As part of our mission to inspire the next generation of storytellers and innovators, Disney is proud to celebrate teachers and students going back to school. By providing essential art and storytelling supplies, Disney is helping equip educators with the resources they need for a successful and joyful start to the year. [Click here](https://impact.disney.com/impact-stories/disney-future-storytellers/disney-supports-students-and-teachers-going-back-to-school-in-all-50-states/) to learn more.

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It became a powerful way for students to connect reading comprehension with creative expression, while also practicing social and emotional skills such as sharing, cooperation, and kindness.\r\n\r\nAfter reading and discussing the story’s timeless message about generosity and friendship, students reflected on what it means to give to others. They then brought those ideas to life through art, following step-by-step guidance to draw their own colorful fish. For many, this was one of the first times they used brand-new supplies, and the access to quality materials allowed them to fully immerse themselves in the activity.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your generosity. Disney’s legacy of imagination, courage, and kindness connected beautifully with Rainbow Fish and gave our lesson even greater impact.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, thank you for making this joyful learning possible and for giving them memories, lessons, and confidence that will last.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9647305,"teacherName":"Mr. Corona","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. Corona's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260799_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x20,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716927851381","schoolName":"Ford Blvd Elementary School","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","title":"Art and Design With iPad","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for helping bring more magic and creativity into our classroom! Your generous support provided an iPad that’s sparking our students’ imaginations and empowering them to explore art and STEAM in new ways.\r\n\r\nWith creative tools like Procreate and Art Studio, our students are designing, problem-solving, and dreaming big—just like the innovators behind Disney’s own stories and worlds. You’ve helped them see that with creativity, hard work, and heart, anything is possible.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9645646,"teacherName":"Ms. AJ","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. AJ's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10189129_orig.jpg?crop=691,691,x193,y300&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756061191737","schoolName":"Add B Anderson Elementary School","city":"Philadelphia","state":"PA","title":"Making a More Accessible, Comfortable Art Room","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your contributions that made it possible for me to get my supplies so quickly! Having tools to make my art room more accessible from the very start of the school year helped all students be able to participate in class to the fullest extent and become familiar with the tools available to them early on.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9642678,"teacherName":"Ms. Hanauer","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Hanauer's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4005828_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516167078711","schoolName":"Juniata Park Academy","city":"Philadelphia","state":"PA","title":"Stack Stools Needed For Storytelling in Kindergarten & 1st grade!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for your kind and generous donations! My students love sitting in these stack stools. They are super colorful and super comfortable, and my students love having these stack stools as a flexible seating option!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9642676,"teacherName":"Ms. Glover","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Glover's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5658495_orig.jpg?crop=1552,1552,x0,y846&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754173862132","schoolName":"Hicks Elementary School","city":"Houston","state":"TX","title":"Art Choice Stations","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much to Disney for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project. Your support means the world to my students and me, and it brings us one step closer to creating a more engaging and inspiring learning environment. We are truly grateful for your commitment to helping classrooms like ours grow, dream, and learn. Thank you for making a real difference!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9642496,"teacherName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Jimenez's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7386435_orig.jpg?crop=1128,1128,x111,y33&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598312925121","schoolName":"PS 200 James McCune Smith","city":"New York","state":"NY","title":"Learning in Class Using A Speaker System and Headphones!!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for always supporting children everywhere. With your support, my students were able to get individual headphone to use in the classroom for using their tablets for online reading or assessment, for watching videos to learn the alphabet or numbers. Also, the speaker system helps us whenever we are in the auditorium and needs the microphone and a loud speaker for presentation or assembly. Without your support, this would not happen. Thank you for your generosity!!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9641356,"teacherName":"Mrs. Patton","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Patton's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-6_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Gillespie Technology Magnet Cluster School","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","title":"Our Drummers are Paging Dr. Beat","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you for providing our music students with a new metronome. They are loving being able to play along with a steady beat, as well as adjusting the tempo with the yellow dial. This metronome has brought our students' music education to a new level. Thanks again, Disney, for supporting the arts in our school.