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Students who were previously hesitant to participate became more confident because they could see and touch the math. The blocks helped make abstract concepts concrete, allowing all learners to access the lesson and experience success. Their engagement, collaboration, and enthusiasm during math time have increased tremendously.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create meaningful learning experiences. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763615091462,"projectUrl":"project/from-counting-to-confidence-with-digi-bl/9877609/","projectTitle":"From Counting to Confidence with Digi-Blocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1277399_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535303293177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-merida"},{"teacherId":4602922,"projectId":9908529,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping make this project a reality. Your generosity provided our students with warm, festive winter wear that made a meaningful difference during our holiday performances and classroom celebrations.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our young learners were able to participate comfortably and confidently in special school events. Having coordinated winter attire helped create a sense of belonging and excitement, allowing every child to feel included and prepared for their performance.","fullyFundedDate":1763825799812,"projectUrl":"project/warm-festive-winter-wear-for-our-pals/9908529/","projectTitle":"Warm & Festive Winter Wear for Our Pals/TK Performers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cerda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4602922_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557300285566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adilesliy-cerda"},{"teacherId":4602922,"projectId":10217725,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through your generous donation. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging STEAM materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThe tools provided through this project have transformed our classroom by giving students opportunities to explore, build, design, and discover in meaningful ways. Students are more engaged during learning activities and are developing critical thinking skills as they experiment, create solutions, and work together with their peers. These materials have helped make learning more interactive and accessible for all learners, allowing them to express their ideas and gain confidence through exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1778770066023,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-at-work-tools-for-steam/10217725/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds at Work: Tools for STEAM Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cerda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4602922_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557300285566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adilesliy-cerda"},{"teacherId":10081181,"projectId":9889126,"letterContent":"The new materials help support student learning by making instruction more visual, engaging, and hands-on. With the printer ink, cardstock, and colorful paper, I am able to create learning visuals, practice materials, and supports that help students better understand and retain concepts throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is seeing their learning come to life in colorful, meaningful ways. They enjoy using materials that feel special and seeing their work displayed or brought home as keepsakes to share with their families. The bean bags also add excitement to movement-based learning activities, helping students stay active and engaged.\r\n\r\nI have seen that students who benefit most are those who learn best through movement and hands-on activities. These resources help increase their focus, participation, and confidence, creating a more inclusive and engaging learning environment for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1763499469836,"projectUrl":"project/print-play/9889126/","projectTitle":"Print & Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morales-Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10081181_orig.jpg?crop=544,544,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753921445080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10081181"},{"teacherId":10081181,"projectId":9889198,"letterContent":"The new resources have helped create a positive and engaging environment for my students during our Fun Friday celebrations. The Bluetooth speaker encourages movement, dancing, and teamwork, while the bubble machine brings excitement, laughter, and imaginative play. The umbrella provides shade and comfort so students can safely enjoy outdoor activities together.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for my students is how these simple resources transform our outdoor time into something special that they look forward to every week. Seeing bubbles fill the air while music plays brings so much joy to the class. Students who are sometimes shy or quiet in the classroom often become more engaged, interactive, and confident during these activities.\r\n\r\nThese experiences have helped strengthen our classroom community by giving students a fun and rewarding way to celebrate their hard work together. The smiles, dancing, laughter, and teamwork I see each Friday show just how meaningful these resources have been for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763340461225,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun/9889198/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morales-Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10081181_orig.jpg?crop=544,544,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753921445080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10081181"},{"teacherId":397847,"projectId":9865546,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our reading intervention classroom and helping create a more organized, welcoming, and supportive learning environment for my students. The new storage cabinets have already made a huge difference in keeping lessons and materials organized by skill level, allowing instruction to run more smoothly and efficiently for each intervention group.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the calming new additions to our classroom, especially the plants and growth mindset materials. The posters and calm-down strategy cards have sparked meaningful conversations about perseverance, managing emotions, and believing in themselves as learners. One special moment was hearing students encourage one another by saying, \"Mistakes help our brains grow!\"\r\n\r\nThese resources continue to help create a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to take risks as readers. 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When students first saw the new vinyl materials, speaker, and classroom tools, they could not wait to begin creating projects connected to their phonics learning.\r\n\r\nWe are using the materials in a variety of engaging ways to strengthen foundational reading skills. Students have loved designing \"Secret Stories\" shirts and personalizing their reading bags with adhesive vinyl. During our \"Flashlight Friday\" activities, the glow-in-the-dark phonics materials transformed our classroom into an exciting literacy space while students practiced segmenting and decoding words. One especially memorable moment was watching students use the large floor Elkonin boxes to physically jump into each sound while cheering each other on.