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The Eric Carle books will inspire their love of reading, storytelling, art, and the amazing world around them.\r\n\r\nOur butterfly garden will bring science to life as we watch caterpillars grow and transform into beautiful butterflies. What an incredible hands-on experience for curious young learners! The scented and permanent markers will make our writing and art projects even more fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nAnd our jellyfish lamp will add a peaceful, calming glow to our classroom—a special little spot of comfort when students need a quiet moment to relax and refocus.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping me create a classroom filled with books, creativity, discovery, and joy. Your generosity means more to us than you know. These are not simply classroom supplies—they are opportunities for my students to explore, create, imagine, and fall in love with.","fullyFundedDate":1785091353220,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-goes-a-long-ways/10284713/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit ….. Goes a Long Ways!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744050064829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993115"},{"teacherId":9993115,"projectId":10319810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for bringing so much joy to our students! They were beyond excited to receive the parachute, soccer balls, volleyballs, large foam dice, ribbon wands, jump ropes, and other sports equipment.\r\n\r\nThese wonderful gifts have given our students so many new ways to play, move, work together, and have fun. Whether we are outside enjoying the fresh air or inside on days when we can't get outdoors, they now have exciting activities that keep them active and engaged.\r\n\r\nThe smiles, laughter, and excitement these items have brought to our students are priceless. They absolutely LOVE everything! Thank you for investing in our children and giving them opportunities to make memories, build friendships, and simply enjoy being kids.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and support. You truly made a difference in our classroom! ❤️\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nOur Classroom","fullyFundedDate":1783772819543,"projectUrl":"project/active-kids-healthy-kids/10319810/","projectTitle":"Active kids … Healthy kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744050064829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993115"},{"teacherId":10401343,"projectId":10522444,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books, writing utensils, notebooks, a pencil sharpener, and games for our social studies classroom! Your kindness gives my students tools to explore history, geography, cultures, and communities around the world.\r\n\r\nThe books will help bring our lessons to life, while the games will make learning hands-on and encourage students to work together. The notebooks and writing utensils will give students a place to record discoveries and share their ideas, and the pencil sharpener will help keep them ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make social studies more engaging and meaningful. My students and I are grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1789217316068,"projectUrl":"project/adventure-awaits-in-social-studies/10522444/","projectTitle":"Adventure Awaits in Social Studies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10401343_orig.jpg?crop=2613,2613,x318,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779482470438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401343"},{"teacherId":10069540,"projectId":10423250,"letterContent":"Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference! Having classroom supplies like markers, erasers, calculators, pencils, and other everyday materials helps keep our classroom running smoothly. My students use these supplies every day for assignments, hands-on activities, projects, and practicing important Life Skills. Having everything we need right in our classroom means we can spend less time searching for supplies and more time learning, creating, and building independence. These supplies may seem simple, but they make a BIG difference in our day!","fullyFundedDate":1786972579953,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10423250/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10069540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751499098623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaya-stark"},{"teacherId":10069540,"projectId":10283825,"letterContent":"In our Life Skills classroom, we learn best by doing! The baby care and wound care kits will give my students the chance to practice important everyday skills in a fun, hands-on way. Students will learn the basics of caring for a baby, treating minor injuries, following steps, making safe choices, and knowing when to ask for help. These activities will help build confidence and independence while teaching skills they can actually use outside of the classroom. My favorite part of teaching Life Skills is watching students go from \"I don't know how to do that\" to \"I can do it myself!\" These kits will give us even more opportunities to make that happen.","fullyFundedDate":1786972578464,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-health/10283825/","projectTitle":"Life Skills Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10069540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751499098623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaya-stark"},{"teacherId":10069540,"projectId":10339725,"letterContent":"The gift cards to Teachers Pay Teachers have been such a great resource for our Life Skills classroom! I was able to purchase activities and materials that fit the different needs and ability levels of my students without having to create everything from scratch. We have been able to use these resources to work on academics, independent living, and other real-world skills in ways that are more engaging for my students. Many of the activities can also be used over and over, so they will continue to benefit my current students and future classes. Having access to these resources has helped me add more variety to our lessons while still focusing on the skills my students need most!","fullyFundedDate":1786972573717,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-resources-to-support-every-learner/10339725/","projectTitle":"TPT Resources to Support Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10069540_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751499098623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kaya-stark"},{"teacherId":8536595,"projectId":10159427,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Building Healthy Bodies: Exploring Fat, Muscle, and Wellness.