Disney is proud to support teachers and kids by providing essential art and storytelling supplies, making sure kids have the tools to successfully and joyfully explore their creativity.

Explore how **Disney's 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week Campaign** is empowering students and teachers:

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Thank you for supporting our little storytellers!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10411388,"teacherName":"Mrs. April Madrid","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. April Madrid's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7562185_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788483951359","schoolName":"Mater Academy East","city":"Las Vegas","state":"NV","title":"Our Classroom Art Gallery","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nDisney’s support helped us create a classroom environment where our Pre-K students can proudly see their creativity and hard work celebrated. Having a dedicated art display has encouraged students to take pride in their work, talk about what they created, and build confidence as young artists.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I am able to easily display and rotate student artwork throughout the year, giving every child an opportunity to have their work showcased. This has also helped me create a more welcoming and engaging learning environment where students know their ideas and accomplishments are valued.\r\n\r\nThank you, Disney, for supporting our classroom and helping make our little learners feel proud, special, and excited about learning!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10401355,"teacherName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Morris'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2350692_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531672837835","schoolName":"Vineyard STEM Magnet School","city":"Ontario","state":"CA","title":"Let's Get This School Year Started!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nI truly cannot thank you enough for your help to make this project possible. I am so excited to have my students grow in the arts, including music and rhythm this school year. I cannot thank you for your generous donations to help fund this project. Now more than ever, it is important to allow students to use their creativity to tell stories. My students have loved these amazing art materials that have allowed them to create art. I am extremely grateful for your support to help provide these musical instruments for my students. Thank you!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10392274,"teacherName":"Mrs. Holsopple","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Holsopple's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-2_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Helping Hungry Students","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nI am deeply grateful for your generous donation of sweet treats to our classroom. Your kindness has made a tremendous difference in how my students experience school every day.\r\n\r\nThese small tokens of encouragement have become powerful tools for motivation and celebration. When a student masters a challenging math concept, participates thoughtfully in discussion, shows kindness to a peer, or meets a personal behavior goal, a Jolly Rancher provides immediate positive feedback that reinforces their hard work. It's remarkable how such a simple gesture can fuel their desire to keep pushing forward.\r\n\r\nMy students work incredibly hard every single day, and they deserve to have their efforts recognized. Your donation allows me to celebrate not just academic achievements, but also the moments of perseverance, growth, and kindness that truly matter. I've watched these small rewards boost confidence, brighten difficult days, and remind my students that their effort is noticed and valued.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we emphasize growth mindset, responsibility, and perseverance. Having these treats available helps keep students motivated and engaged during rigorous lessons and challenging tasks. More importantly, it creates a positive, encouraging environment where every student feels successful and appreciated.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped transform our classroom culture. My students feel motivated, celebrated, and confident—knowing that their hard work makes a real difference. Thank you for believing in the power of encouragement and for investing in our students' success.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10390391,"teacherName":"Mrs. Graham","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Graham's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2495808_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784043671676","schoolName":"Woodland Heights Elementary School","city":"Spartanburg","state":"SC","title":"The Story Well Needs More Magic!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for supporting public schools and libraries with funding for projects that promote storytelling. As a school librarian, story telling is a large part of our library program and my favorite part of my job. I love sparking students' imaginations with story telling and with the fun magical decor in our library story well.\r\n\r\nStudents just returned to school and they were excited to spot all the new magical touches in the storywell. Kindergarteners were especially intrigued with the tiny doors: What could be behind them? Where do they lead to? \r\n\r\nThank you Disney for supporting students and schools!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10389445,"teacherName":"Ms. April","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. April's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10556370_orig.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784677749145","schoolName":"Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School","city":"Meridian","state":"MS","title":"Wild About Stories!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nOn behalf of my Pre-K students and myself, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible generosity in funding our Donors Choose project. Your kindness has given my students an exciting new way to learn through creativity, imagination, and storytelling. Because of your support, our classroom has become a place where every child is eager to create, share, and explore.\r\n\r\nOur storytelling prize machine has quickly become one of the most loved activities in our classroom. Each student receives a colorful bubble gum capsule containing a small surprise. The excitement on their faces when they received their very first capsule was absolutely priceless. Their eyes grew wide with anticipation as they eagerly opened their capsules to discover what was inside. The room immediately filled with smiles, laughter, cheers, and endless conversations about what their little treasures could become.\r\n\r\nAlthough the prizes are small, they have sparked enormous imaginations. Each surprise becomes the inspiration for a brand-new story. My students carefully study their objects, then use them to create original stories through drawing pictures, acting out scenes with their classmates, and practicing early writing skills by helping tell or dictate their adventures. They love sharing their stories with one another, listening to different ideas, and building confidence as they express themselves in front of the class.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding moments has been watching even my quieter students become excited to participate. Children who are sometimes hesitant to speak have eagerly held up their prizes and proudly shared imaginative tales about brave animals, magical adventures, superheroes, princesses, friendly monsters, and exciting journeys. Their creativity seems to grow with every storytelling session, and they encourage one another with smiles, laughter, and applause.