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These high-quality books have helped make abstract concepts like letter recognition and phonemic awareness much more concrete and accessible for my preschool learners.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new books, their reactions were immediate and joyful. They were drawn in by the bright illustrations, engaging visuals, and clear focus on letters and sounds. Many students rushed to the reading area, flipping through pages and pointing out letters they recognized. It was especially exciting to see students who are still developing confidence in literacy eagerly participate and take risks. The books created a sense of excitement around learning letters. Because the materials are developmentally appropriate and visually appealing, they support a wide range of learners and help ensure that every student has access to high-quality literacy experiences, regardless of their starting point.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to build on this momentum by incorporating the books into a more structured letter-of-the-week routine while still keeping learning playful and engaging. Additionally, we plan to create a classroom alphabet book, where each student contributes a page based on the letters we study. These next steps will continue to deepen students' literacy skills while fostering a love of books and reading. 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These activities will continue to build problem-solving, collaboration, and early STEM skills.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on our classroom, giving students the tools they need to explore, investigate, and become curious little scientists. Thank you for helping us make science hands-on, meaningful, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1774963657768,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-at-work-our-prek3-sci/10071824/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists at Work: Our PreK3 Science Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762286097906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deleon00"},{"teacherId":6903084,"projectId":10072118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, our Pre-K 3 students now have new materials that are helping them build language skills in fun, engaging ways every day.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources in a variety of activities, from storytime and puppet play to interactive literacy centers. One special moment was when students used new word and picture cards to create their own stories. They were excited to share their ideas with classmates, practicing new vocabulary and forming complete sentences. Their confidence in speaking and storytelling has grown tremendously!\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled and eager to explore everything. You could see their excitement as they began sorting, matching, and making up stories immediately—many students were so inspired that they continued their storytelling during free play.\r\n\r\nNext, we are building on these experiences by introducing more complex storytelling, encouraging students to sequence events, and ask and answer questions about stories. We will also continue expanding vocabulary through playful, hands-on activities, helping students grow as confident communicators.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a big impact in our classroom, helping our littlest learners develop important language and communication skills while having fun and exploring. 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They tested which structures were strong enough to hold small objects, and when their designs didn't work, they eagerly tried again. It was amazing to see their determination, teamwork, and excitement as they figured things out together.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to explore everything, asking questions and immediately beginning to build and experiment. That excitement has continued every day as they discover new ways to use the materials.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on these experiences by encouraging students to plan their creations, make predictions, and reflect on their work. We are beginning simple STEM challenges, like building the tallest tower or creating structures that can balance objects, helping students deepen their thinking and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a classroom full of curiosity, creativity, and discovery. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to think like little engineers and explore the world through hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1774963690111,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-engineers-at-workbring-stem-to-li/10072181/","projectTitle":"“Tiny Engineers at Work—Bring STEM to Life in Our Classroom!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762286097906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deleon00"},{"teacherId":6903084,"projectId":10071680,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, our manipulatives center has been refreshed with engaging, hands-on materials that are making a big difference in my students' learning.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, my Pre-K 3 students are exploring, sorting, counting, building, and problem-solving in meaningful ways. They are strengthening their fine motor skills, developing early math concepts, and learning how to work together as they share materials and ideas. I've already seen growth in their confidence, independence, and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a more interactive and engaging environment where my students can learn through play every day. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping make learning both fun and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1774963724814,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-refreshing-our-classr/10071680/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Refreshing Our Classroom Manipulatives Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762286097906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deleon00"},{"teacherId":6903084,"projectId":10033540,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our block center has been refreshed and revitalized, creating an exciting space for my students to explore, build, and imagine. This project has had a meaningful impact on their learning and development in multiple ways.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to engage in more complex and creative building activities, experimenting with balance, shape, and spatial reasoning. They are developing problem-solving skills as they plan, test, and adjust their structures, and learning important concepts like stability, symmetry, and measurement in a playful context.\r\n\r\nThe new materials and organization have encouraged more collaboration and teamwork. Children are communicating their ideas, negotiating roles, and learning to share and take turns, strengthening their social-emotional skills while building together.\r\n\r\nOverall, this refreshed block center has sparked curiosity, enhanced creativity, and provided countless opportunities for hands-on learning. 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This project has helped turn everyday weather observations into meaningful learning experiences filled with curiosity and excitement.