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Having supplemental materials really helps touch the lives of all the students and makes learning feel attainable and enjoyable for all.","fullyFundedDate":1766369783843,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9681326/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruhl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8860915_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669813344441","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8860915"},{"teacherId":469110,"projectId":9921116,"letterContent":"Thank you for all that you do! Your dedication to our youth is truly appreciated and your generosity makes a real difference. Because of your support, our classroom now has a wonderful morphology book that will help students break down words, understand their structure, and build stronger reading and writing skills.\r\nThis resource is already opening doors for deeper vocabulary learning and giving students the confidence to tackle challenging text. Your contribution didn't just fund a book— it empowered our learners to understand language in a whole new way.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping make this project possible. Your kindness is sincerely appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1763927636971,"projectUrl":"project/building-vocabulary-through-etymology-d/9921116/","projectTitle":"Building Vocabulary Through Etymology, Definitions & Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/469110"},{"teacherId":469110,"projectId":9736089,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nThank you so much for your generosity in funding our classroom project! Because of your support, we now have a small-group table that provides a comfortable and organized learning space for our students.\r\nOur previous setup was cramped and didn't allow all students to work comfortably together. Now, with this table, we have a dedicated space where students can fully engage in reading activities. It has already begun to make a difference—students have a place where they can not only practice their skills but also demonstrate what they know and identify areas where they still need help.\r\nThis table is doing double duty in our classroom: it supports focused instruction and serves as a tool for assessment and reflection. Students feel more confident working at a space designed just for them, and the learning environment is calmer, more structured, and more effective.\r\nYour kindness has created a meaningful change for my students, and we are so grateful. Thank you for believing in the power of education and for giving my students the tools and environment they need to grow into stronger, more confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1761961015115,"projectUrl":"project/a-seat-at-the-table/9736089/","projectTitle":"A Seat At The Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/469110"},{"teacherId":9837619,"projectId":9683976,"letterContent":"My students have been engaged in the exciting challenges that robotics can bring to their learning. We have used the technology to build our own parade. Students were challenged creating routes with the mazes. \r\n For some students this was their first time using robots! Experienced students helped the novices learn how to operate the tablets and how to move the robots. It was amazing watching students problem-solve when an issue arose.\r\n Future projects will involve math and reading utilizing the robots, tablets and mats. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1757245162799,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-robotics/9683976/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Antoinette Koehler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9837619_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x452,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731582622269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/koehler2nd"},{"teacherId":121135,"projectId":9769512,"letterContent":"To our beloved PTA--Thank you so much for your support in our play! We desperately needed costumes for our cute Kindergarten Oompa Loompas. They are going to look so adorable. They are super excited for the play and can't wait to sing their little hearts out. Without your support, we would never have been able to support our students by getting them actual costumes to look like real actors on a stage! Different forms of expression are crucial to child development and I am so excited for my class to shine on stage. Thank you thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760702367339,"projectUrl":"project/oompa-loompa-kindergarteners/9769512/","projectTitle":"Oompa Loompa Kindergarteners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp121135_orig.jpg?crop=688,688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695585928474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/121135"},{"teacherId":121135,"projectId":9559505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting the love of school through play! The children were SOOOOO excited to see the new toys. This has been such a benefit for indoor recess days, free time, and social interaction. Without your help, we would have very limited materials to interact with and change up throughout the day. The littles need to play to learn social interaction skills and give their hard-working brains a break! A class full of almost all boys need toys tailored to their interests. So thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1758849923633,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9559505/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp121135_orig.jpg?crop=688,688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695585928474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/121135"},{"teacherId":8707398,"projectId":9552744,"letterContent":"I can't even begin to share how thankful I am that we were able to get these items. The \"morning tubs\" have given my students an opportunity to start their day less anxious and worried about learning. This has given my students a soft start to the day working on puzzles and being creative in their building. They enjoy coming in each morning, sharing what they have created and socializing with their peers. In the years past, traditional morning work could get my Special Education class frustrated at the start of the day. I did not want to continue that this year. The tubs and activities each morning really help my students start the day on the right foot. Thank you again for your donation. It really has made such a BIG impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755694379268,"projectUrl":"project/morning-tubs/9552744/","projectTitle":"Morning Tubs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tamburello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8707398_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754588123808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707398"},{"teacherId":469110,"projectId":9269992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our \"Phonics, Fluency, and Fun with Guided Reading!\" project!