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These materials are now part of our classroom resources and can be reused throughout the year, allowing children to revisit concepts, ask questions, and deepen their learning.\r\n\r\nWe also used the printer to create engaging visuals for class discussions and decision-making. During our study of balls, we printed pictures of different types of balls, which allowed the children to vote on their favorites. This simple activity supported math skills like counting and comparing votes, as well as literacy skills through labeling, vocabulary, and conversation. These printed materials have also been used for our word wall, math activities, bulletin boards, and center work, helping to make our classroom both beautiful and highly engaging.\r\n\r\nOne especially meaningful way we used the laminator was to create puppets inspired by the book Bear Snores On. We printed, cut, and laminated characters so the children could act out the story together. This activity helped strengthen our classroom community, encouraged expressive language and storytelling, and supported our learning about winter animals. We connected this experience to the holiday season by sharing special treats such as hot chocolate and popcorn, turning story time into a warm, joyful celebration that the children looked forward to and talked about for days.\r\nThe kinetic sand has also been a huge hit. It has provided calming, soothing sensory experiences for our students while encouraging imaginative and creative play. Children have used it to build, explore textures, and collaborate with peers, supporting social-emotional growth alongside fine motor development.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we used the printer and laminator to create engaging, reusable materials for our meeting area. These include visuals for learning about the weather and the days of the week in both English and Italian. 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Take to heart that you have made a significant impact on these children' s lives. \r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks — grazie di cuore,\r\nMs. Ellen Rebecca Wood \r\nP.S. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy, Pre K 151","fullyFundedDate":1760226617919,"projectUrl":"project/feed-and-provide-educational-materials-f/9727678/","projectTitle":"Feed and Provide Educational Materials for our Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10269011_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759683978423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ellewood"},{"teacherId":12716,"projectId":9012957,"letterContent":"My students love reading the book and interacting with Powerful Pencil ✏️ and Successful Stapler. My students can use the stuffed objects in the classroom on a daily basis and in the calm down corner . When we are reading the handbook together the students and I are able to act out the strategy using Powerful Pencil and Successful Stapler. \r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled when they saw the books and Powerful Pencil and Successful Stapler. Their smiles were amazing. \r\n\r\nMy students are using the book on a daily basis to help them become powerful navigators of school success. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746455288231,"projectUrl":"project/powerful-pencil-and-successful-stapler-a/9012957/","projectTitle":"Powerful Pencil and Successful Stapler as Student Achievement Ambassadors","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Feltman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp12716_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1587730450455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-todd-feltman"},{"teacherId":4665092,"projectId":9319531,"letterContent":"The end-of-year materials made the perfect blend of fun, meaningful, and educational gifts for our students moving from 3rd to 4th grade. As they wrapped up this amazing year, we took a moment to celebrate their growth, hard work, and bright future ahead. 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All the graduates took home a keepsake. \r\n\r\nThe banners served as a wonderful backdrop for the memory photos and the distribution of diplomas. The students and families stood in front of the banners to take pictures with friends and teachers.\r\n\r\nIt was a wonderful day.","fullyFundedDate":1746619424144,"projectUrl":"project/graduation-memories-milestones/9279333/","projectTitle":"Graduation Memories & Milestones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falcón","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4665092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656162374768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4665092"},{"teacherId":12716,"projectId":9013345,"letterContent":"My students enjoy reading different genres of books. They look forward to independently reading books that interest them. My students enjoy when I read aloud a picture book or chapter book. 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As New York City gets very cold, and alot of our students are young, this warm and generous gift came at the perfect time. We enjoyed seeing the smiles on all their faces. 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