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The excitement of earning and saving for prizes motivates positive behavior responsibility, and goal setting. These early experiences lay the foundation for lifelong financial habits and help students see that smart choices lead to rewarding outcomes.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will directly impact students by making financial literacy engaging, practical, and memorable-skills they will carry with them beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761771758828,"projectUrl":"project/financial-fluency-fun/9850214/","projectTitle":"Financial Fluency Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torres-Bender","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373804_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700335476894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373804"},{"teacherId":9782557,"projectId":9856605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Pre-K classroom. Because of your donation, our students now have playdough, playdough tools, and other fine motor materials that have made a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials help me intentionally support fine motor development through play. As students squeeze, roll, pinch, and pick up small objects, they are strengthening the muscles they need for writing, cutting, and other classroom tasks. The hands-on activities keep students engaged while allowing me to meet their developmental needs in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped me create a classroom environment where learning through play is purposeful and joyful. Thank you for investing in our students and their early learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1767147857903,"projectUrl":"project/squish-roll-create-strengthening-fine/9856605/","projectTitle":"Squish, Roll, Create! 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It was a great AHA moment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping our youngest learners build a strong foundation for curiosity and a love of learning. We are so grateful for your support and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763592912649,"projectUrl":"project/branching-out-with-stem-exploring-trees/9826719/","projectTitle":"Branching Out With STEM: Exploring Trees in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Debenedictus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782557"},{"teacherId":1170381,"projectId":9474228,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our Pre-K students are able to use age appropriate grooved writing books for alphabet practice, number formation, and drawing, along with special pens filled with temporary ink. These materials had an immediate and meaningful impact in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe grooved pages helps children feel the correct way to form letters and numbers, giving them physical guidance as they trace and write. This supports the development of early handwriting skills, fine motor control, and confidence. The temporary-ink pens allows students to practice freely without fear of making mistakes; they can write, try again, and improve without frustration.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, the children were genuinely surprised and excited. Many of them were eager to try the new writing materials. This excitement increased engagement, focus, and willingness to participate in writing activities. Even children who were previously hesitant about writing were motivated to join in.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our students are experiencing learning that feels fun, hands-on, and empowering. Your support helped turn writing practice into a joyful and confidence-building experience for our young learners! And that impact will continue as they grow in their literacy skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this possible for our children.","fullyFundedDate":1762453879574,"projectUrl":"project/getting-into-the-groove-of-literacy/9474228/","projectTitle":"Getting into the GROOVE of LITERACY!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Armato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1170381_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557413485291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/armato"},{"teacherId":6011052,"projectId":9432414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Our students were absolutely thrilled when they arrived and saw them! The rugs have already become a special and meaningful part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nWe use the rugs for morning meeting, learning centers, and all of our collaborative lessons. They serve as our main meeting spot where students come together to share ideas, learn from one another, and build important social skills. Having a comfortable, designated space has helped create a welcoming environment where students feel excited, engaged, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a positive impact on our classroom community. We are so grateful for your support and for helping us create a space where students can learn, collaborate, and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1758840135347,"projectUrl":"project/meet-me-at-the-rug/9432414/","projectTitle":"Meet Me At The Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gazivoda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6011052_orig.jpg?crop=1032,1032,x434,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696606267930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmaurosclass"},{"teacherId":3555879,"projectId":9831337,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for this generous donation and for helping to bring this new stand up desk to our classroom. This desk allows both myself and my students the opportunity to work from different spots around the classroom on a daily basis. I have also used this stand up desk as a sign-in location at both our parent teacher conferences and at a classroom event we hosted last week. This gives parents a chance to sign in comfortably at their level rather than at a low standing desk. Thank you again for providing this for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762267689587,"projectUrl":"project/stand-up-for-learning/9831337/","projectTitle":"Stand Up for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Purdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3555879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525568624635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspurdy5"},{"teacherId":3555879,"projectId":9876320,"letterContent":"This project was an integral part of the biggest night of the year for our PTO. We hosted over 20 different craft vendors, Santa and the Grinch visited and took pictures with our students and their families and each of them had the opportunity to complete several different craft activities to bring home for the holidays thanks to this project. 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Many parents and families asked where the gingerbread houses came from, and to share that they were a holiday blessing was so satisfying! We enjoyed seeing others enjoy the holiday magic and seeing smiles on the faces of all! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1760396817046,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-and-holiday-cheer/9788778/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness and Holiday Cheer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Purdy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3555879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525568624635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspurdy5"},{"teacherId":5214807,"projectId":9945468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get these resources and for making sure that my students have what they need to be successful. I appreciate more than you know how your generosity allows me the opportunity to bring supplies and materials to my classroom of amazing scholars. 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