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9638855,"teacherName":"Mrs. Fernandez-Rodriguez","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Fernandez-Rodriguez's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp641609_orig.jpg?crop=1466,1466,x386,y880&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764614054349","schoolName":"Rockway Elementary School","city":"Miami","state":"FL","title":"STEAM-ING with the Basics for Art","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nOn behalf of my students and our entire art program, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Your contribution has brought a touch of Disney magic into our classroom, inspiring creativity and imagination in ways we could only dream of before.\r\n\r\nDisney’s commitment to imagination and creativity has made a lasting impact on our students. You’ve given them not only the tools to create but also the confidence to dream big and express themselves through art.\r\n\r\nYou’ve truly made our classroom the happiest place to create!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9636852,"teacherName":"Ms. Meijer","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Meijer's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp102039_orig.png?crop=1995,1995,x0,y26&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755779653003","schoolName":"PS 139 Alexine A Fenty","city":"Brooklyn","state":"NY","title":"Organized Materials, Happy Students","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nFor years, I have struggled to find an easy, accessible, quick way to store and distribute art materials. Colored pencils were always jutting up in all different directions from our previous art supply caddies, and if they were very sharp, they even presented a safety hazard. Since transitioning from the open-top caddies to this wonderful organizing system, students are able to use the art supplies more often and more efficiently, with no safety concerns. We are now able to draw and illustrate all of our wonderful stories with ease, and the students are proud to click together each caddy into the wheeling tower that easily nestles into a corner of our classroom.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9635758,"teacherName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Jen Sanders'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8221821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650803120213","schoolName":"Madrid Neighborhood Elementary School","city":"Phoenix","state":"AZ","title":"When Recess Comes Inside...LEGO Time!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nWe love having these LEGO sets for our indoor recess. Thanks to Disney, we have building sets that our students can enjoy for many days in a row. These toys aren’t just for play — they help my students develop important social skills, reduce stress, and build confidence. After students build, these sets will help them practice their phonics spelling while describing characters and settings, retelling events in sequence, and building oral language through sharing their stories with classmates. Thank you again for helping our students enjoy learning through play.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9633141,"teacherName":"Ms. Lindsey","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Lindsey's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5153246_272x272.png?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517847860425","schoolName":"Blair Early Childhood Center","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","title":"Delightful Dough!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nOur school is beyond grateful for your contributions to our project, Disney! We asked for playdough tools and accessories to provide opportunities for our students to express themselves through creation. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited for the variety of playdough and sand tools we have been able to use because of you. We have spent time using our new playdough creating so many different things. You will be able to see them engaged in these activities in the uploaded pictures. \r\n\r\nThese amazing tools have helped our students use their imagination and engage socially discussing with peers what they have created. I have seen so many more students engaged in our art projects and improvements in their communication skills. \r\n\r\nThank you for making our Art class so much fun! Disney, you have helped us tremendously by ensuring our students have the appropriate resources to display their unique artistic skills. Words cannot express how appreciative we are!!!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9630619,"teacherName":"Mr. Tilden","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. Tilden's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9271870_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696947649106","schoolName":"PS 125 Ralph Bunche","city":"New York City","state":"NY","title":"Composition Books for Composers!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for the generous contribution!\r\n\r\nStudents have been able to write about music, draw about music and articulate their thoughts into these journals. \r\n\r\nIt has been a wonderful addition to our growing music room!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9625216,"teacherName":"Mrs. McManus","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. McManus'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8753030_orig.jpg?crop=1431,1431,x74,y383&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759276123896","schoolName":"PS 65 Academy - Innovative Learning","city":"Staten Island","state":"NY","title":"Every Shade Matters: Specialty Markers for Creative Expression","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for supporting our art studio with specialty markers! These skintone sets are especially meaningful for our upper-grade students, who use them to create self-portraits that reflect their unique identities. Having a wide range of shades allows every student to feel seen and represented in their artwork. The markers encourage conversations about diversity, identity, and belonging, while giving students the tools to create portraits they’re proud of. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9624288,"teacherName":"Ms. Melero","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Melero's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp133012_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574903055301","schoolName":"Hurley Elementary School","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","title":"Building Bright Minds With Creativity and Calm","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThanks to your incredibly generous donation, my students now have wonderful tools that make learning hands-on, creative, and fun every single day.