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I'm also looking forward to connecting these STEM activities to upcoming science units, where students can apply their building and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges. These experiences are helping my students see themselves as capable thinkers, creators, and young engineers, and I'm excited to keep building on that momentum.","fullyFundedDate":1760668146911,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins-building-creative-problem-sol/9666861/","projectTitle":"STEM Bins: Building Creative Problem-Solvers One Block at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramírez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9253827_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y435&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694054390149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestraramirez619"},{"teacherId":9253827,"projectId":9666661,"letterContent":"I've been using the new resources to make math more hands-on, engaging, and meaningful for my students. 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It was a powerful reminder that learning sticks when it is joyful and interactive.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I'm excited to continue growing in how I design playful, meaningful math experiences that support both language and content learning. I'm especially looking forward to teaching early addition and subtraction using these same hands-on strategies, helping my students build a strong foundation and confidence as young mathematicians.","fullyFundedDate":1758050236228,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-math-counting-to-120-with/9666661/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack Math: Counting to 120 With Tasty Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramírez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9253827_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y435&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694054390149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestraramirez619"},{"teacherId":9253827,"projectId":9316901,"letterContent":"Participating in this professional development has already begun to transform the way I approach my teaching. With the new resources and strategies I've gained—such as structured pacing tools, intentional language objectives, and culturally responsive practices—I'm planning my lessons with greater clarity and purpose. I feel more equipped to support both language development and academic growth, especially in a dual language setting where balancing both can be complex. These tools have helped me become more reflective and intentional, ensuring that my instruction truly meets the needs of my bilingual kindergarten students.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I'm especially excited to continue growing in my ability to design strong, culturally responsive dual language lessons that reflect my students' identities and experiences. I'm also looking forward to teaching upcoming units that integrate language development with content in meaningful ways, helping my students see themselves as capable bilingual learners. 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This project helped me give my students with disabilities a classroom library that meets their needs of inclusion and belonging. \r\n\r\nHaving a diverse classroom library with books in many languages, genres, reading levels, formats, and representations, that feature characters with disabilities, has fostered an environment where every student feels welcomed, valued, and respected.\r\n\r\nThis past week, we celebrated Ability Week at our school, bring awareness to disabilities and inclusion. These books are a wonderful resource to use all year long to support this effort. It brought me great joy to see my students with various disabilities, including 2 in wheelchairs, light-up when I shared our new classroom library books with them. 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Making connections to STEM and the world of work has helped them discover fields they want to pursue professionally.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, our students got to see there is more to science, technology, engineering and mathematics than what they will ever learn from a book or handout.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for supporting and investing in the education of our future leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1760669637419,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-stem-careers-with-meaningful-h/9791807/","projectTitle":"Exploring STEM Careers with Meaningful Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sloan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7961363_orig.png?crop=512,512,x544,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628710721820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7961363"},{"teacherId":9914356,"projectId":9651208,"letterContent":"Thanks to this new iPad, learning in our classroom has become more engaging, accessible, and student-centered. In school, technology isn't used just for screen time—it's a tool that helps students practice skills, explore ideas, and show what they know in ways that go beyond paper and pencil. The iPad allows students to work with interactive reading and math apps, listen to directions read aloud, practice writing with immediate feedback, and access visual supports that make lessons clearer and more meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how hands-on and responsive the iPad is. They love being able to touch, move, record, and create rather than just watch or listen. Whether they are dragging letters to build words, drawing models to explain their thinking, or recording themselves reading aloud, students feel more confident and motivated to participate.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who often struggle with traditional materials have especially connected with this technology. Students who need extra support benefit from audio features and visual cues, while others who are shy or hesitant feel more comfortable practicing independently on the iPad. It has helped build independence, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning across our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference. This iPad is not just a device—it's a tool that helps every student feel capable, included, and excited to learn. 