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Students will design and mold creatures adapted to different ecosystems, blending science with creativity in a way that made learning truly come alive.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be integrating our findings into ecosystem models, illustrating how energy flows through the food web. Your generosity has turned this lesson into an unforgettable hands-on experience, sparking curiosity and scientific thinking. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755718631307,"projectUrl":"project/stem-takes-flight-creative-investigatio/9615709/","projectTitle":"STEM Takes Flight: Creative Investigations with Owl Pellets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4758852_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504467146807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4758852"},{"teacherId":10274352,"projectId":9747078,"letterContent":"There are no words to express how amazing your donation was. You truly helped me make an impact with my students. Your donations make it easier to connect with my students. \r\n\r\nAs a school counselor I have no dedicated students or parents to request classroom materials, so your donation made a huge difference in my classroom. As I serve all 700 students at the school. There are a so many different personality and needs within those 700 students. Your donation has provided me the tools to connect with all the different personalities at our school. \r\n\r\nLegos help reactivate the thinking part of the student brain to help them calm down so we can talk calmly. The fidget toys help channel the nervous energy while the students are in class, so they are able to focus. The books provide a wonderful and fun way of explaining how our emotions work and why we have them. \r\n\r\nI will be eternally grateful for the tools you provided, not just me, but all my students. this was truly a blessing, and I thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758661767723,"projectUrl":"project/mr-ss-sel-program/9747078/","projectTitle":"Mr. S.'s SEL Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10274352"},{"teacherId":4758852,"projectId":9615500,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are diving into science and health like never before! The new materials have turned our lessons into hands-on adventures where they can explore, experiment, and see real-world connections. They love using the supplies to create health models to explain the importance of a healthy lifestyle.\r\n\r\nWhat's most exciting is watching students become eager leaders during activities. They're asking great questions, sharing discoveries, and truly seeing themselves as scientists. Your donation has made learning exciting, meaningful, and fun. Thank you for making such a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755808332476,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-into-focus/9615500/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning Into Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4758852_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504467146807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4758852"},{"teacherId":4758852,"projectId":9281043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing Scholastic News magazines for our classroom! These magazines have opened the door for my students to practice real-world reading skills in an exciting, age-appropriate way. Through each issue, we dive into nonfiction texts while learning how to identify main ideas, interpret graphs, expand vocabulary, and connect current events to what we're studying in science and social studies.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading time now often means students eagerly flipping through colorful pages, highlighting key details, and discussing questions in pairs or groups. They love that the topics feel \"real\" and relevant, and I've seen even my most reluctant readers light up when they get to share a fun fact they discovered.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has turned reading into a bridge between literacy and the world around us. The Scholastic News magazines are helping my students build stronger reading skills while also becoming curious, informed learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746484551013,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-for-the-scholarly-studen/9281043/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News for the Scholarly Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4758852_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504467146807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4758852"},{"teacherId":4758852,"projectId":9198371,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring an iPad into our classroom! While many people are familiar with iPads at home, having this technology in a learning environment has opened up incredible opportunities for my students. We're using it to support reading fluency, research projects, and interactive science lessons.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most is the ability to record themselves. This simple tool has boosted confidence and helped students become more aware of their progress. Students are so tech-savvy that they use multiple apps to create class projects.\r\n\r\nThis project has made learning more personalized, accessible, and fun. Thank you for putting this powerful tool in their hands and helping make our classroom a more dynamic place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1742900869134,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-innovators/9198371/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4758852_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504467146807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4758852"},{"teacherId":4758852,"projectId":8989212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in bringing a Cricut Joy machine into our classroom! The excitement was undeniable when my students first saw the materials—wide eyes, eager hands, and a chorus of \"Can we use it now?!\" filled the room.