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The boxes make cleaning up simple as students just place all of the blocks inside the flat boxes. We can tell very quickly if any blocks are missing and need to be found before that class leaves for the day. I love the conversations I hear as they discover different ways to build with these colorful magnet blocks.\r\n\r\nThank you for caring enough to support my STEM classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764562888424,"projectUrl":"project/magnetopia-blocks-for-stem-groups/9881649/","projectTitle":"Magnetopia Blocks for STEM Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Easley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp378508_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468539309432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jan-easley"},{"teacherId":9793020,"projectId":9623324,"letterContent":"How are you and your students using the new resources? Share a specific classroom project or moment.\r\nWe have been using the snacks during our afternoon snack time, and they have made such a positive difference! When students have access to something healthy and filling, it helps them stay focused and engaged throughout our lessons. It has truly supported their ability to stay on task and keep their energy up for learning.\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\nThey were so excited and thankful! Having snacks available has helped them feel cared for and more comfortable at school. The indoor recess games were another big hit — the students' faces lit up when they saw them!\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\nAs we move into more challenging learning this year, these resources continue to help set them up for success. The snacks help them stay focused so they can dive into their work, and the indoor recess games give them a much-needed chance to reset and recharge. This balance has helped them return to class ready to learn and participate.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom — it is making an everyday impact! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1758638930786,"projectUrl":"project/fun-focus-indoor-recess-and-snacks-fo/9623324/","projectTitle":"Fun & Focus: Indoor Recess and Snacks for 5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9793020"},{"teacherId":378508,"projectId":9843036,"letterContent":"Thank you for showing such kindness to my classroom by funding Circuits and Sweets. The Snap Circuits My Home Building Kit is so easy to put together. We had batteries ready and waiting to allow the house to light up. The pieces slide together without needing any tools or glue. They come apart easily at the end of class. The Scrappy Circuits book has so many different ideas to use in the classroom that don't cost a lot of money to build. We have a lot of cardboard that we are trying to get a little table saw to cut up. These will be great to use with ideas from this book. Of course, the candy was a hit with students.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my STEM classes with your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1762465991478,"projectUrl":"project/circuits-and-sweets/9843036/","projectTitle":"Circuits and Sweets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Easley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp378508_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468539309432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jan-easley"},{"teacherId":378508,"projectId":9656059,"letterContent":"I had been wanting to get these Snap Circuit Battery Eliminators for quite some time. I finally got enough sets of Snap Circuits for each table group to have their own box. This also means I needed 14-16 batteries just to get started. That is a lot of batteries that would quickly run down and need replaced. Because of your generous donations to fund Batteries Cost Money, we no longer have that problem. Students can experience the fun of electrical engineering without having to stop while I try to find new batteries.\r\n\r\nThe candy is running low already. It has provided a lot of smiles to the students in my STEM classes. 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These sets have been used with pattern ideas, but I do love to watch the creations that students make on their own. \r\n\r\nWe are so happy to be able to thank you for the generous support you have shown by donating to our STEM classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763151266398,"projectUrl":"project/more-stem-kits-that-stick-needed/9678868/","projectTitle":"More STEM Kits That Stick Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Easley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp378508_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468539309432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jan-easley"},{"teacherId":378508,"projectId":9531732,"letterContent":"STEM Kits That Stick was a small project, but it took some time to receive all of the items. The magnetic blocks were not available, but I was able to find another brand to replace them. All of these blocks and tiles have been a huge hit with my students. I have flat trays that I place them in to make it simple to pass out to the table groups. Cleaning up is very quick because they are all magnetic pieces.\r\n\r\nThank you for making sure that my students were able to have these great magnetic sets to use in our STEM classroom. Your support is appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1760716988047,"projectUrl":"project/stem-kits-that-stick/9531732/","projectTitle":"STEM Kits That Stick","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Easley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp378508_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468539309432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jan-easley"},{"teacherId":378508,"projectId":9399089,"letterContent":"I appreciate the generosity you have shown to my STEM classroom by funding Can We Get Another Year of Stem Learning Using Games? so quickly. It is so helpful to use this educational website without the annoying ads that show up on their free version. Your donation allowed me to renew our subscription for another year just as our previous subscription was about to expire.\r\n\r\nI recently was able to print color design pages for STEM centers using magnetic cubes. These will last a long time since I laminated them. I needed to order a replacement for the calendar refill and I chose little white board erasers. We have used these many times with pages placed inside plastic sheet protectors. Students of all ages love any lesson that uses these erasers and markers. It saves me time and is much less messy than erasing with pieces of paper towels. \r\n\r\nYour donation has been a huge help to help my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756738405050,"projectUrl":"project/can-we-get-another-year-of-stem-learning/9399089/","projectTitle":"Can We Get Another Year of Stem Learning Using Games?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Easley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp378508_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468539309432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jan-easley"},{"teacherId":378508,"projectId":9617980,"letterContent":"Thank you for showing kindness to my STEM classroom by funding the materials requested in Back to School in STEM Class. \r\n\r\nThe Tangoes Jr. game provides a perfect way to practice geometry using tangrams. I love the magnetic board that keeps the pieces organized. My students love anything magnetic! I will definitely be trying to add a few more of these games to our classroom in the future. The plastic bins are the right size to keep our supplies organized. One is already full of the little Frooties apple candies and Starbursts! It is hard to believe that it is almost time to swap out the desk calendar pages with the 2026 refill that you provided. A few years ago, I waited too long to shop for one and had a difficult time finding a refill. Thanks to you, I am prepared this year.","fullyFundedDate":1756243620946,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-in-stem-class/9617980/","projectTitle":"Back to School in STEM Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Easley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp378508_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468539309432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jan-easley"},{"teacherId":3624837,"projectId":9556915,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for making it possible to add this wobble stool to our classroom. I use my small group table daily and by adding this 5th stool, now each student has a wobble stool to use while they are meeting with me. My students were so excited that we now had enough stools for everyone so they didn't have to fight over who got the normal chair. These stools give my students the ability to wobble a little while we work together at my small group table. The great thing about these stools is the padded tob making them much more comfortable to use them hard plastic tops. They are made out of strong, durable material to ensure that these will be used for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758636697140,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-while-we-work/9556915/","projectTitle":"Wobble While We Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3624837_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y337&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679518538392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessiebrown"},{"teacherId":8824944,"projectId":9130661,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in supporting my classroom through funding snacks and learning centers. The moment the new resources arrived, my students' eyes lit up with excitement. The snacks have provided a simple but powerful way to keep them focused and energized throughout the day, and the centers have quickly become a highlight in our routine. They now walk into class eager to see what activity is waiting for them, and the sense of joy and curiosity has been contagious.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments came when we introduced our literacy center. Students who are often shy about reading began participating with more confidence, eager to share their answers with their peers. The hands-on resources gave them the freedom to learn in creative ways, and I could see the boost in their engagement and self-esteem almost immediately. The snacks have also had an impact, ensuring that no child is distracted by hunger and that each one can bring their full attention to learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to use these resources, my next step is to expand on student-led group work. The centers have laid the foundation for collaborative learning, and I am excited to watch students grow not only in their academics but also in teamwork and problem-solving. Your generosity has truly created a lasting, positive impact, and I am deeply grateful for the way you have invested in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746787344714,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-with-snacks-engaging-cen/9130661/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds With Snacks & Engaging Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824944"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_106891","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":785,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.9,"schoolId":106891,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Midwest City Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Midwest City Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/midwest-city-del-city-public-schools/midwest-city-elementary-school-open-8-2014-/106891"}