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When students have a particularly good day, I can print coloring pages or extension activities for early finishers, which keeps them engaged and motivated.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, having a printer in the classroom saves valuable instructional time. Previously, I had to send print jobs to the office and wait for a student to retrieve them, which often delayed lessons. 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I also believe engagement is increased when I tell them at the end of the year if they play the test correctly. They can take them home.\r\nOf course all the students end up playing the test correctly and take home the recorder. \r\nThank you so much for creating the great joy on their faces.","fullyFundedDate":1742787392272,"projectUrl":"project/reward-3rd-graders-for-their-hard-work-i/9174872/","projectTitle":"Reward 3rd graders for their hard work in Music class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Blinco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969689"},{"teacherId":9026349,"projectId":8781199,"letterContent":"My students have loved their new stools and cushions in the classroom, all thanks to you! We use our stools during small group instruction and our cushions during reading floor time! Being able to be comfortable in the classroom helps create a welcoming environment. I am working in a project to get new seasonal books to add to our classroom library, to make it even more fun! Classrooms could not survive without amazing donations from people just like you! Thank you so much for helping out classrooms around the world.","fullyFundedDate":1735933831415,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-places-to-learn/8781199/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Places to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9026349_orig.jpg?crop=1019,1019,x83,y209&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683331053446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9026349"},{"teacherId":9026349,"projectId":8781167,"letterContent":"Hello! My students have LOVED our PBIS rewards! We have been using them in our DOJO store in our classroom! Students earn DOJOS for doing things such as following directions, and following classroom expectations. Students have loved getting to choose stuffies and cool pencils and erasers. Students have been putting the animals on their lanyards to show students in other classes how cool they are! The students favorite pencils are the color changing ones. They love to use these during our writing time! Schools could not run without amazing donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1735841837048,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-rewards/8781167/","projectTitle":"PBIS Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9026349_orig.jpg?crop=1019,1019,x83,y209&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683331053446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9026349"},{"teacherId":9826363,"projectId":8932409,"letterContent":"My students and I can't thank you enough for donating new literature sets and a 3D printer for our Project Potential classes! Gifted students' brains are neurologically wired to think more deeply and move at a faster pace, and these materials will help provide that enrichment for them. \r\n\r\nThe books are especially important because many of my students often don't have engaging literature experiences. In my role, I have the instructional freedom to teach students the JOY of reading, not just the science behind it, while still supporting district and state reading standards. \r\n\r\nThe 3D printer is allowing me to introduce STEM concepts to students as young as second grade. They will be designing bubble wands to test how different shaped wands affect each bubble. From grades 2-6, only their imagination limits what they can do with the printer. \r\n\r\nI'd like to send a specific shout out to Young Sheldon! My students are excited to create more 3D designs, at a higher complexity level. 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They immediately understood that this space was designed just for them—a place where they could take a break, manage their emotions, and feel supported. \r\nThe \"Chill Zone\" has transformed the way we navigate emotional challenges in the classroom. Students now know they have a safe space to reset and refocus when they're feeling overwhelmed. They are learning to recognize their feelings, use the tools provided, and return to learning with a positive mindset. It's been incredible to watch them develop healthy strategies for managing their emotions, which will benefit them far beyond the classroom. \r\nOur next steps include integrating more lessons on emotional regulation and mindfulness, helping students build their \"toolbox\" of skills for managing stress and challenges. The \"Chill Zone\" is not just a physical space; it's a reminder to my students that their feelings matter and that they are capable of overcoming difficulties with support and practice. \r\nTo our amazing donors, thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this possible. Your generosity has created a ripple effect of positivity and growth in our classroom. You've shown my students that there are people who care deeply about their well-being and success. We couldn't have done this without you! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1727986305838,"projectUrl":"project/chill-zone-a-safe-space-for-being-yours/8503401/","projectTitle":"Chill Zone, a Safe Space for Being Yourself.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Huerta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8361275_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723664152643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erikahuerta"},{"teacherId":9026349,"projectId":8674680,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for donating to my classroom! We have used these indoor recess materials when it is too hot to go outside! Students have so much fun playing with these puzzles.\r\n\r\nMy students were SO excited when they saw these materials. Their favorite material has to be the magnetic tiles!\r\n\r\nNow that its not too hot, the rainy season is starting here, and my students will love to use these materials when we are stuck inside due to rain.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for you, and your generous donation to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1726262695229,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess-can-be-fun/8674680/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess Can Be Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pruitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9026349_orig.jpg?crop=1019,1019,x83,y209&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683331053446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9026349"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48663","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":377,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.0,"schoolId":48663,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John Jacobs Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John Jacobs Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/washington-elementary-school-district/john-jacobs-elementary-school/48663"}