\r\n\r\nThe printer, STEM tiles, markers, sensory toys, and styluses are inspiring curiosity, collaboration, teamwork, and confidence.\r\n\r\nEvery student is exploring, creating, imagining, and learning in exciting new ways. Your support has made our classroom brighter, more interactive, joyful, and full of growth and discovery - creating an inclusive environment.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9624022,"teacherName":"Ms. Veglia","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Veglia's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1821191_orig.jpg?crop=567,567,x0,y49&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666040782189","schoolName":"Emma E Booker Elementary School","city":"Sarasota","state":"FL","title":"One, Two, Buckle My Shoe","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nMy Kindergarten and 1st grade students want to thank all the Disney people who provided them with their Montessori Busy Boards. They were just thrilled to get to use their busy boards, and I was thrilled to see them hard at work trying to tie their own shoes.\r\nThey all saw the boxes when they arrived and I had shown them all the pieces that I had to put together first before we could get to use them. They were waiting with great anticipation and excitement for the day I would finally pull them out of the boxes and pass them out.\r\nI had them watching some song videos in different music styles to help them learn how to tie their shoes. And they were told to keep trying until they got it. Many of them still find this very difficult so we are going to keep trying at least once every other lesson to put a shoe tying song into the lesson plan. I'm sure that they will get it if they continue to practice. I'm hoping that just like in music, practice will make perfect. \r\nThe ones who already know how to tie their shoes had to at least tie the shoe on their board one time and then they could try using the other items, the belts with buckles and buttons, and puzzle pieces. After about 10 minutes I asked the ones who know to tie their shoes, to go and try to help a friend without tying the shoe for them. I was also trying to pull a few aside to help them myself and show them how it's done. They took up the challenge and really put forth an effort to help their friends out. I loved to see my students working together. \r\nThanks again to Disney for their support of our K-1 project in tying shoes! Just one more reason to love what Disney does for my students.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9620417,"teacherName":"Mrs. Naughton","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Naughton's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3917497_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x631,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661951028112","schoolName":"Joseph H Brown Elementary School","city":"Philadelphia","state":"PA","title":"A Place for Every Masterpiece","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much to Disney (one of my favorite places on Earth) for helping us to reach our goal and add additional drying racks to our classroom! The impact has been huge as it now allows for me to do more intense projects with all of my classes at the same time, instead of just a few :)","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9619160,"teacherName":"Ms. Mongelli","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Mongelli's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9929533_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741447665353","schoolName":"PS 255 Barbara Reing School","city":"Brooklyn","state":"NY","title":"Help My Students Have a Sparkling and Sanitized Dance Floor!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nAs a direct result of your support, my students were given a cleaner and more welcoming learning environment. As a result of the cleaner floors, I can see that students are more eager to enter the room and feel more at ease. When students feel safe, they are more engaged in the content and excited about dancing and creating. Disney, I am forever grateful for your support!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9618972,"teacherName":"Ms. McDermitt","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. McDermitt's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6736762_orig.jpg?crop=309,309,x309,y206&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566396463084","schoolName":"Lake Wylie Elementary School","city":"Charlotte","state":"NC","title":"Clean Supplies for Specials Class","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nThank you so much for the match. You really helped make this project come to life and get other donors inspired. Our teachers and students really felt the impact and it is all thanks to your generosity. Thank you so much!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9617294,"teacherName":"Ms. Russell","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Russell's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5364279_orig.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664930511350","schoolName":"PS 23 New Children's School","city":"Bronx","state":"NY","title":"Academic Essentials","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nWow! A huge thanks to all that directly impact my classroom. The donations have made a such a positive impact on my students. I am blown away by your incredible generosity and the amount of donations that you give to support the children","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9616137,"teacherName":"Mrs. Bobian","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Bobian's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5877195_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693632816226","schoolName":"PS 583","city":"New York City","state":"NY","title":"Color Visuals for Prek!","impactNote":"Dear Disney,\n\nMy Pre-k students have developed independence skills since we received the color printer and lamination paper.\r\nThey are able to locate their cubbies for extra clothing and sheets, portfolios, chair, and closet hooks with minimal support from myself and the para. This is all because of your donation of a color printer. We were able to take their photos and place it on all the items around the room so that they can locate their specific space. \r\nThis independence skill is vital for Pre-k students as we are preparing them for Kindergarten. \r\nYour donation of the printer allows them to move around the classroom with confidence and ease.","photopaths":null}]

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