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Having a variety of hands-on activities allows students to practice the same skills in different ways and keeps them engaged in learning. Thank you to the DonorsChoose community for helping provide materials that support our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778262165467,"projectUrl":"project/easy-as-abc/10273239/","projectTitle":"Easy as ABC","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walblay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314127"},{"teacherId":8314127,"projectId":10146797,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying the new magnetic building materials and using them during library activities and exploration time. They have been building roads, vehicles, structures, and their own creations while practicing problem-solving and learning how different pieces work together. The variety of magnetic pieces gives students many ways to build and explore their ideas.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials for hands-on activities that encourage creativity, collaboration, and higher-level thinking skills. Students can work independently or with classmates to plan, build, and make changes to their creations. Thank you to the DonorsChoose community for providing resources that give our students more opportunities to learn through building and exploration.","fullyFundedDate":1777978562607,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-in-motion/10146797/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walblay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314127"},{"teacherId":8314127,"projectId":10146200,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying the new dragon books and using them for independent reading. The stories have given students new choices to explore while encouraging them to read, talk about characters, make predictions, and share their thoughts about the stories. Some students are especially drawn to fantasy, so having more books in this area has helped keep them interested in reading.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these books throughout the year as students explore different genres and discover authors and stories they enjoy. I look forward to seeing which books become student favorites and which stories lead them to try something new. Thank you to the DonorsChoose community for helping add more books and choices to our library.","fullyFundedDate":1777978430155,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-imaginations-with-dragons-and-a/10146200/","projectTitle":"Igniting Imaginations with Dragons and Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walblay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314127"},{"teacherId":8314127,"projectId":10075223,"letterContent":"My students are using the new materials to learn about Lunar New Year, Chinese culture, and celebrations around the world. The books give us opportunities to read and discuss traditions, while the magnetic animals and building materials allow students to explore and create as they learn. Students especially enjoyed looking through the new materials and choosing activities connected to what we were learning.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources as we learn about different cultures, celebrations, and traditions. The materials give students opportunities to ask questions, make connections, and learn through hands-on activities. Thank you to the DonorsChoose community for helping provide resources that support our students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1777997567767,"projectUrl":"project/lanterns-of-learning/10075223/","projectTitle":"Lanterns of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walblay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314127"},{"teacherId":8314127,"projectId":10146634,"letterContent":"My students love this series! These high-interest chapter books have had a positive impact on student learning by increasing engagement and encouraging students to read more independently. As students follow exciting adventures based on real historical events, they strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and critical thinking skills. The books have helped build reading confidence and sparked meaningful discussions, making literacy learning both enjoyable and memorable. Thank you for supporting our students' growth!","fullyFundedDate":1776803432775,"projectUrl":"project/history-comes-alive/10146634/","projectTitle":"History Comes Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walblay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314127"},{"teacherId":8314127,"projectId":10147054,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our ocean exploration project! With the LEGO DUPLO Ocean Animals set, magnetic building tiles, reef building toys, and Ocean Wonders Build & Spin gears set, my students are developing important skills in engineering, problem-solving, critical thinking, and design through hands-on learning and creative play.\r\n\r\nThese materials encourage students to build ocean habitats, test how gears and moving parts work, create stable structures, and collaborate with classmates to solve challenges together. As students explore the ocean theme, they are also learning about marine habitats and the amazing creatures that live in the ocean, including whales, turtles, fish, and coral reef animals. Students are strengthening communication, creativity, fine motor skills, and perseverance while discovering more about ocean life and ecosystems.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my young learners are engaged, excited, and inspired to explore, build, and discover through meaningful hands-on experiences. Thank you for making learning fun, interactive, and memorable for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776142015713,"projectUrl":"project/dive-into-learning/10147054/","projectTitle":"Dive into Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walblay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314127"},{"teacherId":8314127,"projectId":10146456,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom library project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to engaging, high-interest books that have transformed reading time into one of the most exciting parts of our day.