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One of my favorite things is hearing the creative stories and conversations they come up with as they play together.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating the parking garage into our classroom themes and storytelling activities. We will encourage students to create their own pretend-play scenarios, build roads and communities with blocks, and use new vocabulary during play. Thank you so much for helping us bring learning to life through imagination and play! 🚗❤️","fullyFundedDate":1786389021661,"projectUrl":"project/parking-into-pretend-play/10440013/","projectTitle":"Parking into Pretend Play","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":10447385,"letterContent":"My Pre-K3 students were so excited when they saw the new accessories for our sand table! They immediately began scooping, pouring, filling, and exploring. It has been wonderful to watch them work together, share materials, and use their imaginations while learning through play.\r\n\r\nThese new materials have helped turn our sand table into an engaging hands-on learning center. As students scoop and pour, they are strengthening their fine motor skills and exploring early math and science concepts such as full and empty, more and less, measuring, and cause and effect. They are also building vocabulary and social skills as they talk, problem-solve, and play with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using the sand table with different classroom themes and sensory experiences to encourage exploration and discovery. 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Students are building fine motor skills, practicing letter formation, and learning that their drawings and marks can communicate their ideas. One of my favorite moments has been watching them proudly bring me their work and explain what they \"wrote\" or drew.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue encouraging independent writing through name practice, letter and sound activities, and drawing and storytelling. Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping our little writers turn their **big ideas into words and pictures!** 💕✏️","fullyFundedDate":1784560678336,"projectUrl":"project/little-writers-big-ideas-refreshing-ou/10191275/","projectTitle":"Little Writers, Big Ideas: Refreshing Our Pre-K Writing Table!","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":10072159,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when they first saw their new Woodlands Dollhouse! Their faces lit up, and they immediately began exploring, creating families, and making up their own stories.\r\n\r\nThe dollhouse has become a favorite part of our classroom. Through pretend play, my Pre-K3 students are practicing important skills like sharing, taking turns, communicating with friends, and using their imagination. I love listening to the conversations and stories they create while they play together.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using the dollhouse to build vocabulary, storytelling, and social-emotional skills. We are so grateful to our generous donors for bringing more creativity and meaningful play into our classroom. **Thank you for helping our little learners learn through play!**","fullyFundedDate":1779384527226,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-in-action-woodlands-dollhou/10072159/","projectTitle":"Imagination in Action: Woodlands Dollhouse for Pre-K3","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":10071823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of you, our art center is now a place of organized creativity. By providing these craft trays, watercolors, and brushes, you have given my students more than just art supplies. These supplies are helping my 'Little Picassos' develop fine motor skills and are the tools that allow my students to see themselves as artists and capable learners. Thank you for making our classroom a more organized and empowered place to learn. We are so grateful for your investment in our Pre-K classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1774963728369,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-independence-through-art/10071823/","projectTitle":"Empowering Independence Through Art","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":10047614,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our art center to life! Because of your support, every student in my class now has access to their own tray and a fresh set of paints. Seeing their concentration and the smiles on their faces as they work is a direct of your kindness. These aren't just 'supplies' to us- they are the tools that allow my students to see themselves as artists and capable learners. Thank you for making our classroom a more organized, empowered place to learn. 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One meaningful classroom moment happened during our large group literacy time, when we explored a book centered on the letter \"M.\" Students eagerly identified pictures, repeated the letter sound, and made connections their classmates' names. We extended the activity by having students search the classroom for objects that started with the same sound, turning the lesson into an interactive experience. 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. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, my students now have access to engaging, high-quality resources that are helping lay a strong foundation for lifelong literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1765828459513,"projectUrl":"project/building-early-literacy-through-joyful-r/9925942/","projectTitle":"Building Early Literacy Through Joyful Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3931039_orig.jpg?crop=883,883,x731,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783800489466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3931039"},{"teacherId":6903084,"projectId":10071824,"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 explore science in hands-on, engaging ways every day.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources in our science center for activities like observing, experimenting, and exploring materials. One memorable moment was when students used magnifying glasses to examine seeds and leaves. They excitedly described what they saw, asked questions, and made predictions about how plants grow. These experiences are helping students develop observation skills, critical thinking, and scientific curiosity.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled and immediately eager to explore. Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to test out the tools and discover new things. Their excitement continues each day as they experiment, explore, and learn together.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to expand on these experiences by exploring cause and effect, experimenting with water and magnet activities, and making connections between their observations and the natural world. 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. Thank you for giving them this wonderful opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1774963725043,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-language-skills-for-our-lit/10072118/","projectTitle":"Building Big Language Skills for Our Littlest Learners","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":10072181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Because of you, my Pre-K 3 students are now able to explore STEM in hands-on, meaningful ways that truly bring learning to life.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, my students have been using them daily in our centers to build, create, and problem-solve. One of our favorite moments was when students worked together to build \"bridges\" using the new materials. 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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