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With our recorders and music staff paper, students will begin building foundational music-reading skills and working toward playing songs together as a class.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our young musicians and believing that every child deserves the opportunity to create, learn, and express themselves through music. Your support is helping us take an exciting first step toward building musical confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for music!","fullyFundedDate":1784503841288,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-their-first-instrum/10384995/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves Their First Instrument (Elementary)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cobb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10554115_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784311678501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10554115"},{"teacherId":10552447,"projectId":10425591,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw all the fun new treasures added to our classroom treasure box! Their faces lit up as they looked at the different prizes and talked about which ones they hoped to earn.\r\n\r\nOur treasure box has become a wonderful way to encourage positive behavior, kindness, following directions, and making good choices throughout the school day. My Pre-K students are learning that their hard work and positive choices can lead to exciting rewards!\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep focusing on building independence, responsibility, and positive classroom habits. The treasure box gives my students something special to work toward while making learning and growing even more exciting.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me bring a little extra joy and motivation into our classroom! Your generosity is making a difference in the lives of my little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1786366869739,"projectUrl":"project/small-table-big-learning/10425591/","projectTitle":"Small Table, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crutison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10552447_orig.png?crop=1122,1122,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784428789095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10552447"},{"teacherId":3090032,"projectId":10384584,"letterContent":"Thank You for Nourishing Our Little Learners!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom by providing healthy snacks for our students! Having access to nutritious snacks helps our little learners stay energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nFor young children, something as simple as a healthy snack can make a big difference in their ability to concentrate, participate in classroom activities, and have the energy they need to learn and play. Your generosity helps ensure that students have an opportunity to refuel their bodies and minds, especially during those busy days filled with learning, exploring, and growing.\r\n\r\nBeyond helping meet an immediate need, your support creates a more nurturing classroom environment where students can feel cared for and ready to succeed. As a kindergarten teacher, I know that children learn best when their basic needs are met, and I am so grateful to have resources that help me care for the whole child.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Your kindness is making a difference in our students' days, one healthy snack at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1785177693221,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-happy-learners/10384584/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks, Happy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3090032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643905111607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/madelinemahan"},{"teacherId":3090032,"projectId":10377639,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom by providing felt storyboards! These materials give our young learners an exciting, hands-on way to explore stories, develop language skills, and bring their imaginations to life.\r\n\r\nWith felt storyboards, students can retell familiar stories, practice sequencing events, describe characters and settings, and develop a deeper understanding of what they hear and read. 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Your generosity is helping our little learners build a strong foundation for reading, communication, and a lifelong love of stories!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nOur Kindergarten Class","fullyFundedDate":1783999001707,"projectUrl":"project/feelings-with-felt/10377639/","projectTitle":"Feelings with Felt","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3090032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643905111607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/madelinemahan"},{"teacherId":3090032,"projectId":10324462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to our kindergarten classroom! These resources have helped us organize materials, which have made them more accessible for us to use. Thanks to these storage tubs and mesh bags, we can find everything we need for centers and games easily. This makes our classroom, more peaceful, more engaging, and helps students to be more independent.\r\nThanks to these materials, students have been able to assist in putting items away, as well as getting items out on their own. This has increased their self-confidence as they are able to independently get what they need to learn. Your donation has helped to create independent excited learners!","fullyFundedDate":1781546207212,"projectUrl":"project/organization-station/10324462/","projectTitle":"Organization Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3090032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643905111607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/madelinemahan"},{"teacherId":3090032,"projectId":10266165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom! Thanks to you, our students have new opportunities to learn, explore, and develop important skills through hands-on activities like learning locks, floor puzzles, and sequencing puzzles.\r\n\r\nThese resources encourage our students to think critically, solve problems, recognize patterns, and build persistence as they work through challenges. Learning locks help strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and independence, while floor puzzles encourage spatial awareness, teamwork, and visual discrimination. Sequencing puzzles help students practice putting events in order, recognizing patterns, and developing early comprehension and logical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nFor young learners, play is an essential part of learning. These materials allow our students to explore at their own pace, learn from mistakes, and experience the excitement of figuring something out independently. Whether they are unlocking a new challenge, completing a puzzle with a friend, or putting a sequence in the correct order, they are building skills that will support their success in the classroom and beyond.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us create a classroom filled with opportunities for discovery, growth, and joyful learning. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us make learning meaningful, engaging, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1778961649710,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-growing-minds/10266165/","projectTitle":"Hands On Learning for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3090032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643905111607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/madelinemahan"},{"teacherId":10552447,"projectId":10381794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Full Tummies, Ready Learners\" project! Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nFor my Pre-K students, snack time is more than just a break in our day. Having snacks available helps make sure my students are not trying to learn while they are hungry. After snack, they are able to return to learning feeling refreshed, comfortable, and ready to focus.\r\n\r\nMy students get so excited about snack time, and I love being able to provide something for them without having to worry about whether we have enough. Your donation has helped create a classroom where my students' basic needs are cared for so we can focus on learning, growing, and having fun together.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping keep little tummies full and little minds ready to learn! We are incredibly grateful for your support of our classroom. ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1784386753364,"projectUrl":"project/full-tummies-ready-learners/10381794/","projectTitle":"Full Tummies, Ready Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crutison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10552447_orig.png?crop=1122,1122,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784428789095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10552447"},{"teacherId":3090032,"projectId":10246628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Your generosity has provided our students with engaging games, fine motor manipulatives, and Montessori-inspired sorting toys that make learning both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese resources give our students opportunities to build important skills through hands-on exploration and play. As they sort, match, stack, manipulate, and play together, they are strengthening their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving abilities, and early math and literacy skills. These activities also encourage independence, perseverance, creativity, and cooperation with their classmates.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, learning happens in so many ways beyond pencil and paper. Having these engaging materials allows students to practice essential skills at their own pace while building confidence and developing a love of learning. Your support helps make our classroom a place where every child can explore, discover, and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create meaningful learning experiences. Your kindness is making a difference in our classroom, one little learner at a time!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nOur Kindergarten Class","fullyFundedDate":1777983576955,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/10246628/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3090032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643905111607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/madelinemahan"},{"teacherId":9602108,"projectId":9111259,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"From Start to Finish: Keeping Students Engaged & Motivated!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have access to resources that help them stay focused, excited, and confident in their learning. Many of my students face challenges that can make it difficult to stay motivated, but your support gives them the tools and encouragement they need to keep going—from the beginning of a lesson all the way through to completion.\r\n\r\nI've already seen a positive shift in their attitudes. Students are more eager to participate, more willing to take risks, and more proud of their work. These are moments that truly matter, and they are possible because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your kindness is helping shape not just their academic journey, but their confidence and love of learning as well.","fullyFundedDate":1746699616044,"projectUrl":"project/from-start-to-finish-keeping-students-e/9111259/","projectTitle":"From Start to Finish: Keeping Students Engaged & Motivated!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rollins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9602108_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753982952509","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9602108"},{"teacherId":9177755,"projectId":9871297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our cheer team. Because of your donations, our team has truly been able to thrive in ways that mean so much to each and every one of us.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our cheerleaders never went without. They were able to stay hydrated while cheering through two consecutive games every Wednesday and Saturday, which made a huge difference in their energy, focus, and overall performance. Your support helped keep them going strong from start to finish.\r\n\r\nThe backpacks you provided have also been a game changer. Our team members are now able to keep their uniforms and belongings organized in one place, instead of worrying about misplaced items. This has helped them feel more prepared and confident.\r\n\r\nThe cheer skirts you helped us receive brought a wonderful sense of unity and pride to our team. Our principal absolutely loved them, and our cheerleaders looked amazing wearing them. It gave them a true sense of belonging and team spirit.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, you have not only provided supplies—you have created confidence, organization, and pride within our team. You have truly made an impact, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1766084046795,"projectUrl":"project/cheers-to-school-unity/9871297/","projectTitle":"Cheers to School Unity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9177755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691852348742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9177755"},{"teacherId":3090032,"projectId":9927259,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten classroom has been using the new reading games and construction paper every single day! The reading games have quickly become a favorite during literacy centers, helping students practice letter sounds, sight words, and early reading skills through play. One special moment happened during small group time when a student who typically struggles with confidence proudly read several sight words independently while playing a matching game with classmates. The construction paper has also been used for hands-on phonics projects, allowing students to build letters, create word families, and make colorful literacy crafts that reinforce learning in a creative way.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They cheered when we opened the boxes and couldn't wait to explore the games and choose colors for their projects. Having bright, engaging materials made learning feel special and motivating, and students were eager to participate and collaborate. It truly brought renewed energy to our classroom routines and helped make learning feel like an adventure.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these resources to strengthen foundational reading skills through small-group instruction and learning centers. Our next steps include working on blending sounds to read simple books and creating student-made story projects using the construction paper to illustrate their own stories. These materials are helping us build confident, joyful readers, and we are incredibly grateful to our donors for supporting meaningful learning experiences in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make learning come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1764186014040,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-hands-on-math-for/9927259/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: Hands on Math for Kindergarten Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3090032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643905111607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/madelinemahan"},{"teacherId":3090032,"projectId":9926807,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten students have been eagerly using the new math games during daily math centers and small-group instruction. These games have allowed students to practice counting, number recognition, addition, and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning. One memorable moment occurred when a group of students worked together to solve a number matching game, cheering each other on as they successfully completed challenges and explained their thinking aloud. The games have encouraged collaboration, perseverance, and confidence while strengthening foundational math skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the math games, their excitement was immediate. They were thrilled to explore the colorful materials and couldn't wait to begin playing and learning together. This project has had a meaningful impact on student learning by transforming math practice into an active and joyful experience rather than a worksheet-based task. Because of these materials, I have been able to provide differentiated instruction, offer more hands-on opportunities, and support students as they develop number sense at their own pace. The games have helped students who were hesitant about math become more willing to participate, take risks, and celebrate success.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our math learning journey, students will use these games to deepen their understanding of addition, subtraction, patterns, and mathematical reasoning. Our next steps include applying these skills to real-world problem-solving activities and cooperative math challenges that encourage critical thinking. We are incredibly grateful to OG&E for supporting our classroom and helping provide engaging resources that make learning meaningful and accessible for young learners. Your generosity is helping build confident mathematicians and fostering a love of learning that will last far beyond kindergarten. 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