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Our circulation numbers keep going up, thanks to your donations, which support our ability to expand and modernize the library collection. \r\n\r\nI hope you relish this joy you've helped create.","fullyFundedDate":1759111815249,"projectUrl":"project/whimsical-stories-for-magical-kids/9750322/","projectTitle":"Whimsical Stories for Magical Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heckscher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8667306_orig.jpg?crop=2244,2244,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721945441389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lbes"},{"teacherId":8224410,"projectId":9539702,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. With the help of your donations I was able to purchase multiple activities from Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) to help my students become and stay more engaged. The laminator and laminating sheets helped me preserve these materials so that I can use them for multiple sessions and for future school years. \r\nThe TPT gift card allowed me to purchase interactive activities that address my student's articulation (sound production), language, and vocabulary goals. I purchased seasonal No Prep cut and paste activities for sound production and vocabulary. My students will also benefit from interactive Boom cards and Book companions that address retelling stories, teaching vocabulary, and comprehension of stories with the use of story boards, and character pictures. These activities allow my students to engage with stories using a multisensory approach that helps them understand and make connections with literary concepts taught in the classroom. \r\nDue to your support my students and I are having even more fun time in speech therapy this year. Thanks again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1757892926828,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-find-their-voice/9539702/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Find Their Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224410"},{"teacherId":7905577,"projectId":9561700,"letterContent":"Thank you Ripple and Donor so much for your generous donations to our classroom. The laminating sheets, magnifying glasses, tweezers, Play-Doh, hands-on science and math activities, Lysol spray, Johnson & Johnson wipes, and the fruit roll-ups have truly made a difference for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are able to explore, create, and learn in ways that make them excited to come to class each day. The science tools inspire curiosity, the hands-on materials help them understand new concepts, and the Play-Doh gives them a fun sensory break when they need it. The cleaning supplies and wipes help keep our room safe and comfortable, and the fruit roll-ups always bring big smiles.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping make our classroom a brighter, happier place.","fullyFundedDate":1757542860417,"projectUrl":"project/beautiful-pictures/9561700/","projectTitle":"Beautiful Pictures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harriett Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7905577_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639331204745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7905577"},{"teacherId":7905577,"projectId":9453180,"letterContent":"I want to share how much these classroom items have meant to my students and to me. Each one has made a real difference in our daily routine and in the way my students learn, focus, and feel supported.\r\n\r\nThe leaf floor seats and rocker chairs give my students the freedom to choose where they learn best. Some of my most active students focus better simply because they can move a little while working.\r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh and sensory squishy toys have been lifesavers during stressful moments. They help students calm down, reset, and come back ready to learn. \r\n\r\nOur kid's microscope has brought so much excitement into science lessons. 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So many of their families are struggling just to put food on the table and pay the rent. They have little left over, even for small gifts like art supplies that every child deserves. \r\n\r\nAnd you made the difference. You chose to support this joyful project! I am so honored you chose to support my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746540762842,"projectUrl":"project/crayons-and-notebooks-and-pens-oh-my/9319731/","projectTitle":"Crayons and Notebooks and Pens, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heckscher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8667306_orig.jpg?crop=2244,2244,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721945441389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lbes"},{"teacherId":8555602,"projectId":9026825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much everyone who donated! I told my students all about this project. I told my students that my friends donated, and they asked who you all were! I told them your names, and then realized they were counting. Apparently they were actually interested in the number friends Ms. Lipps has. \r\n\r\nOf course we've been using the paper for all sorts of homework and writing assignments. I also love that I have the freedom to hand it out to our class artists and print coloring sheets. Our school budget is definitely not allowing for \"wants,\" only \"needs\" these days (funnily enough, what we're currently learning about in first grade), but having the extra paper makes it possible.\r\n\r\nWe continue to make use of all the headphones as well. I was able to replace the headphones of kids whose headphones only worked on one side or were otherwise not very good. And we continue to get new students this late in the year! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for helping us with these supplies we need!","fullyFundedDate":1737156621594,"projectUrl":"project/a-mid-year-headphones-and-paper-supply-r/9026825/","projectTitle":"A Mid-year Headphones and Paper Supply Refresh for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lipps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8555602_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736446362614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8555602"},{"teacherId":7623754,"projectId":8912695,"letterContent":"If words could truly express my gratitude, I would write you in length. So, \"thank you\" just doesn't seem like enough. \r\n\r\nI have watched my students take ownership of their materials, because they enjoy having comfortable headphones. They are taking better care of them. I see them focused more when they are working on educational computer programs. 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