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It was incredible to see collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving happening all at once.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these materials during centers, indoor recess, and sensory breaks throughout the day. Students are building forts, crawling through tunnels, and engaging with sensory tiles to help regulate their bodies and stay focused. I have already seen a positive impact on student engagement and behavior—students who need movement or sensory input are able to reset and return to learning more focused and ready to participate. 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One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students work collaboratively to build a safe habitat for their animals, testing and redesigning their structures when they didn't quite work the first time. They were thinking like real engineers!\r\n\r\nWe are now using these materials regularly during our STEM centers and small group time. Students are solving problems, asking questions, and explaining their thinking in ways that go far beyond what a worksheet could capture. 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The Little People, BIG DREAMS books have helped transform social studies from something abstract into something personal and inspiring for my first graders.\r\n\r\nThrough these biographies, students are learning about real people who showed courage, creativity, perseverance, and leadership. Instead of simply memorizing facts, my students are engaging in meaningful conversations about what it means to make a difference, overcome challenges, and stand up for what is right. These stories have strengthened their reading comprehension skills while also building empathy and global awareness.\r\n\r\nOne of the most beautiful moments has been watching students make connections between themselves and the individuals in the books. They see that big dreams often begin with small beginnings. They ask thoughtful questions, share their own goals, and speak confidently about the kind of impact they hope to make one day.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only added books to our shelves — it has added inspiration to our classroom. 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You helped create an atmosphere of kindness and generosity that my students will carry with them long after the decorations are put away.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place where hearts feel full, joy is shared, and every child feels valued.","fullyFundedDate":1765201929676,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-magic-for-little-hearts/9846749/","projectTitle":"Holiday Magic for Little Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9341334_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720711617035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341334"},{"teacherId":5409827,"projectId":9953530,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Pre-K classroom is buzzing with excitement and learning! The new puzzles have quickly become a favorite part of our daily routine. 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Even students who sometimes shy away from challenges were eager to try, encouraged by their classmates and the inviting new materials.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to continue building on these important skills. Our next step is to incorporate the puzzles into small-group lessons focused on storytelling and vocabulary development. Students will complete picture puzzles and then use the images to create their own simple stories, strengthening both language and comprehension skills. Your donation has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for the engaging, hands-on learning opportunities you have provided for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1765819567577,"projectUrl":"project/putting-the-pieces-together-early-skill/9953530/","projectTitle":"Putting the Pieces Together: Early Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lambert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5409827_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565700222279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-lambert"},{"teacherId":1153238,"projectId":9539561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project, \"Sailing Through History.\" Because of your kindness, my students will receive a class set of the novel \"Black Ships Before Troy\" by Rosemary Sutcliff, allowing them to engage deeply with ancient history through literature. Your donation makes it possible for students to experience history not just as facts and dates, but as powerful stories that bring the past to life.\r\n\r\nThis novel will be read during our world history class and will help students build historical understanding, strengthen literacy skills, and develop empathy for people and cultures of long ago. Your investment in our classroom creates meaningful learning experiences that will stay with students far beyond this unit. 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Some of them are remembering words in the story or a song, and they get to sing it over and over again! I am amazed of how fun and effortless learning how to read has been to my wonderful students, and this was all possible thanks to you!! My students also appreciated the yummy snacks!","fullyFundedDate":1763394692714,"projectUrl":"project/all-listening-ears-for-exciting-audio-bo/9791983/","projectTitle":"All Listening Ears for Exciting Audio books.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McClendon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10301177_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772673593076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10301177"},{"teacherId":10232584,"projectId":9664732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donation of headphones has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my Title I fifth-grade students, and I want to share just how much your kindness has benefited our learning community.\r\n\r\nOur new headphones are used every single day. Whether students are working in Lexia to build foundational reading skills or completing Accelerated Reader activities online, the ability to focus without background distractions has transformed the way they learn. Before we had these headphones, students often struggled to concentrate and felt self-conscious about the sound from their devices disturbing their neighbors. Now, they can work confidently and independently, and our classroom is calmer, more focused, and more productive.