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We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1761566792309,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-art-painting-and-crea/9807122/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Art: Painting and Creating Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977981_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590704491877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-handel"},{"teacherId":1977981,"projectId":9809049,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our holiday project possible! My preschoolers are going to be so excited to take home their very own car ramps and toy cars. These materials inspire imaginative play, build motor skills, and spark curiosity about how things move. Families will enjoy exploring force, gravity, and cause and effect together through fun, hands-on play. Your generosity brings learning beyond the classroom and makes this season extra special for my students! We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1760997198198,"projectUrl":"project/racing-into-learning-car-ramps-for-hand/9809049/","projectTitle":"Racing Into Learning: Car Ramps for Hands-On Play at Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977981_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590704491877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-handel"},{"teacherId":1977981,"projectId":9671664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! The movement-themed books and crawling tunnel will bring so much joy to our classroom. My students love reading stories that get them stretching, jumping, and moving while building vocabulary and confidence. The crawl tunnel will give them a fun, calming way to strengthen their bodies and explore safely. Your generosity helps create meaningful learning experiences every day. 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These resources are vital for helping my students understand routines, express themselves, and develop important early skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation of printer ink may seem small, but it has a huge impact, keeping our classroom running smoothly and ensures my students always have the tools they need to learn and grow. I am so grateful for your kindness and belief in my students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1759529541563,"projectUrl":"project/preschoolers-need-printer-ink/9524641/","projectTitle":"Preschoolers Need Printer Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977981_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590704491877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-handel"},{"teacherId":1977981,"projectId":9766869,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my preschoolers explore the outdoors in every kind of weather! With a new drying station and organized storage, my students can investigate puddles, rain, and nature without worry. These materials foster independence as children learn to care for their own gear, while also supporting sensory regulation through safe exploration of new sights and sounds. 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The trampoline, slide, and climbing wall are not just fun, they are powerful tools that help my students build balance, coordination, strength, and confidence.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, movement is the key to learning. These materials allow them to release energy in healthy ways, regulate their bodies, and refocus during important classroom activities. They also provide daily opportunities for teamwork, turn-taking, and communication, helping my students develop important social skills while doing something they love.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has transformed our classroom into a place where children can climb, jump, and slide while practicing the very skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in the potential of every child. 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From movement breaks to color games and social play, the tiles will transform our floor into an interactive learning space where children can grow, connect, and thrive every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758858031305,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-steps-to-learning-sensory-floo/9723453/","projectTitle":"Colorful Steps to Learning: Sensory Floor Tiles for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977981_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590704491877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-handel"},{"teacherId":1977981,"projectId":9569667,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Safari Adventure\" project! Your generosity will bring sensory-rich, imaginative, and hands-on experiences to our preschoolers with special needs. From jungle-themed play to building, creating, and exploring, these materials will spark joy, encourage language, and nurture growth every day. You are helping transform our classroom into an engaging world of learning and wonder. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support! Thank you again so much! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1758756184667,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-learning-sensory-fun-for-pre/9569667/","projectTitle":"Wild About Learning: Sensory Fun for Preschoolers With Special Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977981_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590704491877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-handel"},{"teacherId":9493925,"projectId":8769087,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, I was able to have the resources to print and laminate Velcro activities, playdough mats, and interactive books. \r\n\r\nMy students are able to benefit from having these to their disposal over and over again, due to the durability of the 5 mil laminating sheets. 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