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The journals have become a trusted outlet for students to process their thoughts privately, and the mindfulness workbooks have sparked thoughtful conversations about self-esteem, confidence, and coping strategies. Even students who were initially hesitant have embraced the calm corner as a place to regroup when they're overwhelmed or simply need a moment of peace. One student told me, \"It feels good to have a place that's just for breathing.\"\r\n\r\nThe fidgets have also played a quiet but important role in helping students refocus without disruption, especially during transitions or moments of heightened anxiety. Our calm oasis has become more than just a cozy nook—it's now a part of our classroom culture that says, \"Your feelings matter, and it's okay to take care of yourself.\"\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' emotional growth. Your support has created something lasting—tools and habits that my students will carry with them far beyond this classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1696944750389,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-student-wellbeing-creating-a/7780001/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Student Wellbeing: Creating a Calm Oasis in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Franklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8630746_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1667,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660781000851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8630746"},{"teacherId":9431815,"projectId":8145559,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 5th grade students and myself, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of printers to our classroom. Your support has made a tremendous impact on our learning environment and has empowered my students to take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we were able to publish a series of written pieces centered on social justice—giving our young scholars a platform to express their voices, passions, and perspectives on issues that matter deeply to them. These moments of empowerment and creativity would not have been possible without your contribution.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the potential of our students and investing in their growth. Your generosity has planted seeds that will grow far beyond the pages we printed.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nSheldon Pinder\r\n5th Grade ELA Teacher\r\nFriendship Public Charter School – Southeast Academy","fullyFundedDate":1706566784431,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-authors-color-printers/8145559/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Authors: Color Printers for Student Publishing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pinder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9431815_orig.jpg?crop=553,553,x222,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752515494284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9431815"},{"teacherId":8683219,"projectId":8560474,"letterContent":"I would like to share my deepest gratitude for your kindness. I teach preschoolers, which in my opinion is the best grade level to teach because it is so rewarding. When they first come in they are clean slates. Most can barely hold a pencil and know little to no letters or numbers, but when you get to see their progress at the end of the year it feels so good to know that you had a hand at giving them that head start. \r\nWith your donation I am able to get the resources we need to see that progress at the end of the year. Phonics and fine motor skills are some of the biggest components of early learning and the materials you helped us get, provided a way for us to practice those skills. My students love the using whisper phones during our Fundations letter review and during small groups. It allows them to get a better understanding of how the sounds are made. The textured letters allows them to feel how the letters are formed. It makes them feel a little more independent after using the tracing cards. The containers allow us store all our materials and keep them tidy. The gift card allows me to continue to find resources all year long. Especially for different holidays or special projects. \r\nOnce again thank you for your generosity it is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1734520874846,"projectUrl":"project/getting-lit-in-preschool/8560474/","projectTitle":"Getting “Lit” in Preschool!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Croom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8683219_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693935154985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8683219"},{"teacherId":8508432,"projectId":9052874,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our project, \"Unlocking Literacy: Empowering Learning Through Scarborough's Rope.\" Your support has made a powerful difference in our classroom and in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions, we've been able to provide targeted, research-based literacy instruction that aligns with Scarborough's Reading Rope. With access to new materials and resources, my students have built stronger foundational skills in phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension. More importantly, they're developing confidence in themselves as readers and learners.\r\n\r\nI've seen students who once hesitated to pick up a book now excited to read aloud, and others who struggled with decoding begin to tackle challenging texts with perseverance. Your donation helped turn those small moments into big victories.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a part of our learning journey and for helping us weave stronger ropes, strand by strand, for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1737486436118,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy-empowering-learning/9052874/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Literacy: Empowering Learning Through Scarborough's Rope","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8508432_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x80,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689487989483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8508432"},{"teacherId":8118992,"projectId":8948449,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging and dynamic learning space! The new resources have allowed my students to dive deeper into hands-on learning experiences that spark their curiosity. 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Your support has transformed our music classroom into a hub of creativity, collaboration, and learning.\r\n\r\nWith the new recording equipment, our students have been empowered to dive into exciting group projects, including creating song parodies that teach educational concepts to elementary students. These projects have sparked their imaginations and allowed them to develop confidence in using their voices to educate and inspire.\r\n\r\nYour donations have also opened doors for our students to learn the ins and outs of music studio equipment. From experimenting with the MIDI keyboard to understanding the dynamics of studio speakers, they are gaining invaluable skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nDuring our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, the equipment you provided helped us make the event truly special. Our students experienced the magic of creating a dembow beat—reggaeton's signature rhythm—in real time, immersing themselves in the rich musical traditions of Latin America while honing their production skills.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students are exploring their potential and building skills for a bright future. 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