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They're proudly using their charts, staying on task, and taking ownership of their learning thanks to your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758899253552,"projectUrl":"project/print-it-chart-it-take-it-home/9408206/","projectTitle":"Print it, Chart it, Take it Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strike","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8255320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689819343604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8255320"},{"teacherId":8255320,"projectId":8498581,"letterContent":"The classroom essentials you provided have made an immediate difference for my students. In our classroom these materials support daily routines, hands‑on learning, and the organization systems that help young learners stay focused and confident.\r\n\r\nStudents were most excited to have everything they need right at their fingertips. 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In our classroom these digital resources help students access lessons through clear visuals, structured activities, and differentiated supports that match their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nWhat excites us most is how interactive and engaging the new materials can be. We love using colorful visuals and hands‑on digital tasks that make learning feel fun, accessible, and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nMy students are staying focused longer, completing tasks more independently, and showing pride in their work. Your generosity truly opened doors for learners who benefit from targeted, structured supports.","fullyFundedDate":1781982348072,"projectUrl":"project/targeted-supports-for-diverse-learners/10346515/","projectTitle":"Targeted Supports for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strike","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8255320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689819343604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8255320"},{"teacherId":3961135,"projectId":10106827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation towards this project. The students at my school will greatly benefit from this soccer equipment.\r\n\r\nIt's important for children to engage in some sort of physical activity. Learning and playing sports at school has many benefits, such as improved classroom behavior, daily exercise, making friends, developing good sportsmanship, etc.\r\n\r\nTeaching students the fundamentals and exposing them to different sports like soccer will hopefully inspire them to continue playing as they get older. This will also help them develop good sportsmanship which is an important skill for students to develop.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again! I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1780230192634,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-love-for-youth-soccer/10106827/","projectTitle":"Creating a Love for Youth Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3961135_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597468673748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3961135"},{"teacherId":3961135,"projectId":10106502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my class. You don't know how much I appreciate the support you have shown me and the opportunities you have given my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your help, I can use Teachers Pay Teachers activities in many different ways. For example, using this gift card has allowed me to find supplemental resources to use in my lessons. In addition, I have been able to find activities on TPT to engage the students and to help the students understand a skill in a different way.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your generosity, kindness, and devotion to bettering the education of the students in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1778223755674,"projectUrl":"project/helping-teachers-and-students-with-a-tpt/10106502/","projectTitle":"Helping Teachers and Students With a TPT Gift Card","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3961135_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597468673748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3961135"},{"teacherId":8255320,"projectId":9408292,"letterContent":"Our new classroom printer has transformed the way my students interact with their learning. Many of them use technology at home, but seeing how it supports their education at school has been eye‑opening. With the ability to print in color, students now receive graphic organizers, reading passages, and project templates that are visually engaging and easier to understand. Concepts that once felt abstract—like text structure, scientific diagrams, or math models now come alive in full color, helping students make clearer connections and stay motivated. The printer has quickly become an essential tool for creating differentiated materials that meet the needs of every learner, especially those who benefit from visual supports.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their own work printed in full color. Whether it's a story they've written, a piece of artwork, or a research project, holding a polished, fully colored work gives them a sense of pride and ownership that can't be replicated on a screen. \r\n\r\nThank you for bringing excitement back into our classroom. Your generosity didn't just provide a printer it opened the door to richer learning experiences and helped my students see themselves as capable creators. We are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758899273244,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-learning-bright-with-a-classro/9408292/","projectTitle":"Color Our Learning Bright With a Classroom Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strike","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8255320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689819343604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8255320"},{"teacherId":8255320,"projectId":7264162,"letterContent":"My students are curious, determined learners who thrive with hands‑on activities and creative problem‑solving. Because each child learns differently, having individual supplies will give them the tools they need to work independently, stay engaged, and express their ideas confidently. In our Bronx community, these materials remove barriers and ensure every student can fully participate in class and at home. Your support helps us create meaningful projects, build new skills, and keep our classroom a place where all learners feel empowered and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1680788017129,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-in-need/7264162/","projectTitle":"First Grade in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strike","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8255320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689819343604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8255320"},{"teacherId":1898311,"projectId":10188496,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your generosity. The arrival of the materials created such excitement and enthusiasm from my students that they all wanted to immediately set up the grow sets and get their seedlings started. And guess what, we did just that!\r\n\r\nThe dirt all around the classroom was not my favorite except for the fact that my students were learning about the importance of growing your own foods and promoting sustainability. In fact, days after setting up the grow sets, some of my students began bringing up seeds from the fruits they ate during their lunch period.\r\nIn short, they want to grow everything and anything.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing this learning experience to all my students. Can't wait until the seedlings outgrow the grow set and we begin to transfer them into pots to bring home.","fullyFundedDate":1778341773097,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-own-food/10188496/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Own Food","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robert Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1898311_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448593771036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-robertmelendez"},{"teacherId":1847,"projectId":10118484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my art class. The acrylic paints and brushes have already been a tremendous asset as we prepare for our 5th grade graduation celebration.\r\n\r\nWe don't do anything small here—we go big! These supplies have helped us create giant hot air balloons that will decorate our celebration, inspired by our theme: \"We rise by lifting others.\" Each student has had a chance to contribute their creativity and effort, making this project especially meaningful and collaborative.\r\n\r\nBeyond the decorations, your support has sparked excitement and pride in our classroom. Students are more engaged, confident, and eager to express themselves through their artwork. It's been wonderful to see their ideas come to life in such a vibrant way.\r\n\r\nI'm sharing photos of my students at work, along with some of our finished balloons. Thank you again for making this possible and for helping my art class soar to new heights. Your generosity and encouragement truly make a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1773761622916,"projectUrl":"project/art-class-needs-paint/10118484/","projectTitle":"Art Class Needs Paint!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pappas- Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1847_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532549165351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1847"},{"teacherId":1847,"projectId":10118427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible opportunity you've given my art students. Your generosity has truly made a meaningful impact, and it's hard to fully express how much this gift is appreciated. My students are genuinely excited and inspired by the chance to extend what we learn in the classroom into their own creative time, and this opportunity has already sparked a new level of enthusiasm for their work.\r\n\r\nThis gift card for digital resources opens up so many possibilities for them to draw, create, experiment, and explore in ways that go far beyond the limitations of our class time and materials. It allows them to access tools, references, and platforms that enrich their understanding of art, artists, and the movements we study, while also giving them the freedom to develop their own unique artistic voices. Opportunities like this are invaluable in helping students see themselves as real artists, capable of growth, expression, and innovation.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your support even more special is that its impact will not be temporary. These resources will continue to benefit my students for years to come, supporting not only their current projects but also their long-term artistic development and confidence. You are helping to create an environment where creativity can thrive and where students feel encouraged to take risks, explore new ideas, and truly engage with their learning.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for your kindness, generosity, and belief in the importance of arts education. Your support is making a real and lasting difference, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1773852957785,"projectUrl":"project/creating-digital-resources-for-art/10118427/","projectTitle":"Creating Digital Resources for Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pappas- Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1847_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532549165351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1847"},{"teacherId":1898311,"projectId":10119089,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your generosity. The fulfillment of this project providing treats to keep the students energized during their state testing days was greatly welcomed by my students. \r\n\r\nWhen the treats arrived, several students volunteered to skip their recess time to place the treats into plastic bags so that they would be ready for distribution on the testing days.\r\n\r\nThanks to all your contributions, my students will be able to remain energized during their state exams. 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