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Students are enjoying taking the jump ropes out for PE. They challenge each other to see who jumps the most. \r\nOur students are also loving the new jump ropes during PE! They have fun challenging each other to see who can jump the most and encourage one another to keep improving. The glue sticks have helped students make projects. \r\nEach of these gifts has brought joy, focus, and motivation to our classroom. 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Our 4- and 5-year-olds are now eagerly sorting, counting, matching, and exploring math concepts while also working together and building social skills. Whether they're using sorting trays, number games, or sensory materials, their confidence and curiosity around numbers have grown so much.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped turn math into something joyful and hands-on, creating opportunities for early learning that will serve them far beyond this year. 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Having snacks readily available has helped ease their transition into school, especially for those who may not always come with food from home.\r\n\r\nNow, every child knows they can ask for something when they're hungry, and they do so with confidence and trust. The snack bar has become more than a place for food—it's a symbol of care, safety, and belonging in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students feel seen, supported, and ready to learn. 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The study partitions have worked wonders in allowing them to have their \"own\" space to focus and attend to work when needed. \r\n\r\nKeeping our technology organized has always been a challenge with so many students. The charging organizers have made it so easy for everyone to plug theirs back in and find it each time. 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Since many of them are unable to afford birthday parties, this allows them to celebrate with each other and they find such joy in doing so. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for allowing us to be able to make an important day a truly special one for each of them. It truly is such a small difference that is so impactful for them all.","fullyFundedDate":1754509652994,"projectUrl":"project/you-say-its-your-birthday/9523759/","projectTitle":"You Say It's Your Birthday!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. HLichtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5135485_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y825&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715117457662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heath-lichtman"},{"teacherId":645069,"projectId":9712278,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a laminating machine, laminating sheets, and an electric stapler—tools that may seem simple but are transforming how our students learn. These materials allow us to create durable, reusable resources, organize student work, and produce engaging visual materials that make learning more interactive and hands-on.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is seeing their work presented in a polished, professional way. Laminated charts, flashcards, and project pieces feel more \"official,\" which motivates them to take pride in their learning. Students who are typically more hesitant to participate are now more engaged when they see their work displayed and preserved for classroom use.\r\n\r\nIn particular, students who love hands-on projects—like group activities, science experiments, or art displays—have especially warmed to this technology. They enjoy designing, assembling, and presenting their work in a way that is organized, durable, and shareable with the class. 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Thank you for making this transformative learning experience happen for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1756930975114,"projectUrl":"project/from-bricks-to-breakthroughs/9656835/","projectTitle":"From Bricks to Breakthroughs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tawnya Lichtman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp645069_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520914161990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tlichtman"},{"teacherId":10162240,"projectId":9563670,"letterContent":"Our classroom is truly blooming thanks to your generosity! When the new supplies arrived, the excitement was contagious. Students' eyes lit up as they explored the flexible seating options, art materials, and Legos. Many immediately got to work, sharing ideas and building together. One student proudly said, \"This feels like our classroom now,\" and that moment captured exactly what this project was meant to do, which was to create a space where every student feels included, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has already made a huge difference for students who need to move or find a comfortable spot to focus. During independent reading and writing time, students naturally gravitate toward the seating choice that helps them do their best work. The art materials have sparked creativity across all subjects, whether it's illustrating a story, designing posters for science, or creating thank-you cards. And the Legos have become a favorite tool for teamwork and problem-solving; we recently used them in a STEM challenge where students worked together to design bridges that could hold the most weight.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my goal is to continue building lessons that incorporate these tools in meaningful ways. The resources you helped provide are not only enriching our daily learning but also strengthening our classroom community. Thank you for believing in my students and helping them grow in confidence, creativity, and joy every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755543072609,"projectUrl":"project/learning-blooms-here/9563670/","projectTitle":"Learning Blooms Here!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Takahashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10162240_orig.png?crop=351,351,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754683598988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162240"},{"teacherId":10165692,"projectId":9578354,"letterContent":"When the new art supplies arrived, my students were overjoyed! Their eyes lit up at the sight of the bright paints, colorful markers, and stacks of fresh paper waiting to be used. They couldn't wait to start creating, and within minutes, the classroom was buzzing with excitement and creativity. One student proudly said, \"Now my picture can finally have ALL the colors I wanted!\"\r\n\r\nWe've been using the new materials in so many ways — from painting self-portraits to illustrating stories we've written in class. These supplies have helped my students express their ideas visually, practice fine motor skills, and gain confidence in their creativity. Art time has become a calm, happy space where every child feels successful and proud of their work, no matter their skill level.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to connect our art projects to other areas of learning. My students will begin creating illustrations for our writing assignments and art pieces that reflect our social studies and science lessons. Thanks to your generosity, my students now see that their ideas truly can become masterpieces and they're so proud to show their work to everyone who visits our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756755383080,"projectUrl":"project/from-ideas-to-masterpieces/9578354/","projectTitle":"From Ideas to Masterpieces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ochoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10165692_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y408&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754765913554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10165692"},{"teacherId":6323726,"projectId":9694366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your donation, my students now have access to books that truly speak to them—and it's transforming the way they see reading.\r\nFor many of my students, this is the first time they've found books they want to read, not just books they have to read. It's been incredible to watch their excitement grow as they discover new authors, genres, and stories that capture their imaginations. Reading has become more than just part of our day—it's something they genuinely look forward to.\r\nThanks to you, my students are not only becoming stronger readers, but they're also learning to love reading. 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