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Even without the difficulty, we couldn't read it in a reasonable amount of time, so this graphic novel version allows the training wheels for us to enjoy this holiday classic. Thank you for making it all happen!","fullyFundedDate":1764813490221,"projectUrl":"project/god-bless-us-every-one/9939595/","projectTitle":"God Bless Us, Every One!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McGrath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1037015_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453403756952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jaimemcgrath"},{"teacherId":7461377,"projectId":9753794,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our Art of Problem-Solving math books. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students and I have already begun using the new resources to deepen their problem-solving skills and strengthen their mathematical reasoning. One of our first projects was a \"Strategies Showcase,\" where students worked in small groups to tackle a challenging problem and then present the multiple solution paths they discovered. It was incredible to watch them take ownership of their thinking, debate ideas respectfully, and celebrate each other's strategies.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students access to high-quality math materials that spark curiosity, persistence, and joy in learning. Your generosity is helping them grow as thinkers and problem solvers, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758830852775,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-math-beyond-the-classroom/9753794/","projectTitle":"Exploring Math Beyond the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WU","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7461377_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598104264018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7461377"},{"teacherId":7461377,"projectId":9694057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our Art of Problem-Solving math books. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students and I have already begun using the new resources to deepen their problem-solving skills and strengthen their mathematical reasoning. One of our first projects was a \"Strategies Showcase,\" where students worked in small groups to tackle a challenging AoPS problem and then present the multiple solution paths they discovered. It was incredible to watch them take ownership of their thinking, debate ideas respectfully, and celebrate each other's strategies.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students access to high-quality math materials that spark curiosity, persistence, and joy in learning. Your generosity is helping them grow as thinkers and problem solvers, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758046607708,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-language-of-math/9694057/","projectTitle":"Unlocking The Language of Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WU","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7461377_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598104264018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7461377"},{"teacherId":2633721,"projectId":9521937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing brand new badminton sets. When my students saw the new rackets, their faces lit up. Many of them couldn't believe that someone cared about them enough to donate so generously. The excitement in the room is something I'll never forget.\r\nThanks to your generosity, many classes who earned their reward time enjoyed outdoor exercise while also experiencing a sport that is extremely popular in China—a perfect connection to our Chinese activity class. For many students, these activity classes have become some of their favorite memories from my Chinese class. Their behavior has also improved because they work hard to earn activity points, and the positive attitude continues even after class.\r\nThank you for giving them the opportunity to learn in ways that truly inspire them. 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Paint brushes encourage fine motor growth and patient, thoughtful work. By integrating art into STEM lessons, students deepen their understanding, strengthen creativity, and gain confidence in expressing their thinking through vibrant, hands-on projects that enrich the entire STEAM experience.\r\n\r\nThank you. The students are thrilled to use them in all the different projects we have in our lab.","fullyFundedDate":1755706460918,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead/9545945/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malinoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3314957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710326040102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emmamalinoski"},{"teacherId":7461377,"projectId":9526466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our new classroom headphones with microphones. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in how my students learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe are using the headphones during our small-group rotations, especially for our reading and math technology stations. One of our favorite moments so far was during a \"Record & Reflect\" activity, where students used the microphones to explain their thinking as they solved multi-step math word problems. Listening to their own recordings helped them recognize mistakes, revise their strategies, and build confidence in communicating their reasoning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity has improved the quality of instruction, strengthened student engagement, and opened new opportunities for meaningful practice and reflection. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758830853309,"projectUrl":"project/clear-sound-clear-minds/9526466/","projectTitle":"Clear Sound, Clear Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WU","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7461377_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598104264018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7461377"},{"teacherId":7461377,"projectId":9575447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our project. Your contribution has truly brightened our classroom and created a more engaging learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to great use. The students and I recently completed a \"Fraction Forest\" project where each group created a math poster showing how to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators. The panda pins and borders helped us create a beautiful classroom gallery wall where students proudly displayed their work. One student even said, \"It feels like our math is part of a real museum!