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It's been amazing to watch my students bring their ideas to life—designing everything from artistic sculptures to functional prototypes. \r\n\r\nWe're incredibly grateful for your generosity. You've helped spark imagination, build confidence, and create opportunities that will stick with these students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759316078936,"projectUrl":"project/smart-3d-pens-for-steam/9704001/","projectTitle":"Smart 3D Pens for STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alison Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494481_orig.jpg?crop=525,525,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655052350777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8494481"},{"teacherId":8494481,"projectId":9689127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward funding ink for our classroom printer. Your support has made a real and meaningful difference for my students and me.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our learning environment is more vibrant—literally. My students are always excited to see their work and creations printed in color. It brings their projects to life and gives them a deep sense of pride and ownership in what they've accomplished.\r\n\r\nEach year, I compile a data notebook for every student, filled with their growth, achievements, and reflections. Because of your donation, these notebooks are now full of color, energy, and life—something that makes them even more special when they're sent home at the end of the year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support have added something truly meaningful to our classroom. 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Listening to their conversations and seeing their imaginative creations brought to life was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThese 3D pens have sparked curiosity, creativity, and collaboration in our classroom. My students are fully engaged, pushing themselves to learn and try new things, and I can't wait to see what they create next.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real impact. 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Looking ahead, I plan to integrate some of the more academic-based games into small group centers, where students can build math and literacy skills in a playful, low-pressure setting. Thanks to our donors, these resources are not only enriching our playtime—they're helping us grow as learners and as a classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746785311861,"projectUrl":"project/free-play-free-play/9311549/","projectTitle":"Free Play, Free Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gillenwater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011812_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746319313949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011812"},{"teacherId":8494481,"projectId":9313954,"letterContent":"My students and I are honored you chose our project to support. This project has STEAM supplies that will help foster my students learning needs. This project's STEAM supplies will also help prepare my students for future careers and help develop essential life skills. Battleship Game, Circuits, Learning Globe and Rubix Cubes all encourage hands-on learning, teamwork, and communication. The supplies in this project also make learning more engaging and relevant to real-world applications. My students and I greatly appreciate your kindness and support. 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My students love to personalize their creations. My students will use the clay to design something then I will bake it and it turns into a permanent figure. We are going to use the Scrabble games to have a class Scrabble competition. Thank you so much for your kind , generous donation. We appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1747083199302,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-imagination-and-creativity-w/9263441/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Imagination and Creativity With Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alison Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494481_orig.jpg?crop=525,525,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655052350777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8494481"},{"teacherId":8494481,"projectId":9261185,"letterContent":"My students dissected owl pellets this year and I think it might have been their favorite activity. I really wanted to provide my students with owl pellets again this fall. 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I can't wait for my students to learn how to operate and start applying their creativity and innovation skills to make amazing projects with the 3D printer. \r\nThank you","fullyFundedDate":1746046644965,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printers-offer-significant-educationa/9256339/","projectTitle":"3d Printers Offer Significant Educational Benefits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alison Douglas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494481_orig.jpg?crop=525,525,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655052350777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8494481"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38928","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":475,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":96,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":51.1,"schoolId":38928,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elk Elementary Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elk Elementary Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/west-virginia/kanawha-county-school-district/elk-center-elementary-school/38928"}