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Celebrating their accomplishments, both big and small, helps students feel proud of their progress and encourages them to continue putting forth their best effort.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these donations have shown my students that their education and success are supported by their community. The generosity of those who donated has helped me create a classroom where students feel valued, encouraged, and excited to learn. I am truly grateful for the support because it has not only provided needed resources, but has also helped build confidence, motivation, and a positive classroom community among my third graders.\r\n\r\nI","fullyFundedDate":1771619625414,"projectUrl":"project/fun-engaging-classroom/10103975/","projectTitle":"Fun & Engaging Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cabral","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937571_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646361655527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937571"},{"teacherId":7930417,"projectId":10106505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and your support of our classroom and our learning! My students were so excited when our new supplies started rolling in, and my new students continue to benefit from your donations. \r\n\r\nThe timers have been invaluable to us. We use them for everything. 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It made the process much smoother and easier for me and the kids. \r\n During reading time we were able to expand our flexible seating options. Students got to choose comfortable, focus-friendly workspaces that allowed them to enjoy independent reading and peer collaboration.\r\n The laptop stand, keyboard, and mouse allowed me to streamline my digital lesson management and grading, reduce physical strain, and allowed seamless transitions during direct instruction.","fullyFundedDate":1771631582842,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-classroom-productivity-and-eng/10105246/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Classroom Productivity and Engagement: Technology & Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lleces","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6331615"},{"teacherId":9939485,"projectId":10104313,"letterContent":"My SPED Pre-K students have been so excited to explore and use our new classroom resources! 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The rolling carts have also made a big difference by helping us keep our work area organized and making our toileting routine more efficient.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new resources every day to support hands-on learning and build independence. The sushi sorter helps strengthen fine motor skills, sorting, and problem-solving, while the pencils are helping students develop early writing skills and proper pencil grip. With out classroom better organized, we can spend more time focused on learning during literacy, math, and center activities. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily experiences, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771630564281,"projectUrl":"project/watch-our-preschoolers-bloom/10103178/","projectTitle":"Watch Our Preschoolers Bloom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374422_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646680882416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7374422"},{"teacherId":8356078,"projectId":10105098,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a huge impact this year with my students. They loved seeing all the new raffle prizes and especially loved learning how to play pickleball! We had a blast getting to know each other this year and the students became a family. Our SEL program: \"Choose Love\" encouraged students to show compassion and gratitude towards each other. They also worked on being more courageous in trying new things which was Pickleball!! Thank you so much for allowing our students to grow, learn, and have fun!","fullyFundedDate":1771660084106,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-is-key-to-succ/10105098/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning is Key to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tolentino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8356078"},{"teacherId":8374931,"projectId":9781768,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the growth and development of my 1st grade students. Because of your donations, I have been able to improve literacy and foster creativity in my classroom. These resources have provided engaging learning opportunities and supported differentiated instruction for my students.\r\n\r\nI have been able to build a rich classroom library that fosters a love of reading and supports literacy skills development, and my students now have age-appropriate informational texts.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1759596923558,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-literacy-and-creativity-in-our/9781768/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Literacy and Creativity in Our 1st Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8374931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667038234994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8374931"},{"teacherId":8374931,"projectId":9156262,"letterContent":"This project focused on fostering the love of reading and lifelong learning in my students. The funding of my project has helped to improve my students' literacy skills, increased my students' engagement in reading, and has enabled me to effectively differentiate instruction. The effectiveness of this project has been measured by pre- and post-assessments, teacher observations, and student feedback.\r\n\r\nMy first graders have been able to experience much improved and effective guided reading lessons. The funding of this project has made it possible for me to provide engaging, level-appropriate books. I have been able to foster a love of reading and lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1741833871433,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-first-grade/9156262/","projectTitle":"Level Up First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8374931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667038234994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8374931"},{"teacherId":8400541,"projectId":10110186,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the desk baskets and supplies you gave my students. It may seem like a small thing, but it has made such a real difference in our room. Mornings feel calmer. Kids are spending less time digging through desks and more time getting started. I have even caught a few of them reminding each other to put pencils and folders back where they belong, which honestly made me smile.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped our classroom feel more peaceful and more ready for learning every day. The students are taking better care of their things, and they seem proud of their spaces. Thank you for helping in a way that feels so practical and so personal. Your support means a lot to me and to these kids.","fullyFundedDate":1771786738310,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-organization/10110186/","projectTitle":"Tools for Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8400541_orig.jpg?crop=452,452,x703,y629&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771614066532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrdomingo"},{"teacherId":8359443,"projectId":10110984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students loved the new incentives that they could \"earn\" for good classroom habits and for positive behavior. They became more motivated when seeing their classmates able to choose from the treasure chest. I was pleased to see that these good classroom habits and positive behaviors didn't end when they received a treasure, but that it truly became habits of my students. \r\n\r\nThey also love reading Scholastic News. I've used it as a center activity and the students were able to present their new learnings to the class, generating excitement to read other issues. They also began to ask questions pertaining to their own lives.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and participating in my students' love of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1771777519130,"projectUrl":"project/treasures-for-positivity/10110984/","projectTitle":"Treasures for Positivity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359443"},{"teacherId":8519066,"projectId":8648144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and continued support of my classroom. This project will greatly help with organizing our learning environment, allowing students to benefit from a more structured and efficient space. As teachers, we are always working to improve both our classroom setup and instruction, and your support makes it possible to better meet the needs of our students throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe STEM toys will be used during free choice time to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning, while the storage bins will help keep materials organized and easily accessible for students. The new bookshelf will allow students to independently select books for reading time, especially since our previous bookshelf is no longer safe to use. In addition, the backpack rack will improve classroom safety by keeping students' belongings off the floor, helping to prevent trips and falls. Thank you again for your kindness and for supporting both my students and our classroom. 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