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These have been STEM challenges and Math and Science escape rooms.","fullyFundedDate":1757522381956,"projectUrl":"project/building-learners/9259527/","projectTitle":"Building Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pechunka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5931470_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x223,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653325898328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5931470"},{"teacherId":6402723,"projectId":9416498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The new materials you helped fund have made an incredible difference in our kindergarten classroom. The moment my students walked in and saw the colorful math manipulatives, number lines, and cheerful cactus-themed decor, their faces lit up with joy and excitement. They were immediately drawn to explore, ask questions, and dive into hands-on learning. One student proudly told me, \"This looks like a real math lab!\"\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using the manipulatives in small group math centers. During a recent lesson on number sequencing, students used linking cubes and ten frames to build number lines and explore simple addition. It was amazing to watch them actively engage with the materials, work together, and explain their thinking using the new tools. The organizational bins have also been a game-changer—students now take responsibility for grabbing and returning their materials with ease, and transitions are smoother than ever.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our math unit on patterns and number sense, these resources will remain a core part of our daily learning. The cactus-themed decor has helped create a calm, welcoming atmosphere where students feel safe, focused, and excited to learn. Your support has not only provided tangible tools but has helped build a classroom community rooted in curiosity, responsibility, and joy. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1751414259391,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-joy-and-organization-to-kinderg/9416498/","projectTitle":"Bringing Joy and Organization to Kindergarten Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6402723_orig.jpg?crop=1185,1185,x57,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751298222701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6402723"},{"teacherId":7810133,"projectId":9213276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding an Infinity Tablet for our classroom! My third graders are so excited to use it. This tablet will give them the chance to practice reading, math, and writing in a way that feels fun and interactive. It will also let me provide activities at just the right level for each student, so everyone can keep learning and growing at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe tablet will also give my students opportunities to be creative—whether that's researching, making presentations, playing collaborative games, or working together on projects. Many of them don't have this kind of technology at home, so having access in the classroom is a huge gift. Thanks to your generosity, my students will be more engaged, more confident, and better prepared for the future. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746563255819,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-infinity-table-for-learning/9213276/","projectTitle":"Game On: Infinity Table for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7810133_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617994638843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7810133"},{"teacherId":5787613,"projectId":9543482,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a special \"VIP Couch\" where 4th-grade students can relax, read, collaborate, and enjoy a cozy space while learning. The couch has already made a big difference in our classroom. Students are excited to earn time on the VIP Couch as a reward for hard work, positive behavior, and acts of kindness. It has become a place for reflection, creativity, and connection, helping our students feel valued and motivated.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this special addition to our classroom possible. Your generosity is helping create memories, inspire learning, and make our 4th-grade classroom an even more welcoming and exciting place!","fullyFundedDate":1754702495963,"projectUrl":"project/seating-in-science/9543482/","projectTitle":"Seating in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5787613_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535326185391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colemanm"},{"teacherId":5787613,"projectId":9098424,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my classroom through DonorsChoose. Your contribution is more than just a donation—it is an investment in the growth, curiosity, and education of my 4th-grade students. Because of your generosity, I am able to provide experiences, materials, and opportunities that bring social studies and science to life.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, learning is an adventure. Each day, my students explore the world around them, asking questions, making discoveries, and connecting the past to the present. Social studies allows them to understand the people, cultures, and events that shape our world, while science gives them the chance to investigate, experiment, and see concepts in action. Thanks to your support, I can create hands-on lessons, bring in engaging resources, and offer tools that spark curiosity and inspire learning. These experiences make abstract concepts tangible and help my students understand complex ideas in a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1741796470747,"projectUrl":"project/science-social-studies-spectacular/9098424/","projectTitle":"Science, Social Studies, Spectacular!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coleman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5787613_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535326185391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/colemanm"},{"teacherId":9777198,"projectId":9076310,"letterContent":"Your support has brought a Shure SM58 microphone and Alesis MultiMix 10 mixer with Bluetooth into our All-Purpose Room, used daily for all lunch groups. The students are excited to enhance music and media by enabling clear vocal and seamless audio mixing, fostering creativity and technical skills. Students are thrilled about the Bluetooth feature, which lets them easily integrate music from their devices into projects. All students can hear presenters clearly building communication skills in a supportive, tech-driven environment. Thank you for empowering our students!","fullyFundedDate":1746474021203,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now-sound-system-for-st/9076310/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now? Sound System for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9777198"},{"teacherId":2105738,"projectId":9076388,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact that a simple gift—crayons and colored pencils—has had on our 3rd-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nAt first glance, these items may seem like basic school supplies, but in our room, they are tools of expression, creativity, and confidence. With your support, each student now has access to their own set of coloring materials, and the results have been remarkable.