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Your kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for caring about our students and helping them succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1770391391271,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-to-fuel-curious-kinders/9979135/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks to Fuel Curious Kinders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9434972_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755131316133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alana-dangel"},{"teacherId":7177149,"projectId":9710686,"letterContent":"Pop-up books have brought reading to life in our classroom, making stories interactive and engaging. We use them during read-alouds and small-group lessons to teach key skills like sequencing, predicting, inference, and vocabulary development through visual cues. Students eagerly discuss how and why scenes change on each page. Reluctant readers and English learners especially benefit, as the 3D visuals support comprehension and spark conversation. One student who rarely participates now volunteers to retell stories using the pop-ups. Next, we will use them for writing and storytelling.","fullyFundedDate":1761995695393,"projectUrl":"project/pop-up-inspiration/9710686/","projectTitle":"Pop-Up Inspiration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tiicht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7177149_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610573632527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7177149"},{"teacherId":7177149,"projectId":9674384,"letterContent":"The classroom set of clipboards has made learning more flexible and engaging for our students. They were excited to receive them and immediately began using them for hands-on activities around the room and outdoors. During a recent science scavenger hunt, students moved confidently between stations, recording observations independently. One memorable moment was seeing students stay focused and organized while working outside the classroom. Next, we will use the clipboards for writing workshops, math stations, and collaborative data collection activities that promote independence and active learning.","fullyFundedDate":1767485245199,"projectUrl":"project/en-plein-air/9674384/","projectTitle":"En Plein Air","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tiicht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7177149_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610573632527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7177149"},{"teacherId":7177149,"projectId":9708112,"letterContent":"The multilingual books have created an exciting and inclusive reading environment for our students. They were thrilled to see stories in languages that reflect their families and cultures, which sparked pride and meaningful classroom conversations. During reading groups, students eagerly shared words and phrases with classmates while building literacy skills and cultural awareness. One special moment was watching students help each other read in different languages. 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Next, we'll continue using incentives to support teamwork, attendance, and academic growth while building confidence and classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1773348293772,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-and-incentives/9979729/","projectTitle":"Rewards and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tiicht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7177149_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610573632527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7177149"},{"teacherId":2591123,"projectId":10111037,"letterContent":"The TPT gift card made such a big difference in my classroom. I used it to purchase a full year's worth of math task cards, which honestly saved me so much time from having to create materials myself. With the help of a parent volunteer, we laminated, cut, and organized everything into labeled boxes, so it's all really easy to use and keep track of. Each week, I introduce a couple of boxes that match the unit we're working on, and the students genuinely look forward to the task card center, it's become one of their favorite parts of the week.\r\n\r\nWhat I love most is how flexible these task cards are. They're not just a grab-and-go activity, I've turned them into scavenger hunts where students walk around the room with clipboards solving problems, which gets them moving and talking about math. I've also used them as review games, and it makes practice feel a lot more fun and engaging. It's been so beneficial overall. I'm hoping to build on this by creating another set for 2nd grade to support fluency and beginning-of-year review, and a 3rd-grade set to challenge my advanced students and give them a fun introduction to new concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation and for supporting both my project and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1772388776717,"projectUrl":"project/differentiated-engaging-math-centers-f/10111037/","projectTitle":"Differentiated & Engaging Math Centers for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2591123_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628663978400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chant5"},{"teacherId":7177149,"projectId":9840382,"letterContent":"The Chompsaw cardboard cutter has transformed our design and engineering projects, allowing students to safely and precisely cut cardboard for models, prototypes, and sculptures. Students were excited to use real maker tools and quickly gained confidence building. The book about Ai Weiwei sparked discussions on art, activism, and expression. Students are now combining both resources in a mixed-media design unit, building and presenting original installations. The students have been so exciting and are focusing on perfecting their airplane models!","fullyFundedDate":1769965471135,"projectUrl":"project/activist-artwork/9840382/","projectTitle":"Activist Artwork","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tiicht","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7177149_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610573632527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7177149"},{"teacherId":2591123,"projectId":10025735,"letterContent":"Thanks to the math grab-and-go kits from this project, my students are more excited about math than ever. They actively ask to practice math, celebrate working through challenges, and often choose math centers during their free time (which speaks volumes about their growing confidence and motivation!). The hands-on, engaging activities have helped make math feel approachable and fun, even for students who previously struggled.\r\n\r\nThe math centers have also led to measurable growth in foundational skills such as number sense, fact fluency, and problem-solving. Students are able to work at their instructional level using differentiated task cards, which has resulted in more successful practice opportunities and fewer behavior issues during math time. Many students have progressed to higher-level tasks over the course of the project, showing increased independence and stamina.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, this project has helped students build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset toward math. They collaborate more effectively, explain their thinking, and persevere through mistakes. Your support has made math a joyful, meaningful part of our classroom, and the impact will continue well beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1769373543030,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-math-grab-and-go-kits-for/10025735/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create Math Grab-and-Go Kits for the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2591123_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628663978400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chant5"},{"teacherId":2591123,"projectId":9760257,"letterContent":"Having daily snacks for the rest of the year has made a meaningful impact on students' energy, focus, and overall readiness to learn. With consistent access to food, students are better able to sustain their attention, participate actively in lessons, and regulate their emotions throughout the day. I have notice fewer mid-lesson distractions, less fatigue, and a more positive classroom climate, as students are no longer preoccupied with hunger. Snack time also becomes something students look forward to, creating a smooth transition in the day and helping them re-engage with excitement and curiosity for learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, everyday snacks support important social-emotional growth. Students are learning to share with peers, wait their turn, and be mindful of others' needs, building habits of kindness and community. These moments reinforce lessons about gratitude rather than greed, as students recognize that food is a shared resource and express appreciation for it. Over time, snack routines help foster responsibility, empathy, and respect, contributing to a classroom environment where students feel cared for, connected, and ready to do their best learning. Thank you for support!","fullyFundedDate":1767485245081,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-recess-time/9760257/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Recess Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2591123_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628663978400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chant5"},{"teacherId":9076767,"projectId":9723279,"letterContent":"Thank you for the wonderful gift. A classroom without whiteboard markers is not ideal. Thank you for providing a more ideal education.\r\n\r\nWe can be more flexible with the work we do in math as I add problems on the board with my whiteboard markers. After reading a story, I can write down comments made by the students or we can analyze the story line. These markers allow me to write something down right away that the students can see and the visual helps them understand more. \r\n\r\nThank you for your kind donation to our classroom. 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