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These materials have had a tremendous impact on our classroom and have truly elevated the learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith the ELEGOO UNO kits, students are gaining hands-on experience with coding and electronics fundamentals. They're learning to write and debug Arduino programs, wire circuits, and see their code come to life through lights, motors, and sensors. The immediate feedback from these projects keeps them engaged and builds confidence in their problem-solving abilities.\r\n\r\nThe KEYESTUDIO sensor modules have opened the door to creativity and experimentation. Students are exploring real-world applications of robotics—such as motion detection, temperature monitoring, and environmental sensing—while developing critical thinking and engineering design skills. 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Your kindness has made a lasting impact in our classroom and in the lives of young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1756533112326,"projectUrl":"project/help-empower-future-scientists-microsc/9636725/","projectTitle":"Help Empower Future Scientists - Microscopes Needed for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monroe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8604168_orig.jpg?crop=929,929,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660325924515","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8604168"},{"teacherId":2343618,"projectId":9112410,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation of a burnout kiln to our high school metalsmithing program. 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The colorful, well-organized classroom environment instantly made learning feel inviting and inspiring, and it gave students a sense of ownership over their space.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources every day to support reading, writing, and collaborative projects. For example, students recently worked in small groups to create digital presentations about cultural traditions, combining research, images, and text. The technology made it possible for every student to participate, and the bright, flexible spaces allowed them to work comfortably and focus fully on their learning.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped my students become more engaged, confident, and independent learners. Next, we will continue using these tools to explore more creative projects, integrate technology into writing and research, and strengthen collaboration skills. 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Your generosity has made it possible for students to explore design, technology, and self-expression in ways that were never possible before.","fullyFundedDate":1759266580111,"projectUrl":"project/add-the-heat-help-us-create-with-cricut/9516352/","projectTitle":"Add the Heat! Help Us Create with Cricut Heat Press!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sommers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173734_orig.png?crop=760,760,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636464344175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sommers44"},{"teacherId":8173734,"projectId":9517575,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have reliable access to printed materials that support their learning every day. Having a functioning classroom printer may seem simple, but for my English learners, it has been transformative. 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Thank you for helping create a space where every student feels seen, valued, and at home.","fullyFundedDate":1759266585568,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-our-classroom-flexible-seatin/9508175/","projectTitle":"Welcoming Our Classroom: Flexible Seating & Decorations.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sommers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173734_orig.png?crop=760,760,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636464344175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sommers44"},{"teacherId":8173734,"projectId":9508121,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are discovering the power of stories that reflect who they are and where they come from. Through books like Inside Out and Back Again, Enchanted Air, and Other Words for Home, they are exploring identity, culture, and belonging in ways that help them see themselves, and each other, with pride and empathy.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see their confidence grow as they connect personally to the characters and share their own experiences through writing and discussion. 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