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The clip boards have been so helpful, as now students can do activities anywhere in the room with ease. My students have loved the 3D shapes and have used them to build, while exploring the attributes each of the shapes have. My students have loved all of these materials and the change of pace as the year was ending was made extra special by having new learning tools!\r\n\r\nThese activities would not have been possible without your help. 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With the rainy weather we had near the end of the year, these were the most used every day and students are eager to get their hands on them. We have been using the letter tiles to explore building words, which the students have loved. We have used the ten frame poppers to help with learning addition and subtraction which has helped the students stay engaged longer. The base ten blocks have been wonderful for teaching place value and composing/decomposing teen numbers into ones and tens. While using all of these teaching tools, I have noticed students' understanding has grown more quickly and more accurately.\r\n\r\nThese activities would not have been possible without your help. 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They were instantly asking questions about how each material would be used and when we would get to use them. \r\n\r\nHaving the wave perch stools for assessment and small group seating has been a game changer. We now have enough of these special seating options for all students in a small group to have one, without needing to take turns. These have allowed students a choice to find a position to sit in that is comfortable for each student individually. I have noticed their focus and interest in the activities has increased exponentially. The inflated wobble cushions have also had a huge impact on students' stamina during independent work times. They have stayed focused and engaged for longer durations, and I have noticed the quality of their assignments have been positively impacted as well.\r\n\r\nThese activities would not have been possible without your help. 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They were instantly asking questions about how each material would be used and when we would get to use them. \r\n\r\nWe have been using the number blocks for many lessons including addition, subtraction, decomposing numbers, composing numbers, and comparing numbers. My students have loved using these, and I am seeing progress so much quicker as the students use these to explore the concepts hands on. The Montessori stacking rocks have been an instant hit! With the rainy weather we had near the end of the year, these were the most used every day and students are eager to get their hands on them. \r\n\r\nThese activities would not have been possible without your help. Again, we truly cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1745847011191,"projectUrl":"project/creative-and-hands-on-learning-materials/9047974/","projectTitle":"Creative and Hands-On Learning Materials for Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poliquin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9839915_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x293,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737139502985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839915"},{"teacherId":9839915,"projectId":8955867,"letterContent":"Thank you all again so much for your generous donation to our classroom! My students and I are immensely grateful for your thoughtful contributions. Once the new flexible seating chairs arrived, my students instantly were asking me what they were, when they could sit on them, and where the chairs would go, all before I even got the first one out of the box! \r\n\r\nThese chairs have been so helpful for small groups and assessments. I have noticed that all of my students are able to focus on what we are doing better, now that they have a productive outlet for their movement and energy. Having these chairs at the small group table makes every single student more excited for the station. \r\n\r\nAgain, my students and I truly cannot thank you enough for your thoughtfulness, generosity, and kindness, which have positively impacted my students and me more than words can say. Thanks you so incredibly much!","fullyFundedDate":1735497544033,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-kindergarteners/8955867/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Poliquin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9839915_orig.jpg?crop=1358,1358,x293,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737139502985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839915"},{"teacherId":9839915,"projectId":8947897,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations to our classroom! My students and I were so excited when each of the materials arrived. The wooden blocks and linking jax have been consistent favorites since they arrived. The students have played with them during every choice time and are finding new ways to explore with them each day. Their favorite things to do with both is sort them by size and color and pretending the blocks are people and using the linking jax to make a town/houses for the block people. Soon we will be focusing on patterns, and I intend on using both of these manipulatives to gain their interest. We will also be working on forces and cause and effect soon, which I think the blocks will be a helpful tool in learning about these skills.\r\n\r\nThe students have also been very excited about the pink and gray crayons. Before your donations, we had about five of both pink and gray crayons. There was a lot of waiting and practicing patience. Since your donation, all students have been able to have free access to these colors without stalling their creations to wait on others to finish! They have been even more excited about the pink and gray packs of crayons than when I have replenished the other colors.\r\n\r\nSo far, the sensory necklaces have been a hit! I had a few students who were putting things in their mouth that were unsafe. Since being provided with the sensory necklace, they rarely put things in their mouthes apart from the necklace. My students and I are so grateful for these, as the students no longer feel they have to hide putting things in their mouth because they have an accessible alternative, and I have peace of mind knowing they have a safe option to use to meet their sensory needs.\r\n\r\nMy students and I thank you again so much! 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