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It has already become a favorite spot in the classroom, helping students feel grounded and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe alternative seating options have been equally transformative. They provide students with the movement, comfort, and flexibility they need to stay focused and engaged. For many of our learners, having choices in how they sit supports better regulation, increased attention, and greater independence.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only improved our physical space—it has enriched the learning experience for every child in our classroom. 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It has also allowed for me to stay on top of the different written assignments more easily. \r\n\r\nYour kind donation is greatly appreciated and will be used by myself and my students for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1752586242105,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials-refresh/9328689/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2156173_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720477276344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2156173"},{"teacherId":7712187,"projectId":9622231,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom!! Because of your generosity, we were able to receive much needed organizational tools, art supplies, and hands-on learning tools that have already made a big difference in our daily routines.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to unpack everything and start using it right away. It's been so lovely to see how happy they are exploring their new materials, sharing with friends, and proudly showing off what they've learned and created These resources have made our classroom more organized, hands-on, and joyful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has had a real impact on our community. Your care and generosity for our class means so much to us!!!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a classroom where my students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755623855050,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-classroom-needs/9622231/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Classroom Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7712187_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637356977487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7712187"},{"teacherId":8608539,"projectId":9216544,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 3rd grade class, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our recent photojournalism project. Your donation made it possible for students to explore their neighborhood through the lens of a camera, giving them the opportunity to see their community—and themselves—in a new light.\r\n\r\nThe children were absolutely thrilled to use the Polaroid cameras. In today's digital age, having a physical photo develop right before their eyes was a magical and uncommon experience. They loved not only capturing their surroundings but also holding the printed images in their hands and sharing them with one another. This instant feedback sparked joy, curiosity, and thoughtful conversations about their world.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I was moved to see the pride and excitement on their faces. Many of them commented that it was their favorite project of the year. Your generosity helped create a unique, hands-on learning experience that these students will remember for a long time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our project and in the creativity of our students. 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We have loved using them to record our learning and learn a fun and accessible instrument. \r\n\r\nMy students love knowing that they have something just for them when they come into the music room and having the resources to create music is so valuable. \r\n\r\nI hope you know that we appreciate your kindness and generosity and we will use these materials well!\r\nWe look forward to using these materials throughout the year to create our own music. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1746549526917,"projectUrl":"project/compose-and-perform/9272254/","projectTitle":"Compose and Perform","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2156173_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720477276344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2156173"},{"teacherId":1466238,"projectId":9282241,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for your support of this project. The materials purchased have made our first month of school amazing. The students are enjoying the flexible seating options they have with a high top table and couch. They are also keeping organized with their folders, index card holders, and tote bags which they use every day. The tote bags are where students keep their daily materials and the card holders keep their important passwords and checklists for work throughout the week. Students also use the headphones, fidget toys, and chair bands are helping students learn and focus during their independent work. \r\n\r\nThese materials have become part of the daily routines of our classroom. The fifth graders I teach are using them to become more independent and have more choice in their work. 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These clever books changed the course of dialogue with my students. Listening to them discuss the series and express relief when they were able to read the next book made the final weeks of the school year really enjoyable. I regret that the videos I took of my students discussing the Dog Man book series would not upload in the Donor Chose picture gallery. \r\nThese books were flying out of my room and the game was an extremely popular indoor recess activity. The game reinforces reading too, because the cards align to the books. The students took the game to another level when they created the challenge of identifying the specific book from the series the matching pair of cards was from. \r\n\r\nWhat I found disheartening is that my students did not have money to purchase books at the end of the year Scholastic Book Fair. I included the taunting Dog Man display in the photo gallery. So, after having to sit through library time for two weeks without being able to bring a book home, I permitted my students to check out the Dog Man Books for the summer. One would have thought I gave them a jewel by their reaction to take home a dog book for the entire summer. Dog Man inspired summer reading because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1744247147686,"projectUrl":"project/who-let-the-dogs-out/9226882/","projectTitle":"Who Let the Dogs Out?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6436620_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635456798049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6436620"},{"teacherId":6436620,"projectId":9097647,"letterContent":"This popcorn machine proved to be a powerful and positive educational experience. Each Friday students, who achieved their weekly goals, earned popcorn. 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I am ready to positively pop into the 2025-2026 school year!","fullyFundedDate":1742763837160,"projectUrl":"project/positive-popping/9097647/","projectTitle":"Positive Popping","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6436620_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635456798049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6436620"},{"teacherId":2938007,"projectId":8297717,"letterContent":"Your books have helped my students to deepen their excitement for reading! The books we received due to your generous donations have ensured that my students have a classroom library full of titles that not only excite them but represent who they are as individuals! \r\n\r\nWe thank you so much for your support. Seeing my students with books that share about important parts of history or about the parts of the world their families come from has been so wonderful to witness. 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