\r\n\r\nThe students are so proud of these new tools that we created a classroom job to care for them. Each afternoon, a designated \"Headphone Helper\" ensures all headphones are returned neatly to their bags and stored properly. This responsibility has not only helped us keep the materials in great condition, but it has also given students a sense of ownership and appreciation for the resources made possible by donors like you.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our school, our classroom, and our students. Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757551744268,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-eager-learners/9664732/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Eager Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frisby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10232584_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770165315638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232584"},{"teacherId":5409827,"projectId":9747908,"letterContent":"Our Pre-K class has been using the new sensory bin materials every single day, and they have quickly become a favorite part of our learning centers. We started with a \"Discovery Through Texture\" project, where students explored different fillers—such as kinetic sand, beans, and the spikey balls—and used the tools to scoop, pour, sort, and dig. A group of students ended up working together for almost 20 minutes, narrating their construction plans and solving problems as they went. The collaboration and language development happening over a simple bin of materials was incredible to watch.\r\n\r\nTheir reactions were priceless! As soon as I opened the bins, the room filled with gasps, cheers, and excited chatter. Many of them immediately asked, \"Can we try it now?\" Students were eager to touch everything, and some even started planning what they wanted to build or what tools they wanted to try first. For several of our sensory-seeking learners, the new textures and tools brought instant calm and engagement—they settled in so naturally, as if the materials had always belonged in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are now expanding our sensory work into themed exploration tied to our curriculum units. Coming up, we'll be creating a \"Winter Wonders\" bin to support our lessons about weather and seasonal change. Students will practice fine-motor skills with tongs and scoopers, sort objects by attributes, and engage in imaginative play connected to our stories and science lessons. These materials will continue to be a foundation for language development, early math concepts, and social-emotional learning throughout the year. Thanks to your generosity, our students have a richer, more engaging environment to grow and explore in every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758811729145,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-bin-exploration-a-hands-on-lear/9747908/","projectTitle":"Sensory Bin Exploration: A Hands-On Learning Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lambert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5409827_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565700222279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-lambert"},{"teacherId":8174735,"projectId":9651784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students are able to get out their extra energy with the kickbands. \r\nI sent the flashcards home with the students and they were so excited!! They have been practicing their facts and it shows when they do their Math work. The flashcards have been an important tool to increase my student's fluency. \r\nWithout your contribution to my project, I could not do the extra things for my students. Donors like you make it possible for my students to excel and be the best they can possibly be.","fullyFundedDate":1757105092648,"projectUrl":"project/bouncing-and-flashing-through-math-pt/9651784/","projectTitle":"Bouncing and Flashing Through Math! Pt. 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Auter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174735_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648257080807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kauter"},{"teacherId":9341334,"projectId":9343871,"letterContent":"My first graders have been absolutely captivated by our new \"Unwrapping Reading Magic with Mummies\" books! These Magic Tree House adventures have opened the door to rich discussions about history, setting, and character traits while strengthening their reading comprehension and fluency skills. We've practiced making predictions, identifying story elements, and connecting nonfiction facts from our companion texts to the story—just like real researchers!\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has transformed into a shared adventure. Students cozy up with their reading partners, whispering excitedly about Jack and Annie's discoveries, or dramatizing scenes as they build vocabulary and expression. The excitement has spilled into our Writing Studio and Book Nook centers, where students now write their own \"chapter\" adventures and illustrate Egyptian scenes inspired by the story.\r\n\r\nOne of my struggling readers told me, \"I didn't like reading until I met Jack and Annie.\" That single moment captured the magic these books have brought into our room. Every day, I see new confidence, curiosity, and joy growing in my students as they unwrap the wonders of reading—one page at a time. Thank you for helping my young readers believe that books are truly where the magic begins.","fullyFundedDate":1755284958228,"projectUrl":"project/unwrapping-reading-magic-with-mummies/9343871/","projectTitle":"Unwrapping Reading Magic with Mummies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9341334_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720711617035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341334"},{"teacherId":1937605,"projectId":8687865,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your love and support! Because of the generosity of amazing donors like yourself, we put books in the hands of children to build their home libraries. No returns necessary, books for them to keep and love and maybe even pass down one day. 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About this school
Woodville K-8 School is
a rural public school
in Tallahassee, Florida that is part of Leon County Schools.
It serves 465 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1.
Its teachers have had 180 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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51%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Woodville K-8 School
$72,914
raised using DonorsChoose
180
projects
funded
39
teachers
funded
605
donors
15
projects
for
basic supplies
16
projects for
technology
30
projects for
books
12
projects
for
art supplies
Woodville K-8 School has received support from
274 individuals from Florida and
331 individuals out-of-state.