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Quieter students have also gained confidence, as the tools provide safe ways to express themselves and participate more fully in class.","fullyFundedDate":1771214725988,"projectUrl":"project/starr-classroom-essentials/10099768/","projectTitle":"STARR Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Hubbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5817581_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x129,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756898120786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/soar2022"},{"teacherId":5817581,"projectId":10099737,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our classroom! My students are using the new resources every day to explore concepts, collaborate, and engage in hands-on learning. 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They were genuinely surprised and excited to learn that people who had never met them cared enough to support their learning. Students eagerly volunteered to help assemble the anchor chart stand and took pride in carrying the donated items into the classroom. This project not only enhanced instruction but also helped students feel seen, valued, and supported—reminding them that their education matters to a community beyond our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1761746331480,"projectUrl":"project/anchor-learning-anywhere-a-mobile-chart/9831438/","projectTitle":"Anchor Learning Anywhere: A Mobile Chart Stand for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10313109_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760557113427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10313109"},{"teacherId":5817581,"projectId":9676426,"letterContent":"Thank you again for providing these new resources for our classroom. My students are using the materials daily during small-group instruction and collaborative learning projects focused on building academic confidence, problem-solving, and communication skills. One powerful moment occurred during a team-based learning activity when a student who normally avoids participation volunteered to lead their group and explain their thinking using the new tools.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were immediate excitement and curiosity. 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Thanks to your support, our classroom feels like a place where students can focus on learning and creativity without worry.","fullyFundedDate":1745846925833,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-clean-a-healthy-scene/9093097/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Clean, A Healthy Scene!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donahue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7055776_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764698329614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7055776"},{"teacherId":7055776,"projectId":9093041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! 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