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I have been able to create materials that support literacy, math, and science. \r\n\r\nThe ink has also allowed me to display and celebrate student work in a more vibrant and meaningful way. \r\n\r\nThe printer ink has helped me provide a more engaging, welcoming, and interactive learning activities for my kindergarten students.","fullyFundedDate":1787585007464,"projectUrl":"project/ink-time/10395977/","projectTitle":"Ink Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Croom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837935_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517931375663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837935"},{"teacherId":4837935,"projectId":9975202,"letterContent":"The picnic table has made a wonderful addition to the classroom. We use it every day for snack time, giving students a great space to sit together outside and have snack. 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The binders are helping the children to become more responsible and organized by giving them a special place to keep their schoolwork and learning materials.\r\n\r\nHaving these binders has helped strengthen the connection between home and school while giving families a better opportunity to see what their children are learning and practicing in the classroom. Most importantly, the binders encourage students to take ownership of their learning and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nWe are very thankful for the binders and the many ways they have supported our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787325425361,"projectUrl":"project/communication-made-easy/10395791/","projectTitle":"Communication Made Easy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Croom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837935_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517931375663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837935"},{"teacherId":4837935,"projectId":10519477,"letterContent":"The Teachers Pay Teachers card has been a wonderful success! I was excited to use it to purchase engaging games and activities focused on alphabet letters and sounds, as well as number and quantity.\r\n\r\nThe materials have been a wonderful addition to our classroom! My kindergarten students have really enjoyed learning through play, and the games have provided fun, hands-on opportunities to practice important skills. They have been especially helpful for reinforcing concepts while keeping students engaged and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and helping make learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1787325215847,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-working/10519477/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Working","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Croom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4837935_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517931375663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837935"},{"teacherId":8723905,"projectId":10338639,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my third grade classroom and making our classroom store project possible! My students are incredibly excited to have fun and meaningful rewards to work toward throughout the school year. The classroom store gives students an opportunity to practice responsibility, make choices, set goals, and learn that their hard work and positive choices can lead to rewards. These prizes will help make our classroom economy even more exciting and engaging for my students. Your generosity provides more than just prizes—it gives my students extra motivation to work hard, make good decisions, and take pride in their accomplishments. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a positive classroom environment where they can learn, grow, and celebrate their success!","fullyFundedDate":1786366967743,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-success-one-prize-at-a-time/10338639/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Success, One Prize at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stephens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8723905_orig.png?crop=836,836,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677336222465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8723905"},{"teacherId":8723905,"projectId":10338629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible for my third grade students! We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for providing our classroom with headphones and adapters. These materials will make such a difference in our daily learning by allowing students to work independently without distractions and stay focused on the activities in front of them. My students are so excited to have resources that make learning more engaging and accessible. Your support helps me create a classroom where every student has the tools they need to learn, practice new skills, and feel successful. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom an even better place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1787585075197,"projectUrl":"project/plugging-into-learning/10338629/","projectTitle":"Plugging Into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stephens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8723905_orig.png?crop=836,836,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677336222465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8723905"},{"teacherId":5992701,"projectId":10264270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school library! Your generous donation of Dewey Decimal signs and colorful label protectors will make our nonfiction section more organized and student-friendly. These resources will help students quickly find the books they are looking for while also learning how libraries are organized. We have already installed the shelf dividers, and it has made finding books and shelving books so much easier for both our students and for our library helpers. 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