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Thank you for providing these simple but important supplies that help keep our classroom organized, efficient, and ready for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1777991155719,"projectUrl":"project/scribble-solve-succeed/10246166/","projectTitle":"Scribble, Solve, Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Linderman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2785638_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507769883511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2785638"},{"teacherId":2785638,"projectId":10246203,"letterContent":"The games from this project have made a wonderful impact on our indoor recess time! Students now have opportunities to play together, practice taking turns, follow rules, problem-solve, and build positive social skills—all while having fun. Games like Connect 4, Battleship, Trouble, Sorry!, Checkers, and Uno have encouraged students to interact with classmates they might not normally play with and have created lots of laughter and teamwork. These games have become a favorite part of our classroom and provide students with a positive, engaging way to spend indoor recess. Thank you for helping make these experiences possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778005186765,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-learning-with-indoor-recess-gam/10246203/","projectTitle":"Level Up Learning with Indoor Recess Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Linderman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2785638_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507769883511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2785638"},{"teacherId":9787626,"projectId":10134355,"letterContent":"My students are children with special needs, and many of them are visual learners who benefit greatly from colorful, engaging, and predictable learning materials. This project, \"Empowering Students with Learning Differences Through Colorful Learning Resources,\" will have a meaningful impact on their learning, communication, emotional regulation, and overall classroom engagement.\r\n\r\nFor my students, learning can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when they are asked to transition between activities, express their emotions, or understand expectations. Visual resources such as social stories, transition boards, reward books, and other colorful supports give them clear and concrete ways to understand what is happening around them. These tools help reduce anxiety, support smoother transitions, and encourage students to regulate their emotions more independently. Instead of relying only on verbal directions, students can use visual cues that are easier for them to understand and follow.\r\n\r\nColorful activity sheets and hands-on learning materials will also make lessons more inviting and accessible. When students see bright, engaging resources that are designed to meet their learning needs, they become more interested in participating. These materials can encourage them to practice academic skills, make choices, complete activities, and celebrate their accomplishments. Most importantly, they help students experience learning as something enjoyable and achievable.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project goes beyond academics. By providing resources that match the way my students learn best, I hope to build their confidence, independence, and sense of success. Students who may have difficulty engaging with traditional materials will have opportunities to participate in meaningful ways. With the support of these resources, my students can feel more prepared, motivated, and excited to come to class each day. Ultimately, this project will help create a more inclusive classroom where every student has the tools and encouragement needed to learn, grow, and thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your support in helping my students to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1773092683797,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-learning-differ/10134355/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students with Learning Differences Through Colorful Learning Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ma. Janine Villagracia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9787626_orig.jpg?crop=1809,1809,x238,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727958135239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787626"},{"teacherId":199857,"projectId":9928870,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and classroom. We have been enjoying the games and activities. The students have been able to practice their reading skills in a fun way. \r\n The Letter Rockets have been a fun way to match our letters with the pictures that start with the same sounds. The rhyming game has helped us identify rhyming words. The lace cards have helped us with our fine motor skills and finger strength. \r\n All of the students have been able to use all of the games and classrooms in the future will also benefit from your gift.","fullyFundedDate":1769177183790,"projectUrl":"project/reading-games-for-center-time/9928870/","projectTitle":"Reading Games for Center Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sweet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/199857"},{"teacherId":8315072,"projectId":9805515,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing these materials for my students!!! I honestly thought it would help my students keep this forever memory of them \"being surgeons\". I think it will happen now thanks to you! They had an amazing time, while arranging different body parts related to the digestive system! They have mentioned how much they loved the activity and has been the best they have done this school year. This has been a culminating activity for our human body unit.Thank you so much! Not only will my current students have this experience but many more to come in the upcoming school years.","fullyFundedDate":1769177188732,"projectUrl":"project/digestive-system-for-a-win/9805515/","projectTitle":"Digestive System for a Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. 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These tools will help them build self-regulation skills that are essential for both learning and daily life.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a positive impact in our classroom, helping students feel more comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. We truly appreciate your generosity and belief in our students.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom, thank you for making this project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769177191471,"projectUrl":"project/weighted-blanket-and-cozy-canoe-supporti/9941112/","projectTitle":"Weighted Blanket and Cozy Canoe Supporting Students’ Sensory Regulation Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ma. 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The ability to print learning materials, listen to instructions and stories, and use hands-on counting tools will help my students strengthen their understanding through repetition and active learning.\r\n\r\nMany of my students benefit from seeing, hearing, and physically interacting with learning materials. Thanks to you, they will have opportunities to build confidence, practice skills at their own pace, and experience the joy that comes from understanding something new.