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Since introducing this new technology into our classroom, we have seen a remarkable increase in engagement, focus, and participation. \r\n\r\nEven tough these technology is too complex it will allow more technical learning experiences that make ideas more meaningful and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nWhat about the new product is most exciting to our students is its ability to be able to understand its Features such as real-time feedback, interactive displays, and creative tools that it has.","fullyFundedDate":1763579306707,"projectUrl":"project/technology-with-mr-c/9886361/","projectTitle":"Technology with Mr. C","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cestero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698956655696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350621"},{"teacherId":9350621,"projectId":9213413,"letterContent":"The resources donated to my classroom have given a huge impact in my classroom. The students were very surprised when they saw that there are people who truly care about their learning and success. Your generosity brought excitement, pride, and motivation into our room, and it reminded the students that their ideas and hard work matter. Seeing their faces light up as they used the new materials was a moment I will never forget.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our science fair was ready, and the students have done amazing things. They were able to explore real experiments, build creative projects, and present with confidence. Their accomplishments were made possible because someone believed in them. Thank you for investing in our learners and helping them reach their potential. We truly appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1745941899467,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-the-students/9213413/","projectTitle":"Resources for the Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cestero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698956655696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350621"},{"teacherId":9605988,"projectId":9426653,"letterContent":"I sincerely thank you for your generous donation to support My Project. Your contribution will directly impact my students by providing essential educational resources, tools, and materials that make learning more engaging and effective.\r\nThe interactive tools and visual resources you helped fund will allow my students to practice their language skills with greater confidence, while also reinforcing key concepts more dynamically and concretely. These materials not only build motivation but also create an environment where students are excited to learn.\r\nAdditionally, the snacks provided are a tremendous help. Since our WIN block is the last period of the day, these small boosts ensure my students can stay focused and finish strong.\r\nYour kindness and support make a meaningful difference in my classroom. On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to thank you for believing in our work and helping us create more opportunities for learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1760737109710,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-learning/9426653/","projectTitle":"Mindful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9605988_orig.png?crop=537,537,x194,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735569379851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9605988"},{"teacherId":6507985,"projectId":9570899,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Organized Spaces for Focused Learning in Our Special Education Classroom! Your generosity has truly transformed our learning environment. With the new organizational tools, our classroom feels calmer, more structured, and ready for focused learning each day.\r\n\r\nMy students are now able to find their materials quickly, keep their workspaces tidy, and stay on task with greater independence. These changes may seem small, but for many of my students, they make a huge difference in reducing stress and improving focus.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a more positive and productive space where every student can thrive. 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Your generosity has made our classroom transitions safer and smoother for every student.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we now have door stoppers that prevent doors from closing unexpectedly, reducing distractions and keeping students focused on learning. These simple tools have made a big difference, helping my students move between activities with ease and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support shows my students that people care about their learning and their safety. 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Your generosity has provided my students with essential resources that help them feel safe, supported, and ready to learn every day.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we now have items that promote comfort and well-being- whether it's cozy seating, calming tools, or other materials that help students feel cared for. These resources make a big difference in creating a classroom environment where every student can focus, participate, and thrive.\r\n\r\nYour kindness shows my students that people believe in them and their potential. We are deeply grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a welcoming, nurturing space for all.","fullyFundedDate":1755703908895,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-care-for-every-student/9570836/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Care for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beyer-Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6507985_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690236759666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbeyerhamel"},{"teacherId":6507985,"projectId":9565825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Keeping Our Classroom Clean, Prepared, and Ready to Learn! Your generosity has provided the supplies we need to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment for all students.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we can keep our classroom stocked with essential materials that promote healthy habits and readiness for learning each day. My students are taking pride in their space and learning the importance of responsibility, organization, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly makes a difference. Because of you, our classroom is a brighter, more comfortable, and focused place to learn. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755703909113,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-clean-prepared-a/9565825/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Clean, Prepared, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beyer-Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6507985_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690236759666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbeyerhamel"},{"teacherId":6507985,"projectId":9421506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Supporting Students With Supplemental Printed Resources. Your contribution is helping provide my students with the materials they need to strengthen their learning and build confidence in their skills.\r\n\r\nThe printed resources you've made possible allow me to give students targeted practice in reading, writing, and math- right at their level. These materials make it easier to individualize instruction and help each student work toward their IEP goals.