\r\n\r\nThe speaker, earbuds, and presentation tools have also helped students build fluency and confidence. Students enjoy recording themselves reading, listening back to their progress, and celebrating their growth together. These resources continue to make literacy instruction interactive, joyful, and memorable while helping students grow into confident, enthusiastic readers. Thank you for investing in my students and making these experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1762322444368,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-a-love-for-reading/9867593/","projectTitle":"Crafting a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp397847_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686011159903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y-reyes"},{"teacherId":397847,"projectId":9861914,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our reading intervention classroom and helping bring joyful, meaningful literacy experiences to my students. The phonics read-aloud bundle and plushies have quickly become some of the most loved materials in our small-group lessons. My students were so excited when they first saw the characters come to life through the stories and matching plushies. Their enthusiasm immediately increased engagement, participation, and confidence during reading time.\r\n\r\nWe are using these books daily to strengthen decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills through structured literacy lessons aligned with the Science of Reading. One especially memorable moment was watching students eagerly retell a story while holding the matching plush character and identifying the phonics patterns they had learned. The materials have helped transform phonics instruction into an interactive, hands-on experience that students truly look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue building foundational reading skills, these resources will support students in applying new phonics patterns to connected text, improving fluency, and growing as confident readers. Thank you for helping create positive, lasting reading experiences for my students and for investing in their success and love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762415497145,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-phonics-to-lifeone-story-at-a/9861914/","projectTitle":"Bringing Phonics to Life—One Story at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp397847_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y316&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686011159903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y-reyes"},{"teacherId":9420091,"projectId":10102451,"letterContent":"Our class set of books for the Gold Rush novel study has made learning come alive in such an exciting way! Having a shared text means all students can fully participate together, building important skills like comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. As we read, students are learning how to analyze characters, understand historical context, and make connections between the story and real events. It's been a great way to blend literacy with social studies, helping students see how reading can open a window into the past.","fullyFundedDate":1775825724367,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-gold-rush-to-life-through-b/10102451/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Gold Rush to Life Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maffei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9420091_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y362&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743987564133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9420091"},{"teacherId":9420091,"projectId":10188674,"letterContent":"The book donations for our project, have truly brought so much joy and energy into our classroom! These new books have helped us build important reading skills like understanding the story, learning new vocabulary, making connections, and thinking more deeply about what we read. Students are exploring themes, getting to know characters, and sharing their ideas in ways that feel exciting and meaningful to them. Plus, having a variety of books means every student can find something that fits just right for their reading level.","fullyFundedDate":1776261154386,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-with-timeless-stories/10188674/","projectTitle":"Building Readers with Timeless Stories!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maffei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9420091_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y362&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743987564133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9420091"},{"teacherId":4602922,"projectId":9774757,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where creativity, exploration, and learning come together every day. The new LEGO materials have quickly become a favorite among our students and are now a meaningful part of our daily routines.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the students saw the materials, their excitement was unforgettable. Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to start building. Even students who are typically more reserved were eager to join in, showing curiosity and enthusiasm. One special moment that stood out was during a small group activity where students worked together to build simple structures. They practiced sharing, problem-solving, and using their imagination, all while developing important fine motor skills. Watching them collaborate and proudly show off their creations was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources in a variety of way from free exploration to structured activities that support counting, sorting, patterns, and storytelling. The organization tools have also helped students learn responsibility by putting materials away independently and keeping our classroom neat and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to build on these experiences by incorporating more intentional STEM based lessons. Students will begin working on simple building challenges, such as creating homes, bridges, and designs that connect to our classroom themes. These activities will continue to strengthen their creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.","fullyFundedDate":1760546016445,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-explorers-play-cr/9774757/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Explorers: Play, Create, and Organize!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cerda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4602922_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557300285566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adilesliy-cerda"},{"teacherId":4602922,"projectId":9899433,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now more organized, engaging, and safe every single day. The new materials have made a huge difference in how smoothly we store our materials.\r\nMoving forward, we are excited to get more material that we can store in a safe place. Our students are able to enjoy outdoor play time a little more now that we have a place to safely store our toys and materials. Thank you for helping create a space where our students feel confident, capable, and inspired. 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