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Their excitement has made learning feel like play, increasing participation and confidence.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to support early STEM learning, strengthen writing skills, and encourage collaboration through hands-on activities. Thank you for helping create a fun, interactive classroom where students can learn and grow every day!","fullyFundedDate":1766496465262,"projectUrl":"project/prek-building-bright-beginnings-through/9880963/","projectTitle":"PreK Building Bright Beginnings Through STEM Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danyely Checo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471433_orig.png?crop=323,323,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747846659578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6471433"},{"teacherId":6471433,"projectId":9902546,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my Pre-K students now have access to hands-on materials that make learning exciting, engaging, and meaningful every day. We have been using the wooden alphabet, number, and shape puzzles during our center time, where students work in small groups to explore letters, sounds, numbers, and shapes through play. One special moment was watching a student proudly use the alphabet puzzle to spell their name for the first time—something they had been struggling with before. These materials are truly helping build confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were especially drawn to the colorful puzzles and couldn't wait to explore them. The squishy toys and fun glasses added an extra layer of joy and helped create a positive, welcoming classroom environment. Students were eager to participate, share, and take turns, which also supported their social skills.\r\n\r\nWe have also been using the craft kits for creative projects that strengthen fine motor skills. For example, students created and decorated their own ornaments and sticker scenes, which allowed them to express themselves while practicing important skills like coloring, sticking, and following directions.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to build on these skills by incorporating the materials into our literacy and math centers. Students will begin connecting letter sounds to simple words, counting with greater accuracy, and exploring early problem-solving skills through puzzles. We also plan to expand our projects by integrating more storytelling and writing activities, where students can use what they've learned to create and share their own ideas.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact by turning our classroom into a space full of curiosity, creativity, and joyful learning. 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During independent reading time, I've seen students eagerly settling in with their books, discussing stories with classmates, and even recommending titles to one another. One moment that stood out was when a previously reluctant reader proudly finished a book on their own and immediately asked for another in the same series—something I hadn't seen before.\r\n\r\nWhen the books first arrived, the excitement was immediate and genuine. Students were wide-eyed as they explored the new selections, flipping through pages, sharing discoveries, and asking when they could start reading. It felt like opening a door to new possibilities for each of them. Having access to a range of leveled texts has also allowed me to better support small group instruction, tailoring lessons so every student feels both challenged and successful.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum by incorporating these books into guided reading groups, literacy centers, and student-led book talks. 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They have been exploring while having fun and learning at the same time.","fullyFundedDate":1758502434560,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-prek/9695856/","projectTitle":"Stem for Prek!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danyely Checo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471433_orig.png?crop=323,323,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747846659578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6471433"},{"teacherId":6471433,"projectId":9745716,"letterContent":"The sensory table is an essential learning tool in our Pre-K classroom because it supports hands-on, exploratory learning during a critical stage of development. With a sensory table, students engage in activities that build fine motor skills, early math concepts, problem-solving, and language development as they pour, scoop, sort, and explore different materials. It also supports social-emotional growth by encouraging cooperation, turn-taking, and peer communication. For many of our young learners—especially those with sensory needs—the sensory table provides a calming, structured way to explore their environment while staying focused and engaged. This resource will create an inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning space where every child can learn through play.","fullyFundedDate":1758759691878,"projectUrl":"project/prek-needs-a-sensory-table/9745716/","projectTitle":"Prek Needs a Sensory Table!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danyely Checo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6471433_orig.png?crop=323,323,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747846659578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6471433"},{"teacherId":9300221,"projectId":9738402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of bean bags, book sacks, printer paper, dry erase supplies, and laminate paper. These items will make a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping create a comfortable, organized, and engaging learning environment for our students. Your support truly helps us meet daily classroom needs that directly impact learning.\r\nWe are especially grateful for the bean bags and book sacks, which provide students with cozy reading spaces and a safe way to transport their books. The printer paper, dry erase supplies, and laminate paper allow us to prepare lessons, practice skills, and create durable learning materials that can be used again and again. 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