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Because of your generosity, my younger students now have drums they can play in music class. These instruments allow them to experience rhythm in a hands-on way and give them the joy of making music together. Playing the drums helps students develop listening skills, coordination, and confidence while also making music class exciting and engaging. Opportunities like this help build a lifelong love of music. 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These tools make it easier for children to express how they are feeling, especially when it can be hard to put those feelings into words. They help support conversations about emotions, empathy, and self-awareness in a way that feels safe and approachable for students. Thank you for supporting social-emotional learning, public education, and the students in my classroom. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1758636594224,"projectUrl":"project/tangible-emotions-for-elementary-kiddos/9413041/","projectTitle":"Tangible Emotions for Elementary Kiddos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laura Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1528657_orig.jpg?crop=686,686,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605118675812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lwalsh"},{"teacherId":1528657,"projectId":9370285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this project possible! Because of your generosity, our students now have new art supplies that allow them to express themselves in creative and meaningful ways. In a school where many different languages are spoken, art becomes a powerful shared language. Through drawing, painting, and creating together, students are able to communicate ideas, emotions, and stories even when words are difficult. These supplies help build confidence, connection, and understanding among our students. 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Having reliable scissors allows students to fully participate in art projects and hands-on activities, while the books give them opportunities to explore new ideas and build curiosity. These simple but essential tools help students feel confident, capable, and excited to learn. Thank you for supporting the arts, literacy, public education, and the students in my classroom. Your kindness truly makes a difference every day!","fullyFundedDate":1754401020673,"projectUrl":"project/cut-to-the-chase-art-books-for-the-class/9525635/","projectTitle":"Cut to the Chase-Art Books for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laura Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1528657_orig.jpg?crop=686,686,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605118675812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lwalsh"},{"teacherId":1528657,"projectId":9511081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this project possible! Because of your generosity, our students now have boomwhackers, art supplies, and books that bring creativity and learning to life in our classroom. Students love making music together with the boomwhackers, exploring their creativity through art, and discovering new ideas through books. These materials help make learning more engaging, hands-on, and joyful. Your support allows my students to experience the arts in meaningful ways and helps create a classroom full of curiosity and creativity. 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