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The dry erase markers have also been a huge help, allowing students to practice writing, drawing, and problem-solving in a hands-on and low-pressure way.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. Many immediately pointed out the bright visuals on the posters and asked questions about the letters and numbers they recognized. The calendars quickly became a favorite classroom tool, with students eager to help mark the day, talk about upcoming activities, and share what they noticed. These resources have helped boost engagement, confidence, and participation, especially for students who benefit from visual learning supports.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students are building stronger routines, early academic skills, and a love for learning in a classroom that feels safe, structured, and welcoming. Our next steps include continuing to use these materials to support literacy, math, and daily classroom discussions as we expand our science and hands-on learning activities. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1765217628548,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces-confident-learners/9943573/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces, Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yasmine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9908036_orig.jpg?crop=3019,3019,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737819514370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9908036"},{"teacherId":9908036,"projectId":9948141,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have the warm winter gear they need to stay safe and comfortable during cold weather. The hats, gloves, and scarves have made a huge difference during our outdoor play, transitions, and arrival times—especially on freezing mornings. Many of my students come from families facing financial challenges, and having access to these essentials ensures that every child can fully participate in the school day without discomfort or distraction.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were so excited to see them. They immediately noticed the bright colors and loved choosing pieces that fit them just right. Beyond warmth, these items have helped us build independence as students practice putting on and taking off their winter gear, strengthening fine-motor skills and self-help abilities. The sense of confidence and pride they show when they are properly dressed for the weather has been wonderful to see.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, we are able to continue learning safely while connecting real-world experiences to classroom discussions about weather, seasons, and caring for our bodies. Your support has helped create a safer, more inclusive classroom environment where students can focus on learning, exploring, and growing. Thank you for investing in my students and making such a meaningful impact on their daily school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1765129986108,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-little-learners-warm-this-winter/9948141/","projectTitle":"Keeping Little Learners Warm This Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yasmine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9908036_orig.jpg?crop=3019,3019,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737819514370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9908036"},{"teacherId":9908036,"projectId":9926194,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to high-quality classroom speakers that have truly brought learning to life. As soon as the speakers were set up, my students' faces lit up with excitement. They were amazed by how clearly they could hear sounds, music, and videos throughout the room. These speakers have made a huge difference in helping all students stay engaged, especially during science lessons, movement activities, and group learning times.\r\n\r\nWe are using the speakers daily during our science explorations to play nature sounds, animal noises, and educational videos that help make abstract concepts more concrete for young learners. During a recent science activity, students listened closely to different sounds and eagerly shared what they heard, sparking meaningful discussions and curiosity. The clear sound has also helped create a calmer, safer classroom environment by allowing directions and transitions to be heard easily without raising voices.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these speakers will continue to support hands-on science lessons, music and movement activities, and social-emotional learning experiences that encourage collaboration and curiosity. Your support has directly impacted my students by making learning more engaging, inclusive, and joyful. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students experience science in a way that is exciting and accessible every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764126126329,"projectUrl":"project/sound-on-helping-preschoolers-learn-thr/9926194/","projectTitle":"Sound On! Helping Preschoolers Learn Through Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yasmine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9908036_orig.jpg?crop=3019,3019,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737819514370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9908036"},{"teacherId":9908036,"projectId":9795267,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a hands-on science space where curiosity comes alive. My students have been using the fish nets, planting materials, and books daily as part of our \"Fish Friends & Green Thumbs\" exploration. One of the most meaningful moments was watching students carefully observe the fish tank, ask questions about how fish live, and then connect that learning to caring for plants by watering and checking roots. These materials have helped make abstract science concepts concrete and exciting for young learners.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions were pure joy and amazement. They gathered around the window area eagerly pointing, naming colors, and asking questions like, \"What do fish eat?\" and \"Why do plants need water?\" The books quickly became favorites during circle time, and the hands-on tools allowed even my quietest learners to participate confidently. Students now take pride in helping care for our classroom plants and observing the fish as part of their daily routine.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue building responsibility and scientific thinking by tracking plant growth, observing changes in the fish tank, and using new vocabulary to describe what they see. These experiences are laying the foundation for early science skills such as observation, comparison, and empathy for living things. Your support has created meaningful, lasting learning experiences that my students will carry with them beyond the classroom. 