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Students were able to investigate different ingredients, compare flavors, and discover how healthier choices can still be delicious.\r\nThe impact of this grant has extended far beyond our classroom. Our students are now constantly examining food packaging and nutrition labels during lunchtime. They are asking questions about sugar content, ingredients, serving sizes, and nutritional value. 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The children took turns playing different roles—some were cautious drivers practicing their balance, steering, and braking, while others acted as pedestrian traffic officers directing their classmates. 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During our daily literacy centers, students gather at their tables with these journals, eagerly using their fingers to trace letter shapes, add colorful illustrations to match new sight words, and practice reading sentences aloud to their peers. The hands-on format turns what could be abstract letter symbols into tangible, exciting puzzles for them to solve.","fullyFundedDate":1787664905425,"projectUrl":"project/catching-rainbows-reading-clouds/10252649/","projectTitle":"Catching Rainbows, Reading Clouds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9807636_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729255536372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807636"},{"teacherId":6750964,"projectId":10328094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. My students were so excited when they entered the classroom to a brand new rug; we absolutely LOVE our new carpet and vacuum cleaner! \r\n\r\nMy favorite thing about our new rug is how it helps me to facilitate what I call, \"Color Conversations.\" Students have conversations with a neighbor who sits on the corresponding color. This makes it easy to facilitate discussions, minimizing uncertainty and confusion for my youngest students. \r\n\r\nIt's because of donor's like you that teachers are supported. I am grateful that you chose to donate to our project!","fullyFundedDate":1787320730145,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-carpet-for-music-class/10328094/","projectTitle":"A Clean Carpet for Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kubajak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750964_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723833473992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zkubajak"},{"teacherId":9807636,"projectId":10192339,"letterContent":"When the bubble supplies arrived, my students were ecstatic! They couldn't wait to unpack the giant kits, wands, and solution sets.\r\n\r\nWe immediately turned our playground into a hands-on STEM lab. During a lesson on surface tension and light refraction, collaborative teams tested how wind speeds and wand shapes altered bubble formation. Watching their awe as rainbow patterns swirled across giant bubbles was magical.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll use our observations to launch a unit on aerodynamics, tracking wind patterns in our science journals. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1776352583641,"projectUrl":"project/bubbling-over-with-learning-an-outdoor/10192339/","projectTitle":"Bubbling Over With Learning: An Outdoor Physics Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9807636_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729255536372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807636"},{"teacherId":6750964,"projectId":10277507,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom! This MacBook Neo has been a game changer for my classroom. Our new tech has opened up more opportunities for students in our Music class. \r\n\r\nWhile, students have access to Chromebooks, there are music and media softwares that weren't compatible, but now that we have this MacBook, I was able to introduce students to relevant programs like Logic Pro and FL Studios as well as Final Cut Pro on the film side. \r\n\r\nThese opportunities and gains were made possible through your generous donation, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778259845163,"projectUrl":"project/macbook-for-my-music-media-production/10277507/","projectTitle":"MacBook for My Music & Media Production Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kubajak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750964_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723833473992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zkubajak"},{"teacherId":6750964,"projectId":10261844,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom project! We enjoyed every crunch, crinkle, and crack from our snacks! My students were hungry to dig into learning when they realized we would be using snacks to engage in Music and STEM activities!\r\n\r\nThe most enjoyable part is, we were able to repurpose and recycle the packaging for our Foley experiments in music class and for our school's Cardboard Carnival where students designed carnival games using only recycled materials. We are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778279594769,"projectUrl":"project/the-percussion-of-packaging-pump-up-th/10261844/","projectTitle":"The Percussion of Packaging: Pump up the Volume!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kubajak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750964_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723833473992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zkubajak"},{"teacherId":8631186,"projectId":9338505,"letterContent":"Thank you for allowing my class to have more space to grow into 5th grade. The things that we received were perfect and helped us not only keep organized, but helped the kids be able to move around a little more. The cubbies were an awesome addition to the classroom, giving the students a chance to have all of their books together and making it easy to see if they misplaced a book. The stand in the reading area helped keep the area cleaner when they needed to do work with a book. Thank you, again for your generosity, and our class thanks you very much. We will continue to enjoy these items even next year.","fullyFundedDate":1758810640714,"projectUrl":"project/give-us-some-space-organizing-our-educa/9338505/","projectTitle":"Give us some SPACE: Organizing our Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8631186_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660789021070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcwalker2"},{"teacherId":8631186,"projectId":9242320,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. The students were able to enjoy stories of kids close to their age and see how life was in different places and times. The students were super excited to tie their own life experiences to those of Cassie, Bud, and Annemarie. 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This generous donation has elevated our learning environment by giving students access to engaging technology that supports teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nThe PS5 has made learning more interactive and exciting, allowing students to develop valuable skills through esports-based activities. Students are learning how to collaborate with teammates, make strategic decisions, practice sportsmanship, and overcome challenges. 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Your support provides hands-on tools like the 256-page workbook and leveled book sets, ensuring every student develops critical reading and motor skills. 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