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This reduces the risk of cross-contamination, minimizes the spread of illness, and creates a healthier learning environment where students are able to remain present and engaged. In turn, this contributes to increased instructional time and greater consistency in student progress, as fewer absences occur due to preventable illnesses.\r\n\r\nBy maintaining a safe and sanitary environment, we are able to focus more fully on our primary mission: supporting student growth, development, and independence. Your support of this need ensures that both staff and students are protected, reinforcing the foundation for a secure and nurturing classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1733349746138,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-and-healthy-classroom/8668473/","projectTitle":"A Safe and Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Del Palacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4554563_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564613875439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4554563"},{"teacherId":4554563,"projectId":7739320,"letterContent":"The materials provided through generous donors like yourself, have had a direct and meaningful impact on student learning in our classroom. We utilize them primarily during small group instruction, where individualized attention allows us to target specific student goals. Many of the activities implemented are errorless learning tasks, which promote student confidence and ensure repeated success. We also incorporate hands-on activities that align with seasonal themes and holidays, which increases student engagement and provides natural opportunities for skill generalization.\r\n\r\nThese materials support a wide range of developmental goals, including communication, fine motor skills, color and shape recognition, and early literacy and numeracy concepts. For many of my students, who are non-verbal or emerging communicators, the tactile and visual nature of these activities provides an accessible pathway to demonstrate knowledge and build new skills.\r\n\r\nAs a result of these resources, students consistently demonstrate higher levels of participation, engagement, and independence during structured learning tasks. Data collected during small groups shows measurable progress toward IEP goals, particularly in the areas of communication and social interaction. Additionally, the rotation of new activities maintains student motivation, reducing task avoidance and increasing time on task.\r\n\r\nThe continued availability of these materials ensures that instruction can remain differentiated, engaging, and developmentally appropriate, ultimately fostering both academic and social growth for all learners in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1696267498124,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-supplies/7739320/","projectTitle":"Small Group Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Del Palacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4554563_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564613875439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4554563"},{"teacherId":4554563,"projectId":7713402,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to explore the wooden vehicles, magnet monsters, and of course, Mr. Potato Head! The magnet monsters have been especially helpful for practicing color matching and body part identification in such a fun and engaging way. Mr. Potato Head and all of his accessories have been a huge hit—we've even created Mrs. Potato Head, a baby potato head, and more. He has also been a wonderful resource for building vocabulary skills with my students. While many are non-verbal, that doesn't mean they don't recognize and understand the items. 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Many students were encouraged to participate and be engaged in a group activity.\r\nI appreciated that my students had pride in their accomplishments of making their own musical instruments. They loved showing their friends in class what they made and then showing their parents at home.\r\nThank you again for making this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1726791747166,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-music/8742378/","projectTitle":"Learning through Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5950516_orig.jpg?crop=884,884,x0,y356&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611842689419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jenniferwright"},{"teacherId":7726368,"projectId":8980854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of writing materials to my classroom. Early writing in an early childhood classroom does not look the same as other classrooms. 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After we read all the books together as a class I then put the books in our classroom library for our students to explore. They love sitting down with a reading buddy and reading our new books.","fullyFundedDate":1680527680148,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-readers/7252589/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phelps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7726368_orig.jpg?crop=2988,2988,x0,y1165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611149038985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7726368"},{"teacherId":7726368,"projectId":6826622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of art supplies to our classroom. Letting students express themselves through art is very important in early childhood classrooms. Our students were so excited to open up our box and explore all the supplies. We first introduced each material and how to properly take care of them so everyone can have a chance to use them.\r\n\r\nAfter adding the materials to our art center our students began creating multiple pieces of art work. They especially loved the texture brushes and squirt bottles.","fullyFundedDate":1673015639492,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself-pre-k-art-supplies/6826622/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself - Pre-K Art Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phelps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7726368_orig.jpg?crop=2988,2988,x0,y1165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611149038985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7726368"},{"teacherId":7726368,"projectId":6680713,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to our classroom. Fine motor development is crucial for young learners. Having hands on materials helps facilitate that learning as well as keep students engaged. Our class was very excited to open our box and see all the new materials. We carefully introduced each new material and then let students begin exploring the fine motor materials on their own. \r\n\r\nThe alphabet beads were a favorite for our classroom. The students loved being able to create things with their name or their classmates name. Combining literacy and fine motor was a great use of the beads.","fullyFundedDate":1662564198919,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-fun/6680713/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phelps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7726368_orig.jpg?crop=2988,2988,x0,y1165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611149038985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7726368"},{"teacherId":7726368,"projectId":6680520,"letterContent":"Social emotional learning is a huge skill for our young learners. Utilizing hands on materials really helps guide that learning. Our class was so excited to open up our box and see the materials inside. They were very excited to start exploring the emotion mirrors. I introduced the mirrors during a whole group lesson. We discussed the different emotions words and what that can look like on someone. I later put the mirrors in our calm down spot so our students can put a name to their emotions. These mirrors have had a great impact in my classroom, when students are upset they will tell a classmate, \"go look in the mirror\".","fullyFundedDate":1662564287484,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-materials-for-pre-k/6680520/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Materials for Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phelps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7726368_orig.jpg?crop=2988,2988,x0,y1165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611149038985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7726368"},{"teacherId":8532386,"projectId":8804916,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your contribution plays a significant role in enhancing the learning environment for our students. These innovative resources create a dynamic and engaging space that caters to the diverse sensory needs of our children, helping them stay focused and actively participate in their learning.\r\n\r\nBy providing tools that support self-regulation and sustained attention, you are making a lasting impact on their overall academic success. Your generosity not only enriches their educational journey but also empowers them to develop the skills they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your continued support and dedication to our students' growth and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1735931585169,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-kids-focus/8804916/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Kids' Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8532386_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670046440316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/counselor-mack"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_101079","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":253,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - Pre-K","studentTeacherRatio":"16.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":63.6,"schoolId":101079,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gonzalez School for Young Children on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gonzalez School for Young Children","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/denton-independent-school-district/gonzalez-schoolfor-young-chldrn/101079"}