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As they observe different critters, compare their features, and ask questions about how living things grow and survive, they are developing respect for nature and building the foundations of scientific thinking. Their excitement is contagious as students gather around to share their observations, make predictions, and celebrate each discovery.\r\nMost importantly, these resources have strengthened our sense of community. Children naturally collaborate as they explore, talk through ideas, and build together. Their language skills, cooperation, and confidence continue to grow with every shared moment of learning. Thank you for making this kind of joyful, hands-on exploration possible for my students. 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Having a dedicated table gives them a special place to sit side by side, practice social skills, and enjoy being part of a caring community.\r\nThis outdoor table has become a natural extension of our classroom. My students often come together outside to work on projects, look at books, or observe nature, and the picnic table will give them a comfortable spot to learn in new and engaging ways. The umbrella will provide much-needed shade—not only over the table but also over the sandbox, which is a class favorite. With better protection from the sun, students can safely play, explore, and create for longer stretches of time.\r\nMore than just furniture, this picnic table has transformed our outdoor space into a place where imaginations bloom and friendships grow. 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We are currently working on digraphs in phonics, and the mobile whiteboard has been especially helpful as we create our digraph anchor chart together. It allows me to model each sound and word example right in front of the students, making it easy for everyone to see and participate as we build our chart as a class. \r\n\r\nThe pastel testing dividers have made a positive impact in my classroom by helping students focus better during assessments and independent work. Their calming colors create a soothing environment, reducing distractions and test anxiety for my students. One of my students, who usually struggles during tests, was especially excited to use the blue testing divider. Having his own space with a calming color helped him feel more relaxed and confident while testing.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when I introduced the mobile whiteboard and pastel testing dividers to our classroom. They love being able to learn on the rug with the whiteboard and are always eager to choose their own colorful dividers during testing, which makes the classroom feel more engaging and personalized for them.","fullyFundedDate":1757982481380,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-class-put-the-fun-in-functional/9702457/","projectTitle":"Help Our Class Put the Fun in Functional","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kostanyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10250833_orig.jpg?crop=912,912,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757888453036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250833"},{"teacherId":2578639,"projectId":9568865,"letterContent":"When our new tabletop materials arrived, my Kindergarten students were full of excitement and curiosity. I introduced them as part of our morning routine, and they immediately gathered around, eager to explore. I'll never forget the smiles and gasps when they first saw the colorful manipulatives and hands-on activities. These resources have quickly become a favorite part of our mornings and have transformed the way we begin our day.\r\nThe next steps for my students are to build on this foundation of independence and collaboration by connecting these morning activities to larger classroom lessons in math, literacy, and problem-solving. Your generosity has given us the tools to start our days with joy and purpose, and I am so grateful for the positive impact you've made on my students' learning and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1754938719961,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-mornings-hands-on-activities-to/9568865/","projectTitle":"Mindful Mornings: Hands-On Activities to Build Skills and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Covarrubias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578639_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536273623769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-covarrubias402"},{"teacherId":2578639,"projectId":9132092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My kindergarten students absolutely love using their new whiteboards. Whether we're working as a whole class or in small groups, the whiteboards have become an essential and fun learning tool. The excitement is contagious! My students can't wait to use them, and they eagerly hold them close, ready to show what they know.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite routines is when I say, \"3-2-1, show me!\" and every student proudly holds up their board. In that moment, I can quickly see who understands the concept and who may need a little extra support. This simple tool has transformed the way I assess my students' learning in real time, while also keeping them highly engaged. Your gift is making a real difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for the joy and learning you've made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1741797763675,"projectUrl":"project/3-2-1-show-me/9132092/","projectTitle":"3-2-1 Show Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Covarrubias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578639_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536273623769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-covarrubias402"},{"teacherId":9284561,"projectId":9091638,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of headphones for our classroom. Your thoughtful gift has already made a tremendous impact on our learning environment, especially during intervention time.\r\n\r\nThese headphones allow my students to work in a quiet and focused space where they can fully concentrate on their individual tasks. For many of them, this is a game-changer. They are now able to engage more deeply in their reading, math, and language activities without being distracted by the noise of the classroom. This not only improves their learning experience, but also helps build confidence as they see themselves making real progress.\r\n\r\nIntervention time is such a critical part of our day, and your donation has elevated it in ways that I could not have accomplished without your support. My students are excited to put on their headphones and dive into their lessons, and I can already see improvements in their focus and motivation. For students who need extra support, this tool has made their learning more personalized and accessible, which will ultimately help them grow academically and feel more successful.