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We wouldn't have been able to secure the scanner without your incredible generosity, so thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1752859226829,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-digital-time-capsule/9465288/","projectTitle":"Creating a Digital Time Capsule","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Honson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4459654_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533877599530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/honson"},{"teacherId":4735865,"projectId":6247353,"letterContent":"My students thoroughly enjoyed using the various outdoor equipment. The kids enjoyed using the tricycles and the ramps both indoors and outdoors. They used the signs to \"direct traffic\" and stay safe while using the tricycles. Children explored various surfaces and heights when using the ramps. They learned about motion, force, push, and pull, and persevered to get objects to move on the ramps. \r\n\r\nBoth the tricycles and ramps provide hours of exploration and healthy body movements. Children were able to use their bodies to propel objects using large muscles as well as precise fine motor movements on the ramps.","fullyFundedDate":1649356136693,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-great-outdoors/6247353/","projectTitle":"Exploring the Great Outdoors!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4735865_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504052684551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bethanie"},{"teacherId":1403106,"projectId":9003297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to \"Playing With Numbers\". Since we received our materials, my students have literally been playing with numbers!\r\nWe use our dry erase boards everyday for math. The children love coming over to the carpet, grabbing their whiteboards and making shape museums or show objects that are longer than or shorter than and writing numbers. We have played Roly Poly as a whole group math warm up and it not only helps with counting, following directions, and turn taking but brings us closer together as a class. We are always laughing when we play, you might not think we are practicing our math skills! The children also love listening to our stories and love finding the patterns and math hidden in our stories such as How Many Jelly Beans.\r\nOur new headphone are a game changer for technology time. Our classroom's noise level is much more manageable. \r\n\r\nThis donation has been greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting public education!\"","fullyFundedDate":1736991937346,"projectUrl":"project/playing-with-numbers/9003297/","projectTitle":"Playing With Numbers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1403106_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569255744695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1403106"},{"teacherId":4459654,"projectId":9074796,"letterContent":"This February, our class studied iconic Black Chicagoans, including Bessie Coleman, Fred Hampton, Gwendolyn Brooks, Mae Jemison, Richard Wright, and Ida B. Wells. Then, using the art and building supplies that you so generously donated to our classroom, we created displays that taught the rest of the school why these folks are so important to the history of our city. The results were amazing. We could not have created such rich, eye-catching, and engaging profiles without your support. So thanks again for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1737516164333,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-chicagos-black-history/9074796/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Chicago's Black History","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Honson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4459654_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533877599530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/honson"},{"teacherId":2860712,"projectId":8716234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project \"Preschool is Messy.\" Finally I feel like I can allow kids to just be kids without fear of a giant mess too big to tackle. I went for the best with this vacuum and it does not disappoint. So far we have tackled cracker crumbs, bird seed, glitter, sand, soil and sprinkles all with ease.\r\n\r\nThe canister is very easy to clean out and the filters can simply be rinsed. The vacuum has three different setting for best energy use and the battery seems to last forever without plugging it in.\r\n\r\nThis is hands down the best purchase I have ever made for PreK.","fullyFundedDate":1733262199557,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-is-messy/8716234/","projectTitle":"Preschool is Messy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2860712_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600130562674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-heatherhall"},{"teacherId":2860712,"projectId":8758442,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our class project \"Making Art is Sew Much Fun.\" So far I have let the children explore the basic principles of sewing using a large screen and yarn, as well as embroidery hoops, fabric and needles. The children have enjoyed using the \"sharp\" needles and figuring out how to keep the thread in the hoop instead of wrapping around it.\r\n\r\nIn a few weeks, I will begin my collaborative after school class to partner 7th and 8th graders in creating various fiber arts including needlepoint, basic machine use, quilting and abstract art.\r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting this unique project.","fullyFundedDate":1729880592352,"projectUrl":"project/making-art-is-sew-much-fun/8758442/","projectTitle":"Making Art Is Sew Much Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2860712_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600130562674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-heatherhall"},{"teacherId":4730017,"projectId":8865801,"letterContent":"Our new seat sacks have been an organization game changer in our classroom. The students were so excited when we first opened them and placed on them on the backs of all the chairs. \r\n\r\nWithout prompting, they quickly took ownership and began making name labels for each sack. They were then given a white board, marker, and eraser to place in their seat sack along with a math book. As a class we discussed the importance of caring for their materials and keeping them in a place where they could quickly find them. \r\n\r\nWe are getting use to our new seat sacks and I cannot thank you enough for helping us bring this new level of organization and ownership into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1731696927547,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sacks/8865801/","projectTitle":"Seat Sacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4730017_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535512043246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4730017"},{"teacherId":2860712,"projectId":8526212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project \"Pre-Writing Tools for PreK\". We have used a fair amount of the materials already- but I am happy to have several sets of materials and tools that can still be brought out to refresh the environment and learning.\r\n\r\nThe play sand has been a huge hit. The children have enjoyed creating environments for plastic animals, hiding treasures and using a variety of materials to uncover them and investigating how sand can move like liquids through containers and sifters.\r\n\r\nWe have probably lost a million marbles in the classroom, but the children have had endless play with the marble run. I was glad to receive a new one, because many of the pieces have broken from my old set. \r\n\r\nI was happy to have the various items like foam numbers and sticky eyeballs to use for our age collage project at the start of the year. Thanks again for prioritizing public education with your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1723758230908,"projectUrl":"project/pre-writing-tools-for-pre-k/8526212/","projectTitle":"Pre-Writing Tools for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2860712_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600130562674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-heatherhall"},{"teacherId":2860712,"projectId":8526164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project \"Preschool Essentials\". It was so great to launch this project and receive materials in time to start the school year off right.\r\n\r\nI used the materials to set up areas that we would use day one, including material bins that are used for daily journaling. I reuse the bins each year and was able to stock the journaling bins with high quality crayons and markers.\r\n\r\nThe children also made friendship paintings the first week with partners. We used the both watercolor and acrylic paint for this activity to mix media, much like we mix people in friendships.\r\n\r\nI will definitely use this project in future years to maintain a \"ready to learn\" classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1723681965458,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-essentials/8526164/","projectTitle":"Preschool Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2860712_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600130562674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-heatherhall"},{"teacherId":19420,"projectId":8584886,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. As a result of your generosity my students have access to books which are decodable, and hands on literacy activities which match the sounds in each story.\r\n\r\nMy students love reading the Bob books because they can decode all of the words. I have sets of each book, which allow me to work with students in small reading groups. Before (or after) reading each story, students are able to complete an engaging hands-on Versatiles activity. \r\n\r\nMy students LOVE the Versatiles activities. They complete them in small groups with me, but they complete them independently. I am there to guide them if they need assistance. \r\n\r\nThese activities have made reading instruction more fun for my students, and for me.","fullyFundedDate":1729276804650,"projectUrl":"project/learn-to-read-with-bob-books-and-versati/8584886/","projectTitle":"Learn to Read with Bob Books and Versatiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp19420_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649108074607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-webb115"},{"teacherId":4730017,"projectId":8680681,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project. The materials you provided really are kindergarten essentials.\r\n\r\nWe use the dry erase markers every day. Kindergarten students have a habit of not putting the caps back on properly so we go through many markers throughout the week. Every day students have an art center. The water colors and tempura paint sticks that were selected provide the students with paper choice in the work they create. We are using our felt tip pens and permanent markers to learn that mistakes are okay and there is no need to spend time erasing our work. We love using our play dough to help strengthen our fine motor skills that will help us better hold our writing tools. \r\n\r\nYour donation is greatly appreciated. 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