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Students are eager to share their work with peers and visitors, which strengthens confidence and self-expression.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who rely heavily on visual supports and AAC have especially embraced the new technology. They demonstrate increased participation during lessons and greater willingness to complete tasks when using the touch screen format. 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The jellyfish aquarium was assembled, and all of the other sensory fidgets were placed around the room in small baskets.\r\nWhen the students arrived their excitement to their class from the looks on their faces and the squeals in their voices.\r\nMy students love sitting on the ball chairs while completing math problems, and reading books online. If l start the day without turning on the jellyfish aquarium, the students will request to turn it on remotely and change the colors. It is quite amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1757008030062,"projectUrl":"project/relaxing-in-the-resource-room/9564040/","projectTitle":"Relaxing in the Resource Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163838"},{"teacherId":8541067,"projectId":9466156,"letterContent":"The new resources have truly transformed our classroom. My students immediately gravitated toward the materials, and we've already integrated them into our daily lessons. One of the most memorable moments was watching a group of students collaborate on a hands-on activity using the new tools they were so focused, engaged, and proud of the work they were creating. These resources have opened the door for deeper exploration, creativity, and independent learning in a way that wasn't possible before.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students' excitement was priceless. They were eager to unpack every item, ask questions, and imagine all the projects they could do. Their faces lit up with joy, curiosity, and genuine appreciation. Several students shared that it \"felt like Christmas morning in the classroom,\" and many immediately wanted to start using the materials before we even finished organizing them.","fullyFundedDate":1755521995877,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-blessings/9466156/","projectTitle":"Classroom Blessings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loving","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8541067_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660167934149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8541067"},{"teacherId":8552741,"projectId":9516278,"letterContent":"My students and I have been putting the new hula hoops, small soccer goals, pennies, and yarn balls to great use during our physical education classes. The hula hoops have become a staple for warm-up circuits and creative movement activities that build coordination and teamwork. The small soccer goals have allowed us to organize fun mini games that teach passing, spacing, and sportsmanship. The pennies have made team formation smoother, and the yarn balls have been perfect for younger students to safely practice throwing, catching, and cooperative play. Together, these new resources have made our PE lessons more organized, engaging, and inclusive for all students.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new equipment, their excitement filled the gym. They gasped and cheered as they noticed the bright hula hoops and soccer goals set up, and several immediately offered to help get everything ready. It was amazing to see how proud they felt knowing that the new equipment was donated by people who care about their learning. Students who are usually shy or hesitant to participate were some of the first to jump in and get involved, showing how much the new materials boosted their enthusiasm and confidence.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include using these materials in a team-building unit that focuses on communication, problem-solving, and inclusion. Students will rotate through cooperative games using the hoops and yarn balls to build collaboration skills, then move into a mini soccer tournament using the new goals and pennies. These activities are helping them develop leadership and empathy while strengthening their physical abilities. Thanks to these new resources, my students are more active, motivated, and excited about learning every day. None of this would have been possible without your generosity, and I want to sincerely thank each of you for believing in my students, supporting their growth, and helping make our gym a place filled with joy, teamwork, and endless smiles.","fullyFundedDate":1754773375861,"projectUrl":"project/every-kid-deserves-a-shot-at-play/9516278/","projectTitle":"Every Kid Deserves a Shot at Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach R","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8552741_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753882735030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8552741"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34938","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":780,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":86,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"20.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":65.8,"schoolId":34938,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cardinal Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cardinal Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/richmond-public-school-dist/e-s-h-greene-elementary-school/34938"}