hands-on learning in a way books and videos simply cannot.\r\n\r\nThe butterflies also inspired rich discussions, drawings, and writing activities. Students practiced using new vocabulary, made observations, and shared their excitement with classmates and families. For many of them, this was their first time seeing a butterfly up close, and it truly sparked curiosity and joy.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create such a meaningful and engaging learning experience for my little learners. 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