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Our new Magna-Tiles and magnetic cubes have quickly become a favorite for building and spatial reasoning during play and station time, while the suction toys are getting plenty of use for tactile exploration and fine motor practice.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new magnetic sets and toys, their eyes lit up with excitement, and they couldn't wait to start building towering structures and creating designs together.\r\n\r\nNext, we are integrating these hands-on tools into our math and free-choice stations to encourage collaborative problem-solving and spatial learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom so engaging and joyful for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1785162282758,"projectUrl":"project/stem-explorers-imagine-build-discover/10379432/","projectTitle":"Stem Explorers: Imagine, Build, Discover","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":10224222,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our first-grade lessons are more engaging and seamless than ever!\r\n\r\nWe are putting your wonderful donation of doodle boards to work every single day. Using them during whole-group math and phonics has been a game-changer—they are so much easier and faster for students to use than traditional whiteboards, keeping everyone focused and participating.\r\n\r\nWhen the children first saw the doodle boards, their faces lit up with excitement, and they eagerly raised their hands ready to practice writing their letters and solving math problems.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using these boards during our fast-paced phonics drills and math problem-solving sessions to quickly check understanding and build fluency.\r\n\r\nThank you for making learning so fun and hands-on for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778261878660,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-magic-making-phonics-stick/10224222/","projectTitle":"Sensory Magic: Making Phonics Stick","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":10098861,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our first-grade classroom is fully equipped, running smoothly, and brighter than ever!\r\n\r\nWe are putting your wonderful donations to work right away. Our new batteries keep our cozy lamps glowing, the charger keeps our neon signs shining brightly, and our classroom scissors are getting plenty of daily use during hands-on projects. We have also already put our tooth saver boxes to use for those exciting lost-first-grade-teeth moments, and our new sound boxes are being used every single day during literacy to help students build essential phonemic awareness.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using our sound boxes and daily literacy tools to dive deeper into our phonics rotations, helping students segment sounds and build early reading confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom so special and supporting our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1778261877433,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-success-and-cre/10098861/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Success and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":10379109,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our first-grade classroom is fully prepped and ready for an amazing year!\r\n\r\nWe are putting your wonderful donations to work right away. Our new name tags make finding seats and grouping a breeze, the fun pencil toppers give students an extra smile during daily assignments, and our brand-new primary writing notebooks are helping little hands practice proper handwriting and storytelling lines every single day.\r\n\r\nWhen the children first saw their new notebooks and supplies, their eyes lit up with excitement, and they couldn't wait to open them up and start writing.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using these new writing notebooks and tools to dive straight into our daily literacy rotations, practicing foundational writing skills and sentence structure.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom so special and supporting our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1786646279412,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-writing/10379109/","projectTitle":"Wonderful Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":10098877,"letterContent":"We are putting your wonderful donations to work right away. Our new nametags make finding seats and grouping a breeze, while our colored skin-tone crayons ensure every child can accurately and proudly represent themselves in their artwork. The adorable eraser toppers add a fun touch to daily writing, our storage labels keep all of our supplies neatly organized, and the gorgeous new book neon sign casts a warm, inviting glow over our reading nook.\r\n\r\nWhen the children first saw everything, their faces lit up with pure excitement as they explored the colorful supplies and admired the glowing sign.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using our newly labeled centers and writing tools to dive straight into our literacy rotations, practicing foundational writing and reading skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom so special!","fullyFundedDate":1778261878027,"projectUrl":"project/crayons-labels-and-learning-magic/10098877/","projectTitle":"Crayons, Labels, and Learning Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":10155205,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our first-grade reading block will be transformed!\r\n\r\nWe will be using our brand-new decodable readers every single day during small-group instruction and independent practice. These targeted books allow students to apply their phonics skills directly to connected text, helping them sound out words with growing confidence. \r\n\r\nOur students will use these decodable books to build reading fluency and practice identifying story elements and central ideas as part of our core literacy rotation.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our young readers!","fullyFundedDate":1778806896622,"projectUrl":"project/from-sounds-to-stories/10155205/","projectTitle":"From Sounds to Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":10098886,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our first-grade classroom is fully equipped and thriving!\r\n\r\nOur daily learning is running so smoothly thanks to the new craft boxes keeping our centers organized, the pencil grips giving students proper handwriting posture, our welcoming library sign, and our exciting new incentive rewards.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, our classroom instantly filled with gasps of delight and cheering as the children saw their brand-new supplies. They were so excited knowing supporters cared enough to send them such wonderful gifts.