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that my students have the tools they need to make steady progress every day. We are so grateful for your kindness and for believing in the power of education to change lives.","fullyFundedDate":1755703906755,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-with-supplemental-pr/9421506/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students With Supplemental Printed Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beyer-Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6507985_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690236759666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbeyerhamel"},{"teacherId":6507985,"projectId":9396736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Recycling for a Greener School! Your generosity has made it possible for our students to take an active role in caring for the environment and learning the importance of sustainability.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we now have the materials we need to collect, sort, and recycle classroom waste more effectively. My students are excited to take responsibility for keeping our school cleaner and greener. This project is not only teaching them about recyclin- it's helping them understand how small actions can make a big difference in our world.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support inspire my students to be thoughtful, responsible citizens. Thank you for investing in their learning and in our planet's future!","fullyFundedDate":1752671612454,"projectUrl":"project/recycling-for-a-greener-school/9396736/","projectTitle":"Recycling for a Greener School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beyer-Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6507985_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690236759666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbeyerhamel"},{"teacherId":6507985,"projectId":9689242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Sensory Tools to Help My Students Stay Calm and Focused. Your kindness has brought essential resources into our classroom that will truly make a difference in my students' daily lives.\r\n\r\nThese new sensory tools are already helping my students regulate their emotions, improve focus, and feel more comfortable during learning. For many of my students, having access to calming tool- like fidgets, textured items, or seating supports, helps them manage big feelings and return to learning more quickly.\r\n\r\nYour generosity shows my students that there are people who believe in their potential and want to help them succeed. We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and for making our classroom a more supportive, calm, and focused place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1757683129529,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-to-help-my-students-stay-c/9689242/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools to Help My Students Stay Calm and Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beyer-Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6507985_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690236759666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbeyerhamel"},{"teacherId":9398743,"projectId":9410952,"letterContent":"When the new classroom materials arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They were thrilled to see all the colorful resources and immediately started brainstorming ways to use them. One student exclaimed, \"Now we can make our own books!\" as we opened the cardstock paper, while another began setting up our new classroom timers to help the group stay on track during centers.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the cardstock paper to create sturdy, hands-on learning tools—student-made vocabulary cards, math games, and bilingual booklets that students proudly take ownership of. The dry-erase markers have become a daily staple in our classroom, helping students engage in interactive phonics lessons, quick math checks, and small-group activities. The Velcro dots have transformed our classroom walls into dynamic learning spaces where students can move and match words, ideas, and concepts during lessons.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite classroom moments so far was during our bilingual geography project. Using the new world map, students worked together to locate and label the countries where their families are from. The room was filled with pride, conversation, and laughter as students shared stories and made cultural connections. It was a powerful reminder of how meaningful representation and visual learning can be.\r\n\r\nThe giant classroom timer and electronic timers have also made a big difference in helping students manage their time and transitions more independently. They now take greater responsibility for pacing themselves during small-group work and centers—a huge step toward building executive functioning skills.\r\n\r\nOur bulletin boards, now framed with the new borders and fade-resistant paper, showcase student work beautifully. The vibrant displays have made our classroom feel even more welcoming and joyful. Every visitor who walks in comments on how bright and organized our learning space looks—and students beam with pride seeing their projects on display.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom is more engaging, efficient, and inspiring. My students are not only learning new skills, but also developing confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. Next, we'll be using these materials for our upcoming bilingual storytelling project, where students will write, illustrate, and present their own stories using the cardstock and display them on our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—thank you for believing in my students and making this joyful learning environment possible.\r\n\r\nWarmly,\r\nMs. Pelaez Jimenez","fullyFundedDate":1755718004621,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-joyful-and-organized-learning/9410952/","projectTitle":"Creating a Joyful and Organized Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pelaez Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398743_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701467664997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398743"},{"teacherId":9398743,"projectId":9247385,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled! The excitement in the room was contagious as we unpacked the boxes together. The new digital scales and wooden rulers have transformed our math and science lessons, helping students move from abstract measurement concepts to hands-on, real-world applications.\r\n\r\nOne of the first projects we completed was a \"Design and Measure\" challenge where students created geometric solids using the folding geometric shapes and then used the scales and rulers to calculate volume, weight, and density. It was incredible to watch them collaborate, compare data, and make real mathematical connections.\r\n\r\nThe classroom clock has been a surprisingly big hit — students now take pride in keeping track of time and transitions during activities. Meanwhile, our stock of Ticonderoga pencils and erasers ensures that every student has the tools they need to fully participate without worrying about supplies.\r\n\r\nThe best part? 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