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Seeing this growth and joy in learning is truly heartwarming and reminds me how powerful these tools can be.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make learning engaging, inclusive, and full of discovery for all my students.","fullyFundedDate":1734131115607,"projectUrl":"project/differentiated-learning-worksheets-for-m/8683184/","projectTitle":"Differentiated Learning Worksheets for my Students With Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angeline","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7714097_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612151969542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missangeline"},{"teacherId":7714097,"projectId":8934204,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of STEM Explorers: Hands-On Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math for All!, my students have been diving into hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and joy every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, their eyes lit up with excitement. 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Seeing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in action was truly inspiring!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement! 🎉 They couldn't wait to explore, build, and create. They eagerly connected magnetic tiles, solved challenging puzzles, and used their imagination to design unique structures. 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