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They are excited to take it home and show their families what they created! \r\n\r\nThank you for the kindness and generosity of your donation. Without it, the growth and creativity that is happening in the classroom would not be possible.","fullyFundedDate":1753928578577,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-extraordinary-experie/9472304/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for Extraordinary Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teresa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641770"},{"teacherId":10031023,"projectId":9341442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us receive the Sensory \r\nCuddle Box! The moment my students saw the materials, their eyes lit up with curiosity and excitement. For many of my students, particularly those with sensory processing needs, having a safe, calming space has made a tremendous difference in their ability to self-regulate and engage in learning. One student, who often struggled with transitions, now starts his day by using the weighted lap pad and fidget tools—and we've noticed a significant improvement in his focus and participation throughout our morning lessons.\r\n\r\nWe've integrated the Sensory Cuddle Box into our daily classroom routine. Students know they can take a short break in our designated calm corner when they feel overwhelmed. During a recent group project on emotions and storytelling, students used items from the cuddle box to help express how different feelings \"feel\" in the body. It sparked meaningful conversations and helped them connect emotions to coping tools in a real and tangible way. Looking ahead, we plan to continue incorporating sensory breaks into our social-emotional learning curriculum to help build self-awareness and resilience. Your support has truly helped us create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment—thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1753918039615,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-place-helping-students-thrive/9341442/","projectTitle":"\"Peaceful Place: Helping Students Thrive Through Sensory Support\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10031023"},{"teacherId":9641770,"projectId":9316810,"letterContent":"My classroom is inclusive. The resources provided through generous donations have had a positive effect on the children. They are helping to lay the foundation of acceptance, belonging, respect, and empathy as the children discover our classroom community. They naturally foster an inclusive environment that allows the children to see themselves in the classroom and the value of inclusion and diversity. \r\n\r\nThe children were so excited to play with multicultural toys. They have helped normalize diversity, along with reading the multicultural books and the posters. I have been using the multicultural puppets to engage the children during story time. They have named the puppets and are excited to know who is going to help read the story.\r\n\r\nThe children were very excited about the new materials in the classroom. The multicultural and diverse materials have helped the children see themselves in the classroom. They have enjoyed playing with the block play people, reading the new books in the library.\r\n\r\nThe materials purchased for this project have allowed the children to engage in play that naturally fosters belonging and acceptance in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746675694341,"projectUrl":"project/the-diverse-and-inclusive-classroom/9316810/","projectTitle":"The Diverse and Inclusive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teresa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641770"},{"teacherId":9742034,"projectId":9191276,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest thanks for your generous donations to our classroom. Because of your support, my students now have access to wonderful new supplies including Snap Bots, a Build-a-Treehouse set, paint, paper, a science kit, floor seating, and so much more.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already begun to spark creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning. The excitement on my students' faces when they explore these new tools is truly priceless. Your kindness has made a real difference in our learning environment, and we are so grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and helping us","fullyFundedDate":1746786251590,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-emotionally-and-cogni/9191276/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning Emotionally and Cognitively","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9742034_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743293723899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msruby"},{"teacherId":9223337,"projectId":9190856,"letterContent":"My students and I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to our project! My students already love some of the items that we have received from our project! My students were so excited about the fun items we have received such as the marble run and the little bean bag toss, and so much more! Anytime these students see new fun things to play with they want to unbox it and start exploring. \r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students on the project is gets the students to build more things and keeps there creative juices forming. They can continue with building things and having them keep using there imaginations is key! With your donations and help can make this an ongoing experience for them! I'm so excited to see it happen first hand! I'm so blessed to have people like you help our classroom continue to grow and explore!","fullyFundedDate":1746785824140,"projectUrl":"project/creative-learning-tools-for-pre-k-studen/9190856/","projectTitle":"Creative Learning Tools for Pre-K Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9223337_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693225078435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223337"},{"teacherId":9641773,"projectId":8613433,"letterContent":"I can't even begin to thank you enough for your contribution to my classroom. Having a quiet corner in my classroom has been a tremendous help to my students. \r\n\r\nAs a preschool teacher I understand the importance of social emotional development in young kids and the impact it will have on the rest of their lives. This quiet corner is helping my students to understand how to regulate and work through big emotions. These life skills will help them continue to excel in their education \r\n\r\nYour donations are making a huge impact on my students and all of my future students.","fullyFundedDate":1723662235217,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-corner/8613433/","projectTitle":"Quiet Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641773"},{"teacherId":9224924,"projectId":7736877,"letterContent":"Thank you so. much for donating to my classroom. The children were so excited to be able to play with the new materials that I had to set a timer up so they would rotate with other children. \r\n\r\nThe magnet board is being used with anything magnetic. From the tubes and ball to magnetic letters. Some of the children even used it as a teaching board and pretend to teach by using some of my materials. \r\n\r\nThe scales were used with some small rocks we picked up outside. The children held the rocks to see which one they thought were heavier from another rock. Then they place them in the scales to see what if their guesses were right. \r\n\r\nThe musical instruments were the biggest hit since we didn't have any. They children have has a wonderful time making bands, exploring the sounds and having fun.\r\n\r\nThank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1695302250175,"projectUrl":"project/music-metal-and-friends-what-more-do-yo/7736877/","projectTitle":"Music, Metal and Friends What More Do You Need?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9224924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695780002814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9224924"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43094","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":409,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - K","studentTeacherRatio":"19.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":69.8,"schoolId":43094,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sherman Early Childhood Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sherman Early Childhood Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/morgan-co-school-district-re-3/sherman-early-childhood-center/43094"}