\r\n\r\nWhether we are illustrating stories, creating math visuals, designing science diagrams, or simply adding color to our writing projects, crayons and colored pencils have brought learning to life. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now excited to share their work, take pride in their creations, and engage more fully in lessons.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these supplies have given our students a sense of ownership and joy. They love choosing colors to personalize their work, and that small act of choice empowers them to feel that their voice matters.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that even the smallest items can have the biggest impact. Your generosity is not only brightening papers—it's brightening minds and hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1745846990351,"projectUrl":"project/lets-be-creative/9076388/","projectTitle":"Let's Be Creative!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2105738_orig.jpg?crop=1215,1215,x530,y318&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608740712036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2105738"},{"teacherId":2105738,"projectId":9294480,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact that a simple gift—crayons and colored pencils—has had on our 3rd-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nAt first glance, these items may seem like basic school supplies, but in our room, they are tools of expression, creativity, and confidence. With your support, each student now has access to their own set of coloring materials, and the results have been remarkable.\r\n\r\nWhether we are illustrating stories, creating math visuals, designing science diagrams, or simply adding color to our writing projects, crayons and colored pencils have brought learning to life. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now excited to share their work, take pride in their creations, and engage more fully in lessons.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these supplies have given our students a sense of ownership and joy. They love choosing colors to personalize their work, and that small act of choice empowers them to feel that their voice matters.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that even the smallest items can have the biggest impact. Your generosity is not only brightening papers—it's brightening minds and hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1746787138951,"projectUrl":"project/lets-organize/9294480/","projectTitle":"Let's Organize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2105738_orig.jpg?crop=1215,1215,x530,y318&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608740712036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2105738"},{"teacherId":2105738,"projectId":9294510,"letterContent":"I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to provide individual marker boards, markers, and erasers for our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they are making a big difference in how our students learn and engage each day. The marker boards have become a powerful tool for practicing math, spelling, and writing in a fun and interactive way. Your support has helped create a more hands-on and responsive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to participate actively.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided essential materials but has also shown our students the power of community support and kindness. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746531512634,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-erase/9294510/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Erase!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2105738_orig.jpg?crop=1215,1215,x530,y318&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608740712036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2105738"},{"teacherId":6606141,"projectId":8678982,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to a wide variety of engaging, age-appropriate books that have truly transformed our classroom reading experience.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, students are developing foundational reading skills such as decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. These new texts have allowed me to introduce important lessons like identifying story elements (characters, setting, and plot), making predictions, retelling key details, and connecting the stories to their own lives. With these new books, students are also learning to express their thoughts and opinions about texts—an essential part of growing as readers and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1728010097861,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read/8678982/","projectTitle":"Let's Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6606141_orig.jpg?crop=482,482,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597799781659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgordonpt"},{"teacherId":9504806,"projectId":8966779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We were able to purchase the book \"Be You!\" for all of the Kindergarten students at McCullough. This book is not necessarily meant to have a great deal of meaning to our students right now, but we hope this book will be read again when they embark on their future plans after high school. \r\n\r\nWe read the book as a class and talked about the importance of believing in themselves, following their dreams and never giving up! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness!\r\n\r\nMrs. Hampton and Miss Rodrigues","fullyFundedDate":1734711751774,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-today-high-school-tomorrow/8966779/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Today, High School Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodrigues","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9504806"},{"teacherId":5632537,"projectId":9215230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. They were very excited for everything to arrive. \r\n\r\nThe new white boards, dry erase markers, and erasers have been used every day. The students have been using them to practice their spelling words and solve math problems. \r\n\r\nThe color overlay reading guides have been helpful during PSSAs. Each of my students has been using them during their ELA PSSA tests. They have helped keep their places on the page during the reading comprehension passages. \r\n\r\nThe standing desk has been an exciting addition to our classroom. The students have been taking turns working at it. They love that it is electric, so they can easily adjust the height to meet their needs. \r\n\r\nThank you for the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. I have already used some of it to purchase different writing activities for my students. We are starting a new reading program next school year, so I will also use the gift card for supplemental materials that align with the new curriculum. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support. 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