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The aquariums have quickly become a calming focal point in our room and a meaningful way for students to observe living things up close.\r\n\r\nWe are using the aquariums daily to support science learning, responsibility, and literacy. Students help with age-appropriate care routines such as observing feeding times, checking water levels, and discussing what the fish need to stay healthy. We've connected this experience to our reading lessons by pairing it with books like The Rainbow Fish, encouraging students to make connections between stories and real-life animals. The aquariums have also inspired rich conversations, vocabulary development, and social-emotional learning as students practice patience, teamwork, and empathy for living creatures.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue documenting their observations through drawings, discussions, and simple journals, building early scientific thinking skills. We are also expanding lessons around habitats, movement, and animal care while reinforcing classroom responsibility. This project has truly brought science, responsibility, and reading together in a meaningful way, and none of it would have been possible without your generosity. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create an engaging, hands-on learning environment they will remember.","fullyFundedDate":1759693069503,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-aquarium-science-respons/9778334/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Aquarium: Science, Responsibility, and Reading All in One!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yasmine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9908036_orig.jpg?crop=3019,3019,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737819514370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9908036"},{"teacherId":9921424,"projectId":9943713,"letterContent":"The speakers has helped ensure that all children can clearly hear songs stories and instructions.\r\nThe phonics songs enhanced their vocabulary. Pro unciation and listening comprehension. And it also helped the children develop coordination, balance and body awareness. \r\nChildren with hearing challenges ,speech delays or those learning English are provided constant volume and clarity making lessons more accessible. It also helps with smooth transitions clean up and quiet time\r\nAgain the teachers thank you all so much for the donations.","fullyFundedDate":1767621271922,"projectUrl":"project/the-sound-of-music-in-the-classroom/9943713/","projectTitle":"The Sound of Music in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9921424"},{"teacherId":9908036,"projectId":9741429,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a safe, engaging, and hands-on science environment. The new aquarium setup and materials have become a daily part of our learning routine. Students eagerly observe the fish during center time, noticing changes in movement, color, and behavior. We use these moments to introduce early science concepts such as living vs. non-living things, caring for animals, and cause-and-effect. The automatic feeder has been especially helpful in maintaining a consistent feeding schedule, allowing us to care for the fish responsibly while keeping students safe and reducing direct handling.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. They gathered around the tank asking thoughtful questions, pointing out details, and sharing observations with their classmates. For many of my students, this is their first close-up experience with caring for living creatures in a classroom setting. The aquarium has quickly become a calming focal point and a powerful tool for building language, social skills, and curiosity through shared experiences.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the aquarium as part of our ongoing science and social-emotional learning lessons. Students will track observations, learn about habitats, and practice responsibility through guided classroom jobs related to animal care. This project has truly brought science to life in our classroom while creating a safer, more enriching environment for young learners. Thank you for making this meaningful learning experience possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758886784088,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safer-classroom-and-bringing/9741429/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safer Classroom and Bringing Science to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yasmine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9908036_orig.jpg?crop=3019,3019,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737819514370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9908036"},{"teacherId":9908036,"projectId":9080683,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting \"Classroom 12's Blessing.\" Because of your contributions, our learning space has been completely transformed into a more interactive, organized, and inclusive environment that better supports our students' development and daily experiences.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we received a wide variety of essential supplies, including dry erase markers and erasers, dot markers, training scissors, construction paper, and pencil grips—all of which have become staples in our small group instruction and creative stations. These materials make it easier for students to stay engaged, express themselves, and strengthen their fine motor skills. The new dry erase dots for our tables have been a huge hit, turning our workspace into a collaborative and reusable surface for learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful additions has been the sensory tools—including fidget boxes, liquid motion timers and calming tubes. These items have been especially meaningful for our students with autism and behavioral challenges, helping them regulate emotions, remain focused, and feel calm and safe in our classroom. Their smiles and increased participation speak volumes.\r\n\r\nThanks to the new laminator, Velcro dots, and label printer (with label refills!), we've also been able to create custom visual supports, labels, and reusable learning tools that make our classroom more accessible and structured. The purple and pink desk organizers have added so much function and personality to our workspace, helping both myself and my assistant stay efficient and prepared every day.\r\n\r\nYour donations didn't just provide materials—they brought joy, comfort, and opportunities for growth that our students wouldn't have had otherwise. 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