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Kindness needs to be the first reaction for all and this project helped instill that quality.","fullyFundedDate":1697593229668,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-counts/7949530/","projectTitle":"Kindness Counts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1297222_orig.jpg?crop=541,541,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643029351051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-agold"},{"teacherId":1297222,"projectId":7927843,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. The goal of this project was to teach the students about global warming. We enjoyed using the book to learn about the effects of global warming. We investigated how global warming effects society. We enjoyed being able to put our investigation materials on the trays. The highlight was our Global Warming bulleting board. It is donors like you that will help our students grow into great future citizens of the world. The students got to explore a real world problem and try to come up with solutions thank to your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1697234727472,"projectUrl":"project/attention-global-warming/7927843/","projectTitle":"Attention: Global Warming!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1297222_orig.jpg?crop=541,541,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643029351051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-agold"},{"teacherId":10533030,"projectId":10434645,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, that dream has become a reality for my students!\r\n\r\nOur new classroom library has brought so much joy and excitement into our room. My students are eager to explore new books, discover their favorite characters, and share stories with their classmates. There is something so special about watching little learners find a book that captures their attention and makes them excited to read. These moments are exactly why I love being a teacher!\r\n\r\nWe are using our new books during independent reading, partner reading, and classroom lessons. As my first graders continue developing their reading skills, our library gives them opportunities to practice reading independently, build their confidence, expand their vocabulary, and discover the magic of storytelling. One of my favorite parts of our day is seeing students settle in with a book and proudly share what they have read or learned.\r\n\r\nOur next goal is to continue building strong, confident readers who can retell stories, discuss characters, make connections, and share their thinking with others. Most importantly, I want every child who enters our classroom library to feel that reading is something exciting, meaningful, and truly special.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students so much more than books. You have given them opportunities to dream, imagine, explore, and fall in love with reading. These books will continue touching the lives of little learners for years to come, and I cannot thank you enough for being part of that journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, supporting me as an educator, and helping make our first-grade classroom a place where little readers can grow and shine. We are forever grateful! 💕\r\n\r\nWith love and gratitude,\r\n\r\nMs. Koutelos & Our First Grade Family 📚💕","fullyFundedDate":1787927034038,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-first-chapter-begin/10434645/","projectTitle":"Help Our First Chapter Begin!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koutelos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10533030"},{"teacherId":1014354,"projectId":10333235,"letterContent":"My students and I are ectremely thankful for your donation. Thank you Dick's Sporting Goods to give me this opportunity to help our Physical Education Department create a great expereice to participate in school soccer. A school soccer club offers major physical, mental, social, and academic benefits for students. On a physical level, the continuous running and quick movements required during matches significantly agility and overall coordination, while building healthy active habits. Beyond physical fitness, participating in the club acts as a fantastic outlet for stress relief, helping students manage academic anxiety. As students master new skills and learn to handle both wins and losses, they build strong self-esteem and emotional resilience. \r\nIt also teaches students essential teamwork and communication skills as they cooperate to achieve common goals, while creating a strong sense of school belonging that unites diverse student groups. Ultimately, a school soccer club doesn't just create better athletes, but also happier and more well-rounded students.","fullyFundedDate":1781203476087,"projectUrl":"project/friday-funday-soccer-club/10333235/","projectTitle":"Friday Funday Soccer Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789388599885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amcaruso127"},{"teacherId":1014354,"projectId":10140476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generiosity and supporting my classroom. These chairs have allowed me to create a strategically designed learning environment that is easily accessible and organized in the most conducive way to help my students succeed and meet their learning targets.\r\nThese different types of stools provide a more comfortable work space. This setup will go a long way when it comes to providing academic intervention services. I will have these stools fo ryears to come. A positive and comfortable classroom environment will help my students in numerous ways. Improving literacy will improve self-esteem, as well as improve mental well-being. Struggling students are fully aware of their deficiencies and struggle with their challenges. My goal is to give them the best learning experience and ensure that they will be successful readers. \r\nOnce again thank you for your support and believing in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777919068087,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-chairs-for-learning/10140476/","projectTitle":"Comfy Chairs for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1014354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789388599885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amcaruso127"},{"teacherId":7718380,"projectId":10282567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our second-grade classroom! Your kindness has made such a difference in our students' learning. Simple supplies like pencils, paper, and crayons help our students feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn each day. Because of your generosity, our students have the tools they need to be creative, work hard, and succeed. We are so grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a special place to learn and grow! We could not do what we do without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778630122109,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-paper-possibilities-in-second/10282567/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Paper & Possibilities in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carestia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7718380"},{"teacherId":2638037,"projectId":10300222,"letterContent":"We are using our new school supplies every day to help students stay organized, creative, and ready to learn. Students keep their classwork and important papers organized in their new folders, while their pencil cases hold the crayons, pencils, and other supplies they need throughout the day. One special moment was watching students proudly organize their materials and prepare their workspaces for learning. Having their own supplies has helped give them a positive and prepared start to the school year.