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Students enjoyed beach-inspired literacy and math activities, worked collaboratively with classmates, and celebrated their achievements in an engaging environment that made learning feel like an adventure.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us end the school year with joy, meaningful learning, and unforgettable moments.","fullyFundedDate":1776086343265,"projectUrl":"project/waves-of-learning-bringing-the-beach-to/10156749/","projectTitle":"Waves of Learning: Bringing the Beach to Our End-of-Year Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":10289750,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our Figment-inspired Art Day was a magical celebration of creativity, imagination, and learning! Your support gave every one of my first graders the opportunity to become artists, inventors, and dreamers for the day.\r\n\r\nAs students explored the art stations, their excitement filled the classroom. They eagerly mixed colors, experimented with different materials, and proudly created one-of-a-kind masterpieces that reflected their unique personalities. Many students shared that this was their favorite day of the school year because they were able to let their imaginations shine.\r\n\r\nYour kindness provided more than art supplies—you gave my students the opportunity to dream big, express themselves freely, and discover the joy of creating.","fullyFundedDate":1779229986820,"projectUrl":"project/color-create-imagine-an-arts-crafts/10289750/","projectTitle":"Color, Create, Imagine: An Arts & Crafts Day to Remember!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":10212373,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our Figment-inspired Art Day was a magical celebration of creativity, imagination, and learning! Your support gave every one of my first graders the opportunity to become artists, inventors, and dreamers for the day.\r\n\r\nAs students explored the art stations, their excitement filled the classroom. They eagerly mixed colors, experimented with different materials, and proudly created one-of-a-kind masterpieces that reflected their unique personalities.\r\n\r\nBeyond creating beautiful artwork, your gift helped my students develop important skills such as problem-solving, perseverance, collaboration, and self-confidence. Thank you for believing in the power of creativity and for making this special experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1777991312301,"projectUrl":"project/figments-creative-lab-for-first-graders/10212373/","projectTitle":"Figment's Creative Lab for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":10165682,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing this project, \"Engaging Learning Experiences 2026\" to life. I can't begin to express the joy that you brought to our classroom. The end of the year is always an exciting time in first grade. We continue to work hard, but make it more fun. Camping Day was a big hit. The kids enjoyed using the table cloths for make-shift tents and reading with flashlights. We were also able to learn about Hawaiian culture with those amazing books. Your kindness made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776094456458,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learning-experiences-2026/10165682/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learning Experiences 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":10136526,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom became a place where reading felt like an exciting adventure! Many of my students have never experienced camping, so these books have introduced them to new vocabulary, nature, wildlife, and the joys of outdoor adventures—all while strengthening their reading skills.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my first graders and me, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your support is helping build confident readers and lifelong learners, one story at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1773834840590,"projectUrl":"project/camp-read-a-lot-exploring-the-outdoors/10136526/","projectTitle":"Camp Read-A-Lot: Exploring the Outdoors Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":10146351,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled to see these new books. There were smiles, excitement, and lots of eager readers ready to dive into their stories. Stitch is a character they already love, and now they are even more motivated to practice their reading skills. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your support has given them more than new books—it has given them confidence, motivation, and joyful reading experiences they will remember for years to come. Our classroom \"ohana\" is truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1773832795940,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-out-of-this-world-with-stitch/10146351/","projectTitle":"Reading Is Out of This World with Stitch!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":8298346,"projectId":10196597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Thanks to your donation, our students are enjoying new tricycles and outdoor traffic signs that have transformed our playground into an exciting learning environment. The moment they saw the new equipment, they were filled with excitement and couldn't wait to ride, explore, and practice following the traffic signs. These resources have quickly become a favorite part of our day, giving students opportunities to build gross motor skills, practice taking turns, strengthen communication, and learn important safety concepts through meaningful play.\r\n\r\nEach day, our students continue to grow as they navigate the \"roads,\" stop at traffic signs, and work together during imaginative community-themed activities. As we move forward, we plan to expand these experiences with obstacle courses, cooperative games, and lessons focused on community helpers and safe transportation. Your generosity has provided so much more than outdoor equipment—it has created joyful opportunities for learning, confidence, independence, and friendship. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1779287476646,"projectUrl":"project/every-childs-playground/10196597/","projectTitle":"Every Child’s Playground","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cassi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8298346_orig.jpg?crop=3347,3347,x0,y647&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673269986381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8298346"},{"teacherId":10456676,"projectId":10131462,"letterContent":"I want to thank you all again for your generous donation to my classroom. Every class that came in was so excited to see the new rug. Its vibrant colors and plush feel was the talk of the school. I had so many students get distracted with rubbing their hands through the fibers and changing the direction of the pile. We even had to come up with a new class rule- No pee, no poop, no gas on the rug! And trust me, when someone did pass gas the other students called them out on messing up the new rug! I didn't have to worry about students sitting on or falling asleep on the rug because it was clean and lacking the mystery stains of the old rug!!!","fullyFundedDate":1773022888536,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-rug/10131462/","projectTitle":"A New Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Waibel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10456676"},{"teacherId":189430,"projectId":10217981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity, and for bringing our \"Glow Day\" classroom transformation to life! Because of your support, our classroom was completely transformed into a glowing, high-energy learning lab, and my first graders were absolutely thrilled from the moment they walked through the door.