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Having engaging, age-appropriate texts has truly deepened their love for books and storytelling.\r\n\r\nIt's been heartwarming to see how much joy and focus the children show when exploring our new stories. Several students who were once hesitant to sit for group reading are now eager to pick their own books and share them with friends. They take pride in caring for the library and often return to favorite titles again and again. As we continue through the school year, we're excited to explore more of the new books and use them to spark conversations, build comprehension, and encourage imagination. 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Beyond skill development, the sensory bins have provided a calming and regulating experience for many of my students. When they engage with the materials, they are able to center themselves, manage emotions, and prepare for learning. It's been incredible to watch how this hands-on sensory play helps them transition more smoothly into structured activities throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were immediately drawn to the bins and could hardly wait to explore. Their excitement and curiosity were contagious—they loved feeling the different textures and discovering hidden objects within the bins. Moving forward, we plan to use the sensory bins to support themed learning experiences that tie into our science and literacy lessons, such as digging for letter treasures or exploring seasonal materials. These resources have truly enriched our classroom by providing a balance of sensory regulation, creativity, and focused learning, and I am deeply grateful for the positive impact they continue to have on my students each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785716171,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-sensory-bins/9243517/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials - Sensory Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2453262_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729304234848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2453262"},{"teacherId":2453262,"projectId":9242896,"letterContent":"Our students have absolutely loved exploring the new fine motor materials we received! The sorting bins and other manipulatives have quickly become a favorite part of our daily centers. We use them for a variety of hands-on learning activities—sorting by color and size, creating patterns, counting objects, and strengthening finger coordination. These materials have helped our students build important foundational skills while keeping them engaged and excited about learning. It's been wonderful to see how much progress they've made in both their fine motor development and their ability to focus on multi-step tasks.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were so excited to open the boxes and see all of the bright, colorful items inside. They immediately began naming the colors and asking to play with the new tools. Watching them explore, scoop, pinch, and sort with such curiosity and joy was a truly special moment. For many of our students, these kinds of hands-on learning experiences are essential for developing strength, coordination, and confidence—and now, thanks to your generosity, we get to provide them every day.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will be to continue expanding these fine motor and sorting activities into other areas of learning. We plan to integrate them into math lessons to reinforce counting and patterning, as well as into science centers for sorting natural objects and exploring textures. These resources have created so many new opportunities for meaningful, skill-building play in our classroom, and I am deeply grateful for the lasting impact they are having on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1744835230179,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-fine-motor-activit/9242896/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials- Fine Motor Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2453262_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729304234848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2453262"},{"teacherId":2453262,"projectId":9230889,"letterContent":"Our students have absolutely loved using the new triangular crayons and Pip-Squeak markers during our art and writing activities! These tools have been a wonderful addition to our classroom, especially for little hands still developing fine motor skills. The triangular crayons help students practice a proper grasp, while the bright, fun markers keep them excited to write, draw, and create. It's been amazing to watch their creativity grow as they draw self-portraits, design story characters, and add colorful details to their classroom projects.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was contagious! The children's eyes lit up as we opened the packages, and several of them immediately asked to try the \"little markers\" and \"triangle crayons.\" Many of my students need extra motivation to engage in writing and drawing, and these new supplies made the experience feel special and fun. Their enthusiasm carried over into our lessons, and it has been heartwarming to see their confidence and independence bloom.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue using these materials in literacy, art, and fine motor centers. The students will use them to illustrate their favorite stories, label classroom objects, and participate in themed art activities that connect to our current lessons. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now filled with even more color, creativity, and joy. 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