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.

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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":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":10357644,"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":"Making Music Accessible to Every Student","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nMusic class is where students discover joy, build confidence, and express themselves. But without proper organization and essential supplies, that magic can't happen.\r\n\r\nA storage container transforms our music program. Right now, our instruments are scattered across shelves and cabinets—students waste precious class time searching instead of learning. A dedicated storage unit keeps guitars, ukuleles, percussion instruments, and recorders organized, accessible, and protected. Students can grab what they need instantly and focus on making music together.\r\n\r\nDry erase markers are equally vital. They let students notate music, work through theory problems, and collaborate on compositions without wasting paper. When markers are scarce, learning stops. With an ample supply, students can experiment freely, make mistakes, and grow as musicians.\r\n\r\nTogether, these tools create an organized, efficient music classroom where every student can participate fully. No more lost class time hunting for supplies. No more frustration from missing markers. Just pure, uninterrupted music learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly supports student musicians—from beginners discovering their first instrument to advanced students composing their own pieces. You're not just providing storage and markers; you're investing in confidence, creativity, and the lifelong gift of music.","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":10348803,"teacherName":"Ms. Grist","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Grist's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4349064_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669065854821","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","city":"Youngstown","state":"OH","title":"Puppets for Classroom Learning","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generous donation to our puppet project. Your gift transforms our classroom into a magical learning space where every student truly engages.\r\n\r\nResearch shows puppets dramatically improve comprehension, vocabulary retention, and participation—especially for struggling learners. When students interact with puppets, abstract concepts become concrete and memorable. Visual, kinesthetic, and auditory learners all benefit as puppets bring stories to life.\r\n\r\nShy students find confidence speaking through puppet characters, building communication skills and self-esteem. Puppets make learning joyful and accessible, reaching students who disconnect from traditional instruction and sparking curiosity across all subjects—from literacy to social-emotional learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly impacts student success, confidence, and love of learning. We are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and your commitment to transforming their educational journey.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10341541,"teacherName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Sullivan's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-9_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Frederick Harris Elementary School","city":"Springfield","state":"MA","title":"Readers Gonna Read","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your generous donation. Your kindness is ensuring we have the books we need for a successful back to school. Your support is exposing students to a variety of quality read alouds. Students and teachers were so excited to receive the new books. We cannot wait to read them and add them to our classroom libraries. Your support and kindness is making our students develop a love of reading and learning. We cannot thank you enough! Enjoy the rest of your summer! Thank you!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10341268,"teacherName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Williams'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7021193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588681177399","schoolName":"Sallas - Mahone Elementary School","city":"Valdosta","state":"GA","title":"Toy Story Storytellers: Retell & Role Play Adventure","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nA special thank you to Disney for your generous support of our Story Retell & Role Play project. Your donation is helping create an engaging reading environment where our students can build strong comprehension skills through hands-on learning. The Toy Story-themed reading center will make story retelling even more exciting and meaningful for our young readers. We are truly grateful for your generosity and investment in our students’ success.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10325019,"teacherName":"Ms. Cater","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Cater's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-5_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Schoharie Elementary School","city":"Schoharie","state":"NY","title":"Shining Stars Glow Into Second Grade!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generous support of our \"Shining Stars Glow Into Second Grade!\" project! Because of your kindness, our first graders were able to celebrate the end of an incredible school year in a fun, meaningful, and memorable way. This special experience gave students the chance to reflect on how much they have learned, cheer one another on, and feel proud of everything they accomplished. As they prepare for second grade, they will carry with them not only happy memories but also the confidence that comes from knowing their hard work was recognized and celebrated. Thank you DISNEY for helping our students end first grade feeling like the shining stars they truly are!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10320953,"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":"Creating a Compassion Corner","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generous donation to our Compassion Corner project. Your gift creates a transformative space where our students learn to truly see one another and act with genuine kindness.\r\n\r\nMy students come from diverse backgrounds and face real challenges—managing stress, navigating friendships, and feeling understood. Your donation directly addresses these needs by creating a calming sanctuary where students build compassionate relationships and uplift each other rather than struggle alone.