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Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making a lasting difference in the lives of my students. Your support means more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1741920299691,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-crafting-gaming/9158152/","projectTitle":"Sensory, Crafting & Gaming!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8819568"},{"teacherId":8819568,"projectId":8879330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our classroom project possible! Your generosity has given my students the opportunity to learn with manipulatives, and we couldn't be more grateful. We have already begun using them during language arts to increase phonic knowledge. It was exciting to see my students grow with their letter sense and these new resources have made learning more accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe day the materials arrived was filled with excitement! As soon as my students saw the resources, they cheered. They couldn't wait to explore and start learning with them. Thanks to your kindness, my students have access to resources that help them gain confidence with their reading every day. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making a lasting difference in the lives of my students. Your support means more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1729312661768,"projectUrl":"project/specialized-materials-for-special-needs/8879330/","projectTitle":"Specialized Materials for Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8819568"},{"teacherId":5423578,"projectId":10212764,"letterContent":"Both myself and my students are SO EXCITED about these books. Second Graders are new to reading chapter books and were overjoyed to know that they would be the first students to read these books. There are so many new titles, genres, and characters to read about. 80% of my chapter books are at least 10 years old and the pages are weathered, some are taped together and I have to throw out a few out each year due to age. Thank you for replenishing my classroom library. It will have lasting effects long after I'm gone as I am in the sunset of my 31 year teaching career and for that I am eternally grateful for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1778061142843,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-help-us-learn/10212764/","projectTitle":"Tools to Help Us Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K. Swangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5423578_orig.png?crop=271,271,x126,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770337385525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5423578"},{"teacherId":1470644,"projectId":10175736,"letterContent":"The organizational materials and supplies funded through this project have made a lasting difference in our classroom. With labeled storage bins, organizers, and accessible learning materials, students are able to independently locate, use, and return the tools they need for STEM activities. This has reduced time spent managing materials and increased time for hands-on exploration, collaboration, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nA well-organized learning environment has also helped students develop responsibility and ownership of our classroom resources. They take pride in caring for shared materials, following classroom routines, and working together efficiently during engineering challenges and science investigations. Instead of searching for supplies, students can focus on designing, testing, and improving their ideas.\r\n\r\nThese organizational systems will continue to benefit future classes by keeping our STEM materials safe, accessible, and ready for learning. Your generosity has created a classroom where curiosity, creativity, and innovation can thrive because students have the resources they need at their fingertips. Thank you for investing in our students and helping build a learning environment that supports meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778061116984,"projectUrl":"project/stem-success-organizing-our-future-engi/10175736/","projectTitle":"STEM Success: Organizing Our Future Engineers and Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1470644_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x30,y157&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619211096607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1470644"},{"teacherId":7824556,"projectId":9928150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through this project! This has provided me with new classroom supplies to support my students during intense moments of behavioral escalation. My calm corner now has a new area rug, bean bag chair, sensory lights, and de-escalation pillow, which students can jump on without fears of getting hurt. New eraser packs are also used as tangible reinforcements for positive behavior choices made throughout the school day. Thank you for your kokua with regulating all feelings within my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1774195344950,"projectUrl":"project/regulated-and-ready-to-learn/9928150/","projectTitle":"Regulated and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nuzum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741910518879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824556"},{"teacherId":9479065,"projectId":9776068,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our students now have access to a color printer that has made a noticeable difference in our classroom every day. Before receiving this printer, we often had to use black-and-white copies, which made it harder for students to distinguish important information, diagrams, maps, graphs, and pictures. Now, our learning materials are colorful, engaging, and much easier for students to understand.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has helped bring our STEM activities, science lessons, reading resources, and classroom projects to life. Students can clearly see patterns, labels, and visual details that support their learning. Whether they are completing hands-on experiments, creating presentations, or working on educational games, the colorful materials keep them excited and motivated to participate.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for our students is seeing their own work printed in vibrant color. They take great pride in creating posters, reports, and projects that look professional and showcase their creativity. Their excitement is evident every time they receive a colorful worksheet or see their finished work displayed around the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe printer has been especially meaningful for our visual learners and students who benefit from extra support. Color-coded directions, highlighted key concepts, and vivid images help these students better understand lessons and stay engaged. Students who sometimes struggle with attention are more eager to participate when learning materials are bright, organized, and visually appealing.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done much more than provide a printer. it has given our students access to engaging, high-quality learning materials that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students succeed. Your support is appreciated every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1759625826822,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-a-classro/9776068/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with a Classroom Color Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9479065_orig.jpg?crop=1713,1713,x339,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718259719257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9479065"},{"teacherId":7824556,"projectId":10167189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through this project! This project allowed for updated classroom materials and furnishings to make my room feel like home. Teaching in a low socio-economic community, being able to foster a sense of belonging in my classroom with these updated materials makes me so excited to start the new school year with a strong social emotional foundation where all students feel welcomed. Our updated classroom library area will be a student favorite with the new plants and lighting