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!","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":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":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":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},{"proposalId":10373246,"teacherName":"Mrs. Baniak","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Baniak's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3953771_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475847238386","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"White Board Easel","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your extraordinary generosity in funding a whiteboard easel for our classroom. Your gift has fundamentally transformed how we learn together, and I want you to know the profound difference it makes every single day.\r\n\r\nBefore your donation, we faced a real challenge: our students couldn't see the visual materials essential to their learning. During morning meetings, I struggled to display daily schedules and learning objectives in ways that engaged all learners. In music instruction, chord diagrams, musical notation, and lyrics were cramped on small surfaces, forcing students to strain and miss critical details. Kinesthetic learners had no opportunity to interact with content, and visual learners couldn't access the clarity they needed to truly understand. The whiteboard easel changed everything.\r\n\r\nBut the real magic happened in music instruction. Now, when I teach rhythm patterns, note identification, and song structure, students see everything with crystal clarity. Chord diagrams that once seemed confusing suddenly make sense. Musical notation is legible. Lyrics are visible to all. Students who are visual learners thrive—they can see exactly what I'm demonstrating. And kinesthetic learners? They light up when I invite them to come write chord progressions or sketch out arrangements on the board during group activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for making our classroom more inclusive, more interactive, and more alive with learning.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10373152,"teacherName":"Ms. Goodman","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Goodman's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-6_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Austintown","city":"Austintown","state":"OH","title":"Dry Erase Markers: Essential Tools for Active Music Learning","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nYour gift of dry erase markers means everything to our music program. What might seem like a simple supply is actually a gateway to dynamic, collaborative learning.\r\n\r\nWith an ample marker supply, our students now notate music freely, work through theory problems together, and compose without hesitation. They experiment boldly, make mistakes, erase, and try again—building confidence and deeper musical understanding with each attempt. The instant feedback loop keeps momentum high and keeps our classroom buzzing with creative energy.\r\n\r\nWhen supplies were limited, I had to ration markers and pause lessons. Now, every student can participate fully in hands-on music-making. They're no longer afraid to take risks or try unconventional approaches. They're collaborating, problem-solving, and discovering their musical voices.\r\n\r\nYour donation removes barriers to learning and amplifies what our students can achieve. You've given them permission to experiment fearlessly and grow as musicians.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in hands-on music education and for believing in our students' potential. Your generosity truly transforms our classroom.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10373148,"teacherName":"Ms. Lively","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Lively's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-2_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Austintown","city":"Austintown","state":"OH","title":"How Crayons Support Student Learning","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nI want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of crayons. Your contribution directly supports the cognitive and social-emotional development of our students.\r\n\r\nCrayons are far more than art supplies—they're essential tools for learning. When students use crayons, they strengthen fine motor skills crucial for writing readiness, especially in early grades. Color exploration fosters creativity and self-expression, allowing students to communicate feelings they may struggle to verbalize. Collaborative coloring activities build community and peer relationships.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and making a meaningful difference in their educational journey.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10372271,"teacherName":"Ms. Minnie","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Minnie's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3672253_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523915027512","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Toiletry Bags Support Student Success","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generous donation of toiletry bags for our students experiencing poverty. Your kindness meets a deeply important need by providing essentials such as deodorant, feminine hygiene products, tissues, hand sanitizer, and other daily care items that many of our students too often go without.\r\n\r\nThese supplies do far more than support hygiene. They remove fundamental barriers to learning by helping students come to school feeling prepared, healthy, and able to participate fully in class. When students have access to basic necessities, they are more likely to attend regularly, concentrate on academics, and move through their day with greater confidence and peace of mind.\r\n\r\nJust as importantly, your gift restores dignity. It tells our students that they matter, that they are seen, and that their well-being is important. Instead of carrying embarrassment or shame, they can feel cared for, more independent, and more secure in themselves.\r\n\r\nYour generosity honors our students' circumstances with compassion and respect, and its impact will be felt every day in our classrooms. Thank you for helping create a school environment where students can focus on learning while feeling valued and supported.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10372235,"teacherName":"Ms. deSaulles","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. deSaulles'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10547411_orig.jpg?crop=2007,2007,x154,y115&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783625747228","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Chair Pockets Transform Student Learning","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your incredible generosity in funding chair pockets for our classroom. Your gift arrived at exactly the moment we needed it most, and the impact has been nothing short of transformative.\r\n\r\nBefore your donation, our classroom struggled with a daily crisis of lost supplies. Pencils rolled under desks. Assignment sheets vanished. Students spent precious instructional time searching for erasers, manipulatives, and reference cards instead of focusing on learning. The frustration was real—for students and for me.\r\n\r\nWith chair pockets now in place, everything changed. On day one, I watched as students discovered their personal storage spaces. The relief on their faces was immediate. Now, every pencil, eraser, flash card, and learning tool is exactly where it should be—within arm's reach, organized, and ready to use. Learning starts instantly. No more excuses. No more wasted time.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students are empowered. When their basic needs are met and their tools are accessible, they take risks, participate fully, and engage deeply with learning.\r\n\r\nYour gift is so much more than organizational supplies—it's an investment in our students' confidence, success, and sense of belonging.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10371703,"teacherName":"Mrs. Broderick","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Broderick's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7743467_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657579931159","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Portable Speaker Transforms Music Class","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for funding our portable Bluetooth speaker! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our music classroom. Students can now hear recordings, instructions, and musical examples clearly, helping every learner participate fully and confidently.\r\n\r\nWe are using the speaker to listen to diverse genres, historical recordings, and professional performances during music analysis and ear-training activities. Students are more engaged when they can hear the details of each piece, and they eagerly share what they notice. The speaker also allows us to create listening stations, practice ensemble work in flexible spaces, and take music lessons outdoors on beautiful days.\r\n\r\nThis gift has transformed what is possible in our classroom. Students are excited to move, listen, analyze, and perform in new ways. Quality sound inspires them to work harder, understand music more deeply, and take pride in their own progress. Most importantly, the speaker ensures that all students can hear and participate equally.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our musicians and helping bring our curriculum to life. Your support has created a more dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring music classroom, and your impact will be heard in every lesson, rehearsal, and performance.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10364209,"teacherName":"Mrs. Maldonado","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Maldonado's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9540601_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745463969671","schoolName":"Golden Rule Charter School - DeSoto","city":"Desoto","state":"TX","title":"To Rhythm and Beyond!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nWords cannot describe the gratitude that I have for you. I have always loved Disney and made it a part of my classroom each year this year. We did a toy story theme and you picking up and helping manage the donations are what made my classroom successful for the school year when I sat down and put it all in perspective all I can say is how amazing you guys are for helping this teacher this year reach 420 students with your donations","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10363441,"teacherName":"Mrs. Charleston","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Charleston's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3432422_orig.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729525593637","schoolName":"E.E. Miller Elementary School","city":"Fayetteville","state":"NC","title":"Autumn Authors & Artists","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible generosity! Your support is bringing our young authors' autumn stories to life. \r\n\r\nWith the modeling clay, paint, and autumn craft kits you provided, my students will sculpt physical representations of their characters and settings. This tactile process helps them visualize their plotlines and deepens their creative writing. Furthermore, adding details with vibrant paints, brushes, and feathers directly fuels the descriptive language they use in their text.\r\n\r\nYou did not just fund art supplies; you inspired the next generation of writers and creators. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10359803,"teacherName":"Mrs. Ricard","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Ricard's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2365880_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511210354787","schoolName":"Moss Point Kreole Primary School","city":"Moss Point","state":"MS","title":"Students Reading and Writing!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nMy students were so happy to get this handwriting paper and pencils for learning. These materials will enhance our learning. They can not believe that there are people out there that really care about them and their education. As a teacher, it is heartwarming to know that my students will have the materials to help them in their education. It is wonderful to see my students excel with the new materials, excited to learn, and growing everyday. Thank you for helping make these experiences happen by funding my project. Bless you all who funded this project. Thank you from the bottom of heart.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10355044,"teacherName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Walls'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","schoolName":"Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School","city":"Meridian","state":"MS","title":"Every Story Starts with a Drawing","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThanks to the generosity of our donors and the support of Disney, my kindergarten students discovered that every great story truly starts with a drawing. The journals and art supplies gave each child a place to turn their ideas into illustrations and, over time, transform those illustrations into words, sentences, and complete stories. I watched my students grow in confidence as they expressed their creativity, strengthened their fine motor skills, and developed early writing and storytelling abilities. Many students who were hesitant to write found that drawing first gave them the confidence to share their ideas, making writing feel exciting instead of intimidating.\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I was able to create meaningful opportunities for students to become both authors and illustrators throughout the school year. Instead of completing isolated writing activities, my students built personal story journals filled with original work that documented their growth from beginning writers to confident storytellers. They eagerly shared their stories with classmates, celebrated one another's creativity, and took great pride in seeing how much they had improved over time.\r\nThank you to our amazing donors and to Disney for investing in creativity, storytelling, and early literacy. Your generosity gave my students the opportunity to discover the joy of creating stories and helped build skills and confidence that will benefit them for years to come.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10350547,"teacherName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Davis'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9414689_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702679879403","schoolName":"Suburban Park Elementary School","city":"Norfolk","state":"VA","title":"Tonie Figures: Creating Moments of Peace Through Immersive Audio Sensory","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nI am so grateful for Disney's wonderful generosity! Thanks to your donation of sensory calming materials, we now have a beautiful calming corner in our 1st grade classroom that is helping my students learn to manage their emotions and find peace when they need it most.\r\n\r\nFirst graders experience such big feelings every day – excitement, frustration, worry, and everything in between! Our calming corner has become a safe, cozy space where students can go when they feel overwhelmed, upset, or simply need a break. The sensory materials you provided – from squishy fidgets and soft textures to calming visual tools – give my little learners exactly what they need to self-regulate and return to learning feeling refreshed.\r\n\r\nI've watched students use the calming corner to take deep breaths with a breathing ball, squeeze a stress ball when they're feeling anxious, or run their fingers through sensory bins when they need to refocus. What amazes me most is how quickly they're learning to recognize their own emotions and choose the right tool to help themselves feel better. These are life skills that will serve them far beyond 1st grade!\r\n\r\nThe calming corner has reduced meltdowns, helped students manage transitions, and created a classroom culture where it's okay to take a break when you need one. My students are learning that all feelings are valid and that we have tools to help us through tough moments. They're becoming more emotionally aware, more resilient, and more kind to themselves and others.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation has given my 1st graders the gift of emotional regulation, self-awareness, and a safe space to grow. Thank you for caring about their whole well-being – not just their academics, but their hearts too.","photopaths":null}]

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