\" Several students asked if they could be the \"Panda Helpers\" for the day so they could arrange the pins and stickers themselves. Their excitement made it clear that these small touches make a big impact on their motivation and sense of ownership.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your kindness brought joy, creativity, and pride into our classroom, and we appreciate you more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1758830851036,"projectUrl":"project/borders-pins-and-stickers/9575447/","projectTitle":"Borders, Pins and Stickers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WU","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7461377_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598104264018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7461377"},{"teacherId":565375,"projectId":9318629,"letterContent":"This project helps make the rigorous ELA curriculum we follow to be more engaging and to help support transdisciplinary learning in my class. Materials such as geodes, pirate coins, and middles ages decor help give students common experiences and bring fun to our every day learning. \r\n\r\nThe easel, caddies, wipe boards, and wobble stools replaced items that had worn out or broken and needed to be discarded. School funds do not cover these types of items, but they are used every day! Having every day items that are in good condition helps students feel proud of the room they spend their day in and they take better care of what we have. Having these items preserve the dignity of my students. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your continued support of the students in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1753812996995,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-and-fun-learning/9318629/","projectTitle":"Fresh and Fun Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp565375_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746405326224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/565375"},{"teacherId":3314957,"projectId":9326472,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in bringing the new robots to our STEAM lab. I want to share how your gift is already changing student learning and excitement every day.\r\n\r\nThe robots turn abstract concepts into hands‑on experiences. Students learn coding, engineering, and data analysis by designing, programming, testing, and refining real devices. Students love immediate, visible results. When their code makes a robot move, sense an obstacle, or perform a task, the connection between effort and outcome is instant and powerful. The creative possibilities — decorating robots, choreographing movements, or staging mini‑challenges — also spark imagination. Many students light up at the chance to test ideas in a low‑risk, playful environment where failure is an expected step toward improvement.\r\n\r\nYour donation is giving students authentic opportunities to create, iterate, collaborate, and see themselves as capable designers and problem‑solvers. We've already observed higher engagement, improved teamwork, and deeper application of classroom concepts. With continued support for maintenance, teacher training, and equitable access, this program will expand pathways into STEM for many more students.","fullyFundedDate":1753812997446,"projectUrl":"project/robot-reboot/9326472/","projectTitle":"Robot Reboot","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Malinoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3314957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710326040102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emmamalinoski"},{"teacherId":5731979,"projectId":9559485,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the amazing headphones I received for my students. \r\nWe have used them for reading books on the computer and other assignments, but they will be used the most in February and March when my students take the Access Test and again in May for the SC Ready test. I (finally) anticipate no more frustration or precious time wasted with faulty headphones and sound issues, and I am extremely excited for that! My students were equally excited to receive and use them. They knew from the first use that they were 'really good' ones!\r\n\r\nWith technology constantly changing, we need to keep up with the most beneficial learning software for our students that will assist but also challenge them to excel in reading. These amazing headphones will help students to focus better and complete assignments in a timely fashion. They even seem to block out any noise better than my old ones. \r\n\r\n\tDoner's Choose is such a phenomenal organization, and I thank all of the doners. They have helped probably more than they know. \r\n\t\r\n\tI am spreading the word to my colleagues for them to apply for a classroom need they may have through Doner's Choose that would enrich the learning experience for their students.","fullyFundedDate":1755543156074,"projectUrl":"project/read-with-me/9559485/","projectTitle":"Read With Me","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krimm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5731979_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534801598365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5731979"},{"teacherId":3314957,"projectId":9305076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our STEM Makerspace — your support and the supplies you provided will open up hands‑on learning opportunities and spark creativity for our students. Because of your generosity, learners will be able to design, build, and explore new ideas that deepen their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and math. We truly appreciate your commitment to helping students make, create, and discover.\r\n\r\nYour gift of materials will transform our Makerspace into an even richer environment for exploration and experimentation. With new supplies on hand, students can move from idea to prototype more quickly, testing concepts in real time and learning from both successes and setbacks. 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