\r\nWe used the black lights and glowing materials to turn standard end-of-year review concepts into unforgettable, hands-on challenges. The impact of your donation was immediate and profound:\r\nClassroom transformations like this remove the monotony of traditional worksheets. Students who sometimes struggle to stay focused were completely locked in, practicing their phonics and math skills with pure joy.\r\nSeeing their faces light up—both literally and figuratively—was a highlight of our school year. You didn't just give us teaching supplies; you gave these children a core memory of school being a place of wonder, magic, and excitement.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and making our classroom a place where learning truly shines!","fullyFundedDate":1777992808498,"projectUrl":"project/let-our-learning-glow/10217981/","projectTitle":"Let Our Learning Glow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp189430_orig.png?crop=247,247,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754067557574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cgmorgan"},{"teacherId":8965941,"projectId":10240918,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in supporting our Board Game Celebration Day. Thanks to your kindness, our students were able to enjoy classic games such as Connect Four, Guess Who Animal Friends, CandyLand, and Tic-Tac-Toe. What may seem like simple games quickly became powerful tools for learning, connection, and joy.\r\n\r\nThroughout the week, students were fully engaged as they learned the rules, practiced taking turns, developed problem-solving skills, and strengthened their communication with peers. The excitement in the room was contagious as students eagerly challenged one another, celebrated successes, and learned how to navigate wins and losses with grace.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding moments came later in the week. After learning the games, students independently chose to return to them during free time and classroom activities. They sought out opportunities to play together, demonstrating confidence, cooperation, and genuine enthusiasm. Watching them choose face-to-face interaction, conversation, and shared laughter over other distractions was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nI consider this project a tremendous success because it helped bring back a simple yet meaningful part of childhood. In a world increasingly centered around screens, these games provided opportunities for authentic connection, hands-on learning, and hours of joyful engagement. The memories created around these game boards will last far beyond a single celebration day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create experiences that foster learning, friendship, and the simple joy of being a child. Your generosity made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1778013256918,"projectUrl":"project/not-bored-with-board-games/10240918/","projectTitle":"Not Bored With Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coombs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8965941_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689680433423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-coombs"},{"teacherId":8965941,"projectId":10180034,"letterContent":"Thank you for your thoughtful support of our classroom. Your generosity brought meaningful learning experiences and so much joy to our students.\r\n\r\nThe books Punky Aloha and Too Many Mangos opened a window into Polynesian culture for our first graders. Through these engaging stories, students were introduced to the values, traditions, family connections, and everyday experiences that make Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures so rich and beautiful. The stories sparked wonderful conversations about similarities and differences among cultures and helped students develop a deeper appreciation for the diverse world around them.\r\n\r\nThe gift bags were an immediate highlight. The excitement on students' faces was priceless as they discovered the treasures inside. Their eyes lit up with wonder and gratitude, creating a memorable experience that extended our learning beyond the pages of a book.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special moments was when each student received a Hawaiian lei. As they proudly wore their leis, there was a genuine sense of belonging and celebration throughout the classroom. Every child felt included in the experience, and the leis helped transform our classroom into a community connected through learning, respect, and shared joy.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students were able to engage with a culture that may have been unfamiliar to many of them in a way that was meaningful, hands-on, and memorable. These experiences help build empathy, curiosity, and cultural understanding—lessons that will stay with them long after the school year ends.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create moments of learning, connection, and joy that they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1776186982120,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-with-fun-in-the-sun/10180034/","projectTitle":"Finishing with Fun in the Sun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coombs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8965941_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689680433423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-coombs"},{"teacherId":189430,"projectId":10243237,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom project, \"Fresh Start, Full Shelves.\" Thanks to you, my students now have the essential school supplies they need to succeed every single day. When our new dry-erase markers, pencils, and balance scale arrived, my students' faces absolutely lit up. Having these materials means that we no longer have to worry about running out of supplies at the beginning of the year. Because of your kindness, my students come to school ready to learn and fully equipped with the tools they need. Thank you for valuing public education and believing in my classroom. 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