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My students love to add color to their work or express themselves in the cool down center. These vibrant colors make it easier for them to see the colors of the work they create.","fullyFundedDate":1778059544024,"projectUrl":"project/roll-with-it/10008341/","projectTitle":"Roll with it","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Choice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6144136"},{"teacherId":1625051,"projectId":10060652,"letterContent":"Thank you soo much for the Cricut for my kids to be able to design and print their own shirts. I can't wait to show them the process of creating and making a product. The ink will definitely help them in the shirt making process. As for the smelly pencils. They are the perfect reward. They smell good and they can use them to learn. I can't wait to give them the colorful erasers because my kiddos pencil erasers are always used all the way up. 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We will use them to build our geography skills while learning about different people, cultures, and communities.\r\n\r\nThe example passport books will make our learning even more exciting! My students will be able to create their own passports and use them as we \"travel\" to different places during our lessons. This will encourage curiosity, imagination, and a love of learning about the world around us.","fullyFundedDate":1783343005109,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-diversity/10337402/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Diversity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8421691_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657215307144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8421691"},{"teacherId":8421691,"projectId":10335789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference in the learning experiences we are able to provide for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, we can create a more engaging, welcoming, and resource-rich environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. The new books add an extra touch to our library! The kids enjoy reading them during shared reading time! My students love the classroom library even more!","fullyFundedDate":1784858244853,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-building-futures/10335789/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Building Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8421691_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657215307144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8421691"},{"teacherId":8421691,"projectId":10373654,"letterContent":"My students were incredibly excited and grateful when they saw the snacks arrive. Many smiled from ear to ear and couldn't wait to help organize them in our classroom snack station. Several students said, \"Thank you!\" without even being prompted, and it was heartwarming to see how much they appreciated such a thoughtful gift. The snack donations have become an important part of our daily classroom routine. Many of my first graders have a late lunch, and some arrive at school without having had enough to eat. Providing a healthy snack helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the morning.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was during our reading centers. Before we began, students enjoyed a quick snack break. I immediately noticed how much more engaged they were during guided reading and independent activities. Instead of being distracted by hunger, they were able to concentrate on decoding words, discussing stories, and participating with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1784651463924,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-bright-futures/10373654/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8421691_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657215307144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8421691"},{"teacherId":1625051,"projectId":10206444,"letterContent":"Thank you soo much for the hands on supplies for my school art club! I can't wait to show my kiddos all of the fun holiday activities that we will be able to do. They get to make snowmen, turkeys, holiday ornaments, decorate pumpkins and make race medals. My favorite item that I can't wait to share with them is the sand art activities. I have short, tall and wavy bottles for them to choose from. I know they will really like this activity. This was one of my favorite things to do at the county fair. Thanks again for helping my kiddos get hands on.","fullyFundedDate":1778039608738,"projectUrl":"project/we-won-with-hands-on/10206444/","projectTitle":"We Won With Hands-On!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1625051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594335032751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-goodson"},{"teacherId":1634520,"projectId":9046918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom through Donors Choose. Because of your kindness, our students were able to \"shop\" in our school store using the behavior bucks they earn through positive choices, hard work, and perseverance each day.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this was so much more than simply picking out a prize. The school store became a meaningful motivator that encouraged responsibility, self-control, kindness, and determination. My students looked forward to earning behavior bucks and took great pride in saving, counting, and spending them independently.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped create opportunities for students to practice important life skills like decision-making, budgeting, patience, and goal setting — all while building a positive classroom community where effort and growth are celebrated.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your kindness made a real difference in the lives of my students. Thank you for believing in them and for helping make our classroom a place where students feel motivated, encouraged, and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1740348272201,"projectUrl":"project/shop-till-you-drop/9046918/","projectTitle":"Shop Till You Drop","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. St. Clair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1634520_orig.jpg?crop=2151,2151,x60,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663337080282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tina-stclair"},{"teacherId":2513380,"projectId":9943495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Students are able to listen to the test questions and answer choices which ensures better test results. Teachers also appreciate the quiet testing environment that the headphones provide. We are seeing increases in student performance and students use the computer interventions for at least 45 minutes per week in both reading and math. 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