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These items would have never made it into my classroom without your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1758636620221,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-fidgets-and-flexible-seating/9630140/","projectTitle":"Sensory Fidgets and Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2843011_orig.jpg?crop=703,703,x423,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673125886227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2843011"},{"teacherId":9971681,"projectId":9185939,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in setting up my first-year classroom! Your contributions, game buzzers, dry erase pouches, anchor chart paper, markers, and more, have transformed our learning environment.\r\nMy students will be thrilled to see the new materials and are eager to use them for interactive activities and projects. I look forward to seeing how these resources foster creativity and collaboration in future classes. Your kindness has made a significant impact, and I can't wait to share more about our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1742434915638,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-classroom-set-up/9185939/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher Classroom Set Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971681"},{"teacherId":9969663,"projectId":9174782,"letterContent":"Dear Donors Choose Team and Generous Donors,\r\nI hope this letter finds you all well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible resources I received through Donors Choose. Your generosity has truly made a positive impact in my special education classroom, especially in our calm down corner.\r\nThe mats I received have been invaluable in ensuring a safe space for my students to regulate their emotions. Just the other day, a student experienced a moment of frustration and threw himself down. I felt a sense of relief knowing that the mats were there to soften the blow, helping him feel secure during that challenging moment.\r\nAdditionally, my students are enjoying the Needoh while they sit and work. It has been a fantastic tool to help them fidget while maintaining their focus. The new Magnatiles have also been a big hit during break time, providing a wonderful opportunity for creativity and engagement. One of the favorite additions has been the playdough tools, which I often incorporate into spelling lessons. The students love flattening and cutting the dough as they practice their words, blending academic and sensory play seamlessly.\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when they see new items is priceless. They eagerly anticipate using the resources, which not only enhances their learning experience but also supports their sensory needs.\r\nLooking ahead, I am committed to continuing to meet my students' sensory and regulation needs. I plan to build sensory tiles on the walls to provide additional calming options. Furthermore, I am eager to expand our classroom library to ensure that all my learners have access to a diverse range of books that cater to their varying reading levels.\r\nThank you once again for your support through Donors Choose. Your contributions have made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to enrich their learning environment.\r\n\r\nWarm regards,\r\nShelley Haas\r\n\r\n\r\nshaas@pretzelpride.com\r\nSpecial Education Teacher New Berlin Elementary K-2","fullyFundedDate":1743005126612,"projectUrl":"project/help-this-old-teach-get-her-classroom-go/9174782/","projectTitle":"Help This Old Teach Get Her Classroom Going","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9969663_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742007489174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969663"},{"teacherId":2843011,"projectId":9037926,"letterContent":"My class received LEGOS to build when they finished their work. \r\n\r\nMy students unlock their creativity and strengthen their problem-solving skills with LEGO sets of varying difficulties.\r\nThese sets are more than just toys; they are hands-on tools for building critical thinking, collaboration, and perseverance. 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