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They've designed and produced their own keychains, trophies, ornaments, and other personalized crafts—each project blending craftsmanship with precision design. \r\n\r\nThis project has not only expanded our creative possibilities but has also connected art to real-world applications, helping students see pathways into design, engineering, and entrepreneurship.\r\n\r\nAs I continue to grow as a teacher, I'm excited to learn more about CNC carving and how it can pair with our laser engraver to create layered, mixed-media works. My goal is to help students push their creativity even further by combining digital tools with hands-on artmaking.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for helping us make art that truly sparks imagination and innovation.","fullyFundedDate":1752808506390,"projectUrl":"project/cnc-laser-engraving-professional-devel/9336211/","projectTitle":"CNC & Laser Engraving Professional Developement for Art Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hagemeister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8830271_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705676355225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830271"},{"teacherId":9307394,"projectId":9484233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the interactive tools for using in my high school Psychology and Sociology classes. We regularly collaborate, take risks, and engage in processing and learning with the materials purchased. Students are talking, moving, drawing, presenting, and fully engaging on a regular basis. At least once a week students are brainstorming with teams or engaging in low stakes quizzing to improve their memory via the new mini whiteboards and having erasers for students means I don't go through tissues any faster than absolutely necessary. Posters cover my walls and the space outside my classroom showing off student work, knowledge and collaboration. Our word wall is a daily reference tool for students in the classroom. With your support we have been able to maximize creativity in the learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1753738259849,"projectUrl":"project/psychology-and-sociology-interactive-kno/9484233/","projectTitle":"Psychology and Sociology Interactive Knowledge Demonstration Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rauh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9307394_orig.jpg?crop=468,468,x144,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753104393428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9307394"},{"teacherId":6391302,"projectId":9677086,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have the tools they need to stay focused and fully engaged in their learning. The fidgets have helped many students manage their energy and attention in positive ways, allowing them to stay calm and participate more meaningfully in class activities. The materials for our interactive notebooks have transformed lessons into creative, hands-on experiences where students take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nEach day, I see students eagerly using their notebooks to explore new concepts, organize their thinking, and reflect on their progress. Our classroom feels more focused, collaborative, and joyful, and that's directly because of your kindness and investment in their success. Thank you for helping create a space where every child can feel confident, engaged, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1757423256265,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-busy-hands-tools-for-focuse/9677086/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Busy Hands: Tools for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6391302"},{"teacherId":6984157,"projectId":9611676,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has transformed into a vibrant hub of collaboration and problem-solving!\r\n\r\nHow we're using the games\r\nEvery week, students gather in \"lab groups\" to play a rotating selection of the board games you helped provide. Before starting, each team assigns roles—rule reader, timekeeper, communicator—just like in a science lab. After the game, we hold a quick reflection on what teamwork strategies worked, how they resolved disagreements, and how those skills connect to upcoming lab experiments.\r\n\r\nA memorable moment\r\nThis week, a group was playing Quixx, and two students who rarely speak in class kept winning. Their classmates all wanted to learn from their strategies. Watching those quiet students confidently communicate their ideas and techniques was incredible.\r\n\r\nStudent reactions - The Big Unboxing\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, curiosity filled the room. Students immediately suggested hosting an \"unboxing\" segment, complete with playful commentary as if they were streaming on their own YouTube channels. They eagerly described each game to their imaginary audiences and brainstormed how we could use them in both Advisory and Science classes. The excitement was contagious—it felt like a live broadcast of pure joy and anticipation.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next\r\nWe're now preparing for a unit on electric and magnetic fields. The same collaboration and problem-solving skills students have honed during game days—using given information to reach a shared goal—will guide them as they investigate static electricity and magnetic phenomena. This hands-on exploration will help them uncover how these observations reveal the properties of electric and magnetic fields. Because of the strong teamwork foundation you helped create, the shift from \"game lab\" to \"science lab\" feels seamless.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students this joyful way to learn critical science skills while building a supportive classroom community. You've truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1757877840182,"projectUrl":"project/from-bored-to-board-games-sparking-enga/9611676/","projectTitle":"From Bored to Board Games: Sparking Engagement in Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6984157"},{"teacherId":8830271,"projectId":9290967,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new sketchbook supplies—washi tape, colorful stickers, tabs, and even word-bubble sticky notes—their eyes lit up. Many immediately started decorating their covers, making their sketchbooks truly their own. Having the chance to personalize their books gave them a sense of pride and ownership, and students couldn't wait to start filling the pages with their artwork and ideas.