\r\n\r\nThese new books have helped introduce and strengthen important literacy skills such as comprehension, prediction, vocabulary development, and critical thinking. As students read, they are learning to ask questions, make connections to real-world events, and discuss characters' challenges and solutions. These skills help build thoughtful, confident readers who are excited to explore new ideas. \r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided new books but has also helped spark a love of reading, strengthen literacy skills, and build a classroom community of enthusiastic readers. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on my students' learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1773883998989,"projectUrl":"project/picture-book-magic/10146456/","projectTitle":"Picture Book Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walblay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314127"},{"teacherId":8314127,"projectId":9685124,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the funds necessary to complete this STEM Project. My students rocketed into the Maker Space area to engage with these hands-on space-related activities. My students are inquisitive and need learning opportunities that encourage scientific processing skills. All my students, including my students with special needs, need a variety of hands-on activities that encourage a future in STEM-related fields. This activity was enjoyed by all the students as they collaborated, created, and explored outer space. Thank you for supporting for my students, my classroom, and my school.","fullyFundedDate":1765986349859,"projectUrl":"project/come-in-star-command/9685124/","projectTitle":"Come in Star Command","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walblay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314127"},{"teacherId":8314127,"projectId":9880520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the funds necessary to make this project possible. My students were so excited to see the new STEM materials ready to go. My students are future scientists and engineers. They want to know the why and how of their universe. They love learning about the world around them. This arctic STEM project sparked their curiosity and helped students to appreciate science and the natural world. This was a wonderful way for students to engage in artic-themed activities after returning from snow days. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1766013904578,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-the-winter-wonderland/9880520/","projectTitle":"Learning in the Winter Wonderland","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walblay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314127"},{"teacherId":8314127,"projectId":9685660,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the funds necessary to complete this engaging, hands-on project. Students are actively learning about dinosaur building dinosaur-related STEM projects. These activities and projects helped my students with science-related fields such as geology and paleontology. These activities are helping to develop critical thinking skills as students build and create marble runs. Students are practicing communication and collaboration skills as they work with their peers. Thank you for supporting my students, my classroom, and my school.","fullyFundedDate":1762449145139,"projectUrl":"project/in-the-land-of-the-dinosaurs/9685660/","projectTitle":"In the Land of the Dinosaurs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walblay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314127"},{"teacherId":3046946,"projectId":9606172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of this music program. It is widely proven that the arts benefit students in every subject area, raise test scores, and improve moral for an entire school. I've often heard it said that music, art, and PE are the only reason some children even want to attend school everyday. I have found this to be true so often in my classroom. I see students that may struggle in other academic areas but shine like stars when they enter the music room and the joy they exude is impossible to ignore.\r\n With this project, my intention was to bring another avenue of music education into my classroom. We already learn and perform material vocally and we use percussion instruments regularly as well. In this case however, I wanted to expand my students instrumental playing into areas beyond simply rhythm and percussion. My hope was to teach them how to use instruments that require harmony, melody, and a sense of ensemble playing. \r\n We are in the beginning stages of implementing the ukuleles in classroom instruction, but I've already had the opportunity to use them in my early childhood instruction and the impact was wonderful. I got to see my youngest students put their hands around a new instrument and watch their eyes light up as they were able to create those sounds for the first time. It is an experience like no other. One of my favorites things to say in my classroom or at my concerts is \"Any one can be present to see the result of a students musical journey, but I am lucky enough to be there at the beginning and see those first steps.\"\r\n Thank you for allowing me every opportunity to give those first steps to my students in any way that I can. Your support means the world to this classroom and these students.","fullyFundedDate":1760693817629,"projectUrl":"project/strum-sing-and-shine/9606172/","projectTitle":"Strum, Sing, and Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3046946_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471128308548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schmidtmusic"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86518","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":623,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":51,"percentIndigenous":10,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":24,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":31.3,"schoolId":86518,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Holmes Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Holmes Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/sapulpa-school-district-i-33/washington-elementary-school/86518"}