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Students use the technology to practice early literacy and math skills through interactive activities, listen to stories, and demonstrate their learning in creative ways such as recording their voices or sharing drawings. For many students, especially those who benefit from visual or auditory supports, the technology makes learning more accessible and helps them stay focused and motivated.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the ability to interact with their learning. They love being able to touch, listen, and respond rather than just watch or listen passively. Several students who previously struggled to participate during whole-group lessons have really warmed to this technology. It has given quieter students a voice and provided others with tools to self-regulate and stay calm, allowing them to engage more confidently in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is now a calm, inclusive environment where technology supports learning, emotional well-being, and student independence. 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Your generosity is helping our kindergarteners build strong bodies, confident minds, and a love for active learning.","fullyFundedDate":1756469398537,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-balanced-building-strength-th/9546348/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Balanced: Building Strength Through Movement and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apgar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576196_orig.jpg?crop=1910,1909,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719268895216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576196"},{"teacherId":9576196,"projectId":9475650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Transforming a Science Lab into a Kindergarten Classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, a space that was once designed for older students has become a welcoming, developmentally appropriate classroom where our kindergarteners can learn, play, and grow every day.\r\n\r\nYour donation made it possible to create a classroom environment that truly meets the needs of young learners. 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Your kindness and generosity are making a lasting difference in the lives of our kindergarteners, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1754237687467,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-a-science-lab-into-a-kinder/9475650/","projectTitle":"Transforming a Science Lab into a Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Apgar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9576196_orig.jpg?crop=1910,1909,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719268895216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576196"},{"teacherId":9792352,"projectId":9710091,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! Thanks to you, we received a new rug. The rug is absolutely adorable and perfect for our room!\r\n\r\nAll of our students love having the carpet in our cozy corner. The space allows students to reset and re-regulate when they need it—and the carpet has made it so much more comforting and relaxing! 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Students are currently building stamina for longer reading and problem-solving tasks, and the dividers help them practice perseverance and independence. Your generosity has given our class more than materials—it has given our students confidence, focus, and a learning environment where they can succeed. We are so grateful that you chose to be part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1764392797234,"projectUrl":"project/focused-and-ready-to-learn/9907228/","projectTitle":"Focused and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Erin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7868111_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723667845188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7868111"},{"teacherId":9210532,"projectId":9579740,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my classroom has transformed into a collaborative, hands-on learning space where students actively engage in mathematical thinking every day.\r\n\r\nStudents now gather at the whiteboard wall to solve math problems together, explain their thinking, and learn from one another. During a recent place value lesson, small groups used the Place Value Hands-On Kit to build multidigit numbers while recording their thinking directly on the whiteboard wall. As they worked, students debated strategies, corrected misconceptions, and celebrated \"aha\" moments together. The task cards guide their discussions and encourage them to uncover patterns and relationships, turning math into a shared exploration rather than an isolated task.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate. When students saw the transformed whiteboard space and hands-on materials, their faces lit up. Many eagerly asked, \"Can we use this today?\" and \"Are we allowed to write on the wall?\" They were proud to take ownership of the space and couldn't wait to start working together. 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This has led to not only better reading scores, but students who love coming to school. \r\n\r\nWithout your support, our students wouldn't have as meaningful and joyful of a learning environment, and I am eternally grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1669003425474,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-games-for-future-reading-success/6575308/","projectTitle":"Fun and Games for Future Reading Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Bertocchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3078802_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537313063418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3078802"},{"teacherId":9055530,"projectId":9583901,"letterContent":"We are so thankful to our generous donors for helping provide t‑shirts and hats for our first‑grade field trips. Your support ensures that every child feels included, safe, and part of a team when we explore new places together. The matching shirts and hats not only build a sense of unity and pride, but also make it easier for teachers to keep students safe and visible during our adventures.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students can focus on learning and enjoying the experience without worrying about what to wear. These simple items have a big impact—giving children confidence, comfort, and a shared identity as they discover the world beyond the classroom. Your generosity truly makes these trips more meaningful and memorable for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1755713477076,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-ready-supplies-for-first-grade/9583901/","projectTitle":"Fresh & Ready: Supplies for First Grade Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rasmussen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9055530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720287116501","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rasmussen10"},{"teacherId":9055530,"projectId":9492383,"letterContent":"We are truly grateful to our donors for supporting our first‑grade classroom project on executive functioning skills. Your generosity has given our students access to simple yet powerful tools, like timers, that help them visualize time, stay focused, and complete tasks with confidence. These resources make learning more structured and joyful, while also teaching children how to manage transitions and build independence.\r\n\r\nThe use of timers has had a remarkable impact on self‑regulation. Students are learning to wait patiently, take turns, and persist through challenges without constant reminders. Over time, they begin to internalize these skills, carrying them into daily routines at home and school. Thanks to your support, our children are developing resilience, responsibility, and confidence—qualities that will serve them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1753809942429,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-focus-boosting-executive-fu/9492383/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Focus! 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Thank you for believing in our work and for empowering our classroom to grow in new, exciting ways.","fullyFundedDate":1763562534392,"projectUrl":"project/digital-tools-for-engaging-5th-grade-lea/9642697/","projectTitle":"Digital Tools for Engaging 5th Grade Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7054909_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660684147372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7054909"},{"teacherId":7054909,"projectId":9637254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously providing my 5th grade students with access to Time for Kids, Flocabulary, and Scholastic Kids. These resources are already transforming our classroom. 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