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No Problem — Let’s Bring the Breeze!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kargol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3421892_orig.png?crop=722,722,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626125733291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kargol"},{"teacherId":8251089,"projectId":9342772,"letterContent":"We have successfully started multiple spring wildflowers for our future prairie! We are so excited. As with any new garden experience we are waiting quietly in the winter and will expect to see our first sprouts this spring. The students learned about the sleep, creep and leap cycle of most perennial wildflowers. \r\n\r\nUltimately we will not see the full impacts of our gardening experience until two years down the line. The great part about working with students at MacDowell is that we have the time to show most of our students that, since they are with us most of their school experience. It truly lets them see the impacts of their actions.\r\n\r\nWe are also about to embark on our climate change novel study here in November. Thank you so much for all the lovely books. It's going to be so fun to view climate change from multiple different perspectives. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1752771369239,"projectUrl":"project/climate-change-and-a-local-garden/9342772/","projectTitle":"Climate Change and a Local Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schertz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8251089_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x358,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682087192335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schertz"},{"teacherId":3421892,"projectId":9297569,"letterContent":"Your donation helped my students get lap desks which has made a meaningful difference for my kindergarten students with special needs. It provides them with a flexible, personal workspace that supports their unique learning styles. Many of my students struggle with attention, sensory regulation, and mobility, and the lap desks have allowed them to engage in learning activities more comfortably. This could be sitting on the floor, in a quiet corner, or at a table. These desks create a sense of ownership and structure, helping students stay focused and feel secure in their environment. This simple tool has empowered them to participate more fully in classroom routines, leading to greater independence, confidence, and academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1756145241048,"projectUrl":"project/lap-desk-for-individual-work/9297569/","projectTitle":"Lap Desk for Individual Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kargol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3421892_orig.png?crop=722,722,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626125733291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kargol"},{"teacherId":3421892,"projectId":9646721,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to help me get a fan for my classroom. There is very little circulation in my room and it gets very stuffy. This fan is powerful and makes a huge difference. Students are able to get some fresh air in the classroom when I put the fan near the window. It definitely cools our room down. Next week it is going to be 80 degrees most days. We do not have air conditioning. I am so grateful to have this fan to help me and the students stay cool. I appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757080035878,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-a-fan/9646721/","projectTitle":"We Need a Fan","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kargol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3421892_orig.png?crop=722,722,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626125733291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kargol"},{"teacherId":3421892,"projectId":9307661,"letterContent":"Some of the materials were not available to order. I was able to purchase some board books for a calming area for my students. It has made a difference for my students with autism. The calming board books provide a safe, comforting activity so students can take a break, regulate their emotions, and regain control when feeling overwhelmed. Having a quiet activity available helps reduce stress and allows them to return to learning more focused and ready to engage. Your generosity has created a supportive environment that truly meets their needs. I'm so grateful for the positive impact it's already having in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1749683514525,"projectUrl":"project/light-table-materials/9307661/","projectTitle":"Light Table Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kargol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3421892_orig.png?crop=722,722,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626125733291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kargol"},{"teacherId":3421892,"projectId":9307659,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get materials for the classroom calming center. It has made a difference for my students with autism. The bean bag chair and calming board books provide a safe, comforting space where they can take a break, regulate their emotions, and regain control when feeling overwhelmed. Having this quiet area available helps reduce stress and allows them to return to learning more focused and ready to engage. Your generosity has created a supportive environment that truly meets their needs. I'm so grateful for the positive impact it's already having in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755741926395,"projectUrl":"project/instant-learning-centers/9307659/","projectTitle":"Instant Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kargol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3421892_orig.png?crop=722,722,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626125733291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kargol"},{"teacherId":3421892,"projectId":9307552,"letterContent":"I love using this in my small groups! The tactile dots provide sensory input for sounding out and blending words! A great purchase I use almost every day! This has been so helpful during interventions and small-group rotations. I like that the complete set allows me to differentiate based on my student's needs. The kids really enjoy this! They love matching the colorful pictures to the words and I like the answer key that's included in each packet. The sensory dots really focus the kids on sounding out the words correctly. I am able to use this activity for all the kids in the classroom. