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Your gift truly brings our classroom to life, and I am deeply grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive impact on our learning community.\r\n\r\nWarmly,","fullyFundedDate":1756162496502,"projectUrl":"project/essential-stuff-in-any-classroom/9643798/","projectTitle":"Essential stuff in any classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9919131_orig.jpg?crop=888,888,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764543132595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-arya"},{"teacherId":2538138,"projectId":9699237,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share how your generous support has made a lasting, joyful impact on my classroom. Your donation enabled us to bring hands-on STEM learning alive in ways that simply weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we received so many wonderful materials to encourage exploration, problem-solving, collaboration and creativity. 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I'm excited to continue using these resources all year long and to watch the wonder and growth that unfold.","fullyFundedDate":1758210616217,"projectUrl":"project/stemtastic-learning-in-kindergarten/9699237/","projectTitle":"STEMtastic Learning in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mastracchio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2538138_orig.jpg?crop=464,464,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652297655631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2538138"},{"teacherId":1924067,"projectId":9747366,"letterContent":"My students are so thrilled over the new calming corner in our classroom! It is so amazing to have a designated space for them to take a break and regulate when they need to. \r\n\r\nFrom the posters, the sensory objects, stress balls, cozy chair, breath work tools, and weighted blankets, the students have appreciated all of it! 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