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than provide classroom resources—it shows my students that people care about their education and believe in their success. This encouragement means so much to them and helps create a positive learning environment where they feel motivated to grow.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create opportunities for my students to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1764648965607,"projectUrl":"project/print-listen-count-repeat-tools-for/9666619/","projectTitle":"Print, Listen, Count, Repeat: Tools for a Thriving Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ma. Janine Villagracia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9787626_orig.jpg?crop=1809,1809,x238,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727958135239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787626"},{"teacherId":2304027,"projectId":9616676,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of our Power Pens! Students in grades 1-5 have enjoyed using the pens to help strengthen their math skills. My third grade students especially love the multiplication cards and my fifth grade students like the challenge of the division cards.\r\n\r\nThe Power Pens are a quick and interactive center for my primary students who are just learning about time and money. My fourth grade students are working on place value and have created a challenge to see who can get the most problems correct! The instant feedback the students receive is helping to strengthen their math skills which in turn helps them foster a love of not only math, but of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1756226690050,"projectUrl":"project/math-is-fun/9616676/","projectTitle":"Math Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buckingham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2304027_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620140602946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2304027"},{"teacherId":8315072,"projectId":9607611,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with new anchor chart paper! Your donation has made a big difference in my students daily learning. The paper has become tools that help students visualize tough concepts and work together on group projects, helping them remember what they've learned long after the lesson is over. Because of your generosity, our students have the supplies they need to be creative, collaborative, and confident. Thank you for your support in helping my students learn actively!","fullyFundedDate":1762266430911,"projectUrl":"project/anchor-chart-paper-to-support-academic-s/9607611/","projectTitle":"Anchor Chart Paper to Support Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. Rubio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8315072_orig.jpg?crop=1119,1119,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644115940442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8315072"},{"teacherId":10246277,"projectId":9693617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in making this project possible for my students with diverse needs. When the materials arrived, my students were beyond excited — their faces lit up as they explored the new learning tools. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping students build early math, fine motor, and communication skills in a hands-on and engaging way. Even students who typically struggle to stay focused were motivated to participate and try new activities.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials daily during small group instruction and individual sessions. My students are practicing counting, sorting, matching, and problem-solving while developing independence and confidence. For many of my students with learning needs, these concrete tools make abstract concepts easier to understand. I've already seen growth in attention, participation, and positive behavior as students engage with the activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have access to learning experiences that support their unique needs and help prepare them for continued academic success. These resources will continue to be used throughout the school year as we build foundational academic and life skills. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future — your support truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1767710643472,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn-building-skills-for-littl/9693617/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn: Building Skills for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sumagang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10246277_orig.jpg?crop=752,752,x261,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757223448801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10246277"},{"teacherId":10223647,"projectId":9677508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Because of you, our students in grades 3–5 now have access to clean, age-appropriate clothing when unexpected accidents happen during the school day. This simple but meaningful resource allows students to quickly change and return to class feeling comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. Your support helps prevent embarrassment and ensures that students can stay focused on their day.\r\n\r\nStudents were relieved and grateful to know these clothes were available, and teachers have already seen how this support helps students regain confidence and remain engaged in learning. With this support in place, our students can fully engage in their learning and enjoy their school day with greater confidence. Your kindness helps create a safe, respectful environment where every child's dignity is honored, and we are truly thankful for the positive impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1758822774057,"projectUrl":"project/clean-clothes-for-confident-kids/9677508/","projectTitle":"Clean Clothes for Confident Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gozun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10223647_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756915698049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10223647"},{"teacherId":199857,"projectId":9475977,"letterContent":"We are so thankful to get all of the new supplies. We have been using our whiteboards daily and it has been so nice not to worry about having a dry erase marker that works. The students enjoy using the markers as they learn there sounds and writing their first words. \r\nThe crayons and pencils have been a big help too! Many students this year have not been able to bring in supplies. I appreciate being able to have those supplies that they need ready and available for them to use. The triangle crayons and large pencils have really helped them with their pencil grips. \r\nWe really appreciate your help and look forward to using the supplies all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1758118794849,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-the-new-year/9475977/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sweet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/199857"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_26803","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":474,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.8,"schoolId":26803,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Glen Flora Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Glen Flora Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/waukegan-community-unit-school-district-60/glen-flora-elementary-school/26803"}