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I have a rule that no electronics are allowed in this space and so students have utilized this space for quiet drawing, reading from a book, or playing board games! It's a welcome change from the constant use of tech for brain breaks and fun. My students are more engaged in the moment making person to person connection.","fullyFundedDate":1755711257592,"projectUrl":"project/zen-safe-space-for-brain-breaks-in-the/9455701/","projectTitle":"Zen & Safe Space for Brain Breaks in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10075312_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752169338443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10075312"},{"teacherId":3743339,"projectId":9422699,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation through DonorsChoose, our classroom library has grown into a place of excitement and discovery. The new books have encouraged students to read more frequently, share stories with friends, and develop stronger comprehension and vocabulary skills. Many of our reluctant readers are now eager to pick up a book each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only filled our shelves but also enriched our students' imaginations and love for learning. We deeply appreciate your support in helping every child see themselves as a reader.","fullyFundedDate":1751040368739,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-books-for-every-student/9422699/","projectTitle":"Decodable Books for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3743339_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470957565654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-manlysclass"},{"teacherId":3743339,"projectId":9437614,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of STEM kits has made a lasting difference in our students' learning. 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Next years students will also be able to use this paper as they learn and create.\r\n\r\n My students loved opening the boxes to discover what we had \"won\". You will see in the attached pictures the excitement on their faces. All this excitement, for \"just paper\".\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746759288872,"projectUrl":"project/just-construction-paper/9283714/","projectTitle":"Just Construction Paper!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9089327_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688514461291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9089327"},{"teacherId":9089327,"projectId":9282873,"letterContent":"Thank you for your extremely generous donations which included ABC and numbers review games. My kindergarten students this year, and years to come have an will enjoys these exciting opportunities to play and learn at the same time!\r\n\r\n The students reacted with pure joy when the boxes were delivered. They shouted \"open it, open it!\" Next, the bargaining of when they would get to \"play\" and what they would \"play\" with.\r\n\r\n Again, thank you so much for your kindness!\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nHeather Milam and kindergarten class.","fullyFundedDate":1746749376299,"projectUrl":"project/letters-numbers-and-magnets-oh-my/9282873/","projectTitle":"Letters Numbers and Magnets Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9089327_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688514461291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9089327"},{"teacherId":9089327,"projectId":9218733,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the books, puzzles, and games! They are based on zoo animals, and we can't wait to go to the zoo near us. My kindergarten students are looking forward to seeing gorillas, flamingos, and snakes! 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