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They are excited to use the new tools every day, and we are already seeing their confidence grow as they practice reading and writing through play.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are truly appreciated. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a joyful and engaging learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1760302499361,"projectUrl":"project/abc-literacy/9815965/","projectTitle":"ABC Literacy","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":5405562,"projectId":9855149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose literacy project. Because of your kindness, my preschool special education students now have access to safe, developmentally appropriate technology that is effortlessly and meaningfully integrated into their daily learning.\r\nOne of our fun activities this holiday season has been reading my student's favorite Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas on the Kindle Fire. For students that don't sit well, they need something to grab their attention. Reading this interactive book on the Kindle Fire keeps students engaged while supporting early literacy skills such as listening comprehension, vocabulary development, and print awareness. Being able to enjoy a beloved story through technology has made reading exciting and accessible for all my students.\r\nLearning through play is essential for young children, especially for students receiving special education services. The literacy and writing games supported by your donation allow students to practice letter recognition, phonics, fine motor skills, and early writing concepts in ways that feel fun, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.\r\nIn addition, the reMarkable 2 tablet has become an invaluable tool for data taking and assessments. It allows me to efficiently document student progress, track individual goals, and make informed instructional decisions. This technology supports accurate, ongoing assessments while minimizing disruptions to learning. During a recent assessment with 2 of my students, we also worked on taking turns, patience and sharing materials. Towards the end of the evaluation, my 4 year old's requested to stay and continue working rather than go back to the classroom and play with cars!! They loved writing on the reMarkable 2 and were especially enthralled with the \"magic eraser.\" I was unprepared for how motivating this piece of technology would be for them and it has made assessment interactions much more enjoyable for all!\r\nYour support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on my classroom. Thank you for believing in the importance of literacy focused technology, play-based learning, and early literacy development. My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1762002920228,"projectUrl":"project/new-technology-to-help-my-students-reach/9855149/","projectTitle":"New Technology to Help My Students Reach their Literacy Goals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Skipper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5405562_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565451772962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5405562"},{"teacherId":8942160,"projectId":9830726,"letterContent":"your funded items have already impacted my students in so many ways. We have been working on our fine motor skills and shape identification with our puzzles. We used our binoculars so far to be Paleontologists. Our tree puzzle pieces were a HUGE success, the students loved matching the 3D objects into their shadows. We have been working on our alphabet identification with the allegators. C4 students have been working HARD to identify and sort rhymes with our rhyming sorting pieces! Our students have been enjoying each and every item, learning through play is truly magical. THANK YOU for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760695773227,"projectUrl":"project/sunflowers-basic-needs-project/9830726/","projectTitle":"Sunflowers Basic Needs Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Autumn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8942160_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760471199037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bruemmer-c4sunflowers"},{"teacherId":9515138,"projectId":9759652,"letterContent":"The materials that my class received have been using the resources for engaging literacy activities. We have been identifying letters and their sounds using the magnet tiles, using the light table to explore letters, how they look and how to make big lines, little lines and curves to write letters. My students had the greatest time with the ocean phonics game. They played cooperatively and were engaged in play even when it was a bit difficult. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see the new materials that we got and were eager to open and start exploring! That have been loving the felt story characters! We just finished up with our Bread unit so, The Little Red Hen\" felt pieces were a perfect addition. The kids even put their own spin to the story with adding characters and different food that Hen was making. \r\n\r\nThe next step for the students in my class is to prepare them to go to kindergarten. So that will be continuing with letter identification, especially letter sounds, phonics work, name identification, writing their names, extending circle a few minutes each week to build up tolerance in preparation of kindergarten. The students have been so engaged with the resources so far, so it exciting to see just how much more we can do and how much they can learn!","fullyFundedDate":1760581088998,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-foundations-the-building-bloc/9759652/","projectTitle":"Literacy Foundations - The Building Blocks for Early Literacy and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9515138_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736303199991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9515138"},{"teacherId":9820185,"projectId":9822819,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our pre-k classroom. The items you sent are already making a meaningful impact by supporting our students' writing skills and letter recognition. \r\n\r\nThe letter magnets are used daily by one of my students. He thoroughly enjoys stacking the magnets then knocking them down as an activity during our circle time. \r\n\r\nThe bean bag chairs have been especially helpful, providing a comfortable space that supports self-regulation throughout the day through calming bean bag squishes. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and support of our students' learning and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1760371917509,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-wiggle-read-an/9822819/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Wiggle, Read, and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stephanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820185"},{"teacherId":8964142,"projectId":9836299,"letterContent":"Thank you for your dedication to supporting communication for students with significant disabilities. Your thoughtful, consistent efforts have made a meaningful difference in our students' ability to express themselves, engage with others, and participate more fully in their learning environments.