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From mini-basketballs and basketball-themed pens to stuffed basketballs and handheld games for our top readers, every prize helped motivate and celebrate their success.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helped us build a strong community of readers who are proud of their progress and excited about learning. The smiles, enthusiasm, and friendly competition we saw throughout the event would not have been possible without your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on our students and helping us create such memorable experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1773081837550,"projectUrl":"project/a-slam-dunk-for-literacy/10124585/","projectTitle":"A Slam Dunk for Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738537499392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moore"},{"teacherId":45667,"projectId":9970563,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Kindness initiative during Kindness Week! We were able to purchase stickers, kindness bracelets, and inspirational rubber ducks to use as kindness tokens and rewards. These tangible symbols helped reinforce positive behavior and make kindness something students want to repeat and share.\r\n\r\nYour support created a joyful, inclusive environment where kindness is celebrated daily. Together, we helped our students learn that even the smallest act can make a big difference — in our classrooms, our school, and the world beyond.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us grow a community of compassionate, confident, and caring students!","fullyFundedDate":1770392148478,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-is-contagious-celebrating-rand/9970563/","projectTitle":"Kindness Is Contagious: Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738537499392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moore"},{"teacherId":45667,"projectId":9970548,"letterContent":"🚀✨ Out of this world learning in Ms. Moore's 3rd grade class! ✨🚀\r\n\r\nTo wrap up our CKLA astronomy unit, students got creative and crafty by making their very own solar system necklaces and solar system sun catchers—and they turned out amazing! 🌎☀️🪐\r\nThroughout the unit, students explored the wonders of space by completing a variety of research projects and diving deeper into what makes our solar system so fascinating. 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This simple tool has sparked their imaginations and inspired them to think of new and exciting projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nStudents proudly created royal scepters for our Royal Ball and are already planning future creations like recyclable planters and Mother's Day gifts. Along the way, they are building problem-solving skills, teamwork, and confidence.\r\nThank you for making a meaningful difference in our present and future kindergarteners.","fullyFundedDate":1771547646211,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-engineers-safe-tools-to/10036839/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Engineers Safe Tools Today, Confident Young Builders Tomorrow.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10410438_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768941306791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410438"},{"teacherId":9471100,"projectId":9893859,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my office has truly transformed into an even more calming and supportive space for our elementary students. Each day, students use the floor cushions and sensory tools to help regulate their emotions when they are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious. For example, one student recently came in after a difficult weekend at home. Instead of remaining escalated, they chose a cushion, used a sensory tool, and practiced deep breathing. Within minutes, they were able to talk through the situation and return to class feeling confident and in control. These simple but powerful resources are helping students build lifelong self-regulation skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students' faces lit up with excitement. They immediately gravitated toward the cozy seating and were eager to explore the sensory tools. Many commented on how \"calm\" and \"comfortable\" the space felt. The snacks have also made a meaningful difference, allowing students who may be hungry to focus on calming their bodies and minds before returning to learning. Feeling physically comfortable and emotionally safe makes all the difference. 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Thank you for being such an important part of their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1764718598045,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-strong-minds-and-calm-hearts/9893859/","projectTitle":"Supporting Strong Minds and Calm Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shuler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9471100_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708458086038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9471100"},{"teacherId":45667,"projectId":9958831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and providing a wonderful variety of snacks — including chocolate treats, nuts, and fruit bars — for our Kindness Cart during Kindness Week!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students were able to deliver these special snacks throughout the school as a way to spread kindness, compassion, and appreciation. The Kindness Cart became more than just a cart of treats — it became a moving reminder that small acts of generosity can make a big difference.\r\n\r\nAs students passed out snacks, they practiced using kind words, warm smiles, and positive gestures. They worked together as a team, encouraging one another and taking pride in representing our classroom. This experience helped launch a school-wide initiative focused on how we use our words and actions to uplift others.\r\n\r\nYour support gave my students a meaningful opportunity to model kindness in action. They learned that leadership begins with compassion and that even simple gestures can brighten someone's day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create a week filled with joy, teamwork, and positivity. Your generosity made a lasting impact on our classroom and our entire school community.","fullyFundedDate":1766453703211,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-continues/9958831/","projectTitle":"Kindness Continues","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738537499392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moore"},{"teacherId":45667,"projectId":9958800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and providing prisms, light kits, and individual kaleidoscope kits for our students. Because of your generosity, our classroom has been filled with curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery.