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We are deeply grateful for your commitment to education and for believing in what our students are capable of achieving. Thank you for making such a lasting and positive impact.","fullyFundedDate":1760373899997,"projectUrl":"project/linking-literacy-to-art-music/9822850/","projectTitle":"Linking Literacy To Art & Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stacey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7649370_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605808214603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7649370"},{"teacherId":9027707,"projectId":7358758,"letterContent":"These materials have completely been a game-changer for my students! Giving them somewhere to safely give their body the input they need has allowed them to participate safely in school and be engaged with learning activities! \r\n\r\nBefore we had these materials, students were resorting to jumping off of chairs and tables to regulate their bodies. This was unsafe and they needed more safe movement options. Because of your donation- they now have that! \r\n\r\nThese kids have already been through so much in their short lives - so being able to support their learning is such an honor. Thank you for helping us!","fullyFundedDate":1684383004536,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-sensory-needs/7358758/","projectTitle":"Supporting Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027707_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758467774157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027707"},{"teacherId":5696199,"projectId":9408936,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom's new music materials! Because of you, our preschoolers now have access to tone blocks, castanets, egg shakers, bells, sand blocks, and boomwhackers—a wonderful assortment that has transformed our music lessons. These instruments are helping our young learners explore rhythm, follow directions, and experience the joy of making music together.\r\nWe've already begun a series of preschool music lessons focused on rhythm patterns, stop-and-go activities, and understanding loud versus quiet sounds. One of my favorite moments so far was during our \"Rhythm Parade,\" where students took turns choosing an instrument and leading the group in a simple pattern for everyone to copy. Their faces lit up as they discovered the different sounds each instrument makes, and the room was full of laughter and proud smiles. These hands-on experiences are especially meaningful for our students with special needs, who benefit greatly from sensory-rich, movement-based learning.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. Students eagerly gathered around the instruments, pointing, smiling, and asking to try everything at once. Many of them began shaking, tapping, or exploring the sounds before we even sat down in our circle. Your support has brought such joy, engagement, and opportunity to our classroom, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for helping us build a love of music at such an early age.","fullyFundedDate":1752586482949,"projectUrl":"project/music-for-little-learners/9408936/","projectTitle":"Music For Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5696199_orig.jpg?crop=2018,2018,x301,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615604423331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5696199"},{"teacherId":5696199,"projectId":9718456,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation, our preschool students have been using the new watercolor sets and watercolor paper during our light study. They painted holiday lights while learning color names, exploring how colors mix, and experimenting with new art materials. This hands-on activity supported both creativity and early academic skills, especially for our young learners who benefit from multisensory experiences.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were so excited. For many, this was a brand-new learning experience, and they were eager to try something different. They especially loved being able to take the watercolor sets home over break, which allowed them to continue practicing their skills and share their learning with their families.","fullyFundedDate":1758636715703,"projectUrl":"project/painting-possibilities-for-preschoolers/9718456/","projectTitle":"Painting Possibilities for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5696199_orig.jpg?crop=2018,2018,x301,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615604423331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5696199"},{"teacherId":10310605,"projectId":9823872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our young learners now have access to engaging early literacy materials that make reading come alive every single day.\r\n\r\nThe new books, letter manipulatives, and literacy games have transformed our classroom into a space where children are excited to learn letters, explore books, and make connections. We've already seen students showing more confidence identifying letters, turning pages independently, and using new vocabulary during play. For many of our students, these are their first experiences holding books that truly capture their imagination. \r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments this week was seeing two students share a book together in the library area. Their joy and engagement in learning wouldn't have been possible without you.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYour donation helped us build foundational literacy skills, but even more importantly, it helped our students see themselves as readers and learners. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1760395165136,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-path-the-literacy/9823872/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Path the Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mangano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310605"},{"teacherId":9027707,"projectId":9106506,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how much these materials have changed the lives of my students' and their ability to learn and focus safely! We use the trampoline, spinner chair, crash pad, and chew necklaces every single day. Being able to redirect my students over to these tools when they are trying to seek sensory input in unsafe ways (jumping off table, throwing body onto floor, etc) is the biggest blessing we could ask for! Their focus during our activities has improved drastically because their sensory needs are finally being met- and as a teacher that is all I could ever ask for! Thank you for changing these little friends lives!","fullyFundedDate":1746786059572,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-busy-bodies-in-preschool/9106506/","projectTitle":"Supporting Busy Bodies in Preschool!