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Sensory tools were used to promote regulation, improve focus, and increase participation, which ultimately helped my students become more available for learning throughout the school day. By creating a sensory-informed classroom environment, I was able to provide supports that felt natural and responsive rather than disruptive, allowing students to access tools in a way that matched their individual needs.\r\n\r\nMy students did not all learn in the same way, and they did not share the same sensory needs. Because of this, sensory supports were implemented flexibly, allowing students to use tools when they needed input, in the ways that worked best for their bodies and learning styles. Many of my students were sensory seekers who required additional input in order to maintain attention and engagement. 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My students love the feel of the letters as they trace over them with their fingers while saying the letter name and sound.\r\n\r\nThe storage bin is a great way for me to stay organized with all my new activities for my little learners.\r\n\r\nI am always so grateful for the support my classroom receives from generous donors!","fullyFundedDate":1770397184460,"projectUrl":"project/letters-and-beyond/9905794/","projectTitle":"Letters and Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3763456_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555352557057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3763456"},{"teacherId":10307083,"projectId":10114844,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and their learning! These materials have already made a big difference in helping us stay organized and making supplies easily accessible during seat work and centers. The students were so excited and curious when everything arrived!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe cordless glue gun has been especially helpful, allowing me to move around the classroom easily while working on projects that support our learning environment. The zippered bags and pencil boxes are also great for keeping headphones, materials, and student work neatly organized.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly appreciated and is making a meaningful impact in our classroom. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772121327538,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-impact/10114844/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bunney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10307083"},{"teacherId":7824804,"projectId":9934742,"letterContent":"These lighting covers have changed the entire atmosphere of our classroom. They have allowed us to have better lighting for student learning. All of my students have thoroughly enjoyed the new covers. It helps to provide a very calm environment. We have also enjoyed the snacks that came with this. The variety make sure that we have snacks for a good while, which is helpful so that students have the best learning that they can. They got so excited to see all of the packages we had received. As soon as I put up the light covers and turn the lights back on they were mesmerized.","fullyFundedDate":1772550374250,"projectUrl":"project/perfect-lighting/9934742/","projectTitle":"Perfect Lighting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824804_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753306250198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824804"},{"teacherId":9372001,"projectId":9985651,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of donors through DonorsChoose, my students now have the supplies they need to fully participate in hands-on STEAM learning. When the materials first arrived, students were excited and eager to begin using them. We immediately used the supplies during a classroom design activity where students worked in teams to sketch ideas, build simple prototypes, and improve their designs. Having enough materials for everyone allowed students to stay engaged and focused without waiting for tools. Students felt more confident trying new ideas and collaborating with their classmates. These resources are now helping us continue projects that involve building, creating interactive notebooks, and exploring creative solutions to real-world problems. Thanks to your support, my students can learn through creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768485094194,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-spark-learning-and-creativ/9985651/","projectTitle":"Supplies That Spark Learning and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alyousef","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372001"},{"teacherId":8819500,"projectId":10010301,"letterContent":"We received our snacks today and my students are so excited to have a full snack bucket again! They are thrilled to have yummy options to keep them full throughout the day. Being able to fill their bellies helps keep them focused on learning rather than being hungry and students are so much more engaged. These snacks will go so far to contribute to their successful learning and we cannot thank you enough!! Your generosity is so appreciated and will make such a difference in the daily lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1772550269802,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-snacks-snacks/10010301/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Snacks, Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Addington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8819500_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757385067761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8819500"},{"teacherId":3020919,"projectId":9686238,"letterContent":"All grade levels are learning about countries from around the world and art from their culture. While learning about Vietnam, first graders studied the work of Dang Dinh Ngo depicting a landscape of lotus flowers. Students learned about the significance of the lotus flower to those from Vietnam, then used the new tempera cakes to create their own vibrant lotus flower landscapes. \r\n\r\nThird graders are learning about Panama. Students had the opportunity to hear from a staff member from Vietnam and her daughter who is a Panamanian representative. Students learned about the golden frog, which was once believed to be extinct, but is now being repopulated. Students discovered the importance of the golden frog as a symbol of perseverance and good luck. Students studied the work of Thierry Bisch, then created their own rainforest with a golden frog, filled with color using our new tempera cakes.\r\n\r\nStudents are always so excited to see their art come to life with new products. And they are always surprised and grateful to learn that supplies such as these come from donors who care about them and their experiences in education. Thank you so much for your generosity! Your gifts make a difference every day in our art room!","fullyFundedDate":1757464578298,"projectUrl":"project/paint-with-pizazz/9686238/","projectTitle":"Paint With Pizazz","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skinner-Noble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3020919_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644269314750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glenda-skinnernoble"},{"teacherId":8819500,"projectId":9677139,"letterContent":"These resources have made such an impact in our classroom in such a short time! My students immediately noticed a difference in the lighting of our classroom with the light covers. The rooms feels so much calmer and the lights are so much less abrasive. My students don't complain about their eyes or headaches anymore!\r\nThese water bottles were a hit in my classroom!! My kids were so excited to finally have one of their own! it has also cut down significantly on how often students leave the classroom during lessons because they can get a quick drink at their desk rather than running out to the hallway. \r\nWe so appreciate your contribution to our classroom! 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