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These books gave my students encouragement they can revisit long after summer begins. Thank you for investing not only in literacy, but also in the hearts and confidence of my students.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness, support, and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778031000796,"projectUrl":"project/one-last-book-before-they-become-4th-gra/10233281/","projectTitle":"One Last Book Before They Become 4th Grade Famous","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167996_orig.jpg?crop=599,599,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771439605076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wilson3"},{"teacherId":8918985,"projectId":10114550,"letterContent":"Your kindness and generosity have made a lasting difference in our classroom community. 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These resources are helping me create a learning environment where students can think like inventors and engineers while building confidence in their own creativity. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778690016463,"projectUrl":"project/young-inventors-cardboard-design-lab/10214073/","projectTitle":"Young Inventors: Cardboard Design Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8919551_orig.jpg?crop=952,953,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739986658993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919551"},{"teacherId":8919551,"projectId":10187126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Cardboard Creations: Young Engineers at Work. These new resources have made hands-on STEM learning even more exciting and meaningful for my students. 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They immediately wanted to try them out, and it was easy to see how much they loved having a seating option that allowed them to move while still staying focused.\r\n\r\nWe are using the Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chairs during small groups, independent reading, writing time, math practice, and teacher conferences. They have been especially helpful for students who need a little movement to stay engaged. Instead of getting up, rocking in regular chairs, or losing focus, students now have a safe and appropriate way to wiggle while they work.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was during small group reading when students were able to stay seated, participate, and focus on the lesson while using the chairs. They felt comfortable, confident, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using the wobble chairs during daily reading and math groups to help students build stamina, focus, and independence. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students can move, learn, and do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1778205574016,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-chairs-for-kids-powered-by-snack/10125898/","projectTitle":"Wobble Chairs for Kids Powered by Snack Crumbs and Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8947927"},{"teacherId":5391671,"projectId":10277118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide our students with hands-on alphabet, phonics, chalkboard, and playdough learning tools. Your generosity has made a tremendous difference in our classroom by giving students engaging ways to practice letters, sounds, numbers, and early writing skills through play and exploration. These resources have turned everyday lessons into exciting learning experiences that encourage creativity, confidence, and active participation.\r\n\r\nThe students were filled with excitement when they first used the new materials. They eagerly practiced forming letters with playdough, tracing words on chalkboards, matching sounds to letters, and counting with hands-on activities. These tools are helping students strengthen fine motor skills while building important early literacy and math foundations in meaningful ways. Many students who once felt unsure about writing or letter recognition are now excited to learn and proud to show what they can do.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom has become a place where learning feels fun, interactive, and encouraging for every child. We will continue using these materials throughout the year to support small group instruction, independent practice, and collaborative learning activities. Thank you again for investing in our students and helping create joyful learning opportunities that will have a lasting impact on their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1778691767878,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-letters-and-playdough-e/10277118/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Letters, and Playdough Everywhere","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratscher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5391671_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776383062370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connie-pratscher"},{"teacherId":5391671,"projectId":10277098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project for new hands-on letter and number activities. Because of your generosity, our students now have exciting learning tools that help bring letters, sounds, counting, and early writing to life in meaningful and engaging ways. These resources have transformed our classroom into a place where students can learn through movement, creativity, and exploration while building important foundational skills.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new materials during learning centers, small group instruction, and independent practice each day. One of the most memorable moments happened during a phonics lesson when students used playdough and magnetic letters to build the letters in their names while practicing beginning sounds. The excitement in the room was incredible as students proudly showed their work and helped classmates identify letters and numbers. When the students first saw the materials, they immediately smiled, cheered, and could not wait to begin exploring everything. Many students who were previously hesitant about writing or letter recognition are now eager to participate and try new activities with confidence.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, students will use these resources to strengthen early reading, writing, and math skills through hands-on learning experiences. Our next steps include using the materials for collaborative literacy games, number-building activities, and interactive writing projects that encourage creativity and teamwork. Your support has created joyful opportunities for our students to grow academically and socially, and we are so grateful for the lasting impact you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778595010258,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-letters-and-ten-frame-t/10277098/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Letters, and Ten-Frame Triumphs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratscher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5391671_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776383062370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connie-pratscher"},{"teacherId":5391671,"projectId":10277083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide hands-on letter and number activities for our students. Your generosity has made learning more engaging, interactive, and meaningful for our young learners. Because of your support, students are now able to explore letters, sounds, counting, and number recognition through exciting hands-on materials that keep them actively involved in learning every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new activities, they were filled with excitement and curiosity. They immediately began exploring the materials, practicing letter matching, building words, counting objects, and identifying numbers with confidence and enthusiasm. These resources have helped make learning feel like play while also strengthening important early literacy and math skills.