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Over time, this creates a learning environment where expectations are clear and success feels achievable for everyone.\r\n\r\nUltimately, positive rewards help build strong relationships, promote emotional well-being, and foster a sense of pride in making positive choices both inside and outside the classroom","fullyFundedDate":1772471753019,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-keychain-rewards-for-positive-behav/10098948/","projectTitle":"PBIS Keychain Rewards for Positive Behavior Pt. 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stepansky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp211958_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x364,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565263591630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jstepansky"},{"teacherId":260831,"projectId":9892574,"letterContent":"The stress cubes will be a wonderful resource for helping students manage their energy, stay focused, and practice calming strategies during class. Tools like these make a real difference in creating a positive and supportive learning environment.\r\nWe are very grateful for your thoughtfulness and for taking the time to support our classroom. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated! Thank you so much for your generous donation of stress cubes to our Physical Education class. Your kindness and support truly mean a lot to our students and to me as their teacher.\r\nThe stress cubes will be a wonderful resource for helping students manage their energy, stay focused, and practice calming strategies during class.","fullyFundedDate":1772550300594,"projectUrl":"project/pe-prizes-stress-less-reward/9892574/","projectTitle":"PE PRIZES - STRESS LESS REWARD","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260831_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x80,y1219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747051953646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/260831"},{"teacherId":260831,"projectId":10126206,"letterContent":"The prizes have been a wonderful source of motivation and excitement during our activities. The students love working hard and showing good sportsmanship for a chance to earn one, and it has helped make our class even more engaging and fun.\r\nYour kindness and support mean a great deal to both the students and me. It's thoughtful gestures like yours that help create a positive and encouraging environment where students can enjoy being active and doing their best. hope you are doing well. I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for donating the small fun prizes to our Physical Education class. Your generosity has made a big difference for our students. hope you are doing well. Thank you so much","fullyFundedDate":1772550280823,"projectUrl":"project/fun-sized-rewards/10126206/","projectTitle":"Fun Sized Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260831_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x80,y1219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747051953646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/260831"},{"teacherId":4843883,"projectId":9821935,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom Crochet Club! In our busy city, my students often face noise and fast-paced schedules. Your gift has given them a rare chance to find a quiet space to relax and create.\r\n\r\nBy providing yarn, hooks, and other supplies, you have helped my students find a peaceful way to express their energy. Because of you, stress is tangible; my students are learning to turn their anxiety into something beautiful and useful. The repetitive motion of crocheting helps them calm their minds and improve their focus in other subjects. We are not just making scarves or hats; we are creating a supportive community where students can unwind, talk, and process their emotions together.\r\n\r\nIt's inspiring to see a student change from feeling stressed to being focused, transforming a simple ball of yarn into a finished project. 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Your support has helped keep our classroom healthy and focused during the cold and flu season. Your donation has truly made a positive impact on my students, and I am deeply grateful for it. What may look like simple boxes on a shelf are, for my students, essential tools that create a classroom free from obstacles. By addressing germs early on, you've played a vital role in reducing student absences. Each day that children stayed healthy meant they could learn and bond with their peers, rather than fall behind at home. With our classroom well-stocked, students felt secure, cared for, and ready to engage in learning. Access to hygiene supplies allowed them to tackle \"the sniffles\" with dignity, boosting their confidence and keeping their focus on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1763581001373,"projectUrl":"project/keep-learning-in-keep-germs-out/9821790/","projectTitle":"Keep Learning In, Keep Germs Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gottshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4843883_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671394725631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4843883"},{"teacherId":4005828,"projectId":9949839,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind and generous donations that helped us get these wonderful snacks for kindergarten! Now I am able to guarantee that any child who needs a snack in kindergarten is able to get one when I am in one of the classes that I co-teach during our math centers/snack time. Our students in kindergarten have really been enjoying the Cheetos Crunchy Cheese snacks, Doritos, cookies, and Goldfish crackers. Thank you for providing this snack to my students! My students and I are very grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770392440557,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-kindergarten/9949839/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4005828_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516167078711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005828"},{"teacherId":211958,"projectId":9924998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, DonorsChoose, for providing our new badminton rackets! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and on our court. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students now have the equipment they need to stay active, learn new skills, and build confidence through friendly competition. These rackets give everyone a chance to participate, practice teamwork, and enjoy the excitement of the game. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. Your donation has inspired our students and brought so much energy and enthusiasm to our badminton activities.","fullyFundedDate":1770066254001,"projectUrl":"project/badminton-rackets-2/9924998/","projectTitle":"Badminton Rackets 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stepansky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp211958_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x364,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565263591630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jstepansky"},{"teacherId":211958,"projectId":9980974,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, DonorsChoose donors for providing our new Omnikin ball and bladders. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\n Because of your support, students now have the equipment they need to stay active, learn new skills, and build confidence through friendly competition. These Ominkin balls give everyone a chance to participate, practice teamwork, and enjoy the excitement of the game. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education. Your donation has inspired our students and brought so much energy and enthusiasm to our badminton activities.","fullyFundedDate":1769728970005,"projectUrl":"project/ominkin-ball-fun/9980974/","projectTitle":"Ominkin Ball Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stepansky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp211958_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x364,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565263591630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jstepansky"},{"teacherId":211958,"projectId":9978932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. My students love using the Rhino Skin Champion Sports Spider Balls\"to practice throwing ,catching and playing games like clean out your backyard as well as other games .\r\n\r\nMy students said it is much easier to use the Spider ball because it is lighter and smaller to use than a regular ball.\r\n\r\nThe donors of DonorsChoose are truly amazing that I can get different kinds of equipment for my students that I would never be able to afford to get without your help.\r\n\r\nMy students are so thankful for all","fullyFundedDate":1770066709820,"projectUrl":"project/rhino-skin-spider-dodgeballs/9978932/","projectTitle":"Rhino Skin Spider Dodgeballs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stepansky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp211958_orig.jpg?crop=833,833,x364,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565263591630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jstepansky"},{"teacherId":260831,"projectId":9892607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our PE program. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in the importance of physical activity and joyful movement for our students.\r\nThe giant ball has already made a huge impact in our PE class. It immediately captured students' attention and enthusiasm, and it has become a favorite piece of equipment. Using the ball has encouraged teamwork, communication, and cooperation, as students work together to roll, toss, and control it during group activities. Even students who are sometimes hesitant to participate have been excited to join in, laugh, and stay active.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are not only developing physical skills like coordination and strength, but also social skills and confidence—all while having fun. Your donation has truly enriched our program and helped create positive, memorable experiences for our class.","fullyFundedDate":1768452295949,"projectUrl":"project/inflatable-fun/9892607/","projectTitle":"Inflatable Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260831_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x80,y1219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747051953646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/260831"},{"teacherId":4005828,"projectId":9869244,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind and generous donations that helped us get these wonderful snacks for kindergarten! Now I am able to guarantee that any child who needs a snack in kindergarten is able to get one when I am in one of the classes that I co-teach during our math centers/snack time. Our students in kindergarten have really been enjoying the Ruffles potato chips, cookies, and Goldfish crackers. Thank you for providing this snack to my students! 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