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The Eric Carle collection has strengthened vocabulary and storytelling skills, the \"Dealing with Feelings\" and \"You Are Important\" series have sparked meaningful conversations about emotions and self-confidence, and our counting and \"Things That Go\" books have provided wonderful opportunities to build early math and science connections. Several of my students have limited access to books at home, so having these high-quality, durable board books available throughout the day has truly enriched their learning experience and supported our classroom goals for early literacy, social-emotional development, and independent exploration.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping create a classroom library filled with stories that nurture curiosity, joy, and a love for reading. Your kindness will have a lasting impact on their growth as learners and confident young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1748297846266,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-and-love-for-reading-w/9229172/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy and Love for Reading with Engaging Board Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunnigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5064844_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597100805233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5064844"},{"teacherId":5064844,"projectId":9210527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Pre-K classroom! When the materials arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement—they could not wait to explore everything. The sand trays immediately became a class favorite. Students have been practicing writing their letters with such focus and pride, and I've already seen improvement in their fine motor control and confidence. Our new bear and bug counters have turned math time into an engaging, hands-on experience. Students are eagerly sorting, counting, and creating patterns during centers, and it has made these foundational math skills much more accessible for my diverse learners.\r\n\r\nThe literacy materials have already made a tremendous impact as well. The ice cream cone letter-matching set has transformed letter recognition into a joyful game, and the beginning sounds centers have helped students build early phonemic awareness in a developmentally appropriate and playful way. With the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, I've been able to purchase high-quality, customized resources to strengthen my literacy and math centers even further. These materials are helping create a classroom environment where every child—no matter their background or learning needs—can experience success through exploration and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enriched our classroom. My students are more engaged, more confident, and more excited about learning each day. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping make our learning space a warm, supportive, and interactive environment. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1746743305966,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-little-learners-through-hands-o/9210527/","projectTitle":"Engaging Little Learners Through Hands-On Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunnigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5064844_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597100805233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5064844"},{"teacherId":10087658,"projectId":9487855,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new easel has already made a tremendous impact on our classroom. Having a sturdy, mobile easel allows me to model strategies, display visuals, and guide discussions in a way that keeps every student engaged. Students are now able to see examples clearly from anywhere in the room, and the easel has become a natural gathering point for shared learning and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe paper filer has also transformed our classroom routines by giving students a simple, reliable system for keeping their materials organized. Instead of shuffling through messy piles, students can now quickly find their work and take responsibility for managing their assignments. This has led to smoother transitions, increased independence, and a more focused learning environment overall.\r\n\r\nAnd perhaps one of the most exciting changes has come from the addition of The Bad Guys books. These titles have sparked genuine enthusiasm for reading—even among students who usually struggle to stay motivated. I've watched students laugh, recommend books to their friends, and proudly finish stories on their own. Your donation has not only provided resources, but has helped create moments of joy, confidence, and curiosity. 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They become so focused on their work, carefully constructing the craft, and the pride they feel when they finish a project is truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nCrafting helps my students build fine motor skills, confidence, and patience. It also gives them a chance to explore new ideas and express themselves in meaningful ways. Many of my students stay after school for extra support, and craft time offers them a fun and relaxing way to connect and recharge.\r\n\r\nBecause many of them don't have access to art supplies at home, your support ensures that every child can participate and experience the joy of creating something with their own hands. Thank you for helping bring creativity, confidence, and joy into our classroom. You have truly made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1761856991067,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-creativity/9791997/","projectTitle":"Crafting Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nina Barker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp239563_orig.jpg?crop=371,371,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598550326574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/239563"},{"teacherId":3842443,"projectId":9316271,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. The students were very excited to get new headphones that work. With these awesome headphones students were able to hear and better focus on lessons and assignments, which resulted in the students' scores improving. The sturdiness of these headphones will make sure that the students have working headphones for the rest of the school year. The students feel confident working independently, and experience the joy of hearing every word, every lesson, and every story without distraction. Thank you again for your generosity towards my students!","fullyFundedDate":1746743306481,"projectUrl":"project/sshhhh-we-are-listening/9316271/","projectTitle":"Sshhhh! We Are listening!