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They help our students feel supported, take pride in their learning, and stay motivated to do their best. With your generosity, I'm able to create a positive, well-structured classroom where every child feels valued and ready to shine.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the work we do every day. Your support truly inspires us.","fullyFundedDate":1759619855994,"projectUrl":"project/staying-organized-staying-motivated/9782786/","projectTitle":"Staying Organized, Staying Motivated!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kekoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825795"},{"teacherId":8822415,"projectId":9154108,"letterContent":"The donation of math games, manipulatives, and classroom supplies has had a meaningful and lasting impact on my students. When the items arrived, the students were so excited—they lit up with joy and couldn't wait to explore everything. They were eager to dive into the new games and tools, and many shared how happy they were to have something new and fun to use during math time. Their excitement turned into genuine curiosity and motivation. With the addition of hands-on materials, students now engage with math in a more interactive and enjoyable way. Concepts like place value and geometry are easier to understand and more fun to learn.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also strengthened student collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The games encourage teamwork, while the manipulatives offer multiple ways for students to visualize and grasp difficult topics. The classroom has become a more dynamic and inclusive environment, where students look forward to math! I am incredibly grateful for this generous donation—it has not only enriched our curriculum but also brought joy and renewed enthusiasm to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1741702638537,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-interactive-and-engaging-mat/9154108/","projectTitle":"Building an Interactive and Engaging Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kojima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822415"},{"teacherId":8822559,"projectId":9156148,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your wonderful donation of writing materials, book easel, and hands on math manipulative for my kindergarten class! \r\n\r\nThe writing paper, larger triangular pencils, and finger spacing strips have really helped my kindergarten students to write neater and with nice, even spacing between words.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic ten frames along with the magnetic dry erasers have made a big improvement for my young kindergartners to understand the concept of 10.\r\n\r\nThe book easel has made reading big books to my literature loving kindergarteners so much easier and is great for holding extra big books for storage.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous and kind support of my kindergarten classroom. All of the donated supplies and equipment are already being put to very good use!","fullyFundedDate":1741919023267,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-and-1st-grade-readiness/9156148/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten and 1st Grade Readiness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. YOUNG YUEN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822559"},{"teacherId":8825795,"projectId":9156133,"letterContent":"Mahalo for the generous donations to our classroom! Your contributions have truly made an impact in creating a more positive environment. When the donations started arriving, the students were so excited! Some even helped me open boxes and organize the supplies.\r\n\r\nThe sweeper has been used daily to keep our classroom clean. The whiteboards and markers were utilized to prepare for state testing in early April. The classroom mailbox has helped our students become more organized and accountable for their work. These are just a few examples of the many supplies donated that have positively impacted our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1741798672769,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-positive-classroom-environmen/9156133/","projectTitle":"Creating a Positive Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kekoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825795"},{"teacherId":9970880,"projectId":9179101,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation, which has allowed us to engage and inspire students in their love for reading.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students now have access to the timeless classic Lord of the Flies. This novel has not only sparked their interest but also deepened their appreciation for literature with strong cultural significance. While the themes of the book—such as loss of innocence, the expectations of civilized behavior, and the pressures of peer influence—can be intense, they offer valuable lessons that students are eager to explore and discuss.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we take a different approach: students are not required to complete worksheets, take quizzes, or write formal analytical essays. Instead, we create a space where they can read together, share their thoughts, and simply enjoy the journey that literature offers. Because of the powerful experiences portrayed in the novel, our students have been deeply engaged and emotionally invested in the story.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference. We couldn't do what we do without the support of individuals like you.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in the power of reading and the potential of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1742498971974,"projectUrl":"project/love-of-reading/9179101/","projectTitle":"Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9970880"},{"teacherId":9966628,"projectId":9156151,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous funding of our math project. The mini whiteboards and the Target card game have made a significant impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, the students were thrilled and eager to use them. We've incorporated the whiteboards into our math lessons for problem-solving and games, and they have also been beneficial in other subjects. The students find using the whiteboards much more enjoyable than traditional paper, which has truly enhanced their learning experience.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Target card game has been a huge hit! With enough sets for everyone, the students frequently ask to play during their free time, showing just how much they enjoy it. It is wonderful to see them learning while having fun.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support. 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