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Giving students the tools they need to problem solve, opportunities to engage in real-world social scenarios, and relatable stories to help them connect themes to their own lives allows us to teach and support the whole child.\r\n\r\nYour contribution will continue to directly impact students from Pre-K through Grade 5, many of whom rely on school as a safe, stable space to develop emotional awareness, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills. Because of you, I am better equipped to meet the needs of not only our students, but their families as well. These resources will help foster deeper connections, strengthen students' confidence, and empower them to navigate both everyday challenges and significant life events. Thank you for investing in our students' well-being and for helping us make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and staff I am lucky enough to work with each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746787318443,"projectUrl":"project/selebrate-literacy-in-our-school/9246873/","projectTitle":"\"SEL\"ebrate Literacy in our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wyman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9054185_orig.jpg?crop=873,873,x172,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744213692081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9054185"},{"teacherId":9021109,"projectId":9693439,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our preschoolers in special education now have a wonderful new set of puzzles to explore and enjoy.\r\n\r\nThese puzzles are already making a big impact. They help our students strengthen fine-motor skills, practice problem-solving, build language, and develop confidence as they complete each one. For many of our learners, hands-on, visual activities like these are essential—and your gift has brought excitement, focus, and joy into our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and giving them tools that truly meet their needs. 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I have heard them use so much language as they carried conversations with each other. \r\n\r\nAs I continue to work in a special education preschool classroom, I will continue to gather materials and resources that engage students through their interests and foster learning through play. I appreciate the opportunity to grow students' language as they navigate their environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746785405976,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-communication-skills-and/9054314/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play, Communication Skills, and Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318598_orig.png?crop=881,881,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724680497355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318598"},{"teacherId":9021109,"projectId":9217598,"letterContent":"I am very grateful for your donation towards my project, Light Table Exploration. The light table and manipulatives have been a wonderful addition to my preschool special education classroom. The students have had endless fun exploring seashells and shapes underneath the different colored lights. It is a wonderful learning opportunity for my young learners. The lights help the students to see the objects more clearly, but it also helps to sustain their attention more deeply.\r\nMy students were in awe when they first saw our new light table, and each had their own turn exploring our new materials.","fullyFundedDate":1746634199278,"projectUrl":"project/light-table-exploration/9217598/","projectTitle":"Light Table Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pixomatis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762932836322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021109"},{"teacherId":8618016,"projectId":9119704,"letterContent":"The Diverse Stories Project had a meaningful impact on our classroom community. By exploring books that featured characters from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, students were able to see both themselves and others reflected in the stories they read. 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Through this project, students became experts on their chosen parks especially knowing it would be part of a class-project.\r\nBeyond academic skills, the project sparked curiosity about nature, conservation, and travel. Many students expressed a desire to visit the parks they studied, showing that the learning extended well beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785432384,"projectUrl":"project/4th-graders-discover-national-parks/9259974/","projectTitle":"4th Graders Discover National Parks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rutter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8618016_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683728825920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8618016"},{"teacherId":8618016,"projectId":9292183,"letterContent":"This is a huge donation for us. We are so excited to bring time for kids into the classroom again next year. Students will be able to learn about the news and collaborate with peers on conversations that are impact outside of school. \r\nMy students this year loved this activity and we are so excited to bring it back again so that during social studies time we will be able to read and talk about it as a whole class group. I am most excited to have a great resource in my classroom to share with students and parents.","fullyFundedDate":1746785619636,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-kids-4th-grade/9292183/","projectTitle":"TIME For Kids 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rutter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8618016_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683728825920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8618016"},{"teacherId":9519895,"projectId":8870263,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 4th grade science class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of microscopes. Your gift has made a remarkable impact on our classroom and has sparked a new level of curiosity and excitement in our young scientists.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students are now able to explore the microscopic world in a way they never have before. Watching their faces light up as they observed plant cells, tiny organisms in pond water, and even the details of a butterfly wing for the first time was truly magical. These experiences bring science to life and make learning not just educational, but unforgettable.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just equipment — you've given our students the tools to think critically, ask questions, and discover the world around them. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and helping us provide a richer, more engaging science experience. You've made a difference that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1734307234056,"projectUrl":"project/microscopes-for-4th-grade-scientists/8870263/","projectTitle":"Microscopes for 4th Grade Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berrios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9519895_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714265979539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519895"},{"teacherId":9021109,"projectId":8947389,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my project, We Fit Together. My preschool special education students are IN LOVE with puzzles. Being able to give them new puzzles was such a heartwarming experience. Not only do puzzles help with problem solving and fine motor skills, it also gives me the ability to develop their speech and language skills by probing them with questions about the puzzle pieces, like \"what animal is this?\" My classroom and students will benefit from your generosity for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1736444051392,"projectUrl":"project/we-fit-together/8947389/","projectTitle":"We Fit Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pixomatis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762932836322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021109"},{"teacherId":9021109,"projectId":9080023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my project, Full Bellies and a Clean Classroom. My classroom was struck with the flu this winter, and the cleaning supplies and Lysol spray were lifesavers in cleaning my students' toys and tables to ensure we stopped the spread of germs. \r\nIn addition, having a stockpile of extra snacks for my students to eat whenever they are hungry is incredibly important to me and those who benefit from it. It is a weight off of my shoulders to know I can always make sure my students have full bellies.","fullyFundedDate":1738371147733,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-and-a-clean-classroom/9080023/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies and a Clean Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pixomatis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762932836322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021109"},{"teacherId":9021109,"projectId":8955596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my project, Warm Hats and Full Bellies. Ensuring that my students' basic needs are being met is extremely important, and your help has been crucial in making this possible. Everyday, my students are able to take an extra snack from our snack pile when they are still hungry. I was also able to give each of my students either a hat or pair of gloves to use throughout the winter to keep with them at home. Donors Choose and the people who generously donate are life changers.","fullyFundedDate":1733329514828,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hats-and-full-bellies/8955596/","projectTitle":"Warm Hats and Full Bellies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pixomatis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762932836322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021109"},{"teacherId":8618016,"projectId":8581807,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our 4th-grade classroom. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have access to Time for Kids magazines and a brand-new shelf to keep their learning materials organized and accessible.\r\n\r\nThese magazines have been a game changer in sparking curiosity and broadening their understanding of the world. The engaging articles keep them informed about current events and foster critical thinking skills. Every 2 week, I see the excitement in their eyes when they dive into topics like science breakthroughs, cultural traditions, and inspiring young leaders.\r\n\r\nThe shelf you provided is more than just storage; it creates a welcoming and organized space where students can independently find resources they need.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts these young minds, giving them the tools and confidence to grow. On behalf of my entire class, thank you. 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