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cummings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3842443_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595985802452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3842443"},{"teacherId":1152403,"projectId":9627754,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincerest thanks for the generous donation of all the new materials to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in both the learning environment and the daily experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nThe tissues especially came at a time when a cold was making its way through our class. Having the tissues, and paper towels available for the students is extremely convenient for all the little unexpected things. On the rainy days, when we are stuck in the classroom for recess, the students are loving the addition of the Magna Tiles to play with. Not to mention all the new bins for our bookshelf that are making it so much easier for the students to find a particular book during reading time. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and helping create an environment where students can truly thrive. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758153715770,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-supporting-second/9627754/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Supporting Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1152403_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655995679823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1152403"},{"teacherId":1152403,"projectId":9357749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my Shelfie Goals: An Organized Classroom Library project! The students are now using the bookshelf every day to browse and select books that interest them. Having a dedicated, organized space has made it easier for them to find books that match their reading levels and spark their curiosity. It's helped create a classroom environment that encourages independent reading, and it's been wonderful to see how excited they are to explore new stories and topics.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when we first received the new bookshelf. To see their faces light up when the bookshelf was wheeled into our classroom is an experience I will never forget. I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755521993188,"projectUrl":"project/shelfie-goals-an-organized-classroom-li/9357749/","projectTitle":"Shelfie Goals: An Organized Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1152403_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655995679823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1152403"},{"teacherId":239563,"projectId":9731765,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! Your support means we can restock labels for our thermal printer. We've been capturing our math work by taking photos of strategies and printing them as labels to place in our math notebooks. This helps students remember their learning and see their growth. Your generosity keeps this meaningful, creative process going.\r\n\r\nOur notebooks are becoming rich collections of thinking, filled with student voice and ideas. The labels make learning visible and give students something to be proud of. Your gift will be felt every day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1758670714812,"projectUrl":"project/labels-for-learning/9731765/","projectTitle":"Labels for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nina Barker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp239563_orig.jpg?crop=371,371,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598550326574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/239563"},{"teacherId":8020218,"projectId":9237860,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping contribute to our classrooms science area. Last year we did not have any particular science materials to use during different themes. \r\n\r\nI am so excited to begin our theme of animals so that the students can explore the different life cycles. \r\n\r\nAt this time we have been able to get a little exposure with life cycles, and Mr. potato head through our five senses. Kids have been able to explore the potato head on their own and using the parts to make Play-Doh potato people with different parts of our senses.","fullyFundedDate":1746741626530,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-science-play/9237860/","projectTitle":"Preschool Science Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8020218_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y277&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743903872070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8020218"},{"teacherId":8020218,"projectId":9237814,"letterContent":"My previous class loved to see all the new boxes of toys come in ! They were very excited to open them. We did get to open a few toys before the end of the school year came. \r\nFor the beginning of this school year we have used our train set and magnetic tiles at this time. Most of the materials purchased all corresponded with a theme for our lessons. Can't not wait to continue to open new materials with my students as the themes progress.\r\nThe next theme is community so I can not wait to add more magnetic items out for them to choose from and different activities.","fullyFundedDate":1746741625734,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-play-time/9237814/","projectTitle":"Preschool Play Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8020218_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y277&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743903872070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8020218"},{"teacherId":239563,"projectId":9697099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding this project. Your support has made a huge difference in our classroom. With the new charging station, our students now have reliable access to fully charged laptops every day. This has reduced clutter, prevented device loss, and saved valuable time.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, it has helped create a more equitable and organized learning environment. Every student can stay engaged in digital lessons without interruptions. We truly appreciate your generosity and the impact it has had on our students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1757548775319,"projectUrl":"project/charge-up/9697099/","projectTitle":"Charge Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nina Barker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp239563_orig.jpg?crop=371,371,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598550326574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/239563"},{"teacherId":239563,"projectId":9445367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in fully funding this project! I'm incredibly grateful and excited to share how your donation is already making a meaningful impact in my classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the first things I created with our new thermal printer were math box labels to help organize classroom materials and make math tools easier for students to find and use. I also printed a picture of our class math rules, which each student now has pasted into their math notebooks. This simple addition has helped them stay focused and remember our shared expectations during math time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in this project and in my students. 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