\r\n\r\nThis project has done so much more than provide fun prizes. It has strengthened language development, vocabulary, listening skills, social interaction, problem-solving, creativity, and self-confidence. Most importantly, it has shown my students that their ideas matter and that their imaginations have no limits. Every capsule opens the door to a new adventure, giving them countless opportunities to think creatively and develop a lifelong love of storytelling.\r\n\r\nBecause of Disney's generosity and the kindness of every donor who contributed, my students have experienced joyful, meaningful learning that they will remember for years to come. You have helped create magical moments in our classroom and inspired young learners to dream, imagine, and believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your generosity has brought smiles, laughter, confidence, and endless creativity into our classroom. We are deeply grateful for your support and for making such a lasting difference in the lives of these amazing little learners.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10385524,"teacherName":"Mrs. Pope","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Pope's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp747393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721395944530","schoolName":"Chimney Lakes Elementary School","city":"Jacksonville","state":"FL","title":"Let’s Get Inked","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom ink project. It is so wonderful for my students to be able to have bright colorful center materials at their hands in our kindergarten room. Printing in color is a big deal for my little learners. We are thankful that you supported our project so that we can print our projects right in our classroom. Thank you so much for being a part of our village! We are just so very thankful to be able to have these materials and your continued support!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10384519,"teacherName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Lopez's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-10_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"South Park Elementary School","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","title":"Once Upon a Classroom: Inspiring Young Storytellers","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much to our generous donors for making this book project possible! Your support means more than words can express because you are helping put engaging, meaningful, and exciting books directly into the hands of our students. These new books will give students more opportunities to strengthen their reading skills, build vocabulary, improve comprehension, and discover the joy of getting lost in a great story. For many students, having access to books that capture their interests can make a lasting difference in their motivation to read and learn. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where students can explore new worlds, meet unforgettable characters, use their imaginations, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us build a stronger, more exciting reading community!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10383811,"teacherName":"Mrs. Bradshaw","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Bradshaw's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-3_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Belknap Elementary School","city":"Beaver","state":"UT","title":"Building Vehicles!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generous donation to education and especially my kindergarten classroom. My students absolutely love their new building vehicles. It has blossomed into more than I could have imagined first my students. \r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting my classroom.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10382875,"teacherName":"Ms. Boydston","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Boydston's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7687312_orig.jpg?crop=1296,1296,x331,y694&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632276349685","schoolName":"Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School","city":"Garden Grove","state":"CA","title":"Crayon Classpacks","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for donating to our school resources. Many of our students come from households with limited art supplies and books. Our school works hard to provide a variety of resources for them to develop their story telling abilities through art, starting in TK.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10381187,"teacherName":"Mrs. Schlein","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Schlein's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8722033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665149599103","schoolName":"Eakin Elementary School","city":"Columbus","state":"OH","title":"Hear It, Imagine It, Create It!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for supporting my project, “Hear It, Imagine It, Create It!” Your generosity is helping us start the school year with the tools our students need to listen, imagine, and express themselves creatively.\r\n\r\nHaving headphones and creative supplies available from the very beginning of the year will make a meaningful difference. Headphones give students the opportunity to focus, listen to music or stories, and create in a way that feels calming and personal. The art supplies will encourage students to turn what they hear and imagine into drawings, designs, and creative pieces they can be proud of.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources give students a chance to create without limits. They can explore their imagination, express their feelings, build confidence, and discover the joy of making something that is uniquely their own.\r\n\r\nA very special thank-you to Disney, whose generous support doubled every donation to this project! Their generosity made each contribution go twice as far and helped us provide even more resources and opportunities for our students. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to helping children learn, create, and dream big.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us make the start of this school year one filled with creativity, connection, and imagination!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10381051,"teacherName":"Ms. Ramsey","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Ramsey's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9101443_orig.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758213262280","schoolName":"Rolando Park Elementary School","city":"San Diego","state":"CA","title":"Colors of Me: Celebrating Every Young Artist","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nMy kindergarten students have been so excited to use the new crayons and watercolors in our classroom! We are using these materials to explore creativity, practice fine-motor skills, and give students opportunities to express their ideas through art. One of our first activities was creating colorful drawings about ourselves and our classroom. It was so fun to see how excited the students were to choose their colors and get creative!\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw all of the new crayons and watercolors, they were immediately excited and eager to start creating. They loved having so many colors to choose from and were proud to show off their artwork to their classmates. For many of my students, art is a wonderful way to build confidence and share their ideas while they are still developing their writing skills.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using our art supplies to connect creativity with our kindergarten learning. Students will create artwork connected to stories we read, seasonal topics, and classroom projects. These resources will continue to help my students strengthen their fine-motor skills, follow directions, and develop their creativity while making learning fun and meaningful!