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With the alphabet stamps, Scrabble tiles, and cardstock, my students have been building words, stamping their names, and creating stories that show off their growing confidence in literacy. The Crayola and Mr. Sketch markers, along with the smooth river rocks, sparked a kindness project where students decorated rocks with positive messages to share with their classmates. The two new books—The Book with No Pictures and Fill a Bucket—have also become classroom favorites, sparking laughter and important conversations about empathy and kindness.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to materials that make learning playful, creative, and meaningful. Our next steps include using the light table for science explorations and extending literacy projects with our new letter sets. Thank you for making these joyful learning moments possible in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746567906649,"projectUrl":"project/abc-123-create-with-me/9274812/","projectTitle":"\"ABC, 123, Create with Me!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Munsell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9888627_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736828256688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9888627"},{"teacherId":9888627,"projectId":9078520,"letterContent":"When our students first walked into the classroom and saw the new dollhouse and furniture sets, their excitement was contagious. They immediately began arranging the wooden family figures into different rooms, creating imaginative storylines and working together to build entire \"families\" and homes. The Melissa & Doug table and chairs have quickly become a favorite gathering spot for group play, where children sit together to color with the Sharpie markers or share ideas during collaborative activities. Having headphones available has also given students the chance to focus on listening activities without distraction, and the USB charging hub has been a lifesaver in keeping all of our devices ready for use.\r\n\r\nThese resources have transformed the way my students learn and play. The dollhouse has become a powerful tool for social-emotional learning—students practice problem-solving, communication, and empathy as they act out real-world scenarios. During one lesson, a group of students created a \"family meeting\" in the dollhouse and took turns playing different roles; their conversations revealed both creativity and deep thinking about how families work together. It was one of those unforgettable teaching moments where play turned into powerful learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom now has materials that invite creativity, encourage collaboration, and support meaningful engagement every day. Our next steps include integrating the dollhouse into upcoming thematic lessons about community and families, and continuing to use the table, chairs, and art supplies for group projects that help students build both academic and social skills. We are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a place where imagination and learning thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746786136669,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-inspire-play-and-learning/9078520/","projectTitle":"Tools to Inspire Play and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Munsell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9888627_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736828256688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9888627"},{"teacherId":9926021,"projectId":9321080,"letterContent":"Although we received this donation during the last few weeks of school, I have already seen the benefits of having this light table. Trying to keep students engaged at the end of the year can be a challenge, but the light table has kept their attention and allowed us to continue meaningful learning up to the end. I cannot wait to see all the students can create and learn through the use of this light table for years to come! I appreciate your donations, and so do our students! We could not do it without your help!","fullyFundedDate":1746485776312,"projectUrl":"project/illuminating-inquiry-in-pre-k/9321080/","projectTitle":"Illuminating Inquiry in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leatherman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9926021"},{"teacherId":9563860,"projectId":9330850,"letterContent":"We just received our light table and recycling Earth scene box today, and I wish you could have seen the excitement on my students' faces! The moment we opened the boxes, the room was filled with gasps, smiles, and eager hands ready to explore. One student said, \"This is the best day ever!\"\r\n\r\nEven though we've only had the materials for a short time, the light table instantly became the most popular spot in the classroom. Students experimented with colorful translucent shapes, watching how they glowed and changed when overlapped. The recycling Earth scene box sparked lots of conversation, too—we explored the different miniature items and talked about what it means to recycle. It's the perfect hands-on way to introduce our upcoming Earth and environment unit.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using the recycling set in a classroom project where students sort \"trash\" and create signs for our very own recycling center. The light table will be added to our learning centers daily, supporting everything from color mixing and shape recognition to literacy and science exploration.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing so much joy and curiosity into our classroom. Your generosity made this day so special, and these resources will continue to inspire learning in so many ways!","fullyFundedDate":1746785891024,"projectUrl":"project/green-minds-bright-futures/9330850/","projectTitle":"Green Minds, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wiedel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9563860"},{"teacherId":9563860,"projectId":9266583,"letterContent":"We just received our light table and recycling Earth scene box today, and I wish you could have seen the excitement on my students' faces! The moment we opened the boxes, the room was filled with gasps, smiles, and eager hands ready to explore. One student said, \"This is the best day ever!\"\r\n\r\nEven though we've only had the materials for a short time, the light table instantly became the most popular spot in the classroom. 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