\r\n\r\nThe kaleidoscope kits have been a favorite. Students not only learned about reflection and symmetry, but also applied their knowledge by designing and building their very own kaleidoscopes. Having a tool they created themselves made the experience even more meaningful and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe color-mixing kit has also helped students explore how colors combine and how light and color work together. These interactive experiences are deepening their understanding in ways that worksheets simply cannot.\r\n\r\nYour support has given our students the opportunity to learn through exploration, creativity, and wonder. We are so grateful for your investment in their education and for helping make science come alive in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766442198549,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-light-to-life-exploring-color/9958800/","projectTitle":"Bringing Light to Life: Exploring Color and Light","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738537499392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moore"},{"teacherId":45667,"projectId":9958793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping us create a grade-level prize box for our students. Your generosity is giving us meaningful ways to celebrate effort, growth, and perseverance in both reading and math.\r\n\r\nEach Thursday, our students take practice assessments, and they work incredibly hard to improve their skills. Because of your donation, we can recognize their dedication with small, motivating rewards like fidgets, fun pens, keychains, squishies, and other exciting trinkets. These prizes may seem simple, but they make a big impact by encouraging students to stay focused, keep trying, and feel proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helps us build a positive classroom environment where effort is noticed and growth is celebrated. You are helping students develop confidence, motivation, and a stronger belief in themselves as learners.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and your investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1766446594666,"projectUrl":"project/help-motivate-3rd-graders-to-shine/9958793/","projectTitle":"Help Motivate 3rd Graders to Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738537499392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moore"},{"teacherId":45667,"projectId":9923820,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in helping provide a book for every child in our school from Pre-K through 5th grade. Because of you, each student has a book of their very own to read, enjoy, and keep.\r\n\r\nWe made sure to send the books home before the snowstorm arriving this weekend, so every child has something to read while staying safe and warm indoors. What a gift it is to know our students can curl up with a good story during a snowy day.\r\n\r\nYour donation also supports our schoolwide reading competition, where students are excited to track their reading and cheer one another on. Having their own book makes this experience even more meaningful and motivating. You are not just supporting literacy — you are helping build a love of reading, confidence, and joyful learning moments for our children.\r\n\r\nThank you for caring about our students and for making such a lasting impact on their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1764773105557,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-for-every-child-holiday-reading/9923820/","projectTitle":"A Book for Every Child: Holiday Reading for Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738537499392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moore"},{"teacherId":45667,"projectId":9388216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this DonorsChoose project. Your generosity is making a real difference in how my students experience math every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will be able to use fraction tiles to actually see how parts come together to make a whole. This hands-on learning helps them compare fractions, add them, and truly understand what they mean instead of just memorizing steps.\r\n\r\nThe fraction games you helped provide will make practice exciting and meaningful. Fraction Bingo will turn skill-building into a fun, whole-class activity that strengthens fluency, while Fraction War will give students the chance to work with partners and small groups to explore fraction size and equivalence in a playful, engaging way.\r\n\r\nYour support is not just giving us materials — it's giving students confidence, deeper understanding, and positive math experiences they will carry with them for years to come. We are so grateful for your kindness and investment in our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760122613810,"projectUrl":"project/fraction-action/9388216/","projectTitle":"Fraction Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738537499392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moore"},{"teacherId":45667,"projectId":9886050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, my students were able to explore, build, and create through hands-on STEM craft kits and markers.\r\n\r\nThese materials inspired collaboration, creativity, and meaningful learning as students designed bead wreaths, bookmarks, necklaces, gingerbread houses, LEGO ornaments, and patterned paper stockings. They were especially excited to observe changes in states of matter while working with Perler beads, turning an abstract science concept into a real-life experience.\r\n\r\nYour support helped strengthen problem-solving skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative thinking—and most importantly, it made learning joyful. We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1763557232206,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-crafts/9886050/","projectTitle":"Holiday Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp45667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738537499392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moore"},{"teacherId":45667,"projectId":9788097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Kindness Cart. 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