\r\n\r\nBecause of your commitment to inclusive and responsive communication practices, students are gaining greater confidence, increased independence, and more opportunities to have their voices heard. These outcomes extend beyond the classroom and positively impact their relationships, self-advocacy skills, and overall quality of life.","fullyFundedDate":1760813798786,"projectUrl":"project/communication-through-literacy/9836299/","projectTitle":"Communication through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8964142"},{"teacherId":7658279,"projectId":9824210,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that are already making a meaningful difference for my students. We've begun using the new resources every day, and they've opened the door to learning experiences we simply couldn't have created before.\r\n\r\nOne of the first moments that truly stood out was the day the materials arrived. My students' eyes lit up—there was this mix of excitement and pure joy. Several of them immediately started imagining what they could build, create, or explore. It was one of those rare moments as a teacher when you can actually see curiosity taking root.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've jumped right into a hands-on learning and exploring. With the new resources, students have been able to take ownership of their learning in a way that feels more authentic and engaging. One of my favorite moments so far was watching a group of students huddled together, using the materials to problem-solve and excitedly calling each other over to share discoveries. It was a completely natural moment of teamwork and learning sparked by the tools you helped provide.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. You've given my students an opportunity to learn in ways that feel exciting, empowering, and full of possibility. We're so grateful that you've joined us on this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760547097340,"projectUrl":"project/c18-curious-minds/9824210/","projectTitle":"C18 Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7658279"},{"teacherId":8666292,"projectId":9817010,"letterContent":"Though all of the donations I receive are meaningful, it really gave a lot of teachers in Early Education hope to know that the governor was interested in providing for them in a way that typically comes from our own pockets.\r\nI previously felt I could only dream that I would receive some of these items such as the teaching tubs! I make so many fun games with my students with them that make learning so much more enjoyable. We learn the beginning sounds of every day items, and even items they are not familiar with- such as an old school eraser!\r\n\r\nThese items have opened up so many doors for learning, and I am always so excited to share new ways of enjoying literacy with my students and seeing just how much they are capable of learning! They will surely leave the preschool with a stronger love and appreciation for letters, letter sounds, rhymes, etc. than they entered, and I am certain they could be a next generation of strong writers and readers!","fullyFundedDate":1760304905344,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-magic/9817010/","projectTitle":"Literacy Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8666292_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679270890556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjoelle"},{"teacherId":8666292,"projectId":9575878,"letterContent":"This was one of my first projects where I carefully selected sensory tools for students with truly specific needs. The regulation they've provided has been so much more than I even expected! I have found myself engaging with a student who previously struggled to attend to play when he is in the hammock swing! He not only rocks, but covers himself in a blanket and truly finds such peace in the swing. The joy it has brought him is heartwarming for all who know him.\r\n\r\nThank you for understanding the needs of my students and giving them what might possibly be more unique tools for their success!","fullyFundedDate":1755734423978,"projectUrl":"project/grounding-play/9575878/","projectTitle":"Grounding Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8666292_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679270890556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjoelle"},{"teacherId":8666292,"projectId":8376855,"letterContent":"This has been such a wonderful gift for my students to enjoy. They love dressing as scientists and ALL thoroughly enjoy magnifying glasses. We love to hide letters around the room and use magnifying glasses to find them!\r\nMy students were thrilled to have lincoln logs to build with and they were such a great addition for our tree unit AND construction unit! I was amazed at all of the wonderful things they could create. They also really enjoy the rhythm sticks where we learn direction words and rhymes as we sing with them! I have such a musical group.\r\n\r\nI hope to continue finding additional ways to encourage science in my classroom in the most unexpected ways! Thanks to your donations, I am confident I can achieve it!","fullyFundedDate":1715289943694,"projectUrl":"project/innovation-station/8376855/","projectTitle":"Innovation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8666292_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679270890556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjoelle"},{"teacherId":8666292,"projectId":8376907,"letterContent":"The tools for my calm corner have been beyond wonderful in helping my students regulate since receiving our package of donations! We (as a class) love to use the different breaths in the cards given, and the visual timers are consistently used as a transition tool to stop and take a breath! Some students have enjoyed using it personally to attend to activities knowing that there is a time frame in which they can be finished. The puppets have brought out so much play and communication for non-speaking students who typically prefer to play alone. We also incorporate life skills lessons into play with them.\r\n\r\nMy students have been so grateful and have grown immensely due to these additions. Social emotional regulation is the cornerstone of all learning- and because of these tools, our room is having so much success!","fullyFundedDate":1723984353153,"projectUrl":"project/calm-as-a-cucumber/8376907/","projectTitle":"Calm as a Cucumber","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8666292_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679270890556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjoelle"},{"teacherId":3929987,"projectId":9835423,"letterContent":"This gift has made a great impact on our classroom. The New literacy easel has been helping us extend upon the children's learning. We are able to use their new magnetic white boards and our easel combined to practice writing letters, writing our names, and explore the letter sounds.\r\n We also have used the books on CD at rest time a lot since receiving them. We have been exploring the books as a group and Individually. This has allowed for the children to see it say it and read it! We have a student since receiving the items started writing his full name!","fullyFundedDate":1760928957168,"projectUrl":"project/read-it-hear-it-write-it/9835423/","projectTitle":"Read it! Hear it! 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