\r\n\r\nNext, we are diving into literacy and writing rotations, using our newly organized centers to practice story sequencing and central ideas independently.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778261880121,"projectUrl":"project/organized-fun-and-ready-to-learn/10098886/","projectTitle":"Organized, Fun, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":6681821,"projectId":8574215,"letterContent":"The arrival of these wonderful resources has completely transformed our daily classroom environment, creating a harmonious balance between emotional regulation and focused academic growth. Our new small-group reading organization tools have brought immediate structure to our literacy block, allowing materials to stay neat and easily accessible so every student can dive straight into their targeted reading instruction without losing precious learning time.\r\n\r\nEqually impactful are the sensory and wellness supports that now cushion our school day. The squishy sensory fidgets, Doodle Boards, mini plushies, and soft Squishmallows have given our students safe, tactile outlets to self-regulate when feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Whether taking a quiet moment with a Squishmallow in our calm corner or using a Doodle Board to gently redirect excess energy, students are learning to manage their emotions independently and return to their lessons calm, focused, and ready to learn. Your generous investment provided the perfect blend of structure and comfort, giving our young learners the foundational support they need to thrive both emotionally and academically. 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A wonderful moment occurred during a small-group reading lesson, where a student who previously struggled with letter sounds used the new tactile phonics manipulatives to confidently blend words for the first time. Additionally, the adaptive pencils and scissors provided immediate physical support to students who missed foundational preschool milestones, giving them the grip and control they needed to participate in daily writing activities without frustration.\r\n\r\nThe social-emotional resources—including noise-canceling headphones, calm-it tubes, and sand timers—instantly created a safe, predictable environment for students navigating anxiety and stress. Students who felt overwhelmed were able to grab a fidget or a weighted stuffy to self-regulate, keeping them calm and focused on their lessons.\r\n\r\nYour generous investment provided the exact individualized support our students needed to overcome past obstacles, build lasting emotional resilience, and truly excel academically. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1693449293498,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-students-can-soar-in-s/7741234/","projectTitle":"Special Education Students Can Soar in School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Justice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6681821_orig.png?crop=351,351,x23,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600293298336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6681821"},{"teacherId":6681821,"projectId":4377859,"letterContent":"The introduction of mindfulness and movement resources completely revolutionized how our students managed their energy and emotions. Every day, students utilized these tools for 10–15 minutes to transition back into focused academic learning. Furthermore, these resources provided essential physical comfort for students who previously struggled to sit on the floor, instantly boosting their engagement during group time or to provide an alternate seating option.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages first arrived, the classroom buzzed with excitement. Seeing items specifically chosen to support their unique physical and sensory needs made the students feel incredibly valued, providing an instant sense of safety for those navigating trauma or behavioral challenges. Students even expressed feeling more comfortable using these tools during their yoga sessions in P.E because they had opportunities to practice!\r\n\r\nYour generous investment has provided invaluable tools that supported our students' emotional well-being far beyond the classroom walls. We thank you immensely!","fullyFundedDate":1573155606885,"projectUrl":"project/yoga-for-kids/4377859/","projectTitle":"Yoga for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Justice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6681821_orig.png?crop=351,351,x23,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600293298336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6681821"},{"teacherId":3408399,"projectId":9648203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our class with primary writing notebooks! In our classroom, reading and writing are active, joyful experiences, and these notebooks have become a vital part of our daily \"Writer's Workshop\" where students transition from being readers to being creators. These specific journals are perfect for developing skills like spatial awareness and sequencing, as they allow students to bridge the gap between drawing and formal literacy; by using the picture space to set a scene, they build the confidence needed to tackle the primary-ruled lines below. My emerging writers, who were previously intimidated by a blank page, are now thriving and proudly labeling their illustrations, proving that these notebooks provide the perfect scaffold for their growing voices. We are so grateful for your support in helping our young authors flourish!","fullyFundedDate":1766525052403,"projectUrl":"project/primary-writing-notebooks-for-young-auth/9648203/","projectTitle":"Primary Writing Notebooks for Young Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaChapelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742507060462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gruscitti"},{"teacherId":9640747,"projectId":9494835,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our preschool classroom now has a beautiful new rug that has completely transformed our learning space! From the moment the children walked in and saw it, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately gathered together, running their hands over the soft colors and shapes, exclaiming, \"It's so cozy!\" The rug has become our new meeting place. A place where we begin our mornings, share stories, and build friendships.\r\n\r\nWe use our rug throughout the day for group lessons, circle time, and hands-on learning activities. It helps the children recognize their own spaces, practice taking turns, and stay focused during instruction. \r\n\r\nIt's amazing how something as simple as a rug can encourage togetherness, comfort, and curiosity in young learners. 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