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1749822083812,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-read/9307552/","projectTitle":"Learning to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kargol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3421892_orig.png?crop=722,722,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626125733291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kargol"},{"teacherId":3421892,"projectId":9307065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of crayons and colored pencils for my classroom. Your support has made a big difference in our daily activities. These materials give each child the tools they need to express themselves creatively and build fine motor skills. The students are excited and engaged during art projects, and it's heartwarming to see their imaginations come to life with the bright, vibrant colors you've provided. Your kindness has not only brought joy to their learning but also helped create a more enriching and inspiring classroom environment. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1749822551834,"projectUrl":"project/crayola-crayons-and-pencils/9307065/","projectTitle":"Crayola Crayons and Pencils","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kargol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3421892_orig.png?crop=722,722,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626125733291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kargol"},{"teacherId":3421892,"projectId":9307658,"letterContent":"Our math curriculum is strong, but it doesn't offer enough opportunities for me to work with small groups while keeping the rest of the class meaningfully engaged on their own. I'm so excited to have found a hands-on alternative to screen based activities! I've been trying these out and can't wait to use them with my kindergarteners this year. They're a great starting point for most students and also work well for fun, targeted intervention later in the year. The manipulatives are fantastic! Who wouldn't want to play with ants while learning math?","fullyFundedDate":1750877392320,"projectUrl":"project/math-instant-learning-center/9307658/","projectTitle":"Math Instant Learning Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kargol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3421892_orig.png?crop=722,722,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626125733291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kargol"},{"teacherId":3421892,"projectId":9306734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to this project. I am looking forward to having a trampoline in my classroom next year. Many of our students struggle with how to manage big feelings, anxiety, and stress. We're learning that exercise can be a great way to self-regulate. Your generosity will give our class a personal trampoline. Students will now have the option to bounce off some steam when they need to. I know this will be a big hit! Thank you so much. I look forward to sharing photos with you. Hope you enjoy them.","fullyFundedDate":1748390059423,"projectUrl":"project/we-like-to-jump/9306734/","projectTitle":"We Like to Jump","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kargol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3421892_orig.png?crop=722,722,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626125733291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kargol"},{"teacherId":1474483,"projectId":9112421,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for your donation and look forward to showing you how your generosity is making a positive impact on my students!\"\r\nThere are not enough words to describe how giving the gift of speech and language to children can open up the world to them and make it possible for these children to succeed in school, enjoy communicating with peers and adults, and mostly live life. \r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed me to purchase, print, and use evidence-based speech materials. I am so excited to be able to select specific materials for each of my students unique needs. This is such a blessing for me and my students. My speech students frequently require unique materials geared toward their individual needs and interests. I can now provide fun and engaging activities that specifically address each student's needs. In addition, my students are so very excited to take these activities home and practice with their families. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to my speech programming and impacting my students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1742930806814,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-engaging-speech-therapy-material/9112421/","projectTitle":"Fun and Engaging Speech Therapy Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoffren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1474483_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512675112870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cheryl-hoffren"},{"teacherId":3421892,"projectId":9095869,"letterContent":"Making consonant-vowel-consonant words in kindergarten is important and beneficial because it helps children develop early reading and spelling skills. These simple, three-letter words like \"cat,\" \"dog,\" and \"hat\" follow predictable phonetic patterns, making them ideal for teaching letter/sound relationships. A fun way to reinforce this skill is by using hands-on activities, like matching an upper case letter \"key\" to its lower case \"lock\" to open it, helping children connect letter recognition with interactive learning and making the experience engaging and memorable.\r\n\r\nSequencing numbers up to 30 in kindergarten is important because it lays the foundation for number sense and mathematical thinking. When children learn to put numbers in order, they begin to understand concepts like counting forward and backward and identifying what comes before or after a given number. These skills are essential for future math skills such as addition and subtraction. 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