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Small group sessions have become more comfortable with the new rug, and flexible seating has been a wonderful addition for partner work. \r\n\r\nYour support has truly enhanced our classroom learning environment, and we are deeply grateful for the positive impact you've made on our students' daily experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1757561210311,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-classroom-focused-learners/9698958/","projectTitle":"Cozy Classroom, Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Polite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7546444_orig.png?crop=472,472,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757377529385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7546444"},{"teacherId":5520258,"projectId":9675906,"letterContent":"My students and I have been absolutely loving our new classroom rug! It has quickly become the heart of our room — a cozy, colorful space where we gather for morning meetings, read-alouds, and small group lessons. When my students first saw the rug, they were so excited! Many immediately found their favorite spot and couldn't stop commenting on how bright and soft it was. Having this new rug has really helped create a sense of community and comfort in our classroom. It gives every child a clear place to sit and helps keep our group time organized and focused. Next, we'll be using our rug space to launch a new storytelling project where students will share and act out stories together, building both confidence and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1757327711537,"projectUrl":"project/gather-round-creating-a-welcoming-meeti/9675906/","projectTitle":"Gather Round: Creating a Welcoming Meeting Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fleischer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5520258_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757122181760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-kulogowski"},{"teacherId":8114250,"projectId":9704065,"letterContent":"The new colorful alphabet rug has quickly become the heart of our classroom! We use it throughout the day—during morning meetings, whole group lessons, and small group activities. One of our favorite moments was during a phonics lesson where students sat on letters that matched the beginning sound of their names. It turned into a joyful, spontaneous game of \"Find Your Sound,\" and the rug made it all possible. It's not just a learning tool—it's a space where we build community, curiosity, and confidence!\r\n \r\nTheir faces lit up with excitement! Several students immediately started pointing out letters they recognized, while others began hopping from square to square, giggling and exploring. One student exclaimed, \"It's like a rainbow of letters!\" The rug sparked instant engagement and gave them a sense of ownership over their learning space. It was a moment of pure joy and wonder.\r\n\r\nWe're currently diving into a unit on letter sounds and word building. The rug is helping us anchor those lessons in a tactile and visual way. Next, we'll be using it to support storytelling and sequencing—students will sit on letters that represent key words in their stories and retell them aloud. It's a creative way to blend literacy, movement, and collaboration. The rug has truly opened up new possibilities for interactive learning!","fullyFundedDate":1758119606298,"projectUrl":"project/smiles-in-every-square/9704065/","projectTitle":"Smiles in Every Square","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lisica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114250"},{"teacherId":6162485,"projectId":9708718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom! Because of your support, we were able to purchase a beautiful new rug, engaging new books, and fun scratch art supplies for our students.\r\n\r\nThe new rug has already transformed our classroom into a more welcoming and comfortable space for learning and gathering. Our students love the new books during reading time, and the scratch art projects have brought out so much creativity and excitement.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have truly made a difference in our classroom community. You've helped create a brighter, more inspiring environment where our students can learn, explore, and grow every day.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support—thank you for helping make our classroom a place where joy and learning come together!","fullyFundedDate":1758367432078,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-class-community-and-readers/9708718/","projectTitle":"Building A Class Community and Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6162485"},{"teacherId":9684246,"projectId":9024522,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my project. Because of your kindness, our students now have materials that encourage their imaginative play that reflect the rich diversity of our community and the world around us.\r\nOur students were so excited to see these toys and books, saying that they see similar things at home. These moments sparked meaningful conversations about culture, clothing, traditions, meals - conversations that are important even at this early age.\r\nOur dramatic play center has been greatly impacted. The children create stories and scenarios that include cultural celebrations and family role play. It's heartwarming to see how students are learning to appreciate and respect differences through play.\r\nYour gift didn't just provide toys and books - it provided representation, belonging and the beginning of cultural understanding. 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