\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have access to high-quality, engaging decodable books and instructional materials that align with the Science of Reading. These resources will give them the tools to decode words, build fluency, and most importantly—feel successful and confident in their reading journey.\r\nThe Guided Phonics + Beyond® program you helped bring into our classroom will make a lasting impact. With small-group sets of books and structured lessons, I'll be able to provide each student with targeted support that meets their unique learning needs.\r\nYour kindness is helping to create bright beginnings for readers who are just finding their voices. Thank you for believing in them—and in the power of literacy!","fullyFundedDate":1746489946430,"projectUrl":"project/cracking-the-code-phonics-fluency-and/9269992/","projectTitle":"Cracking the Code: Phonics, Fluency, and Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/469110"},{"teacherId":121135,"projectId":9305038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my students with books that matter! Books with representation matter. Books that children relate to matter. Thank you so much for supporting inclusion and diversity in my room! It is amazing how difficult it is to get good books that children want to read. It is amazing how much they cost when you add up book upon book upon book. So thank you so much for supporting us and bringing fresh new books into my classroom. These books will be useful for years to come and impact so many lives. My students from last year come back to visit me and I let them borrow the books as well. Thank you, Thank you!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1752938077622,"projectUrl":"project/representation-matters-in-books/9305038/","projectTitle":"Representation Matters in Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp121135_orig.jpg?crop=688,688,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695585928474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/121135"},{"teacherId":469110,"projectId":9232163,"letterContent":"I cannot express enough gratitude for your incredible support of our classroom's literacy project. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to high-quality decodable books and engaging nonfiction texts that will strengthen their reading skills and open doors to a world of knowledge.\r\nThe Fox Kid Small Group Pack is already making a difference by providing structured phonics-based reading practice, allowing our students to build confidence in their decoding and fluency. Additionally, the Big World Nonfiction Little Book Pack is sparking curiosity and expanding their understanding of the world through rich, engaging informational texts.\r\nYour kindness has given our students the resources they need to grow as readers, thinkers, and lifelong learners. Every time they pick up a book, they are reminded that someone out there believes in their potential. Thank you for being a part of their journey and for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1744240815316,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-readers/9232163/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/469110"},{"teacherId":9570280,"projectId":9083802,"letterContent":"In my classroom, I introduced STEM bins with Brain Flakes, magnetic toys, pixel art, marble runs, and science kits. The first time I opened the bins, my students' eyes lit up, and their curiosity was instantly sparked. They eagerly gathered around to explore and see what they could create. It was a moment of pure excitement, and I could already tell that these activities would make a meaningful impact on their learning.\r\n\r\nThese STEM bins provided a productive and engaging way for my students to start their day. Instead of jumping straight into lessons, I gave them 10 minutes to explore the materials, letting them ease into the day while building critical thinking skills. The hands-on activities encouraged problem-solving and creativity, giving students the freedom to experiment and discover how things worked. It wasn't just about play; it was about exploring, testing, and learning in a way that felt both fun and educational.\r\n\r\nThe Brain Flakes were a favorite. Students loved building structures, from simple towers to intricate designs. As they connected the pieces, they had to think critically about how to make them fit, which helped improve their problem-solving skills. The magnetic toys added another level of discovery, as the students experimented with the magnets' pull and push forces. They tested how the magnets interacted, learning through trial and error and sparking discussions about basic science concepts like magnetism and polarity.\r\n\r\nThe pixel art activities encouraged students to practice pattern recognition and spatial reasoning. Arranging the tiny colored squares into designs required patience, attention to detail, and an understanding of symmetry. It was a great way to combine creativity with logical thinking. Meanwhile, the marble runs allowed students to design ramps and experiment with angles to make the marble move in different ways. This activity introduced basic principles of physics, such as gravity and motion, through hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nThe science kits were also an exciting addition. They allowed students to dive into experiments that brought abstract scientific ideas to life. Whether they were mixing substances to observe chemical reactions or building simple machines, they had the opportunity to engage with science in a real, tangible way. Each experiment sparked more curiosity and gave them a deeper understanding of the concepts at play.\r\n\r\nWhat truly stood out was how engaged the students were. They didn't just play—they were thinking critically, problem-solving, and creating. These STEM bins allowed them to approach learning in a more interactive, hands-on way, which helped foster a love for exploration. Starting the day with these activities was the perfect way to energize them and get their minds focused for the lessons ahead. The STEM bins not only provided a fun, productive start to the day but also sparked a sense of curiosity that carried over into the rest of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746785244685,"projectUrl":"project/support-science-exploration-for-special/9083802/","projectTitle":"Support Science Exploration for Special Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570280"},{"teacherId":121135,"projectId":9305022,"letterContent":"Thank you doesn't seem to adequately describe my emotions on having this project met! My students have an AMAZING gift bag for summer that will keep the learning and fun going! As a parent, I know how hard it is to think of educational activities for my own children for the summer. As a teacher, I know how expensive it can be to set students off on a good \"foot\" for summer learning! Thanks to your generosity, I have a wonderful bag of fun for my students to start off their summer journey! Andddd due to a vendor unavailability, I was able to get the uno cards from Amazon at a cheaper price, enabling me to get a much needed beanbag chair for my classroom this year! Thank you so much for your support and generosity. 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