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The best part is—they don't even realize how much they're learning because they're having so much fun. Their giggles and proud smiles show just how much they enjoy these activities.\r\n\r\nThese tools are helping my students gain the confidence to hold pencils, write letters, and express themselves in new ways. Each time they complete a task or master a skill, they beam with pride, knowing they've accomplished something important. Your kindness has truly made our classroom a place where learning feels like play, and play helps us grow. 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They are learning to save and budget their money for the things they want, which is a great take-away for them around personal financial literacy. \r\n\r\nThe opening of our class store was a great goal for us this year. Students truly deserve to be able to practice money management skills in a safe and forgiving environment like school before they have to perform these skills in the real world. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support of my students. You helped me make their experience in fifth grade much more robust.","fullyFundedDate":1733760623952,"projectUrl":"project/personal-financial-literacy-classroom-s/8995661/","projectTitle":"Personal Financial Literacy: Classroom Style","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9680024_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723918035183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680024"},{"teacherId":9680024,"projectId":8664467,"letterContent":"The completion of this project has made our day to day operations so much easier! We have so many more of the things we need to accomplish our work and they are at our fingertips so we can get our work done much more efficiently. \r\n\r\nWhen creating resources to use throughout our day, we do not have to share 3 pairs of scissors or struggle to find the materials we need now that they are organized and all have a place to be. Kids are learning routines for using our new materials and are taking care of their classroom space with more and more responsibility each day. \r\n\r\nWe have truly felt so thankful for the ways our community has helped us. Having classroom organization and storage as well as supplies to support our learning has been invaluable and we appreciate your help so much.","fullyFundedDate":1733610427713,"projectUrl":"project/starting-over/8664467/","projectTitle":"Starting Over","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9680024_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723918035183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680024"},{"teacherId":9639670,"projectId":8607772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful snacks you donated to our kindergarten classroom! Your generosity has brought so much joy to our little learners. 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Your contribution has made it possible for us to purchase sensory items that are already transforming our learning environment. These tools are more than just items—they are lifelines for our students, providing them with the comfort and support they need to thrive both emotionally and academically.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity is evident every day. Students are now using sensory tools like fidget items, weighted lap pads, and calming visual timers to regulate their emotions and focus on learning. These resources empower them to navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop essential social-emotional skills in a supportive and nurturing space. Watching their confidence grow as they utilize these tools is a powerful reminder of the difference you've made in their lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for our students and for believing in the importance of social-emotional learning. 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