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I was so nice to be able to give them new school supplies and for them to feel like they belonged and had what they needed to be successful. \r\n\r\nOf all the items donated, the student favorite is white board markers! They absolutely love the fresh tip and clean lines. The student engagement is significantly higher and they really enjoy doing math calculations much more. The students are doing the same tasks they would do on paper, but there is something magical about whiteboard and markers!\r\n\r\nThe donation of cleaning materials has been much appreciated. The students clean and santize their work spaces daily. They are always amazed at just how much dirt and grime they remove. It really does help keep our classroom looking clean and smelling fresh!","fullyFundedDate":1755473998471,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies/9525473/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Busch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714561"},{"teacherId":5457068,"projectId":9165036,"letterContent":"Maintaining a consistently clean and usable room without worry involves creating a system of daily habits, students love being part of the classroom cleaning and take it very seriously, following the class helper schedule. When something spills on the tables or the floor, they know where the wipes or mop are and run to ask if they can clean it up.\r\nThey love the smell of the classroom and love keeping the classroom clean and are happy to see it clean and smelling fresh. 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Your generosity helped us build a classroom that feels inspiring, welcoming, and truly ours. We are deeply grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1753371433100,"projectUrl":"project/create-stuff-for-my-beautiful-classroom/9341913/","projectTitle":"Create Stuff for my Beautiful Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5457067_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626095024361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zorypagan"},{"teacherId":5457068,"projectId":9106244,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. My students have found that artmaking reduces stress while providing materials that offer a nonverbal way to articulate and express complex feelings. It has also fostered creativity and imagination, fostering a state of mindfulness and presence.\r\nFinally, it can contribute to brain neuroplasticity, stimulating brain growth and development by integrating the arts, such as asking students to use their imagination, draw, or create visual resources for lessons, which engages them in their own learning.\r\nOther creative activities include role-playing, art with the Playdog, and competitions where they create their own drawings. 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Their eyes lit up when they saw the colorful Pop Its, fidget cubes, Hoberman Sphere, and the new books for our reading and break corner. It felt like a little holiday in our classroom!\r\n\r\nSince then, we've transformed a quiet corner of our room into a cozy, calming space where students can go when they need a moment to regroup. One student, who often struggles with transitions, now starts his day with a few minutes using a fidget cube before joining the class meeting—something he used to avoid. Another student has taken to reading from our new book selection when she feels overwhelmed, and I've noticed her returning to lessons more focused and ready to engage.\r\n\r\nThese tools have become an essential part of our daily routine. They aren't just \"toys\"—they are lifelines for many of my students, offering them ways to self-regulate and cope during moments of stress.","fullyFundedDate":1739455276882,"projectUrl":"project/music-and-mindfulness-a-calming-corner/9080418/","projectTitle":"Music and Mindfulness: A Calming Corner for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9595340_orig.jpg?crop=1016,1016,x716,y358&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721159482933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9595340"},{"teacherId":9595340,"projectId":9069256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! The arrival of the cleaning supplies you funded has made a bigger impact than I ever imagined.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were excited and immediately curious. One student exclaimed, \"Wow—we get our own supplies for our music room?!\" It was a small but powerful moment that showed how much ownership they already feel for their learning space.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the supplies daily—not just for routine clean-up, but also as part of a broader classroom culture of care and responsibility. After each music class, students now eagerly volunteer to help wipe down surfaces or organize materials, and it's sparked conversations about why maintaining a clean and safe space matters—not only here, but in their lives outside school too.","fullyFundedDate":1739455278862,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-in-harmony-supplies-for-music/9069256/","projectTitle":"Cleaning in Harmony! 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These books truly transformed our reading sessions into something the students now look forward to.","fullyFundedDate":1739455235537,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-reading-intervention-interesting/9067666/","projectTitle":"Keeping Reading Intervention Interesting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9094312_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688784075166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9094312"},{"teacherId":9094312,"projectId":9006410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! We really appreciate it. The material's have really brought so much joy to the classroom. When I told them the project was funded and the materials were on the way. They were so happy and asked everyday if the Legos were here yet. \r\n\r\nWe have been using them during break time. I have a couple students that use them as a calm down activity. In science while we were learning about landforms and how they are created. We made canyons, volcanos, and rivers out of Legos. During stem they were asked to complete lego challenges. Like create something that would hold your pencils or crayons. Create a marble maze or a board game you could play with others \r\n\r\nMoving forward I am looking to have a parents engagement event. Where parents can come in and do a Lego stem challenge with their child. Also plan on using the Legos during math with area and perimeter.","fullyFundedDate":1734885510990,"projectUrl":"project/piece-by-piece/9006410/","projectTitle":"Piece by Piece","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9094312_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688784075166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9094312"},{"teacherId":9595340,"projectId":8900435,"letterContent":"Before this project, my students had to share disorganized crayons and colors, which made it difficult to keep track of materials and stay focused. Now, every student in my music classroom has their own crayon box or pencil case filled with colors, an eraser, and a pencil. This has significantly improved engagement during assessments and increased overall productivity. Students can quickly grab their supplies without distractions, allowing us to maximize our learning time.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to have their own supplies, and many of them immediately started organizing their crayon boxes and pencil cases. Some even commented on how nice it was to not have to wait or share, making them feel more prepared and responsible for their own materials.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to use these materials consistently for our assessments and classroom activities, ensuring that students stay engaged and productive. 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