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We give a giant thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1764639010447,"projectUrl":"project/tonie-riffic-tales-for-little-learners/9902224/","projectTitle":"Tonie-riffic Tales for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mindy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6871751"},{"teacherId":7783149,"projectId":9721818,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support in providing sensory materials for our classroom. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in their learning and well-being.\r\n\r\nThe sensory materials you helped provide are already transforming our classroom environment. Many of our students benefit greatly from hands-on, tactile experiences that help them stay focused, calm, and engaged. With these new resources, students now have access to tools that support self-regulation, concentration, and active participation in lessons. What may seem like simple materials have become powerful supports that help students feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese sensory tools are especially valuable for students who struggle with attention, anxiety, or sensory processing challenges. The materials allow them to take ownership of their learning by choosing strategies that work best for them. We have already noticed improvements in focus, reduced frustration, and more positive interactions among classmates. Students are better able to manage their emotions and transitions throughout the day, which helps create a more inclusive and supportive classroom for everyone.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic benefits, your generosity has helped foster a sense of belonging and care within our classroom community. When students see that people they may never meet believe in them and want to support their success, it builds confidence and motivation. Your support sends a powerful message that their needs matter and that their learning is worth investing in.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, having access to these sensory materials allows me to better meet the diverse needs of my students. I can create lessons that are more engaging, flexible, and responsive, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Your donation has not only provided physical materials, but also peace of mind, encouragement, and inspiration for both students and teacher alike.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to support our classroom and for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Your generosity will continue to have a lasting impact each day as students use these materials to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. 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I was overwhelmed with joy while watching them problem solve with excitement as they explored all the new materials. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their future and helping us create meaningful learning experiences for years to come, and that will last far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764771880382,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-problem-solvers-stem-in-actio/9937455/","projectTitle":"Preschool Problem Solvers: STEM in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mindy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6871751"},{"teacherId":7783149,"projectId":9938257,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with book buddies for reading. Your support has brought a sense of warmth, comfort, and excitement to our daily literacy routine. From the moment the book buddies arrived, my students were immediately drawn to them. They eagerly selected their new reading companions, hugged them tightly, and settled into cozy spots around the room to begin their stories. It was truly heartwarming to see how something so simple could make reading feel even more magical and inviting.\r\n\r\nThese book buddies have done more than just make reading fun—they have encouraged confidence, independence, and motivation in students who sometimes struggle to enjoy books on their own. Many children who once felt hesitant or unsure during independent reading time are now reading with greater enthusiasm and perseverance because they feel supported by their soft, friendly companions. 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4%
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American, or Asian
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Child Focus Head Start
$92,528
raised using DonorsChoose
295
projects
funded
39
teachers
funded
745
donors
9
projects
for
basic supplies
17
projects for
technology
63
projects for
books
29
projects
for
art supplies
Child Focus Head Start has received support from
547 individuals from Ohio and
198 individuals out-of-state.