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The organizational materials have empowered them to stay tidy and focused, allowing them to manage their learning tools with confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students and helping create a classroom environment where learning can truly flourish. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and investment in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1757493488451,"projectUrl":"project/lets-work-together/9355868/","projectTitle":"Let's Work Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kardys","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3901144_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473978449911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3901144"},{"teacherId":2924680,"projectId":9761050,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, I was able to purchase a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to use in my fifth-grade classroom. This resource has given me access to high-quality, ready-to-use digital lessons and interactive materials that help meet the diverse learning needs in my classroom. I use the technology to provide enrichment activities for students who are ready to go deeper into grade-level concepts and targeted supports for those still developing understanding. Having access to these resources allows me to differentiate instruction easily and ensure every student can learn at their own pace.\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is the variety of engaging, visually appealing, and interactive lessons available through the materials I purchase. From digital escape rooms that challenge critical thinking to creative math games that make practice fun, students are always eager to see what new activity we'll use next. They love when learning feels like a game, and it's rewarding to see them so motivated to participate.\r\nOne student in particular, who used to feel discouraged by challenging math concepts, has grown noticeably more confident thanks to the supplemental resources I've been able to provide. The technology allows her to review skills in a way that feels supportive and fun, helping her see her own progress in real time. Your donations have truly made a difference for students like her—and for our entire classroom community. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping create meaningful learning experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1761097385383,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-together/9761050/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2924680_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506109287127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2924680"},{"teacherId":3531439,"projectId":9179150,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. The students were thrilled to receive the new listening center. They were very excited to be able to listen to books again! This is a favorite center and they are so sad if they are absent when it's their turn to listen to a book. \r\nA first grade listening center provides many benefits, including improving reading fluency and comprehension by exposing children to a fluent readers' model. 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We use them in different subjects throughout the week. Thank you again for your help making this project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1750773679698,"projectUrl":"project/double-sided-white-boards/9344518/","projectTitle":"Double Sided White Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8495064"},{"teacherId":8495064,"projectId":9070893,"letterContent":"I knew these storage drawers were going to help make my classroom look less cluttered but it changed the whole front of my classroom! I couldn't have even imagined how organized the math materials look! The students noticed immediately and loved the way it looked too! Not only that but it has completely stopped my students, who have extra needs, from taking the math manipulatives and playing with them! It is a whole new classroom! I don't even know how to thank you for the tremendous impact you have made in my classroom. I am beyond grateful and thankful for your donation. Thank you so much for making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746534642110,"projectUrl":"project/clutter-free-and-organized-for-success/9070893/","projectTitle":"Clutter-Free and Organized for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8495064"},{"teacherId":2924680,"projectId":9263581,"letterContent":"We would like to thank you for your generous donations toward our Healthy Hygiene Helpers gift bags. While teaching out health unit, we used to be able to provide all students with grooming basics. Due to changes in policies at the large company who previously donated these items, we no longer received anything. We were unable to provide students with hygiene items.\r\n\r\nWith your help in supporting our project, we were able to revive this favorite tradition and get our kids packages with items to support their changing needs. They, and we, are eternally thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1746062979394,"projectUrl":"project/happy-hygiene-helpers/9263581/","projectTitle":"Happy Hygiene Helpers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2924680_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506109287127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2924680"},{"teacherId":2924680,"projectId":9097521,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for the generous support you have shown for our classroom. We are so lucky to have caring members in our community who are able to help us provide the best possible learning opportunities for our students.\r\n\r\nWith the gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers you were able to help purchase for our class, we will be able to buy remediation and enrichment activities to support our writing curriculum. We have been able to use some hands-on materials and create learning centers to reinforce new concepts in class. 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