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It also created opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving, and outdoor exploration that will stay with them far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773162493986,"projectUrl":"project/plant-a-seed-grow-a-future/10127240/","projectTitle":"Plant a Seed, Grow a Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Richards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1517189_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666393351701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/patti-richards"},{"teacherId":9404107,"projectId":9534107,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your help to provide my students all the things to take care of their own stress levels. The slow rising stress cubes help my students when their hands are fidgety. The weighted capybara plush has been a hit amongst my students and has reduced their anxiety brilliantly. The color changing putty has helped students improve their focus within the classroom. The Needoh fidgets have assisted my students to redirect their nervous system by providing a healthy distraction to keep on task. Overall the fidgets have been so beneficial to my students and has encouraged them to stay engaged throughout the school day. It is also wonderful seeing my students excited to see and try out the new fidgets in my room. \r\n\r\n\r\nI am very grateful to have a variety of snacks in my room. It has helped me provide for some of my students who haven't eaten all day or have nervous tummies. We are all so appreciative to have received these materials and to be apart of the Donors Choose project.","fullyFundedDate":1764610370391,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-food-and-fun/9534107/","projectTitle":"Fidgets, Food, and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404107_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762290724568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404107"},{"teacherId":9004987,"projectId":9781813,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. You donations of these items helped to motivate my students and gave me the opportunity to award their hard work and progress. You enabled me to tell my students their hard work matters, and their potential is limitless. The validation the students received for their hard work means a lot to them and that they are seen trying their best. \r\n\r\nYour generosity does not stop with the individual recipient. It creates a culture of excellence through out the entire classroom. When students see their peers being celebrated and supported, it elevates the standard for everyone. Your donation gave me the opportunity to not only acknowledge excellence, but also those who have improved.\r\n\r\nThank you for your trust, and your unwavering commitment to student success.","fullyFundedDate":1762048284055,"projectUrl":"project/little-successes-goes-a-long-way/9781813/","projectTitle":"Little Successes Goes a Long Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9004987"},{"teacherId":1517189,"projectId":9748407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating snacks for our students, you have no idea how much it means to us and how big of a difference it makes in their day. Sometimes students come to school tired, distracted, or just plain hungry, and having something quick to eat can completely turn things around for them. A simple snack can help them focus, stay energized, and feel a little more at ease during long stretches of learning. Teachers have already noticed that when kids know snacks are available, they're more comfortable, more engaged, and a lot less stressed. It's amazing how something as small as a granola bar or a pack of crackers can lift a student's spirits, calm their nerves before a test, or help them refocus when they're having a tough day. Your donation brings those little moments of relief and encouragement into our classrooms, and it shows our students that people in their community really care about them. That kind of support goes a long way in creating a warm, welcoming school environment where students feel seen and supported.\r\n\r\nWe honestly can't thank you enough for stepping in to help meet such an important need. Your generosity doesn't just fill empty stomachs, it gives students the confidence and comfort they need to get through their day. It helps them stay present in class, connect better with their classmates, and tackle their work with more energy and optimism. And we see it every single day: the smile when a student realizes there are snacks available, the relief when someone admits they skipped breakfast but now can grab something, or the quiet thank-you from a kid who really needed that extra boost. Those are the moments your kindness makes possible. You've helped create a school atmosphere where students feel cared for, and that makes learning so much easier for them. We're truly grateful for your kindness and for thinking of our students in such a thoughtful, practical way. Your support means a lot—to us, to our teachers, and especially to the kids who benefit from your generosity every day. 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