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10380730,"teacherName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Lewis'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp675189_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450318505879","schoolName":"Hickory Tavern Elementary - Middle School","city":"Gray Court","state":"SC","title":"K-1ST Painting Their Stories to Life","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for matching donations for our art infused project. My students love and enjoy our art infusion to our STEAM class. \r\n\r\nYour generosity will be utilized for many years. Young minds will grow to believe in the importance of the arts and see themselves as artist because of your support.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10380721,"teacherName":"Mrs. Valencia","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Valencia's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443105_orig.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784319422382","schoolName":"Sunrise Mountain Elementary School","city":"El Paso","state":"TX","title":"Painting Our Stories","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nYour generous support will provide the exact tools they need to bring their imaginative stories to life! We will be working up to this project since it is just the beginning of the school year but we are so excited with your support we have all the supplies needed to make this project successful. Thank you Disney for supporting my campus with enough supplies to make my students stories vibrant and wonderful visions to share with our community.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10380538,"teacherName":"Mrs. Blackmon","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Blackmon's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1534859_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499219551814","schoolName":"Seaborn Lee Elementary School","city":"College Park","state":"GA","title":"Storytelling Through Their Eyes","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you Disney for providing opportunities for students to express themselves through story telling. The art of story telling will continue for generations to come thanks to your donation to my students. They will be able retell stories for a lifetime thanks to your generosity.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10380534,"teacherName":"Ms. Heinonen","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Heinonen's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5347292_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524567864501","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Fresh Clothing","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your donation to my classroom. These items will benefit so many of our students. Your assistance gives us the opportunity we needed to enhance their health and physical knowledge. I am certain these supplies will also help to boost our students' engagement and ability to complete hands-on tasks as well as increase students' achievement. Again, thank you for your generosity and support. We are looking forward to using our new pants on days when accidents may happen. We are so grateful for your donation!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10380499,"teacherName":"Ms. Hissom","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Hissom's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-8_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Belts, Please!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your donation to my classroom. These items will benefit so many of our students. Your assistance gives us the opportunity we needed to enhance their health and physical knowledge. I am certain these supplies will also help to boost our students' engagement and ability to complete hands-on tasks as well as increase students' achievement. Again, thank you for your generosity and support. We are looking forward to using our new pants on days when accidents may happen. We are so grateful for your donation!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10379160,"teacherName":"Mrs. Peck","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Peck's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-10_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Helping Hungry Students","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your generous support in helping provide food and care for our students. Your kindness is making a real difference by ensuring that students have access to snacks and nourishment when they need it most.\r\n\r\nA hungry student cannot fully focus on learning, participating, or reaching their full potential. Because of your generosity, our students will feel supported, cared for, and ready to take on each day with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just food—it is a reminder to our students that their community believes in them. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and ready to succeed.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10379094,"teacherName":"Mrs. Kocjancic","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Kocjancic's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1530587_orig.jpg?crop=722,722,x0,y264&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1586617387178","schoolName":"South St Mary's Street Elementary School","city":"Saint Marys","state":"PA","title":"Let's Go, 2027!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to set up my first-grade classroom before my new students arrive. Getting these items into my classroom all ready for them will amp their excitement and a readiness to learn. Companies like yours make magical classrooms and meaningful memories possible for our learners. Its the things beyond the curriculum that create ever lasting impressions that they will take with them for years to come.\r\nI sincerely appreciate your generosity and my new students will as well!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10379060,"teacherName":"Mrs. Bova","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Bova's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571656_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x473,y947&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728054434710","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Austintown","city":"Austintown","state":"OH","title":"Scissors, Please!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your generous support of our art classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have quality scissors that are transforming their creative experience every single day. Your gift has given them the tools they need to explore, create, and discover what they're truly capable of.\r\n\r\nThe scissors have opened up a world of artistic possibilities. Students are diving into collage projects, constructing intricate paper sculptures, and designing mixed media pieces with confidence and joy. Just last week, one of my students—who had been struggling with fine motor control—successfully cut out delicate shapes for a collage and beamed with pride at what she accomplished. Quality scissors make all the difference: no more frustration from dull blades or broken handles, just smooth cuts and creative flow. Every child, regardless of their dexterity level, can now participate fully and experience the success they deserve. As they cut and arrange materials, they're not just making art—they're building hand-eye coordination, learning to make intentional choices about composition and color, and developing problem-solving skills that will serve them far beyond the art room.\r\n\r\nYour support means that every child in my classroom has access to tools that work reliably, allowing them to focus on creativity rather than struggle. You've invested in their confidence, their skills, and their belief in what they can create. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their lives.","photopaths":null}]

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