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Each student has an opportunity to interact with others so that they are engaged right from the beginning of our day.\r\n\r\nWhen we unboxed these materials there were so many shouts of excitement. We had wanted to try these games and with only one set currently in our class, students had to wait quite a while to be able to use them. With your donations you opened access to multiple students, each day, to use these brain puzzles and other active games. Seeing the smiles on their faces made the time of writing the grant all worth it.\r\n\r\nWe hope to continue to challenge each other to solve puzzles and play games so that our room stays an active collaborative environment. The classroom culture is better and more supportive because students are able to converse about shared interests. 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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in the power of experiential learning for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1734381125032,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-earths-wonders-hands-on-sc/8997875/","projectTitle":"3D Printing Earth's Wonders: Hands-On Science Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kauffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp308416_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449081038578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrewkauffman"},{"teacherId":308416,"projectId":8941294,"letterContent":"When students walked into the room and saw the numerous games available for them, they were jumping with joy. These games have introduced a new dimension to our learning environment, where strategy and critical thinking take center stage. Students are now eagerly engaging in strategic gameplay, which has sharpened their problem-solving skills and enhanced their ability to think ahead.\r\n\r\nThe board games have become a favorite activity, encouraging students to explore different strategies and collaborate with their peers to achieve common goals. This strategic thinking has not only improved their math skills but also taught them valuable lessons in planning, decision-making, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a significant difference in our classroom, transforming math learning into an exciting and interactive experience. 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