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My 3rd graders experience learning stations that invite them to explore, touch, manipulate, and discover, rather than passively absorb information.\r\n\r\n*Abstract concepts became concrete when my students could physically interact with materials\r\n*Math facts stick when learned through games and manipulatives, not worksheets\r\n*Reading comprehension deepens when paired with visual, tactile components\r\n*Science and social studies come alive through interactive stations\r\n*Differentiation Became Manageable\r\n\r\nLearning feels fun instead of like work\r\nMy students collaborate more naturally when stations encourage teamwork\r\nBehavior improves because they're engaged and motivated\r\nMy classroom feels like a place where learning happens through play and discovery\r\n\r\nThat TPT gift card didn't just buy materials, it gave my students permission to learn in a way that matches how their brains actually work. 3rd graders are tactile, curious, and energetic. When I honor that with engaging stations and hands-on resources, magic happens.\r\n\r\nMy students aren't just getting worksheets. They're getting a classroom where learning is joyful, accessible, and unforgettable.","fullyFundedDate":1764959772562,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-tomorrows-innovators-fuelin/9928118/","projectTitle":"Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators: Fueling STEM Learning in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2728673_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700172755828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-jones4"},{"teacherId":2728673,"projectId":9696069,"letterContent":"Every single day, this rug serves as the heart of our classroom:\r\n\r\nOur rug provides a dedicated space where all students can sit together, see the board clearly, and participate fully in our lessons. This proximity strengthens our sense of community and makes instruction more engaging and interactive.\r\n\r\nStudents rotate through learning stations on and around the rug, making transitions smooth and keeping our classroom organized and purposeful.\r\n\r\nWhether we're reading aloud, discussing important concepts, or working through problems together, the rug creates an inclusive space where every student feels valued and heard.\r\n\r\nHaving a shared gathering space has strengthened classroom relationships, improved our sense of belonging, and created a safe environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and learning from one another.\r\n\r\nYour investment goes far beyond a piece of classroom furniture. You've provided our students with a space that says, \"You belong here. Your voice matters. We are a team.\" In a world where students often feel isolated, this simple but powerful gift has created a foundation for connection, collaboration, and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and our students. Your generosity will continue to impact learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764699247366,"projectUrl":"project/from-the-floor-up-a-rug-for-minds-to-bl/9696069/","projectTitle":"From the Floor Up: A Rug for Minds to Bloom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2728673_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700172755828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-jones4"},{"teacherId":9503582,"projectId":9844242,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is running more smoothly and efficiently each day. The rolling cart has allowed me to organize my Tier 2 manipulatives so I can quickly grab hands-on materials during small group instruction. This has been especially helpful during math intervention, where students need immediate access to fraction models and other supports without losing momentum. The outlet tower has also transformed our space. With only one outlet available, I can now plug in our pencil sharpener, laptops, lamps, and other essentials all in one safe place. And the new pencils ensure that every student can start class prepared without the stress of not having basic supplies.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were genuinely excited. It may seem simple, but having an organized cart and a fresh supply of pencils made them feel cared for and ready to learn. Several students immediately noticed how much easier it was to grab what they needed, and there was no scrambling to borrow supplies. That calm, prepared feeling has carried over into our lessons.\r\n\r\nNext, we are continuing to strengthen our math skills through small group intervention and problem-solving activities. With materials organized and easily accessible, I can focus on targeting specific student needs and adjusting instruction in real time. We're also using our devices more consistently for practice and reinforcement, thanks to the added charging capability. Your support has helped create a structured, prepared environment where my students can focus on learning and growing every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1763672890480,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-prizes-and-purpose-supporting/9844242/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Prizes, and Purpose: Supporting Our 4th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dukes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9503582_orig.jpg?crop=681,681,x121,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713973393770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9503582"},{"teacherId":9861608,"projectId":9730820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation to help purchase headphones and books for my classroom. Having headphones for each student is so important to their learning. Headphones were beneficial to my classroom as they helped create a focused and organized learning environment for all students. By reducing background noise and distractions, students were able to concentrate better on their assignments, lessons, and digital activities. Headphones also allowed students to work at their own pace, listen to instructions more clearly, and engage with educational videos or audio without disturbing others. Overall, the use of headphones supported independent learning, improved attention, and made the classroom a calmer and more productive place.\r\n My students have really enjoyed reading so far this year. Providing them with a wide variety of books for students with different interests is important to me. I want the students to be able to enjoy reading and by doing this, I am providing many different books that may interest them. New books have had a positive impact on my classroom by increasing student interest and enthusiasm for reading. With a wider variety of topics, genres, and reading levels, students were more motivated to choose books that matched their interests and abilities. The updated books also supported learning across different subjects, helped build vocabulary and comprehension skills, and encouraged more independent and shared reading. Overall, the addition of new books created a more engaging learning environment and helped foster a stronger love for reading among students.\r\n My students and I are very grateful for your donations that helped me be able to purchase these things for our classroom. They have enjoyed all the new reading choices and have also been glad to have their own pair of headphones if their parent was not able to provide them with a pair.","fullyFundedDate":1760213754942,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-books-for-the-classroom/9730820/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Books for the Classroom.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9861608"},{"teacherId":9861608,"projectId":9518812,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students were absolutely overjoyed to have snack choices available at school. Many of them come from low-income families and are unable to bring snacks from home or have money to purchase them at lunch. Having snacks on hand has made such a positive difference for both my students and me. It can be difficult for some students to see their classmates bringing snacks or buying them, so being able to provide snacks in the classroom helps ensure no one feels left out. It lets them know they are cared for and included. The students have truly enjoyed the variety of snacks that were purchased and are always excited each week when they get to choose one. Your kindness has helped create a more supportive and equitable classroom environment, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact on my students' day-to-day experience","fullyFundedDate":1757463249105,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-fourth-grade/9518812/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Fourth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9861608"},{"teacherId":2728673,"projectId":9695292,"letterContent":"The TPT gift card had a wonderful impact on my students and our school community. I used it to purchase high-quality printable materials for our Math Night, and the resources were an absolute hit! Students were engaged, excited, and eager to participate in each activity. Because the materials were laminated, they not only created a memorable event that night, but they can now be reused in our classroom and at future Math Nights for years to come. Your generosity helped create meaningful learning experiences that will continue to benefit students long after the event ended. Thank you for making such a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1757546106621,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-tomorrows-innovators-fuelin/9695292/","projectTitle":"Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators: Fueling STEM Learning in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2728673_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700172755828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-jones4"},{"teacherId":9861608,"projectId":9197954,"letterContent":"My students have loved all the new reading choices I was able to add to my classroom from your generous donations. My students this year are finding their love for reading. They love being able to talk to their friends about the great books they are reading and give them ideas on what they can read next. We greatly appreciate everyone who donated to our classroom. We thank you so much. My students look forward to reading time each day. They like exploring and finding new books to ready. Many new titles in my room give them a different variety of choices to pick from. Thank you again for your help with this project.","fullyFundedDate":1746787248898,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-give-my-students-some-wonder/9197954/","projectTitle":"Please Help Give My Students Some Wonderful Reading choices.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9861608"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18526","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":345,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":74.3,"schoolId":18526,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George W Floyd Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George W Floyd Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alabama/gadsden-city-school-district/george-w-floyd-elementary-school/18526"}