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In the future I hope to get more living creatures and science materials for our school.","fullyFundedDate":1758905192260,"projectUrl":"project/ive-got-worms/9642002/","projectTitle":"I've Got Worms!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cushing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5406828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526601522298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-cushing"},{"teacherId":5404818,"projectId":6366413,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for all the generous donations! When my students saw all of the supplies that were gifted their eyes immediately went big and couldn't wait to use all of it!\r\n\r\nThey have used these items time and time again and it has really helped with joint attention, building connections , and learning how to share with their peers. \r\n\r\nThese activities have helped me plan great lessons that were engaging and exciting to the students. I will be able to use these activities for years to come. Thanks again!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Manning","fullyFundedDate":1649682741184,"projectUrl":"project/road-signs-and-puzzles/6366413/","projectTitle":"Road Signs and Puzzles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5404818_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529160492685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dana-manning"},{"teacherId":5406828,"projectId":9389918,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping water day a success! The 2 pools and beach balls were much needed and enjoyed by over 200 students! The weather was perfect and the kids had a blast. Every child was able to engage in water play by adding the 2 extra pools. Without the pools students would only have sprinklers and water tables. I am so grateful for your support. It is always one of the best days of the year. The pools were dried out and storage away to use in again next year. Thank you, for making water day come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1748827960154,"projectUrl":"project/water-day-play/9389918/","projectTitle":"Water Day Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cushing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5406828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526601522298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-cushing"},{"teacherId":5406828,"projectId":8944103,"letterContent":"The materials in this project were put to good use. Students use the games and manipulatives to learn social skills ans communication. The containers are used to organize all the items. The puzzles were a favorite right away. The mixing bowls are used to make playdoh, slime, and other sensory materials. The magnetic sticks are used to create all kinds of structures. Thank you again for the support! In the future I hope to get more materials for my more complex learners. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1742510267074,"projectUrl":"project/working-together/8944103/","projectTitle":"Working Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cushing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5406828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526601522298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-cushing"},{"teacherId":5406828,"projectId":9317904,"letterContent":"Thank you! The t-ball sets are used daily for students to play with. They are learning to take turns, work together, and to communicate. The parachute is a favorite! We bring it out often to teach stop/go. The bubbles never get old. Children love to run around and pop them all while exercising. Your generosity does not go unnoticed! The students at my school have greatly benefited from all these materials. I truly appreciate your support. In the future I hope to attain more materials to enhance students outdoor experience.","fullyFundedDate":1746787078129,"projectUrl":"project/playground-party/9317904/","projectTitle":"Playground Party","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cushing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5406828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526601522298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-cushing"},{"teacherId":8964145,"projectId":9012605,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, we were able to enrich our classroom with engaging materials that sparked imagination, supported hygiene, and promoted organization. The Kaplan Toddler Dramatic Play Market became a favorite space where students engaged in pretend play, practicing communication, social skills, and more. The Melissa & Doug Fold & Go Wooden Dollhouse offered endless storytelling opportunities, encouraging language development and cooperative play as children explored family roles and routines.\r\n\r\nTo maintain a safe and clean environment, we used the Perk Disinfecting Wipes daily to sanitize, helping to keep our students healthy and our classroom ready for learning. The Lakeshore Magnetic Storage Boxes were an essential tool for keeping our learning materials organized and accessible.\r\n\r\nYour donations truly made a difference creating a nurturing and imaginative space where toddlers can learn through play and feel at home.","fullyFundedDate":1744894765481,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-play-to-build-on-learning/9012605/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Play to Build on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cobb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8964145_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736913228958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8964145"},{"teacherId":8964145,"projectId":9231649,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, our final weeks of school were filled with discovery, creativity, and joyful learning.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we transformed our classroom into an immersive African safari, where students explored customs, traditions, and even created flags to represent different countries. We journeyed to Bali, where we dove into the wonders of the Bali Safari and Marine Park. We brought the experience to life by crafting paper flowers and shadow puppets hands on activities that reflected the rich traditions of Balinese culture. Our young learners embraced the role of world explorers, learning about animals and cultures far beyond their everyday experiences.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom became a vibrant hub of global exploration. You helped ignite cultural curiosity, foster empathy, and expand our students' understanding of the world. Your gift didn't just provide materials it sparked imagination, wonder, and a love for learning that will stay with them far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1746785499598,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-travelers-an-art-adventure/9231649/","projectTitle":"Tiny Travelers: An Art Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cobb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8964145_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736913228958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8964145"},{"teacherId":5406828,"projectId":8854068,"letterContent":"The books in this project are enjoyed by my students every day. Thank you for helping me provide books for my school. Many of my students bring me books to read at different times of the day. I am grateful to give them a range to enjoy. Thank you for the support. Each student was able to take a book home to enjoy with their family. I am so grateful to share my love of reading with my students. In the future I hope to provide more books for everyone to enjoy. I look forward to continue to share the excitement that books bring with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1727993621455,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-a-book/8854068/","projectTitle":"Hooked on a Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cushing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5406828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526601522298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-cushing"},{"teacherId":5406828,"projectId":8848860,"letterContent":"Thank you for all these much needed materials. The blocks and cars are a big hit! The students play with them daily, working on social Emotional skills. The shaving cream is used for sensory play, students practice writing letters, numbers, and bonus it cleans the table. The bins help organization all the materials that are used. Contact solution is the perfect ingredient to make slime. All these materials help my students achieve their IEP goals. This means the world to me, I truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1732289767115,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-kindness-through-play-in-pre-k/8848860/","projectTitle":"Teaching Kindness Through Play in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cushing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5406828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526601522298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-cushing"},{"teacherId":5404818,"projectId":6365359,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for all the generous donations! When my students saw all of the supplies that were gifted their eyes immediately went big and couldn't wait to use all of it! \r\nThey have used these items time and time again and it has really helped with joint attention, building connections , and learning about social emotional strategies to keep calm. \r\nThese activities have helped me plan great lessons that were engaging and exciting to the students. I will be able to use these activities for years to come. 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