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw all of the new supplies! Their faces lit up as they received their folders, pencil cases, crayons, and other materials. They were especially excited to organize everything and make the supplies their own. It was wonderful to see how something as simple as having fresh school supplies made them feel excited, confident, and ready for the year ahead\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building strong classroom routines and independent learning habits. Students will use their new supplies during reading, writing, math, and creative activities while learning how to keep their materials organized and take responsibility for them. Thanks to our generous donors, my students can focus on learning and growing instead of worrying about whether they have the supplies they need. These resources have helped us start the school year with excitement, confidence, and everything we need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1788101096232,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-go-september-essentials/10300222/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Go - September Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSantis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2638037_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463489113790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-collins127"},{"teacherId":2638037,"projectId":10645473,"letterContent":"We are using the donated snacks to provide students with a daily working snack during classroom instruction. Students are able to enjoy a snack while continuing their reading, writing, math, or other classroom activities. Having a snack available helps create a comfortable and caring classroom environment where students can stay focused on their learning. It has become a small but meaningful part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited and grateful when they saw all of the snacks! Their faces lit up as they looked through the different choices, and they could not wait to enjoy them. They were especially excited knowing that people they had never met cared enough about their classroom to provide something just for them. It made them feel special, supported, and cared for.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building strong classroom routines while challenging students with meaningful reading, writing, math, and collaborative learning activities. The donated snacks will continue to support our students each day by giving them a little boost while they work. With full bellies, encouragement, and the right resources, our students can focus their energy on learning, growing, and doing their very best.\r\n\r\nWhat I emphasized: the snacks are not simply a treat. They are a daily classroom resource that creates a welcoming environment and supports students while they are actively learning.","fullyFundedDate":1789650778435,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/10645473/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeSantis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2638037_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463489113790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-collins127"},{"teacherId":1712985,"projectId":10272091,"letterContent":"Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this incredible contribution to my students! These materials are such vital resources that we all take advantage of at times. It's not until you run out of them, do you realize how important it is to your daily flow. You have made the teaching and learning in my classroom so much easier. As the holidays are approaching, I wish you all the happiest holiday season, and hope that you're met with the same generosity that you have shown us. More people like you would make for a better place to help grow our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778168228939,"projectUrl":"project/as-basic-as-a-pumpkin-spice-latte/10272091/","projectTitle":"As Basic as a Pumpkin Spice Latte","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1712985_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602095953898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmcfeeclassroom"},{"teacherId":1712985,"projectId":9767856,"letterContent":"Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this incredible contribution to my students! These materials are such vital resources that we all take advantage of at times. It's not until you run out of them, do you realize how important it is to your daily flow. You have made the teaching and learning in my classroom so much easier. As the holidays are approaching, I wish you all the happiest holiday season, and hope that you're met with the same generosity that you have shown us. 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More people like you would make for a better place to help grow our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778025513019,"projectUrl":"project/ink-ink-baby/10214694/","projectTitle":"Ink, Ink Baby!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McFee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1712985_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602095953898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmcfeeclassroom"},{"teacherId":8163076,"projectId":10208590,"letterContent":"My Kindness in Action project has made a positive impact on our first-grade classroom by helping students understand the importance of kindness, empathy, and respect. We use these resources to encourage thoughtful interactions, teamwork, and a supportive classroom community where every student feels valued and included. Students are learning how small acts of kindness can make a big difference, whether it is helping a classmate, sharing materials, or using encouraging words. 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