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Thank you so much and I cannot wait to see what they do next.","fullyFundedDate":1763561485919,"projectUrl":"project/creating-with-cardstock/9797686/","projectTitle":"Creating with Cardstock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp437986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478194042232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vbilodeau"},{"teacherId":437986,"projectId":9512425,"letterContent":"We have been having so much fun, figuring out ways to use these toolboxes in our classrooms. We used them to break apart speakers during our sound unit. They definitely love smashing things with hammers! Then we did a building project where each student made their own little teddy bear, and had to hammer the materials together. \r\nWe are very excited to continue to use these throughout our year. Projects like this could never be a reality without amazing donors like you. We thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for helping our classroom be the best that it can be!","fullyFundedDate":1757541690708,"projectUrl":"project/righty-tighty-lefty-loosey/9512425/","projectTitle":"Righty Tighty - Lefty Loosey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp437986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478194042232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vbilodeau"},{"teacherId":437986,"projectId":9924271,"letterContent":"This project has truly transformed our team days. We started team days this year with our sixth graders, hoping that it would be a way to reward them for their excellent behavior and academic achievements. So far it has been amazing. We make the tickets and hand them out a few at a time. When the day finally arrives the excitement is overwhelming. The students are loving all of the games that we are playing and they are cheering everyone on!! A project like this could not happen without donors like you! We could never say thank you enough and cannot wait till the next team day.","fullyFundedDate":1764702788046,"projectUrl":"project/talkin-about-team-day/9924271/","projectTitle":"Talkin' About Team Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp437986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478194042232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vbilodeau"},{"teacherId":5255515,"projectId":9288954,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my 6th grade students in Western Massachusetts now have access to a high-powered digital microscope that has completely transformed how they experience science.\r\n\r\nBefore this donation, much of our learning about cells, structures, and microscopic organisms relied on textbook images and imagination. Now, students can see science in action. They are examining plant cells, fibers, insects, minerals, and everyday objects at a level of detail they never thought possible. Gasps, excited questions, and spontaneous \"Whoa, look at this!\" moments have become a regular part of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThis microscope has made learning more engaging and more equitable. Students who sometimes struggle with traditional instruction are finding confidence as they explore, observe, and make discoveries firsthand. The digital display allows the entire class to gather, discuss observations together, and practice real scientific skills like data collection, comparison, and evidence-based reasoning.\r\n\r\nBeyond our current units, this tool will support years of hands-on learning in life science, physical science, and Earth science. It encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration: the very skills we want our students to carry with them beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their learning. Your donation didn't just provide a piece of equipment: it opened a window to a world my students can now explore up close.","fullyFundedDate":1746741624587,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-invisible-worlds-one-powerful-mi/9288954/","projectTitle":"Unlock Invisible Worlds: One Powerful Microscope, Endless Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lasko-Brodeur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5255515_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y911&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723160742399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5255515"},{"teacherId":9562734,"projectId":8908758,"letterContent":"Though this is WELL beyond the socially acceptable \"thank you\" window, I wanted to thank you both so very much for the fabulous donations you made to me last year. The fidgets, foot cushions, and boundy bands have helped and continue to help so many of my students regulate in various classroom settings. The \"Little Spot\" book bundles have provided such explicit instruction in various abstract and hard-to-identify emotional and social experiences that many of my students struggle to understand. This has been extremely helpful this year, since I have a higher-needs group, and it truly supports them at their current cognitive level. \r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, communicates primarily through little spots and can identify and understand more complex concepts like Positive Thinking and an Anger Shield. Her functional communication has improved tremendously, and her confidence is skyrocketing! 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Many of our students had never interacted with plants before, now each one of them is able to take a beautiful plant home and hopefully keep it for many years to come. This is only possible of people like you! Thank you again for helping our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763593646153,"projectUrl":"project/beggin-for-begonias/9786150/","projectTitle":"Beggin' for Begonias","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp437986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478194042232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vbilodeau"},{"teacherId":437986,"projectId":9731610,"letterContent":"This project has helped our classroom in so many ways. We have been able to extend our light unit so that the students can see more ways that light interacts in our everyday world. These flashlights are so bright that they have been able to shine them through some prisms and explore how the light reacts. The students were so excited to be able to do these extra investigations. We will be able to use these for many years to come since they are rechargeable. Thank you so much for helping this project happen!","fullyFundedDate":1758670714070,"projectUrl":"project/light-it-up/9731610/","projectTitle":"Light It Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp437986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478194042232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vbilodeau"},{"teacherId":4780607,"projectId":9407334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to my classroom. The bulletin board paper immediately came in handy for the start of the school year as I set up a place where student work is displayed and important information they can refer back to. \r\n\r\nThe colorful bins are also extremely helpful as the students keep their necessary class materials in them each day, which helps them keep track of things! It is also a great storage option. \r\n\r\nLastly, the weaved bins have been super helpful in storing paper, books, and other classroom supplies. It helps us stay organized throughout the whole year. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and students!","fullyFundedDate":1753745924863,"projectUrl":"project/diving-into-6th/9407334/","projectTitle":"Diving into 6th!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stolz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4780607_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516379948155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stolz"},{"teacherId":437986,"projectId":9506021,"letterContent":"This project has been so helpful this year. I have been able to keep my pencils stocked and sharpened. The students know that I sharpen the pencils every morning and they are in our bucket. This allows them to focus on their academics rather than focusing on sharpening them during class. \r\nWe truly appreciate people like you that help make our classroom community a better place to learn and grow. \r\nI cannot wait to see how far our students are able to go this year and much of that is because of donors like YOU!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1754345074385,"projectUrl":"project/tick-tock-time-to-re-stock/9506021/","projectTitle":"Tick-Tock Time To Re-Stock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp437986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478194042232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vbilodeau"},{"teacherId":5255515,"projectId":9288232,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to our classroom project for water bottle holders. Because of your support, my students now have an organized and accessible way to keep their water bottles nearby throughout the day. This simple addition has already made a big difference; our learning space feels tidier, and students are staying hydrated and focused without the distraction of misplaced bottles.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided a practical classroom improvement but also reminded my students of the kindness that exists beyond our school walls. They're learning that people they've never met care about their education and well-being, which is such a powerful lesson. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping create a better learning environment for all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1746740775881,"projectUrl":"project/sip-study-succeed-water-bottle-holder/9288232/","projectTitle":"Sip, Study, Succeed: Water Bottle Holders for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lasko-Brodeur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5255515_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y911&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723160742399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5255515"},{"teacherId":437986,"projectId":9030627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. We learn about magnetic forces in our Forces Unit. The students begin to understand how magnets have a force that we cannot visibly see. The magnets and magnetic fields in this project allowed them to experience this at a while new level. \r\nThe students were given the materials as an exploration first. The questions were flying as they saw what the magnets can do. \r\nInvestigations like this would not be possible without donors like you. \r\nThank you so much for supporting our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1738558772943,"projectUrl":"project/manipulating-magnets/9030627/","projectTitle":"Manipulating Magnets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp437986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478194042232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vbilodeau"},{"teacherId":10156018,"projectId":9547017,"letterContent":"I wanted to share how adding water bottle holders for desks and installing fluorescent light covers have positively impacted my students. Water bottle holders keep students' drinks within reach, encouraging them to stay hydrated throughout the day without causing distractions or spills. 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