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My students are using the supplies during reading, writing, and math stations, and the refreshed classroom setting has boosted their enthusiasm, focus, and sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are now ready to take on our next learning goals with confidence. We will be beginning a new set of hands-on literacy and math centers that encourage collaboration and independent exploration. Your contribution has given my students the tools and environment they need to start strong and continue growing throughout the school year. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754326002889,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-first-grade-supplies-fo/9417724/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: First-Grade Supplies for a Bright Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829797_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731023867661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829797"},{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":9303859,"letterContent":"On behalf of the 2nd grade students class, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donations and the free delivery of our package. \r\n\r\nThe project \"Building Strong Foundations: Hands-On Math with Base Ten Blocks\" had a wonderful impact on my 2nd grade class. I noticed how excited the students were as they explored numbers using the blocks. They enjoyed building and breaking apart numbers, which helped them truly understand place value instead of just memorizing it. The hands-on activity made math fun and meaningful, and even my struggling learners became more confident in solving problems. It was rewarding to see how they worked together, shared ideas, and celebrated each other's progress. Overall, the project made math come alive in our classroom and helped my students build a stronger foundation for future learning.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for your continued support and understanding of our class needs. Your guidance and assistance are greatly appreciated and have made a meaningful difference in helping us provide the best learning experience for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1747063618308,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-foundations-hands-on-ma/9303859/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Foundations: Hands-On Math with Base Ten Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohaima Marandacan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723317366462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642832"},{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":9304183,"letterContent":"Having the Epson Ink Printer Set in our classroom makes a big difference in the \r\nway I can teach and the way my students can learn. I will now be able to prepare colorful worksheets, charts, and activity sheets that make lessons easier to understand and more enjoyable for the children. It also allows me to give them personalized materials and recognition certificates that boost their confidence and motivation. With this project, I can create a brighter, more engaging classroom where my students feel supported and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1754322960960,"projectUrl":"project/epson-ink-printer-set-for-a-brighter-cla/9304183/","projectTitle":"Epson Ink Printer Set for a Brighter Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohaima Marandacan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723317366462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642832"},{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":9214558,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the manipulative learning resources we received, such as dominoes, puzzles, and materials for building words and sentences through compound words and word families. These tools have already made a huge difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were eager to explore, play, and learn at the same time. The manipulative Learning resources made our lessons more engaging, and the students truly enjoyed every activity.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students improve their spelling skills, expand their vocabulary, and build stronger sentences in a fun and meaningful way. They are now more focused and motivated during our literacy lessons. Our next step is to continue using these learning materials to create more word-building activities and sentence-making projects, helping students gain more confidence in reading and writing.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support—you are making a lasting impact on my students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1745847088157,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-boosting-motivation-a/9214558/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Boosting Motivation and Understanding Through Educational Manipulative Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rohaima Marandacan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9642832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723317366462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642832"},{"teacherId":9829797,"projectId":8928073,"letterContent":"We're incredibly grateful for the new resources from DonorsChoose! Our students are thoroughly enjoying the macro giant ball for team-building activities, the Leyndo jumping rope for fitness exercises, and the nutritious snacks to recharge during class. One memorable moment was when our students worked together to create a giant ball obstacle course, showcasing their problem-solving skills and teamwork. The snacks provided a much-needed energy boost, allowing them to stay focused and engaged. These resources have made a significant impact on our classroom environment, and we're thankful for the opportunity to provide our students with these valuable experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1736798584513,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-explorers/8928073/","projectTitle":"First Grade Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829797_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731023867661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829797"},{"teacherId":8279448,"projectId":9140972,"letterContent":"My class is so grateful for the donation we received of headphones for our classroom. Because of this, we were able to use learning tools such as MobyMax, Boddle and Teach Your Monster to Read to help us prepare for our NWEA testing that we take three times a year. Our old headphones were glitchy and did not work well. We are grateful to receive new ones so that the students could use technology to help with their learning! They were so excited when the headphones arrived and could not wait to try them out. We just took the NWEA test and were successful. We used our new headphones to take the test. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1744033001540,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-kinder-class/9140972/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Kinder Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8279448_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y241&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681599367132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8279448"},{"teacherId":9829797,"projectId":9070595,"letterContent":"We're thrilled to express our heartfelt thanks to donors for the generous contribution of a laminator and printers for our first-grade students! These cutting-edge tools will elevate our teaching capabilities and directly benefit our young learners.\r\nThe laminator and printer revolutionized how we create learning materials for first graders. We produced durable, high-quality resources like reading cards and word matches, making learning more engaging and effective. Laminating materials ensures they're reusable, while printer enabled efficient production of project-specific content. This combo boosts the impact of activities like touch and read CVC word matches.\r\nWe deeply appreciate donors' support in empowering us to create impactful learning experiences. With these tools, we'll foster stronger reading skills, interactivity, and success in first graders. The laminator and printer will be game-changers in making projects more effective.\r\n Thanks again to donors for enhancing learning for our first-grade students.","fullyFundedDate":1745847063291,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-for-creative-and-lasting/9070595/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools for Creative and Lasting Learning in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829797_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731023867661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829797"},{"teacherId":9642832,"projectId":8615966,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so much Donor Chose family for granting this project possible.The printer and scanner have a significant impact in the classroom by improving access to educational materials, fostering student engagement, and streamlining learning process in which students can easily print study guides, worksheets, and reference materials, reducing dependency on handwritten notes. 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