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Your kindness will make a lasting difference in their learning!\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so thankful and appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1783520999069,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-classroom-essentials-glue-dots/10192453/","projectTitle":"Everyday Classroom Essentials: Glue Dots, Storage Bags, Pens & More","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2454191_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493596552820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2454191"},{"teacherId":2454191,"projectId":10246021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for giving our students the opportunity to learn, explore, create, and grow with these new materials.\r\n\r\nWhen our package arrived, there was so much excitement in our classroom and library! The students were eager to see what was inside and could not wait to begin using the new materials. Watching their faces light up and hearing their excitement reminded me just how meaningful these opportunities are for children.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am always looking for ways to make learning more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful. The materials you donated will give our students opportunities to work together, solve problems, think creatively, and try new things. Rather than simply learning about a concept, students will be able to interact with the materials, experiment, make mistakes, try again, and discover solutions on their own.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on experiences are so valuable because they allow students to take an active role in their learning. They encourage curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and perseverance while also helping students build confidence in their own abilities. I love seeing students become excited when they are given the opportunity to create something, solve a challenge, or discover something new.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps provide experiences that we may not otherwise be able to offer because of limited school resources. You are helping us create a learning environment where students have the tools they need to explore their interests and turn their ideas into reality.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation goes far beyond the materials themselves. Your support shows our students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. You are helping create positive learning experiences that our students will remember long after the project is finished.\r\n\r\nI wish you could have been here when the package arrived. The excitement was contagious! Students immediately wanted to know what we could build, create, and explore. Moments like these are a wonderful reminder of how powerful it can be to give children new opportunities to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make this project possible. Your kindness and generosity will make a lasting difference as our students continue to use these materials, work together, explore new ideas, and learn through hands-on experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1779301430826,"projectUrl":"project/glue-read-laminate-and-hole-punch/10246021/","projectTitle":"Glue, Read, Laminate, and Hole Punch","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2454191_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493596552820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2454191"},{"teacherId":2454191,"projectId":10131957,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for giving our students the opportunity to learn, explore, create, and grow with these new materials.\r\n\r\nWhen our package arrived, there was so much excitement in our classroom and library! The students were eager to see what was inside and could not wait to begin using the new materials. There is something so special about watching children become excited about learning, and your donation helped create one of those moments for our students.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am constantly looking for ways to make learning more engaging and hands-on. The materials you donated will give my students opportunities to work together, solve problems, think creatively, and try new things. These are the experiences that make learning memorable. Instead of simply reading about a concept or hearing an explanation, students will be able to interact with the materials, experiment, make mistakes, try again, and discover solutions on their own.\r\n\r\nI especially love seeing how quickly students become invested when they are given the chance to create something themselves. Your generosity makes it possible for us to provide those experiences to all of our students. It also allows me to introduce activities and learning opportunities that I may not otherwise be able to provide because of limited classroom and school resources.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation goes far beyond the materials that arrived in our package. You are helping create an environment where students feel excited to learn and where they can see themselves as creators, problem-solvers, and innovators. You are giving them opportunities to collaborate with their classmates, use their imaginations, and build confidence in their own abilities.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support sends our students a powerful message: there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. That means so much to us.\r\n\r\nI wish you could have been here to see the students' faces when they opened the package and realized that the materials were for them. Their excitement was contagious, and it reminded me once again why these opportunities are so important. I am so thankful that you chose to support our classroom and invest in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make learning more exciting, hands-on, and meaningful for our students. Your kindness and generosity will make a difference throughout the school year as students continue to use these materials, explore new ideas, and create lasting learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1778255794160,"projectUrl":"project/fun-engaging-math/10131957/","projectTitle":"Fun & Engaging Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2454191_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493596552820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2454191"},{"teacherId":10255715,"projectId":9912583,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Little Engineers: Creating, Building, and Exploring project has transformed into a hands-on, engaging experience for every student. With our new STEM building sets, magnetic tiles, and geomaker kits, students are actively designing structures, experimenting with balance and stability, and working together to solve real-world challenges. One standout moment was when students used the magnetic blocks and tiles to build towers, testing which designs could withstand movement and weight of toy cars. The excitement when their designs succeeded—or even failed and had to be redesigned was priceless.\r\n\r\nOur Play-Doh kits, tools, and silicone mats have added another layer of creativity. Students are using them to model new vocabulary they are learning within the context books. One group carefully sculpted a pond with frogs and lilly pads.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were filled with energy and curiosity. They were eager to explore every item, asking questions and sharing ideas with one another. It quickly became clear that these resources were not just \"toys\" to them—they were tools for imagination, collaboration, and discovery.