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027707_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758467774157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027707"},{"teacherId":9119725,"projectId":9143421,"letterContent":"As we start the new school year, we have new items to replace or to add to our room because of YOU!\r\n\r\n\r\nSensory toys are a big favorite in our classroom as we host the youngest autism children in our program.\r\n\r\nA second favorite is simple cause and effect toys. We are teaching these guys how to play and things that are fun and engaging help a lot, like the items on this list.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does not go unnoticed or unappreciated!\r\n\r\nWe hope you have a lovely day! \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ\r\n123456789","fullyFundedDate":1746457916776,"projectUrl":"project/new-toys-for-preschoolers/9143421/","projectTitle":"New Toys for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9119725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692240092400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119725"},{"teacherId":9030614,"projectId":9160247,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions to my donors choice project. You are very much appreciated!!!\r\n\r\nThis school year will be very successful, and my students will be extremely blessed. You have made a great impact in my classroom materials and this will help tremendously with engaging my young learners and keeping their skill levels sharp.\r\n\r\nMy students will continue to learn and develop with the updated materials, especially with the cause and effect activities.\r\n\r\nThanks again and God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1746739291312,"projectUrl":"project/a-shelf-of-possibilities/9160247/","projectTitle":"A Shelf of Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9030614_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754139049877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leanna-gibason"},{"teacherId":9119725,"projectId":8360520,"letterContent":"PNC Grow Up Great has been a significant reason we were able to fund this so quickly. Without them, we would still be using cardboard boxes, taped up. \r\n\r\nWe have so many bins and are very organized. We get compliments left and right saying how tidy our room looks. And this is thanks to these colorful bins.\r\n\r\nWe were able to categorize colors based off type of toy or activity. They also work great for supplies, and to hold children's clothing for their cubbies. Other things we have used them for is individual water play buckets.\r\n\r\nThank you donors & PNC for your generosity and kindness!\r\n\r\n104 preschool room!","fullyFundedDate":1715046995418,"projectUrl":"project/storage-bins-for-classroom/8360520/","projectTitle":"Storage Bins for Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9119725_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692240092400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119725"},{"teacherId":5696199,"projectId":8997006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our project, We've Got Rhythm! Because of your generosity, our preschoolers now have the opportunity to explore music in a hands-on, engaging way. The moment we introduced the egg shakers, bongo drums, ribbon shakers, agogo bell, and steel tongue drum to the class, their faces lit up with pure excitement. Our students, who have special needs, immediately began exploring the different sounds each instrument made—shaking, tapping, and drumming with big smiles. Some of our nonverbal students even found new ways to express themselves through rhythm and movement!\r\nThese instruments have already become an essential part of our classroom. We've incorporated them into our unified arts lessons, where students experiment with beat and tempo, follow rhythmic patterns, and create their own music. One of our favorite activities so far has been a call-and-response drumming game, where the students eagerly take turns playing a rhythm for their classmates to repeat. It's been incredible to see their confidence grow as they engage with music in new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1736374435038,"projectUrl":"project/weve-got-rhythm/8997006/","projectTitle":"We've Got Rhythm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5696199_orig.jpg?crop=2018,2018,x301,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615604423331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5696199"},{"teacherId":5696199,"projectId":8881706,"letterContent":"My preschool students were so excited to see the instruments! They were eager to reach for the instruments, ready to explore new sounds. During our first music session, we introduced each instrument one by one, allowing the children to listen, touch, and experiment with creating sounds. One particularly joyful moment was when a student who is typically hesitant to engage became fascinated with the xylophone, carefully striking each bar and smiling at the different pitches. The instruments have quickly become a favorite part of our lesson fostering engagement and self-expression.\r\nNow that our students have been introduced to these instruments, we are focusing on learning rhythm through interactive games and activities. We are practicing concepts like stop and go, as well as fast and slow, using the drums and xylophones to reinforce these skills. These early experiences with music are not only building a foundation for rhythm and coordination but also promoting social interaction and confidence. Thanks to your generosity, our students are exploring a world of music that supports their learning and development in meaningful ways!","fullyFundedDate":1734541097683,"projectUrl":"project/making-music/8881706/","projectTitle":"Making Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5696199_orig.jpg?crop=2018,2018,x301,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615604423331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5696199"},{"teacherId":9594841,"projectId":8864873,"letterContent":"Our light table has been a huge success! We have used it for literacy, math, science, and to help with our social emotional skills. \r\nEvery day, students are enhancing different developmental domains thanks to our light table. We have seen new collaborate play skills and social interactions happen at this light table, with minimal adult support. Our students have even had to work on social conflict skills on taking turns for the light table! \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for this new resource in our classroom! 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