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Your gift has truly made learning more meaningful and joyful for my students, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1749839865676,"projectUrl":"project/from-small-screen-to-big-dreams-making/9306678/","projectTitle":"From Small Screen to Big Dreams: Making Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9083621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687672162081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9083621"},{"teacherId":9083621,"projectId":9237731,"letterContent":"Our summer class was truly unforgettable. The inflatable pool, spinning water sprinkler, and bubbles brought so much joy and excitement to our students. Every Friday became a highly anticipated event for our Water Play Friday. \r\n\r\nThe sensory benefits of water play were remarkable. The water helped the kids feel calm and happy. While playing, they also learned how to share, take turns, and work together. This was really helpful, especially for students who have sensory needs or find it hard to play with others.\r\n\r\nWhat made this project even more impactful is that it became a shared experience across our program. We had a rotating schedule so other classrooms could also enjoy the water equipment. \r\n\r\nThanks to this project, our summer learning became more than academics. It became a sensory-rich, socially engaging, joyful adventure that the kids will always remember. We are beyond grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1745847003410,"projectUrl":"project/cool-waves-a-sensory-summer-adventure/9237731/","projectTitle":"Cool Waves: a Sensory Summer Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9083621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687672162081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9083621"},{"teacherId":9083621,"projectId":9013951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Empowering Kids with Autism: Social Skills and Movement Through Play.\" My students have absolutely enjoyed using the new materials in our classroom! It's been wonderful to see them engaged, active, and learning while having fun.\r\n\r\nOne of their favorite additions has been the hopscotch mat. Not only are they practicing their gross motor skills, but they're also learning to count from 1 to 10 as they jump. The stepping stones have been a big hit too—students take turns, follow one another, and work on balance and coordination. One student especially benefits from the wobble chair during instruction, which helps meet his sensory needs while keeping him focused. They also love the corn hole game, which has become a fun way to practice turn-taking, focus, and motor planning.\r\n\r\nThese tools have truly brought more movement, joy, and learning into our classroom. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1743894862012,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-kids-with-autism-social-skil/9013951/","projectTitle":"Empowering Kids with Autism: Social Skills and Movement Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9083621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687672162081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9083621"},{"teacherId":1521355,"projectId":8647601,"letterContent":"My students have been really enjoying the wiggle chairs all year long. They love sitting on them when they come to work in small groups as well as borrowing them for the day to sit at their desks. Each table has a wiggle cushion that they share with each other. \r\n\r\nGetting their wiggles out has helped with their concentration. Students have been doing so much better on completing their work and on tests. Their comprehension scores have soared this year. I cannot believe what a difference these chairs and cushions have made in my classroom. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1723665265567,"projectUrl":"project/get-their-wiggles-out/8647601/","projectTitle":"Get Their Wiggles Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Solnit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1521355_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723579562931","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1521355"},{"teacherId":9083621,"projectId":8744126,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students and I have been able to make incredible use of the new resources in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThe Kwik Stix Tempera Paint has been an absolute game-changer during our art projects. The kids were amazed when they first tried them, and their faces lit up with excitement as they realized they could paint without any mess! No need for water, brushes, or palettes has made cleanup so much easier, allowing us to focus more on creativity and less on the mess. \r\n\r\nThe Special Supplies Mini Loop Scissors have been a huge support for my students with special needs. These scissors are specifically designed to help kids who struggle with fine motor skills, and they've already made such a difference in building confidence and independence. \r\n\r\nThe Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches have been a lifesaver for creating sturdy and durable materials for each of my students. Since all of my kids have individualized materials, laminating them ensures they can last through daily use. This has been especially helpful for visual schedules, learning cards, and other essential tools that we use every day. My students love being able to interact with these materials without worry that they might tear or wear out.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're excited to continue using these resources in ongoing classroom projects. With the Kwik Stix, we plan to create a collaborative mural that celebrates our classroom community. The Mini Loop Scissors will help students develop fine motor skills as we work on cutting and assembling shapes for hands-on learning activities. And with the laminated materials, my students will have durable, long-lasting tools to support their learning throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Your support has truly made a difference in my students' learning experience and brought smiles to their faces. We are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1729880889926,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tools-for-engaging-young-artis/8744126/","projectTitle":"\"Creative Tools for Engaging Young Artists\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9083621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687672162081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9083621"},{"teacherId":7570307,"projectId":5204199,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for your donations. As a special education teacher, your generosity has had a direct and meaningful impact in my classroom. The materials I've been able to create using the laminator, laminating sheets, and other supplies have become essential tools for my students' daily learning.\r\n\r\nMy students, who have moderate to severe autism, benefit immensely from hands-on and visual supports. Thanks to the laminated materials, I've been able to produce durable, reusable visuals—like picture schedules, communication cards, token boards, and letter tiles. One of our classroom favorites has been the laminated letters, which my students use to form words. This multisensory activity has been a hit and supports both their communication and literacy goals in a fun, interactive way.\r\n\r\nIn special education, especially with younger learners, we need materials that are functional, engaging, and built to last. Your donation allowed me to create resources that meet those needs. The visual supports help reduce anxiety and increase independence. The structured learning activities help reinforce routines and build confidence.\r\n\r\nThere are so many other items I've been able to produce because of your generosity—file folder tasks, sorting activities, name tags, adapted books, and so much more. Each one plays a part in supporting my students' individual learning styles.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for investing in my classroom. Your kindness has made a real difference, and my students continue to thrive because of it.","fullyFundedDate":1606853623052,"projectUrl":"project/visual-support-in-distance-learning/5204199/","projectTitle":"Visual Support in Distance Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sonntag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7570307_orig.jpg?crop=496,496,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606857992914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherdesi"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4924","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":281,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"20.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.5,"schoolId":4924,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Canoas Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Canoas Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-jose-unified-school-district/canoas-elementary-school/4924"}