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These materials provided warmth and comfort during the colder months, helping ensure students could enjoy their time safely while feeling supported by their school community. The tote bags made it easy for students to carry their materials home, adding to the sense of ownership and responsibility.\r\n\r\nAs students returned from winter break, they were eager to share stories about how they used their supplies and snacks at home. These experiences helped strengthen the home-to-school connection and supported students' social-emotional well-being. Thank you for helping extend learning, care, and joy beyond the classroom. Your generosity truly made a difference for my students and their families.","fullyFundedDate":1764652418190,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-break-kit/9797752/","projectTitle":"Holiday Break Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214161_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746715354239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214161"},{"teacherId":9214161,"projectId":9882143,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are engaging with science and literacy in hands-on, exciting ways. The Pop For Letters game has quickly become a favorite during literacy centers. Students eagerly take turns identifying letter names and sounds as they pop the bubbles, cheering one another on and practicing foundational reading skills in a playful, low-pressure way. This game has been especially helpful for students who benefit from movement and repetition, making letter recognition both accessible and fun.\r\n\r\nThe science materials have brought abstract concepts to life for my students. When I first introduced the talking solar system model and planetarium projector, the classroom filled with excitement and wonder as students watched planets appear on the walls and listened to facts about space. The tornado-maker toy sparked curiosity during our weather unit, allowing students to observe cause-and-effect relationships as they created and studied their own miniature tornadoes. These experiences led to thoughtful questions, predictions, and rich science discussions well beyond our lesson time.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the communication and emotion cards have become an essential part of our daily routines. Students use them to express feelings, make choices, and communicate needs, fostering independence and emotional awareness. As we move forward, students will continue using these resources during literacy centers, science exploration, and social-emotional learning activities. Your generosity has expanded learning opportunities in my classroom and helped create an inclusive, engaging environment where every student can thrive. Thank you for investing in my students' growth and curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1763584177647,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-resources/9882143/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214161_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746715354239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214161"},{"teacherId":9214161,"projectId":9740704,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are using these new resources every single day in meaningful and joyful ways. The smelly markers and scratch-and-sniff stickers have become a favorite part of our writing and drawing time. During a recent journal activity, students eagerly chose scents that matched their pictures and stories, which encouraged them to add more details and stay engaged for longer periods of time. The sensory element sparked rich conversations, descriptive language, and creativity, especially for students who are still developing confidence with writing.\r\n\r\nThe pencil grippers and chunky pencils have had an immediate and noticeable impact on my students' fine motor development. When the materials were first introduced, students were excited to try them and proudly showed off how their \"new pencils\" helped their hands feel stronger and more comfortable. Several students who previously avoided writing are now more willing to participate, as the grippers provide support for proper pencil grasp and reduce fatigue. Seeing their confidence grow has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these tools during literacy centers, small-group instruction, and independent writing projects. These resources are helping build the foundational skills my students need for long-term academic success, while also making learning fun and accessible. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to explore, create, and grow with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1760174827321,"projectUrl":"project/current-kindergarten-needs/9740704/","projectTitle":"Current Kindergarten Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214161_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746715354239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214161"},{"teacherId":9238527,"projectId":9636115,"letterContent":"Teaching in an urban community where over 90% of students are at or below the poverty line means that access to basic supplies cannot be taken for granted. Your donation provided us with the opportunity to keep our classroom clean with the Clorox wipes because we have a high absenteeism in our school district and we are now able to stay healthier and get to school daily. Your donation of white boards, markers, calm down corner rug, motivational poster, colored bins, and multiplication pop it. We use these items to work on phonics work in the morning and practice math lessons and multiplication facts in the afternoon. These items have elevated our classroom environment and we come in ready to learn and take ownership of our new classroom tools so we can take care of them efficiently. My students can learn with dignity, consistency, and excitement.\r\n\r\n The multiplication pop-it and whiteboards have transformed math instruction in our classroom. Students are now able to engage in daily practice that is interactive and hands-on , building their confidence as they work through challenging problems. the posters offer continuous visual reinforcement, supporting my students who benefit from repeated exposure to content throughout the day. The whiteboards have also allowed my students a hands-on approach to practice spelling patterns, respond to text and build vocabulary during MTTS time.\r\n\r\n The comfortable rug has added emotional support to our calm down corner. this space gives students a safe place to regulate their emotions, refocus, and return ready to learn. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on both the academic and emotional growth of my students, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757715163448,"projectUrl":"project/giving-my-students-the-tools-to-step-int/9636115/","projectTitle":"Giving My Students the Tools to Step Into Fluency","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dobbins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238527_orig.jpg?crop=2095,2095,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693356809990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238527"},{"teacherId":10075785,"projectId":9575873,"letterContent":"You have blessed my classroom. I like to use the word \"blessed\" because that's truly what your donation has been to my classroom. My students no longer have to write with dull pencils with our brand new pencil sharpener, and we keep our classroom clean with Kleenex for our noses and Clorox wipes for our table surfaces. \r\n\r\nYour donation has helped my lessons come to life. Our laminator has allowed me to preserve important paper material for learning. The music games serve as a great refresher for music theory lessons, and the doorbell has allowed easier access to enter into my classroom when the music is turned up loud during instruction and musical games. \r\n\r\nMy students loved the donations and we use something from our donations daily in my music classroom. You have allowed instruction to become more at ease by providing the items my music class needed the most. Thank You!","fullyFundedDate":1755747548337,"projectUrl":"project/music-to-masterpieces-giving-my-student/9575873/","projectTitle":"Music to Masterpieces: Giving My Students the Tools to Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hemmingway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10075785_orig.jpg?crop=1224,1224,x600,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752319834250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshemmingway"},{"teacherId":9214161,"projectId":9108007,"letterContent":"Our students have been using the indoor belly scooters and Barbies exclusively during recess, which has made their playtime even more active and fun. When they first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't wait to try them out right away! A favorite moment was watching them race and create games with the scooters, fostering teamwork and joyful movement. 