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Your support has brought more interaction, creativity, and confidence to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1703963945024,"projectUrl":"project/group-rotations-essentials/7937819/","projectTitle":"Group Rotations Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matunog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8036005_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658527967358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsloudjbms"},{"teacherId":8036005,"projectId":7305283,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of a colored printer. Your support has already made tremendous difference in our learning environment. The ability to create colorful materials has been very helpful in capturing students' attention and helping them engage more deeply with the content. 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Your support has enabled us to acquire new resources that have transformed our learning environment in meaningful ways.\r\nOne specific project that exemplifies the changes in our classroom is our recent math unit on addition strategies. With the new manipulatives and technology tools you helped provide, students have engaged in hands-on activities that enhance their understanding of addition. For example, we recently conducted a \"Math Carnival\" where students rotated through various stations, applying their addition skills to real-world problems. They used the new resources to create equivalent addition expressions and solve two- and three-digit addition problems, all while collaborating with their peers.\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their excitement was palpable! Their eyes lit up as they explored the manipulatives and digital tools. One student exclaimed, \"This is so cool! I can't wait to use these in our projects!\" The enthusiasm in our classroom has soared, and it's amazing to see students so motivated to learn.\r\nAs we continue our math unit, the next steps involve applying these addition strategies in more complex problem-solving scenarios. Students will work on group projects where they will create math story problems that incorporate their new skills. They will also present their solutions to the class, fostering both their understanding and communication skills. Additionally, we plan to integrate technology further by using educational software to reinforce their learning through interactive exercises.\r\n\r\nYour generous contributions have made a significant difference in our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their journey toward knowledge and growth. 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