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the supplies not only for decorating but also for building creative routines. Tabs help students organize their work, and the word-bubble sticky notes have been a fun tool during critiques—students can leave comments in the style of \"cartoon voices\" on each other's pages. These little touches make our sketchbook practice engaging and approachable, while also teaching important skills like organization, reflection, and peer feedback. One student shared that using the washi tape and stickers made them feel like their sketchbook was \"an art piece in itself.\"\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students will be to keep using these sketchbooks to explore bigger projects, record their inspirations, and track their artistic growth throughout the semester. Because of your generosity, what could have been just a notebook has become a vibrant, creative space where students feel seen, inspired, and motivated. 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Having the chance to personalize their books gave them a sense of pride and ownership, and students couldn't wait to start filling the pages with their artwork and ideas.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the supplies not only for decorating but also for building creative routines. Tabs help students organize their work, and the word-bubble sticky notes have been a fun tool during critiques—students can leave comments in the style of \"cartoon voices\" on each other's pages. These little touches make our sketchbook practice engaging and approachable, while also teaching important skills like organization, reflection, and peer feedback. One student shared that using the washi tape and stickers made them feel like their sketchbook was \"an art piece in itself.\"\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students will be to keep using these sketchbooks to explore bigger projects, record their inspirations, and track their artistic growth throughout the semester. Because of your generosity, what could have been just a notebook has become a vibrant, creative space where students feel seen, inspired, and motivated. Thank you for making this possible—your support has made a real difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1745181578105,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-art-students-through-sketchbook/9223145/","projectTitle":"Engaging Art Students Through Sketchbook Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hagemeister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8830271_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705676355225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830271"},{"teacherId":6984157,"projectId":7752273,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students were able to bring aquaponic growing systems into our classroom, and the results have been incredible. Students were fully engaged in building and setting up the systems, learning hands-on how aquaponics works from the ground up. They even designed and carried out their own experiments, testing how different nutrient levels affected plant growth.\r\n\r\nThe excitement really \"grew\" once students started seeing results. They were amazed at how quickly the plants grew and how much of a difference light made on growth and rate of development. But the highlight for them was harvesting the herbs and greens they had nurtured themselves. Each class celebrated their success with a potluck, incorporating what they had grown into delicious dishes we all shared together.\r\n\r\nThis project gave students a deeper appreciation for science, sustainability, and food systems while also building teamwork and problem-solving skills. Most importantly, it gave them pride in seeing—and tasting—the results of their hard work. I cannot wait to use these aquaponic systems year after year, watching new groups of students experience the same excitement and discovery.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1693538930766,"projectUrl":"project/watch-them-grow/7752273/","projectTitle":"Watch Them Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6984157"},{"teacherId":9277975,"projectId":9114577,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom! The presentation clicker has been an incredible tool, allowing me to move freely while engaging students more dynamically during lessons. It has transformed the way I teach, making our class presentations smoother and more interactive. Your support helps bring more energy and clarity into our daily instruction.\r\n\r\nThe organizational files and pencils you provided have also made a meaningful impact. The files help keep student work neatly arranged, making it easier for both me and the students to stay on top of assignments. And having a fresh supply of pencils ensures that every student is prepared to participate fully in class activities. These simple but essential tools help create a more focused and productive learning environment, and we are all truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1744032856597,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-success-and-organizat/9114577/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Success and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rubio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9277975_orig.jpg?crop=3468,3468,x0,y578&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714756651045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9277975"},{"teacherId":9245114,"projectId":8835768,"letterContent":"As the semester is beginning to wrap up, we reflect. Students have not only learned lots of new things this semester, but they have had the time to build community within the classroom. They did this by using the games you helped us purchase. There was lots of arguing, laughing and celebrating. There were epic length UNO games that we thought were never going to end. Finally, there were students who were excited to see new games they have played and master them. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this all possible. Without your generous contribution, students would not have had these opportunities. They would not have known how to set their phones aside and connect with the students who sit around them. We appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1729889704276,"projectUrl":"project/personal-finance-extensions/8835768/","projectTitle":"Personal Finance Extensions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ratliff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9245114_orig.png?crop=347,347,x22,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693497237159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245114"},{"teacherId":9546816,"projectId":8576979,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your thoughtful and generous donation of still life objects. Your contribution of cupcakes, bread, food items, dinosaurs, bugs, and other intriguing objects brought a unique and creative spark to our art projects. Each item provided us with new perspectives and endless possibilities, allowing us to experiment and explore different textures, colors, and compositions. The variety you provided truly made a difference, elevating our artistic journey and inspiring innovative ideas that we might not have otherwise considered.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we were able to push the boundaries of our creativity, and the resulting artwork was richer, more dynamic, and full of personality. We are incredibly grateful for your support, as it has had a lasting impact on our work. We look forward to sharing the results with you and hope you continue to be a part of our artistic community. Thank you again for helping make this project a success!","fullyFundedDate":1727462746355,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-creativity-support-multi-med/8576979/","projectTitle":"Empowering Creativity: Support Multi-media Artists for Years to Come","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knudsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9546816_orig.jpg?crop=1848,1848,x76,y390&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753624715318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9546816"},{"teacherId":9632864,"projectId":9096563,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and faculty, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation toward our theater makeup supplies. Because of your kindness, our students were given the opportunity to express emotions in a powerful, visual way using the face palettes and makeup brushes that you provided.\r\n\r\nIn theater, makeup is more than just a tool for appearance—it is an essential element of storytelling, allowing performers to fully embody their characters and communicate emotions to the audience. With your support, our students explored this art form firsthand, creating makeup looks that represented various emotions such as joy, anger, fear, sadness, and excitement.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation was immediate and profound. Students who had never worked with professional makeup supplies before were thrilled to experiment with the high-quality face palettes and brushes. These tools allowed them to blend colors, add depth, and bring their creative visions to life with precision and confidence. They were able to explore shading techniques, highlight key facial expressions, and refine details that transformed their faces into powerful expressions of emotion.\r\n\r\nOne student, Aaden, chose to represent 'sadness' through his makeup look. Using dark blues and grays from the face palette, she created a striking design that captured the depth of sadness and isolation. With the fine-tipped brushes, he added delicate tears along her cheeks. Another student, Keelee, embraced 'joy' with a vibrant, golden look. The shimmering shades in the palette allowed her to create a radiant glow, emphasizing warmth and happiness. The transformation was incredible—not just in appearance but in the way students connected with their chosen emotions on a deeper level.\r\n\r\nBeyond the artistic experience, this project also helped students develop essential skills such as attention to detail, patience, and self-expression. Many of them discovered a newfound passion for stage makeup, which they may continue to pursue in future productions or even as a career path. Seeing their excitement and pride in their work was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour donation made this project possible. Without the proper makeup supplies, students would not have had the chance to explore this unique aspect of theater arts. The face palettes and makeup brushes you provided will continue to be used for future projects, ensuring that many more students can experience the same creative growth and self-expression.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of the arts and for investing in the creativity of our students. Your generosity has left a lasting impact, not only on their education but also on their confidence and artistic development. We are incredibly grateful for your support and look forward to sharing more success stories with you in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1739376107339,"projectUrl":"project/face-as-canvas-the-art-of-theatrical-ma/9096563/","projectTitle":"Face as Canvas: The Art of Theatrical Makeup","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGowin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9632864_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y534&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723052984048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mcgowin"},{"teacherId":9277975,"projectId":9048493,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your support has made a tangible difference in our classroom, and I am excited to share the impact it has had.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we now have a laminator, which has been incredibly helpful in preparing materials for our student work showcase and word wall. Being able to laminate display letters and key vocabulary ensures that our learning environment remains visually engaging and durable throughout the year. This simple yet essential tool allows me to create long-lasting, reusable resources that help reinforce learning for my students.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the whiteboards you helped provide have become an invaluable resource, especially for students who benefit from sentence stems as they develop their writing and communication skills. These boards give them a low-pressure space to practice, make mistakes, and build confidence in their abilities. I have seen firsthand how they empower students to participate more actively and express their ideas more freely.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly enhances our learning environment and provides tools that make a lasting difference in our students' educational journey. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for your kindness in supporting our students' growth. 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