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've been busy creating! One of our projects so far has been designing labels for their eco-mall models to accompany their STEM science projects. We have also been creating words to liven up presentation boards and displays. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning to use the Cricut for upcoming personalized bookmarks, gifts, or cards as thank-you mementos to families. Seeing their designs come to life has sparked creativity and pride in their work. Your generosity has truly made a lasting impact, and we can't wait to keep exploring new ways to learn through hands-on creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1735958698885,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-language-empowering-literacy-t/8989212/","projectTitle":"Crafting Language: Empowering Literacy through Cricut Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4758852_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504467146807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4758852"},{"teacherId":4758852,"projectId":9044897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in providing owl pellets and air-dry clay for our classroom! The excitement was immediate—when our students first saw the owl pellets, they were equal parts fascinated and squeamish, but curiosity quickly took over. With tweezers and magnifying glasses in hand, they eagerly dissected the pellets, identifying tiny bones and reconstructing skeletons to uncover the mysteries of the food web. Their amazement as they pieced together skulls and jawbones was unforgettable!\r\n\r\nAfter our discoveries, we took learning a step further by using air-dry clay to create new species inspired by what we found. Students designed and molded creatures adapted to different ecosystems, blending science with creativity in a way that made learning truly come alive.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be integrating our findings into ecosystem models, illustrating how energy flows through the food web. Your generosity has turned this lesson into an unforgettable hands-on experience, sparking curiosity and scientific thinking. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1737009486042,"projectUrl":"project/unpacking-nature-hands-on-science-with/9044897/","projectTitle":"Unpacking Nature: Hands-On Science with Owl Pellets and More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4758852_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504467146807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4758852"},{"teacherId":4758852,"projectId":8784586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring pickleball equipment to our classroom! The new nets, paddles, and balls have transformed our approach to physical fitness and provided students with a fun, engaging way to stay active and healthy.\r\n\r\nPlaying pickleball during school has been a great tool for teaching teamwork, strategy, and hand-eye coordination. The equipment allows us to introduce students to a sport they may not have experienced before, promoting physical fitness while fostering life skills like perseverance, communication, and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nStudents are thrilled by the fast-paced, accessible nature of pickleball! The game is very approachable for all skill levels, ensuring everyone feels included and capable. Many have shared how much they love the excitement of quick rallies and learning new techniques.\r\n\r\nOne student, who previously felt hesitant about participating in traditional sports, has discovered a newfound enthusiasm for physical activity through pickleball. Another student, who excels in hand-eye coordination, has taken on a leadership role, helping peers develop their skills. Watching these moments unfold has been incredibly rewarding and speaks to the positive impact this equipment has had on our classroom community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought so much joy and energy to our students, while also encouraging a lifelong appreciation for fitness and teamwork. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for believing in the power of play to enhance education.","fullyFundedDate":1726866716115,"projectUrl":"project/game-set-match-bringing-pickleball-to/8784586/","projectTitle":"Game, Set, Match: Bringing Pickleball to the Next Generation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4758852_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504467146807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4758852"},{"teacherId":4758852,"projectId":8756723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us acquire a color printer for our classroom. Your contribution has brought a new level of vibrancy and functionality to our learning environment, and I'd love to share how it's making a difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThe printer has revolutionized the way we present and interact with learning materials. Visual aids are now much more engaging, with colorful charts, diagrams, and images that capture attention and improve comprehension. Students use the printer to create visually rich presentations and collaborative projects, which helps them take ownership of their work and take pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting features for our students is the ability to bring their ideas to life in full color. Whether it's printing original artwork, designing classroom posters, or creating vibrant documents, they love seeing their creations come to life. It's not just about utility—it's inspiring creativity and boosting their confidence.\r\n\r\nThe printer has transformed how we create and share learning materials. Its photocopying capability has been invaluable for copying notes, handouts, and missed assignments. This ensures that all students, including those who may have been absent, can easily stay caught up. We also use it to duplicate writing templates, practice worksheets, and other resources that help reinforce skills. For visual learners, colorful charts, diagrams, and images enhance comprehension and engagement.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impression on our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support. 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