to make it feel extra cozy when reading a new book! Mahalo nui loa for your kokua.","fullyFundedDate":1778061121002,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-as-a-daisy/10167189/","projectTitle":"Fresh as a Daisy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nuzum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741910518879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824556"},{"teacherId":9462675,"projectId":10107384,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to valuable resources that are making learning more engaging, interactive, and meaningful every day. The new materials have already become an important part of our classroom routines and lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen the resources first arrived, the students were excited and eager to explore them. Their faces lit up as they began using the materials, and many immediately began discussing how they could use them during class activities. The excitement was contagious and created an instant sense of enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources to support hands-on learning experiences and collaborative projects. One memorable moment occurred during a recent lesson when students used the new materials to work together, solve problems, and share their ideas with confidence. The increased engagement and participation were evident as students took ownership of their learning and encouraged one another throughout the activity.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue incorporating these resources into upcoming lessons and projects that promote critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Our students will have more opportunities to explore concepts in greater depth, practice new skills, and apply their learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided more than just classroom materials—it has created opportunities for discovery, growth, and success. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make these experiences possible. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on our classroom each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771709762569,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-and-others-communicate-with-non-/10107384/","projectTitle":"Help Us and Others Communicate With Non-verbal People","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tammy Vierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9462675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743278076257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462675"},{"teacherId":4013959,"projectId":10084091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and our students. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference. When my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were curious, happy, and proud to have something new to use in our classroom. It was also special for them to know that people outside of our school cared enough to support their learning and growth.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new resources during small group lessons, classroom activities, social-emotional learning, and positive behavior support. The materials have helped make our lessons more hands-on, engaging, and meaningful. One special moment happened during a lesson about friendship, kindness, and problem-solving. Students used the materials to practice taking turns, sharing ideas, and talking through situations that can happen at school. Some students who are usually quiet were more willing to join in because the activity felt fun and safe.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped our students feel more connected, confident, and excited to participate. They are learning important skills like using kind words, calming down when upset, solving problems peacefully, and encouraging one another. The materials also give us more ways to celebrate students for their effort, kindness, responsibility, and growth.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these resources in small groups, classroom lessons, and individual check-ins. We will keep building on lessons about friendship, self-control, kindness, and making positive choices throughout the school day. These skills help our students not only in the classroom, but also on the playground, in the lunchroom, and in their everyday interactions with others.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students. Your support has given us more than supplies. You have helped create moments of joy, connection, confidence, and growth. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1770489870036,"projectUrl":"project/sel-snack-station-for-keiki/10084091/","projectTitle":"SEL Snack Station for Keiki","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mench","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4013959_orig.png?crop=369,369,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699925371571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4013959"},{"teacherId":7684928,"projectId":6256929,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide books, art supplies, and motivational stickers for my kindergarten students. When the materials arrived, the excitement was contagious. Students eagerly looked through the new books, explored the art materials, and were thrilled to earn stickers as they worked toward their learning goals. These resources have helped create a positive and engaging classroom environment where students are excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the books during read-alouds and literacy lessons to build vocabulary, comprehension, and social-emotional understanding. The art supplies have allowed students to respond to stories through drawings, paintings, and creative projects that help deepen their understanding of what they read. One of my favorite moments was watching students illustrate scenes from a story and then share their artwork with classmates, practicing both creativity and communication skills. The motivational stickers have also encouraged students to celebrate their growth and persevere when learning feels challenging.\r\n\r\nThese resources continue to play an important role in helping students reconnect with the joy of learning. As we move forward, students will use these materials to create story-based projects, explore their emotions through art, and strengthen their literacy skills. Your generosity has helped provide experiences that many students missed during the pandemic and has given them opportunities to grow academically, socially, and creatively. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1646649426013,"projectUrl":"project/read-color-write-repeat/6256929/","projectTitle":"Read, Color, Write. Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kumar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7684928"},{"teacherId":9318514,"projectId":10104028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation for Girl Sports Stories books for our elementary school students. Your support has provided our children with inspiring stories of perseverance, determination, and achievement. \r\nAs soon as the books arrived, several students were eager to pick them up and start reading. Their excitement was wonderful to see, and many were immediately drawn to learning about the athletes and their journeys to success.\r\nThank you for investing in literacy, representation, and the growth of our young readers. Your gift will have a lasting impact on our school community, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778061130559,"projectUrl":"project/girl-sports-stories/10104028/","projectTitle":"Girl Sports Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318514_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x84,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713399459880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318514"},{"teacherId":7929025,"projectId":10103128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project! Your generosity and kindness mean the world to my students and me. Because of your support, our classroom has new exciting books, flexible seating, sensory tools, and supplies.\r\n\r\nMy students love to read and learn. The graphic novels and reading materials you gave will inspire a love of reading. 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