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My students were so excited when the materials arrived.\r\n\r\nThe materials that you donated have been especially beneficial with my students. For instance, I have a student who loves to race me matching the shapes. It's been exciting to watch the students grow and thrive with these new tools.\r\nThe next step with the materials donated will be used to build social skills, develop fine motor skills and imaginative play.\r\n\r\nThe students are thrilled with these new resources, and I'm excited to see how they continue to grow and learn with them. 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