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will engage in more design challenges where they will plan, sketch, build, and improve their creations. They'll be focusing on teamwork, perseverance, and critical thinking as they tackle new problems together. Because of you, they are not only building projects, they are building confidence, creativity, and a love for learning that will last far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this meaningful learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1767809465684,"projectUrl":"project/little-engineers-creating-building-an/9912583/","projectTitle":"Little Engineers: Creating, Building, and Exploring","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapdelaine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10255715_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757609263258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10255715"},{"teacherId":2454191,"projectId":9889030,"letterContent":"The donations to this project have made an immediate and meaningful impact on my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith the new laminator, I am now able to create durable math games, practice sheets, task cards, and hands on activities that students can use again and again. Instead of recreating materials each time we practice a skill, I can laminate them once and reuse them throughout the year. This not only saves valuable instructional time, but it also allows me to focus more on planning engaging lessons and providing targeted support to my students.\r\n\r\nThe laminated materials have transformed our math time into a more interactive, hands on experience. Students are more excited to participate when they are using game boards, dry erase activities, and reusable practice cards. Being able to write, erase, and try again builds confidence and encourages risk-taking in a low pressure way.\r\n\r\nThe tape has also been a huge help in our classroom. Our cement brick walls can make it challenging to keep anchor charts and learning tools displayed, but now I can securely post math visuals and reference materials where students can easily see and use them. Having those supports visible throughout the day reinforces learning and promotes independence.\r\n\r\nThe math pieces have brought our games to life. They make activities more engaging and interactive, and the small prizes add an element of fun and motivation that my students truly look forward to.\r\n\r\nOverall, these donations have helped create a classroom environment where math is hands on, engaging, and built to last. My students are benefiting from consistent access to meaningful practice, and I am incredibly grateful for the support that made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772072589786,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-the-m-in-stem/9889030/","projectTitle":"Celebrate the M in Stem!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2454191_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493596552820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2454191"},{"teacherId":2454191,"projectId":9889002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my DonorsChoose project! I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and support.\r\n\r\nI work with students who need a little extra boost in math whether that means additional review, concepts taught in a different way, or a fresh spin on skills they've already learned. Because of you, I now have a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card that will give me quick access to ready made, engaging math games, crafts, experiments, and hands on activities tailored to meet their needs.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest challenges in intervention is finding the right resource at the right moment. Your support allows me to immediately access high quality materials that make math meaningful, interactive, and fun. When students are engaged, their confidence grows. When their confidence grows, their understanding and mastery of concepts grow as well.\r\n\r\nThis project will directly impact my students by providing creative, targeted learning experiences that meet them where they are and help move them forward. Thank you for investing in their growth and believing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1765846766784,"projectUrl":"project/focus-on-the-m-in-stem/9889002/","projectTitle":"Focus on the M in STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2454191_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493596552820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2454191"},{"teacherId":10255715,"projectId":9707175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping bring movement-based and literacy-rich materials into our classroom. When my students first saw the floor dots, alphabet sensory path, and phonics games, they were instantly excited and eager to try everything. Watching them jump from letter to letter, call out sounds, and cheer for one another during games has been incredibly rewarding. These resources immediately brought energy and joy into our daily routines while helping make learning feel fun and accessible for every child.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials during literacy centers, small group instruction, and transition times to reinforce phonics, letter recognition, and word patterns through movement and play. One of my favorite moments so far was seeing a group of students work together with the phonics dominoes, carefully sounding out words and helping their classmates when someone was unsure. The sensory path has also become a favorite way for students to review letters and sounds while staying focused and active.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include creating regular movement-based literacy stations and incorporating these tools into daily reading practice and classroom routines. Because of your generosity, my students are building confidence, collaboration skills, and a love for learning in an environment designed for success. Thank you for helping transform our classroom into a place where learning truly feels like play.","fullyFundedDate":1762267477306,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy-engaging-young-read/9707175/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Literacy: Engaging Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapdelaine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10255715_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757609263258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10255715"},{"teacherId":2454191,"projectId":9463657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing math games to our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students are enjoying hands-on games like Sums in Space, Simplyfun Math Room, Math Dinos, and Pop for Addition/Subtraction that make practicing math facts feel like play. These games are being used in small-group intervention and independent math centers to provide repeated, low-pressure practice that builds fluency, confidence, cooperative learning, turn-taking, and critical thinking. I can't wait for you to see the photos of the students more engaged and successful—your support is already making a real difference for learners who need extra practice.","fullyFundedDate":1764186010682,"projectUrl":"project/math-games-success/9463657/","projectTitle":"“Math + Games = Success!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2454191_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493596552820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2454191"},{"teacherId":2454191,"projectId":9459172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project! Because of you, our learning space will be clean, organized, and welcoming for a brand-new school year. 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