\" Your generosity has brought valuable health-class resources into our classroom and helped students explore how the human body works in a respectful, science-based way.\r\n\r\nStudents are using these materials during lessons, guided reading, class discussions, and activities focused on body composition, the muscular system, nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellness. The resources have helped students connect health concepts to everyday choices and better understand that healthy bodies come in many forms.\r\n\r\nWhen students first received the materials, they were eager to look through them and identify topics they recognized from their own lives, such as exercise, food choices, sleep, and stress. The resources have encouraged thoughtful questions and helped students participate more confidently in discussions.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these materials to investigate how muscles work, how the body uses energy, and how habits such as movement, nutrition, rest, and stress management support lifelong wellness. Thank you for helping provide meaningful learning experiences that build both knowledge and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1776094902389,"projectUrl":"project/building-healthy-bodies-exploring-fat/10159427/","projectTitle":"Building Healthy Bodies: Exploring Fat, Muscle, and Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. 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We are using them during health lessons, partner reading, small-group discussions, and classroom activities focused on wellness, healthy choices, communication, and decision-making.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping students build knowledge and confidence as they explore important health topics in an age-appropriate way. Next, students will use the books to support discussions and projects about physical, mental, and emotional wellness, as well as the everyday choices that help people live healthy lives.","fullyFundedDate":1777978410102,"projectUrl":"project/building-healthy-minds-inspiring-wellne/10160153/","projectTitle":"Building Healthy Minds: Inspiring Wellness Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. 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Students who are sometimes quieter during whole-class discussions were more comfortable contributing when they could point to a visual or demonstrate their ideas with materials in front of them.","fullyFundedDate":1776087217294,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-visual-thinking/10159396/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning, Visual Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8536595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736309281745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8536595"},{"teacherId":8536595,"projectId":10142626,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! The new organization items have already helped us create a calmer, more efficient space for learning.\r\n\r\nStudents can now quickly find supplies, classwork, make-up assignments, and materials for labs and projects. During hands-on science activities, organized bins make it easier for groups to gather materials, stay on task, and clean up responsibly. Students were excited to see the improved classroom setup and have enjoyed the independence of knowing exactly where to find what they need.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these systems to keep our science projects, investigations, and daily materials organized so we can spend less time searching for supplies and more time learning. Your generosity is helping our students stay prepared, responsible, and ready to explore science!","fullyFundedDate":1776098447929,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-ready-to-learn/10142626/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. R. 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We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1786972581362,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-one-game-at-a-time/10340401/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds, One Game at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10401343_orig.jpg?crop=2613,2613,x318,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779482470438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401343"},{"teacherId":9993115,"projectId":10229264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donations help provide my students with the supplies and resources we need to make learning fun, hands-on, and organized.\r\n\r\nThe play dough and modeling clay will give students creative ways to learn and explore, while our magnetic number bonds will help strengthen important math skills. The tablet case will help protect our classroom technology, and the hand sweeper and storage bags will help students take responsibility for keeping our classroom clean and organized. My Teachers Pay Teachers resources will also provide engaging activities and materials that I can use throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a welcoming, exciting place for them to learn and grow. We are very grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nMrs. Gomez & Her First Graders","fullyFundedDate":1778535440123,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-learn-all-things/10229264/","projectTitle":"I Can Learn All Things!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744050064829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993115"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_79566","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":293,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":95,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":42.2,"schoolId":79566,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Walthill Public School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Walthill Public School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nebraska/walthill-public-school-district-13/walthill-public-school/79566"}