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This book introduces important lessons about empathy, perspective-taking, and creative problem-solving as students hear the crayons' unique \"complaints.\" Reading time in our classroom is interactive and lively—students gather around, discuss characters' feelings, and predict what might happen next. Several students who usually shy away from reading are now excited to join in, especially when they get to hold the plushies and act out parts of the story. These texts help build comprehension, emotional awareness, and a love for reading that goes beyond just words on a page.","fullyFundedDate":1758230795921,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-mrs-mo/9608071/","projectTitle":"Reading With Mrs. Mo","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214161_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746715354239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214161"},{"teacherId":9214161,"projectId":9350064,"letterContent":"When my students saw the new science kits, affirming posters, and geography passports, they were full of excitement and curiosity! They couldn't wait to start \"traveling\" and asked which country we'd visit first. We're beginning a geography unit where students will explore cultures, record their journeys in the passports, and reflect on their identities using the posters. The science kits will be used for engaging, hands-on investigations. Next, students will create travel journals and present their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755869830900,"projectUrl":"project/science-and-social-studies-fun/9350064/","projectTitle":"Science and Social Studies Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214161_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746715354239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214161"},{"teacherId":9214161,"projectId":9489511,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the Pringles, Powerade, and fruit snacks, their faces lit up with joy. Many of them come to school without having eaten, so having these snacks available during our daily snack time has truly made a difference. It helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. One student hugged the box and whispered \"thank you.\" It was such a heartfelt moment. Next, we'll continue creating a supportive classroom environment where every student feels cared for and has what they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1755695864553,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-snacks/9489511/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214161_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746715354239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214161"},{"teacherId":9214161,"projectId":9332968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Our students were so excited when they saw the weather creation kit, sea monkeys, and butterfly garden. They had so many questions and ideas just from opening the box! We'll be using these materials soon as part of our science stations and fun hands-on activities. The kits will support our lessons on weather, life cycles, and ecosystems in an engaging, memorable way.\r\n\r\nStudents will rotate through each station- observing weather changes, watching life emerge with sea monkeys, and exploring metamorphosis in the butterfly garden. These activities help students connect scientific concepts to real-life observations, sparking curiosity and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nWe can't wait to see the look on their faces as they watch the butterflies emerge or spot the sea monkeys swimming for the first time. Our next steps will involve science journaling, drawing models, and class discussions to reflect on what we observe. Your support is helping bring science to life in our classroom- thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1747147600735,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-science-activities/9332968/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Science Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214161_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746715354239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214161"},{"teacherId":9214161,"projectId":9105919,"letterContent":"When our students opened the box of materials, their eyes lit up with excitement, especially when they saw the stress ball globes! They immediately started tossing them around, naming continents and oceans as a game. The passport assignments and state flags have been key components in our ongoing geography and social studies unit. Each student \"travels\" to a different U.S. state or country, researches its culture, and stamps their passport upon completion.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was when a student who had recently moved from another country proudly added her flag to our display and shared her experiences with the class. The flags help students visualize diversity and geography in a hands-on way, making abstract concepts real and memorable.\r\n\r\nNext, students will present travel brochures they've created about their assigned state or country, combining research, art, and public speaking. These resources have turned our room into a global learning hub and we're just getting started! Thanks to you, our lessons have become more interactive, inclusive, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1746569492682,"projectUrl":"project/social-studies-activities-with-mrs-m/9105919/","projectTitle":"Social Studies Activities with Mrs. M!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214161_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746715354239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214161"},{"teacherId":9214161,"projectId":9093379,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Our students have been thrilled to explore books about Eid, Day of the Dead, Diwali, Lunar New Year, and other holidays from around the world. These stories open the door to meaningful discussions around cultural identity, respect, and empathy. In our classroom, reading is an interactive experience—we don't just read, we ask questions, compare traditions, and connect the stories to our own lives.\r\n\r\nWe've been practicing comprehension strategies like identifying theme, understanding character perspective, and making text-to-self and text-to-world connections. For example, one student who celebrates Eid felt so proud to see her holiday reflected in a story, and she confidently shared her own traditions with the class. Others were fascinated by how Day of the Dead honors ancestors and began drawing parallels to their own family customs.\r\n\r\nBooks like these are helping my students see that their culture matters and that learning about others makes us stronger as a classroom community. 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