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The materials support deeper understanding and allow students to experiment, make choices, and learn from their thinking.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our students' growth as capable, confident thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1760740746329,"projectUrl":"project/financial-engineering/9791939/","projectTitle":"Financial Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738380_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585495858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anavictoria-braun"},{"teacherId":3738380,"projectId":9314644,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Ready, Set, Learn.\" Your generosity has had a meaningful and immediate impact on our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials you provided, our students are better prepared to engage in learning from the moment they arrive each day. These resources support important readiness skills, help establish consistent routines, and allow children to participate with confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am able to create a calm, organized learning environment where students feel supported and capable. The materials from this project help remove barriers and ensure that every child has what they need to begin learning successfully.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for helping our students start each day ready, set, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1755781023972,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn/9314644/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738380_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585495858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anavictoria-braun"},{"teacherId":3738380,"projectId":8532509,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Essentials To Support Our Potential.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe essential materials you provided help create a stable and supportive learning environment where students feel prepared and confident each day. Having access to these resources allows children to focus on learning, build independence, and participate fully in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am able to maintain consistent routines and provide students with the tools they need to succeed. These essentials reduce barriers to learning and help every child feel capable and supported as they work toward their full potential.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and for investing in the success and well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1723666199935,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-to-support-our-potential/8532509/","projectTitle":"Essentials To Support Our Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738380_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585495858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anavictoria-braun"},{"teacherId":3738380,"projectId":8751904,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"The Art Of Writing Grows With Practice.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our students and their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials you provided, our students are able to practice writing daily in a way that feels inviting and achievable. 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These materials invite hands-on exploration and help children develop important skills such as careful observation, problem-solving, and scientific vocabulary.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am able to present lessons that encourage inquiry and independence, allowing students to engage deeply with materials and discover concepts through direct experience. The tools have become an essential part of our daily learning environment, supporting both exploration and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for helping our students experience science as something accessible, engaging, and exciting.","fullyFundedDate":1716559460380,"projectUrl":"project/using-scientific-tools-helps-us-explore/8333801/","projectTitle":"Using Scientific Tools Helps Us Explore the World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738380_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585495858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anavictoria-braun"},{"teacherId":3738380,"projectId":8333688,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"How Does Climate Affect Our Environment?\" Your generosity has opened meaningful learning opportunities for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials you provided, our students are able to explore climate and environmental concepts through observation, discussion, and hands-on investigation. They are asking thoughtful questions, making connections to the world around them, and beginning to understand how weather, climate, and human choices impact our environment.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed me to guide learning experiences that build curiosity, scientific thinking, and a sense of responsibility for the natural world. Students feel empowered to explore real-world topics in an age-appropriate and engaging way.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for helping our students develop awareness, wonder, and respect for the environment we all share.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1715170199576,"projectUrl":"project/how-does-climate-affect-our-environment/8333688/","projectTitle":"How Does Climate Affect Our Environment?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738380_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585495858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anavictoria-braun"},{"teacherId":3738380,"projectId":9422254,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Community Begins at the Table.\" Your contribution has made a profound difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese tables are now the heart of our learning environment. 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They have become a place of learning, sharing, and peace in action, and they are already helping to create lasting memories for our children.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and in the sense of community that is growing around these tables every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758824159264,"projectUrl":"project/community-begins-at-the-table/9422254/","projectTitle":"Community Begins at the Table","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738380_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585495858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anavictoria-braun"},{"teacherId":3738380,"projectId":9723235,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Write, Count, Discover: An Easel for Everyday Learning.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThis easel has quickly become a beloved part of our daily rhythm. It supports children as they write, count, write, and explore ideas independently and with confidence. The clarity and accessibility it provides have transformed learning moments into a calm, purposeful classroom ritual—one that the children return to again and again with pride and focus.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students experience learning as something joyful, engaging, and within their reach. Your investment has helped foster independence, curiosity, and a genuine love of discovery. We are truly grateful for your support and for the role you've played in enriching our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1758823868905,"projectUrl":"project/write-count-discover-an-easel-for-eve/9723235/","projectTitle":"Write, Count, Discover: An Easel for Everyday Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738380_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657585495858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anavictoria-braun"},{"teacherId":10222948,"projectId":9651890,"letterContent":"I hope you're having a great start to your week. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support with this project. Hispanic heritage was a success! The Hojalatas (Mexican tin art) you helped me fund was an excellent addition to the hallway decor. \r\n\r\nIt was fun to see students work with unconventional material and have such a sturdy work of art they could take home and show off to their parents. It makes me happy to know there are people like you who are willing to make a kid's day. I wish you all the best for this holiday season!","fullyFundedDate":1756643739073,"projectUrl":"project/hispanic-heritage-month-art/9651890/","projectTitle":"Hispanic Heritage Month Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calavia-Prieto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10222948"},{"teacherId":9708409,"projectId":9105100,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the electric hole puncher and their assigned mailboxes, their eyes lit up with curiosity and excitement. What seemed like simple tools turned into a meaningful shift in how they approached their work. The electric hole puncher immediately eliminated a daily frustration, no more broken manual punchers or asking classmates for help. Instead, students now line up quickly and confidently to punch and organize their work, saving valuable class time and reducing stress. The mailboxes, labeled with their subjects, gave them a real sense of ownership. Many students commented that it felt like they finally had \"a place for sending their work on their own\" in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe've started using the new system during our weekly evidence collection taks, where students compile research, reflections, and assignments into personal portfolios. The hole puncher allows them to seamlessly prepare their papers for binders, and the mailboxes serve as both drop-off and pick-up points. 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