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, students will use these materials during small groups, learning centers, and independent practice to build strong academic foundations. Your kindness has created opportunities for our students to learn through exploration, creativity, and hands-on discovery. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and making a lasting difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778681534109,"projectUrl":"project/letters-numbers-dinosaurs-and-pre-k-d/10277083/","projectTitle":"Letters, Numbers, Dinosaurs, and Pre-K Determination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratscher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5391671_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776383062370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connie-pratscher"},{"teacherId":5391671,"projectId":10196973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our outdoor play equipment project! Because of your kindness, our students now have exciting new opportunities to learn, explore, and grow through active outdoor play each day. Since receiving the new equipment, our students have been using it during recess, movement breaks, and outdoor learning activities. One of the most special moments happened during a cooperative play lesson where students worked together to create obstacle courses and practice taking turns, sharing, and encouraging one another. Watching their confidence grow as they climbed, balanced, and explored together was truly amazing.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new equipment, their faces lit up with excitement and joy. They could hardly wait to try everything out! Many students immediately began exploring new ways to play, while others proudly helped classmates learn how to use the equipment safely. It has quickly become a favorite part of our school day.\r\n\r\nThese new resources are doing so much more than providing fun—they are helping students strengthen their gross motor skills, build friendships, improve communication, and develop problem-solving skills through imaginative play. For many of our students, outdoor play is also an important way to practice self-regulation and teamwork.\r\nAs we continue through the school year, our next steps include incorporating more outdoor learning stations and movement-based activities into our lessons. Students will continue building social-emotional skills while engaging in creative games and collaborative challenges outside. Your support has created a space where learning and play come together in meaningful ways. Thank you again for believing in our students and helping create joyful learning experiences they will remember for years to come. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777584232562,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-play-for-our-pre-k/10196973/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Play for Our Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratscher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5391671_orig.jpg?crop=485,485,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776383062370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connie-pratscher"},{"teacherId":3408596,"projectId":10236863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide these exciting hands-on learning materials for our students. Your generosity has already created meaningful opportunities for students to explore, observe, move, and learn through play.\r\n\r\nMy students learn best when they can actively engage with materials, so these resources have quickly become an important part of our classroom activities. Students have been using the binoculars during outdoor exploration and nature walks to observe birds, trees, insects, and changes in the environment. The giant bug collection has been especially popular during our science lessons, where students compare insect features, sort bugs by characteristics, practice new vocabulary, and ask thoughtful questions about living things.\r\n\r\nOne memorable classroom moment happened during an outdoor observation activity when students used the binoculars to search for insects and signs of nature around our playground area. Students excitedly shared discoveries with one another, worked together to identify bugs from the collection, and practiced describing what they noticed using science vocabulary. It was wonderful to see their curiosity and teamwork grow naturally through hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were full of excitement and anticipation. 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Your kindness and generosity are making a lasting difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778856727359,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-investigate-nature-without-bring/10236863/","projectTitle":"Help Us Investigate Nature Without Bringing Real Bugs Inside","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amanda Sessoms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408596_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y655&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651405822012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3408596"},{"teacherId":3408596,"projectId":10236828,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide these wonderful hands-on learning materials for our students. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom environment and in the way students learn each day.\r\n\r\nMy students learn best when they can touch, sort, match, build, listen, and explore, so these new resources have been incredibly valuable. Students have been using the materials during centers, small group instruction, sensory breaks, and independent learning time. The weather lacing cards have helped students strengthen hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while learning about different types of weather. The rainbow sorting materials have been especially helpful during math centers where students practice sorting, counting, creating patterns, and recognizing colors.\r\n\r\nOne memorable classroom moment happened during a sensory center activity when students used the calming sensory tubes after returning from a busy transition. Several students quietly observed the movement and sounds, helping them regulate their emotions and refocus for learning. It was amazing to see how quickly students became calm, engaged, and ready to participate again.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were full of excitement and curiosity. 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