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a lasting difference. You have given my students more than just headphones—you have given them the opportunity to learn in a way that meets their needs and helps them thrive. For that, I am deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and for investing in the success of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742565030594,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-intervention-learning/9091638/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Intervention Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Galvan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9284561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723587197821","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9284561"},{"teacherId":9284561,"projectId":8967939,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous gift of a big book stand for our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in how my students experience reading each day.\r\n\r\nWith the new stand, my students are able to gather together and easily see the pages of our shared stories. It has created a stronger sense of community during read-alouds, as everyone can follow along and engage with the text and illustrations. The stand has not only improved visibility but has also sparked more excitement and participation, encouraging even my more reluctant readers to join in.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly enriched our learning environment. By helping us bring stories to life in such an engaging way, you have given my students a resource that will nurture their love for reading and support their literacy growth for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive impact on our classroom. Your generosity is felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1742565030923,"projectUrl":"project/big-book-stand-to-build-reading-skills/8967939/","projectTitle":"Big Book Stand to Build Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Galvan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9284561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723587197821","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9284561"},{"teacherId":2578639,"projectId":8932426,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my students have been enjoying a wonderful little kitchen that brings them so much joy and creative play.\r\nAlthough the kitchen was originally intended for outdoor use as a mud kitchen, we are currently using it indoors due to the temporary closure of our playground's soil areas as a result of nearby wildfires. Despite this unexpected change, the children have been absolutely delighted, pretending to cook up all kinds of imaginative meals and treats inside!\r\nWe're looking forward to the day we can safely take it outdoors and start making real mud pies and cakes. Until then, your gift continues to spark joy, creativity, and learning in a safe and fun environment.","fullyFundedDate":1731512172464,"projectUrl":"project/come-get-your-mud-pies/8932426/","projectTitle":"Come Get Your Mud Pies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Covarrubias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578639_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536273623769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-covarrubias402"},{"teacherId":5274782,"projectId":9192841,"letterContent":"The items you supplied absolutely thrilled my students! They were so excited to be able to use such a wide assortment of supplies to build their animal and habitat dioramas. The items were plentiful and really allowed my students to be as creative as they wanted.\r\n\r\nThis summative project required students to demonstrate their learning about a specific animal, their habitat, diet and any adaptations they have made to survive. Having all of the wonderful diorama supplies made my student's knowledge of the content shine through. The students were so industrious and happy while creating with all of the beautiful items you supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1744682763837,"projectUrl":"project/the-survival-of-living-things/9192841/","projectTitle":"The Survival of Living Things","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Penny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5274782_orig.jpg?crop=1968,1968,x230,y332&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742912466824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5274782"},{"teacherId":5274782,"projectId":9117035,"letterContent":"My students have been enjoying the beautiful \"Magic\" carpet you provided in a variety of ways that bring so much joy into the classroom. \r\n\r\nWhen the carpet arrived, my students entered the room and were so shocked and surprised to see such a gorgeous carpet in the center of their room. Many of them sank to the ground and immediately started commenting about how nice it felt and how clean it looked. They were so excited to pick out a spot to sit on our new carpet.\r\n\r\nThe students use this carpet for small group and whole group learning. Many students have created games where they have to pick a white, blue or green circle to stand on while someone else calls out the next color. The students also enjoy doing small group activities on the carpet such as working on spelling words and quizzing each other and reading from their book bins. \r\n\r\nThe new carpet truly is magical in the way it has brought joy to my students. They are very proud of their carpet and love to share how one special person donated to buy this carpet for them. We are all so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1740158057065,"projectUrl":"project/magic-carpet-for-my-students/9117035/","projectTitle":"Magic Carpet for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Penny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5274782_orig.jpg?crop=1968,1968,x230,y332&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742912466824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5274782"},{"teacherId":2578639,"projectId":8838172,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support in bringing new books into our kindergarten classroom! Thanks to you, our students have fallen in love with engaging stories that spark their imaginations and build essential early literacy skills. Through these books, we are working on strategies such as making predictions, visualizing, and summarizing—all while developing a lifelong love for reading.\r\nReading time in our classroom is full of excitement and laughter, especially when we dive into favorites like Junie B. Jones and Pete the Cat. The students hang onto every word, giggling at Junie B.'s silly adventures and dancing along with Pete's groovy attitude. They beg me to keep reading, calling out, \"One more chapter, please!\"—a testament to just how much they adore these stories.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1728343397476,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-pete-and-junie-b/8838172/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Pete and Junie B!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Covarrubias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2578639_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536273623769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-covarrubias402"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_26613","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":417,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":80.6,"schoolId":26613,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Frances Willard Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Frances Willard Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/pasadena-unified-school-district/frances-willard-elementary-school/26613"}