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Students in both cast and crew celebrated and engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), a comprehensive education model that better prepares future generations to compete in the twenty-first century innovation economy. The benefits of showcasing students' talents on stage will having lasting benefits off stage, too!","fullyFundedDate":1758567720024,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-and-engaging-in-stem-through/9705915/","projectTitle":"Celebrating and Engaging in STEM Through the Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sloan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7961363_orig.png?crop=512,512,x544,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628710721820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7961363"},{"teacherId":7961363,"projectId":9378557,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your support! My students have loved doing art projects for the cultures we are learning about. Art allows students to approach learning in a very hands-on way, connecting them viscerally to historical ideas and objects. My students also love being able to connect to each other's histories and backgrounds through shared stories.These books have helped my students learn about each other and their communities in an easily digestible way. My English language learners have benefited from bilingual support through art and literacy with these materials. Origami paper has been a versatile means of creating items that represent various objects from many different regions.","fullyFundedDate":1755728506618,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-diversity-through-art-lite/9378557/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Diversity through Art & Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sloan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7961363_orig.png?crop=512,512,x544,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628710721820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7961363"},{"teacherId":8416740,"projectId":7419931,"letterContent":"Time to say thank you — and I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart. Your generous donation of headphones through the project \"Support Listening Learners in Becoming Leaders\" has already made a meaningful difference in my classroom, and I am so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to high-quality headphones that allow them to fully engage in their learning in ways that were previously difficult or impossible. In an elementary classroom, learning looks different for every child. Some students learn best through reading, others through hands-on activities, and many—especially my listening learners—thrive when they can hear instructions, stories, and lessons clearly and without distraction. Your donation directly supports those learners and helps ensure that every student has an equitable opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially impactful during personalized and small-group learning time. Students are now able to listen to audiobooks, recorded instructions, and digital lessons at their own pace. This independence has boosted both confidence and focus. Instead of feeling rushed or left behind, students can pause, replay, and truly absorb information in a way that meets their individual needs. I have already noticed an increase in student engagement, accountability, and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the headphones have created a calmer and more inclusive classroom environment. With multiple learning activities happening at once, it can be challenging to manage noise levels and distractions. These headphones help students stay focused while allowing me to provide targeted support to individuals or small groups. This means more meaningful instruction, deeper understanding, and stronger connections with my students — all because they have the tools they need to learn effectively.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your support helps foster leadership skills in my students. When children are empowered to take ownership of their learning, they begin to see themselves as capable, independent learners. Using the headphones responsibly, following digital learning expectations, and helping peers troubleshoot technology issues have all become opportunities for students to grow as leaders in the classroom. These small moments build confidence and responsibility that extend far beyond a single lesson.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity sends a powerful message to my students: that people in their community believe in them and care about their education. Many of my students come from diverse backgrounds, and knowing that someone they may never meet took the time to support their learning is incredibly meaningful. It teaches them gratitude, kindness, and the importance of giving back.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and in the future of my students. Your donation of headphones is not just a set of tools — it is an investment in personalized learning, equity, and student success. I am so thankful for your support and for the difference you have made in helping my listening learners grow into confident leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1694547449142,"projectUrl":"project/support-listening-learners-in-becoming-l/7419931/","projectTitle":"Support Listening Learners in Becoming Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8416740"},{"teacherId":9936615,"projectId":9400003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for working to fund this project for my classroom! Because of your donations, my students have all been able to have headphones for their computer work which makes it easier for them to concentrate and get work done. I am teaching a combo class this year and students need to be able to work independently while I teach each grade. With these headphones, students are able to do their work and the grade that I am teaching is able to focus on their learning. This has made such a huge difference in our classroom and we are so thankful! \r\n\r\nAgain, your generosity means the world to us and thank you for making our classroom and calm and productive place for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1755729987968,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-headphones/9400003/","projectTitle":"Classroom Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936615_orig.jpg?crop=1003,1003,x0,y317&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742921296207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/megan-cali"},{"teacherId":9971250,"projectId":9206694,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donations that provided my classroom with crayons, laminating paper, markers, and so many other helpful materials. Your support truly made a difference in my students' learning this year.\r\n\r\nThese materials helped us create hands-on lessons, colorful visuals, and interactive activities that kept my students excited and engaged every day. The laminated resources allowed us to reuse materials during centers and small-group instruction—which especially supported my English learners as they built confidence in reading and writing.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness helped create a fun and encouraging learning environment where students felt proud, motivated, and cared for. They loved having access to new supplies and felt so special using them.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. Your generosity created meaningful learning experiences that they will remember. 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