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Your support truly makes a lasting impact on our students' educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1778123712414,"projectUrl":"project/anchor-charts-that-stick-paper-ink-fo/10192215/","projectTitle":"Anchor Charts That Stick: Paper & Ink for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7050096_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768458068067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7050096"},{"teacherId":7050096,"projectId":10179910,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our paper project and supporting our classroom. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference for my students by giving them access to color paper and important classroom materials that we otherwise would not have had.\r\n\r\nHaving a variety of color paper available has helped increase student engagement, creativity, and excitement during lessons and projects. Students are able to organize their work more effectively, create visually appealing assignments, and express themselves in new ways. Simple resources like these truly enhance the learning environment and make classroom activities more interactive and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nYour support reminds my students that there are people who believe in their success and care about their education. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make learning more colorful, creative, and accessible for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778078762003,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-paper-in-young-hands/10179910/","projectTitle":"The Power of Paper in Young Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7050096_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768458068067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7050096"},{"teacherId":7050096,"projectId":10196735,"letterContent":"Your support for our cardstock project will give students the materials they need to bring their creativity and learning to life. High-quality cardstock allows students to create durable projects, interactive activities, presentations, and hands-on learning tools that make lessons more engaging and meaningful. With these supplies, students can express their ideas confidently, strengthen fine motor and problem-solving skills, and take pride in work they can proudly share with classmates and families. Your generosity helps create a classroom environment where creativity, collaboration, and active learning can thrive every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778033560080,"projectUrl":"project/cardstock-creations-for-hands-on-learnin/10196735/","projectTitle":"Cardstock Creations for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7050096_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768458068067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7050096"},{"teacherId":7050096,"projectId":10238764,"letterContent":"Our Play-Doh project has made a meaningful impact in the classroom by giving students hands-on opportunities to build creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, and engage more deeply in learning activities. Students use Play-Doh during literacy, math, and sensory lessons to model letters, numbers, shapes, and problem-solving concepts in an interactive way that keeps them excited about learning. The materials have also helped create a more inclusive and supportive environment for students who benefit from tactile learning experiences. Thanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose supporters, our classroom has become a space where students can explore, create, and grow with confidence every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778059546844,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-ideas-play-doh-in-act/10238764/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Ideas: Play-Doh in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7050096_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768458068067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7050096"},{"teacherId":7636103,"projectId":10059954,"letterContent":"Making workstation activities for my pre-k students has been a lot of fun! I especially love that I can customize every detail according to what we are working on and differentiate for my different learners.\r\n\r\nThe students are staying engaged at workstations because they are getting new activities more often. It really helps them get more academics into their play time by using the materials we received to make fun and challenging games for them.\r\n\r\nWith summer right around the corner, my next steps are to use these materials to make activities in advance for the beginning of the school year. I enjoy making their stations as much as they will enjoy playing them!\r\nA tremendous thanks to you, amazing donors, for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769461308254,"projectUrl":"project/diy-work-station-factory/10059954/","projectTitle":"DIY Work Station Factory","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bracken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7636103_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683254579238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brackenclass"},{"teacherId":7050096,"projectId":10200865,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your support.\r\nHaving plush reading buddies and individual seat pockets has made a meaningful difference in my classroom environment and student engagement. The plush reading buddies provide comfort and a sense of companionship, helping students feel more relaxed and confident during independent reading time. This has especially supported reluctant readers, who are now more eager to pick up a book and stay focused longer. Meanwhile, seat pockets have improved organization and accessibility, allowing students to keep their books and materials within reach without cluttering their desks. 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Stickers have become a highly motivating reward, encouraging participation and positive behavior. The laminating supplies have helped us create durable visual supports and task boxes that promote independence and understanding of daily routines.\r\n\r\nThese supplies support functional learning and independence every day. Thank you for helping my students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1770564231145,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-supplies-for-extraordinary-lear/10076498/","projectTitle":"Everyday Supplies for Extraordinary Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pusparani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9802692"},{"teacherId":9802692,"projectId":10067709,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Hands‑On Learning Starts Here.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have engaging, hands‑on materials that they use every day in the classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely enjoyed the playdough and shape cutters, which helped strengthen fine‑motor skills while reinforcing shapes, creativity, and following directions. These materials also supported sensory engagement and increased student participation during learning activities, helping with emotional regulation as a way of calming down. \r\n\r\nThe markers and crayons have become daily tools for learning and artwork, helping my students to express ideas, practice early writing skills, and build confidence through creative activities. These supplies have made learning more meaningful, interactive, and enjoyable for my students. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping create a classroom where hands‑on learning truly happens.","fullyFundedDate":1770261487291,"projectUrl":"project/handson-learning-starts-here-support-ou/10067709/","projectTitle":"Hands‑On Learning Starts Here-Support Our Life Skill Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pusparani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9802692"},{"teacherId":9802692,"projectId":10067554,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project. These materials have had an immediate impact on my special education students. The laminating sheets allowed us to create visual supports and task boxes that students use daily for math, ELA, and SEL. The cardboard privacy boards have helped students stay focused by minimizing distractions. \r\n\r\nThe rotating desk organizers have made student workstations more efficient by keeping essential supplies such as pencils and markers organized and easily accessible. The pencil grips have also supported students with fine‑motor needs, improving comfort and control during writing activities. These supplies have truly made it easier for me to provide structured, organized, and accessible instruction. Most importantly, my students feel more supported, focused, and successful in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping create a learning environment where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1769979826981,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-helping-our-life-skil/10067554/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Helping Our Life Skills Learners Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pusparani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9802692"},{"teacherId":7050096,"projectId":10176397,"letterContent":"New markers have brought fresh energy and creativity into our classroom. With vibrant, reliable colors, students are more excited to participate in writing, drawing, and collaborative activities. These tools make it easier for them to clearly express their ideas, stay engaged in lessons, and take pride in their work. 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