\r\n\r\nIn the Compassion Corner, students engage in structured peer-support activities where they practice active listening, develop empathy, and experience the power of truly being heard. Through academic tutoring, encouragement cards, restorative conversations, and check-ins with isolated classmates, they learn that compassion means recognizing someone's pain and choosing to help.\r\n\r\nI will measure their growth through reflection journals, observation checklists, and peer feedback—tools that reveal how profoundly your generosity impacts their emotional development and sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nYour belief in our students and investment in their social-emotional growth makes all the difference. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to care for others.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10319291,"teacherName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Gonzalez's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4250538_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y25&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781550198660","schoolName":"PS 132 Ralph Bunche","city":"LAURELTON","state":"NY","title":"Arts and Crafts? Picture That","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your kind donations. We truly appreciate it! Being able to use quality materials to engage scholars in hands-on activities is always a plus. Our scholars deserve to create arts and crafts projects to encourage their creativity and learning.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10316372,"teacherName":"Mrs. Wysocki","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Wysocki's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3625429_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564616622625","schoolName":"Riletta T Cream Family School","city":"Camden","state":"NJ","title":"Finishing First Strong!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThanks so much for donating to the awesome kids in this classroom. They really worked very hard this year and so thank you Disney, because we got to create shirts and have some really fun centers because of your donations.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10311972,"teacherName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Wilson's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7474645_orig.jpg?crop=682,682,x170,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598219330542","schoolName":"Superior Street Elementary Charter School","city":"Chatsworth","state":"CA","title":"Bring Stories to Life Through Music and the Arts","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for making this project possible for my first graders! Your generosity is giving my students a wonderful opportunity to experience storytelling in a creative and engaging new way. The Panda Drum will help bring books to life through rhythm, sound, and imagination while encouraging collaboration and self-expression. These meaningful experiences will strengthen literacy skills while fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Seeing the excitement on my students' faces as they create and perform will be a daily reminder of your kindness. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our classroom and in the joy of learning.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10311649,"teacherName":"Mrs. Simko","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Simko's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4367479_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505927895259","schoolName":"Pittsburgh Carmalt Elementary School","city":"Pittsburgh","state":"PA","title":"Stories For All","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to resources that will inspire learning, creativity, and confidence every day. Your donation is more than just supplies—it is an investment in our students’ futures and a reminder that there are people who believe in their success. The excitement on their faces when they receive these materials is truly priceless. We are incredibly grateful for your compassion and commitment to education. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can thrive and grow.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10311271,"teacherName":"Mr. Chhipa","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. Chhipa's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697933119120","schoolName":"Julie Korenstein Elementary School","city":"North Hollywood","state":"CA","title":"Inspiring Young Artists and Storytellers","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nOur students were so excited when our new art supplies arrived! The paint sticks quickly became a favorite because they're colorful, easy to use, and mess-free. The organizers and storage bins have also helped students keep our classroom materials neat and accessible.\r\n\r\nWe are using these supplies for art projects that connect with literacy, science, and seasonal themes. Students are creating, building, and expressing their ideas while strengthening their creativity and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these hands-on learning experiences possible. Your generosity has brought so much joy and excitement to our classroom, and we can't wait to continue creating with these wonderful resources!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10311250,"teacherName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Kim's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1300231_orig.jpg?crop=2880,2880,x0,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588691234084","schoolName":"Superior Street Elementary Charter School","city":"Chatsworth","state":"CA","title":"Music for Relaxation and Exploration","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for your generous support of our classroom and for helping bring the harmonious drum to our students. Thanks to Disney's generosity, our students now have access to a meaningful tool that promotes creativity, mindfulness, and emotional well-being.\r\nStudents have been excited to explore music through hands-on experiences. The soothing sounds and gentle vibrations of the drum create opportunities for relaxation, self-expression, and collaborative learning. Whether used during mindfulness exercises, calming transitions, storytelling, or music lessons, the drum has become a valuable part of our daily routine.\r\nMany of my students benefit from sensory experiences that help them regulate emotions and maintain focus. The peaceful tones of the drum provide a calming outlet that helps students reset, feel grounded, and return to learning ready to succeed. It has also sparked curiosity and joy as students discover new ways to create rhythm and express themselves through music.\r\nDisney's commitment to inspiring imagination and creativity is making a lasting difference in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and enriching their educational journey. We are truly grateful for Disney's generosity and support.","photopaths":null}]

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