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We are so grateful for your generosity and for caring about our students' daily environment and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1758813107777,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-clean-classroom/9408082/","projectTitle":"Cozy, Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694777589742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217007"},{"teacherId":197034,"projectId":9609611,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations toward our Tonies Listening Center and Tonie Characters for our Pre-K classroom library.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students now have the wonderful opportunity to enjoy stories in a new and engaging way. The children are absolutely thrilled with their brand-new listening center. Their faces light up with excitement each time they choose a Tonie character and listen to a story come to life! \r\n\r\nYour generosity has created an inviting and joyful space that fosters a love of reading and storytelling. We are truly grateful for your contribution to our classroom community and for helping make learning both fun and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1755477557247,"projectUrl":"project/listening-center-in-pre-k/9609611/","projectTitle":"Listening Center in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp197034_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470459731866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meyerskindergarten"},{"teacherId":9217007,"projectId":9355650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our classroom the gift of imagination and play! The tree house play house and tree-themed materials have brought so much joy to my students. 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My students feel special knowing that someone believed in them enough to provide these experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1757509588718,"projectUrl":"project/one-two-treego/9355650/","projectTitle":"One, Two, Tree...GO!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694777589742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217007"},{"teacherId":9217007,"projectId":8705242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sensory toys for our kindergarten classroom! These wonderful tools are already making a big difference in helping our students stay calm, focused, and ready to learn. The sensory toys give children positive ways to regulate their emotions, take mindful breaks, and build confidence in managing their feelings.\r\n\r\nYour kindness supports not only their learning but also their social and emotional growth. It's heartwarming to see their smiles and the sense of comfort these materials bring each day. We are truly grateful for your support in creating a nurturing, inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1726679636392,"projectUrl":"project/cool-calm-collect-educated/8705242/","projectTitle":"Cool, Calm, Collect Educated","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694777589742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217007"},{"teacherId":9217007,"projectId":8799293,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us purchase flexible seating for our kindergarten classroom! The students are so excited to have new seating choices that help them stay comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. Your kindness has made a big difference in our daily learning environment!\r\n\r\nFlexible seats make a marked difference in our classroom, helping to manage behavior and engage in learning! \r\n\r\nI can always count on the Donors Choose Community to help me to give my students what they need and deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1729177198102,"projectUrl":"project/we-manage-better-in-flex-seats/8799293/","projectTitle":"We MANAGE Better in Flex Seats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694777589742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217007"},{"teacherId":9217007,"projectId":9192486,"letterContent":"With your generosity and support, my students can engage in activities that help to make learning math fun! Kindergarten students do best when they have hands on learning materials. I used the items in this project for whole group math lessons and math small groups and centers. \r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students can now dive into hands-on activities that make learning concepts like counting, addition, and subtraction fun and engaging. These games are not only helping them practice and review important skills but are also fostering a more collaborative learning environment as they work together.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1742935860193,"projectUrl":"project/learning-math-can-be-fun/9192486/","projectTitle":"Learning Math Can Be Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694777589742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217007"},{"teacherId":9217007,"projectId":9227461,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! Your support helps me to provide my students with fun, learning materials that we otherwise would not have in our classroom. It is important for kindergarten students to learn through hands on play opportunities. The materials in this project were used for our daily math centers. This is a time that the students play together with math toys to encourage exploration and teamwork. \r\n\r\nUsing the materials that this project provided, along with our high quality curriculum will help to ensure my students love practicing math and become lifelong learners!","fullyFundedDate":1746786292357,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-our-little-library/9227461/","projectTitle":"Level Up Our Little Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694777589742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217007"},{"teacherId":9217007,"projectId":8905517,"letterContent":"In my kindergarten classroom, it is important to have purposeful play opportunities that keep the children engaged, and having fun while they learn through hands on play. The items that this project helped to provide my classroom, did just that! They absolutely LOVED the new wooden train set which gets used on a daily basis. The airplane building STEM kits were a big hit too! The vehicle themed floor puzzles are a favorite daily activity as well. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support! Without DonorsChoose and the DonorsChoose community, I would not be able to provide my students with so many fun \"extras\" that they deserve!","fullyFundedDate":1739369093675,"projectUrl":"project/planes-trains-and-automobiles/8905517/","projectTitle":"Planes, Trains, and Automobiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694777589742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217007"},{"teacherId":9217007,"projectId":8863201,"letterContent":"This was such a fun project to create for my students! Thank you for your support that made my idea a reality. With the materials that your donation helped me to acquire, I made a classroom fairy garden. The children really enjoyed playing in the dirt, planting the seeds, and placing the fairy pieces around the planter to make a beautiful, interactive garden. This provided my students with many weeks of fun and responsibility as they helped care for the plants and watched them grow.\r\n\r\nThis garden was an \"extra\" activity that I could not have given my students without the help of DonorsChoose and the DonorsChoose community.","fullyFundedDate":1736802667676,"projectUrl":"project/kiddie-garden-in-kindergarten/8863201/","projectTitle":"Kiddie Garden in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9217007_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694777589742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217007"},{"teacherId":2696594,"projectId":9534960,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to my DonorChoose project. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have a full set of seat sacks for our classroom chairs. Your support has truly transformed our learning environment!\r\n\r\nA Place for Everything\r\nThe new seat sacks have brought a wonderful sense of order and calm to our classroom. Previously, student desks were often cluttered with books, folders, and supplies, making it difficult for them to focus and find what they needed. With the seat sacks, each student now has a personal, designated spot to store their materials.\r\n\r\nFor instance, during our recent reading workshop, the students were able to quickly and quietly grab their reading books from their seat sacks without having to get up or search through their desks. This smooth transition meant we gained valuable instructional time and created a more peaceful atmosphere. It's a small change with a huge impact on our daily routines.\r\n\r\nThe Big Reveal\r\nThe students' reaction when they saw the seat sacks was fantastic. They were so excited to have their own special pockets on their chairs. The moment they realized they could decorate them with their names and a small drawing, the room filled with a focused, happy energy. They took immense pride in organizing their supplies and making their space their own. It was a perfect start to our day and a fun way to empower them with a sense of ownership over their belongings.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible support. You've given my students a gift that goes far beyond a simple product—you've given them an environment where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755617070645,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learning-in-second-grade/9534960/","projectTitle":"Organized Learning In Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2696594_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488558785059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melisa-alvarado"},{"teacherId":2696594,"projectId":9239544,"letterContent":"I'm writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude for your generous donation to my DonorChoose project. Thanks to your support, my students now have the pencil sharpeners they need to succeed in the classroom.\r\n\r\nA Sharper Learning Experience\r\nThe new resources have been a game-changer. Previously, we had to rely on a few old, unreliable sharpeners that often broke pencils and frustrated the students. Now, with a sharpener on every table, we've transformed our classroom into a more efficient and focused learning environment.\r\n\r\nA perfect example of this is our recent \"Art of Storytelling\" project. The students were challenged to write and illustrate their own short stories. One of my students, who often struggles with fine motor skills, was particularly excited. He spent a lot of time on his illustrations, and having a reliable sharpener right at his fingertips meant he could keep his pencils sharp without interrupting his creative flow. Seeing the pride on his face as he presented his beautifully illustrated story was a truly special moment. Your donation made that moment possible.\r\n\r\nThe Moment of Truth\r\nThe students' reaction when they first saw the materials was pure joy. Their faces lit up as they realized they each had access to a brand new, high-quality sharpener. There was a buzz of excitement as they all had a go at sharpening their pencils, and it was amazing to see how a simple tool could make them so happy and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nLooking Ahead\r\nOur Art of Storytelling project is just the beginning. Our next step is to use their stories as inspiration for a new lesson on dramatic arts. We will be turning their short stories into short plays, with students taking on the roles of the characters they created. Your contribution has truly set the stage for more creativity and innovation in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity and for being a champion for our students. Your support makes a tangible difference in their education and their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1748393229842,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-pencils-to-sharpen-our-minds/9239544/","projectTitle":"Sharp Pencils to Sharpen Our Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2696594_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488558785059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melisa-alvarado"},{"teacherId":197034,"projectId":9065236,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share that we have received the recorders and have already begun integrating them into our classroom centers. These tools have made a significant impact, particularly supporting students during independent writing tasks, where remembering multi-step directions can often be a challenge. \r\n\r\nTo support student independence, I recorded the directions using clear, simple steps, presented in the same sequence taught to the class. Students can now easily replay the instructions whenever needed, allowing them to work more independently and confidently.\r\n\r\nThese devices will continue to be a valuable resource for years to come, and I am continually discovering new ways to incorporate them into our daily learning experiences. 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