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All their days will be filled with the resources they needed to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1746070208645,"projectUrl":"project/multisensory-learning/9119675/","projectTitle":"Multisensory Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aquela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6886153_orig.png?crop=481,481,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575920964698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6886153"},{"teacherId":9050069,"projectId":9173265,"letterContent":"These pouches will be designed to help them stay organized and prepared each day. With support from generous donors, each student will have their own set of materials—something they can take pride in and take responsibility for. 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These games have become a powerful tool for reinforcing key concepts in a fun and low-pressure way, especially for my English Language Learners and students who need more hands-on practice. Every time we play, I see more confidence and joy in my students—they're building fluency, developing strategies, and learning to problem-solve without even realizing how much they're growing.\r\n\r\nAs we approached the STAAR test, these math games made a huge impact. Students were constantly practicing essential skills like multiplication, fractions, place value, and geometry, which helped make those skills second nature. I noticed a clear improvement in how they explained their thinking, collaborated with partners, and stayed engaged in math. Thanks to your support, what once felt like a challenge now feels achievable for many of my students. You didn't just give us games—you gave my class a boost of confidence and a way to love learning math.","fullyFundedDate":1740598421023,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-math-games-for-confident-lea/9126399/","projectTitle":"Interactive Math Games for Confident Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Manzanarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9050069_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684099631130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9050069"},{"teacherId":9645589,"projectId":9057237,"letterContent":"Your support is making a profound impact on the learning experiences of my third-grade English language learners at [School Name]. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging educational games, books, and incentives that are fostering motivation, confidence, and a love for learning.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, learning a new language while keeping up with academic expectations presents significant challenges. Your donation has allowed me to provide meaningful rewards that celebrate their progress and encourage consistent effort. 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Your thoughtful contribution has had a profound impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe day the flexible seating arrived, my students were filled with excitement and curiosity. Many of them had never encountered such innovative seating options before, and their enthusiasm was contagious. It was a joy to witness how something as simple as seating could spark such delight and wonder. Immediately, they began exploring the different seating choices, discussing how they might use them, and imagining how it would change our classroom.\r\n\r\nSince incorporating the flexible seating into our daily routine, I have observed remarkable changes in my students' behavior and engagement. The flexible seating allows them to make choices about their learning environment, empowering them to take ownership of their education. 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