\r\n\r\nStudents have been actively observing the weather, asking questions, and making connections between what they see and what they learn. They are beginning to understand concepts like sunny, rainy, windy, and cloudy, while also developing early science skills such as predicting, observing, and describing changes in their environment.\r\n\r\nI've seen growth in their language as they use new vocabulary to talk about the weather, as well as in their confidence when sharing their observations with peers. These activities have also supported important skills like attention, participation, and collaboration during group discussions and hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has helped spark a sense of wonder in my students. They are excited to learn, eager to explore, and more engaged in understanding the world around them.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769527981963,"projectUrl":"project/watching-the-weather-hands-on-learning/10033470/","projectTitle":"Watching the Weather: Hands-On Learning for Pre-K 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762286097906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deleon00"},{"teacherId":6903084,"projectId":10033426,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Pre-K 3 classroom has been transformed into a space full of curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning. Your support allowed my students to explore STEM concepts in meaningful and age-appropriate ways, turning everyday moments into exciting learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students have been able to build, experiment, and problem-solve using new materials. They are asking more questions, making predictions, and working together to test their ideas. I've seen incredible growth in their creativity, confidence, and ability to think critically. Even at just three years old, they are beginning to understand basic concepts like cause and effect, balance, and simple engineering through play.\r\n\r\nThis experience has also strengthened important skills such as language development, cooperation, and perseverance. Students are using more descriptive language, sharing ideas with peers, and learning that it's okay to try again when something doesn't work the first time.\r\n\r\nYour support has made learning more engaging, interactive, and joyful for my students. Thank you for helping create an environment where young learners feel inspired to explore, discover, and grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769527981617,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-for-little-learners-pre-k/10033426/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas for Little Learners: Pre-K 3 STEM Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762286097906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deleon00"},{"teacherId":8716005,"projectId":10036655,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my Pre-K students now have access to high quality crayons and wooden literacy materials that have transformed our learning centers. Thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in the importance of early language and literacy development. \r\n\r\nDuring literacy centers, students are actively engaged in identifying letters, matching sounds, and building simple words with the magnetic dry erase wooden cookies. They are excited to learn and eager to participate. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students build strong foundations for reading, writing, and lifelong learning. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768916445799,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-through-play/10036655/","projectTitle":"Building Language Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akshar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8716005_orig.jpg?crop=1960,1960,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713808914787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8716005"},{"teacherId":8716005,"projectId":10047929,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Pre-K classroom is now filled with excitement, engagement, and opportunity! The gel writing boards have transformed our small group time into an interactive and confidence building experience. My students eagerly practice forming letters and developing fine motor skills in a way that feels fun and successful. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided more than supplies, you have given my students confidence, ownership of their learning and joyful opportunities to grow. Thank you for investing in our little learners and for believing in their bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1769462233719,"projectUrl":"project/big-learning-happens-in-small-groups/10047929/","projectTitle":"Big Learning Happens in Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akshar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8716005_orig.jpg?crop=1960,1960,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713808914787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8716005"},{"teacherId":6903084,"projectId":9787319,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom market stand. Because of you, my students have had an engaging, hands-on opportunity to learn about math, collaboration, and real-world problem solving in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWith the materials you helped provide, students were able to design, organize, and run their own market stand. They practiced skills like counting money, making change, working as a team, and communicating with confidence. Most importantly, they were excited to learn—and that excitement made a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and belief in our classroom truly made a difference. My students felt proud of their work and loved knowing that people they've never met cared enough to support their learning. Thank you for helping create such a memorable and valuable experience for them.","fullyFundedDate":1768429017064,"projectUrl":"project/a-market-stand-for-hands-on-learning/9787319/","projectTitle":"A Market Stand for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762286097906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deleon00"},{"teacherId":3931039,"projectId":9925854,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support of our project, Building Future Engineers. Because of your kindness, our low-income preschool classroom received a beautiful set of wooden building blocks that has already made a lasting impact on our students' learning and joy.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the blocks arrived, the excitement in the classroom was undeniable. Small hands eagerly explored each piece, stacking, balancing, and experimenting with new ideas. What quickly became clear is that these blocks are more than just toys, they are powerful learning tools. Today, the block area has become one of the most visited and beloved spaces in our classroom, a place where creativity, collaboration, and curiosity thrive every single day.\r\n\r\nAs our students build towers, bridges, and imaginative structures, they are naturally developing early engineering skills. They test ideas, make predictions, encounter challenges, and problem-solve when structures fall or designs don't work as planned. These moments spark critical thinking and resilience, teaching children that learning is a process of trying, adjusting, and trying again. \r\n\r\nEqually important, the wooden blocks have fostered rich social learning. Students collaborate, share materials, and communicate their ideas with each other. We see friendships forming as children work together. 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