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All of things have helped us be better learners!","fullyFundedDate":1768175273674,"projectUrl":"project/we-learn-better-when-we-are-calm-and-hap/10003379/","projectTitle":"We Learn Better When We Are Calm and Happy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Friend","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720589985097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354085"},{"teacherId":9894550,"projectId":10011123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! We use our whiteboards every day for quick assessments and it's so nice to be able to stay organized and on task with the other materials we received with your help. Our fish tank has become a focal point in our classroom, providing students with not only an easy way to make science observations, but to calm themselves down. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when I told them I was giving them brand new materials, and it has made such a difference in their attitude-- knowing these things are for them, and that what happens in our classroom matters to other people.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your generosity, and look forward to a bright future of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1768344639707,"projectUrl":"project/fin-tastically-flexible-4th-grade-classr/10011123/","projectTitle":"Fin-tastically Flexible 4th Grade Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hodnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9894550_orig.jpg?crop=427,427,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737576293643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894550"},{"teacherId":7422313,"projectId":10003944,"letterContent":"I want to start by saying a huge thank you! So many of my students have been begging me to buy new books. My students kept telling me that all of my books were too old and they had no connection to them. Now because of your donation my students are all reading books that were published in the last 2 years! My students are very thankful for this! \r\n\r\nThe new headphones are also a huge help in my classroom. My old headphones were starting to break and very uncomfortable. My students did not want to wear them, so they were not getting all the information that were assigned to them. The new headphones have made my online lessons more impactful!","fullyFundedDate":1768433453497,"projectUrl":"project/encourage-reading-and-listening-in-a-tec/10003944/","projectTitle":"Encourage Reading and Listening in a Technology World","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Gorman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7422313"},{"teacherId":3106664,"projectId":7990980,"letterContent":"The students love their new seating options. Gone are the days when everyone has to sit in the same old chair. Now they get options depending on their learning style and preference. I never realized the impact that multiple seating options would have. I think giving the students choice is powerful, as it lets the students determine what is best for them. We rotate seating options often and everyone seems very happy. I really appreciate being able to offer this to my students and that I decided to take the plunge into the world of flexible seating. What a great world it has been so far.","fullyFundedDate":1700066812405,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-everyone/7990980/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manoukian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-manoukian"},{"teacherId":4965200,"projectId":8016301,"letterContent":"The donation of the Lakeshore Fairy Tales Problem Solver STEM Kit and the mud kitchen has had a great impact on learning in the Pre-K classroom by supporting hands-on exploration, creativity, and problem-solving. The Fairy Tales STEM Kit allows children to use these stories as a foundation for learning, helping them to think critically as they come up with solutions to challenges faced by storybook characters. Through building, testing, and revising their ideas, students strengthen early STEM skills while developing perseverance, collaboration, and confidence in their abilities.\r\nThe mud kitchen has enriched our outdoor play by providing opportunities for imaginative, sensory-rich experiences. As children mix mud, sand, and water to create \"meals,\" they engage in pretend play that supports language development, social interaction, and independence. This type of play encourages our students to practice cooperation, turn-taking, and problem-solving while also encouraging fine and gross motor skills. \r\nTogether, these materials have created meaningful learning experiences that support the whole child. Your donation has helped foster curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional growth, while offering our Pre-K students engaging ways to express themselves, work together, and build foundational skills that support their future learning!","fullyFundedDate":1699739666904,"projectUrl":"project/stem-indoor-and-out/8016301/","projectTitle":"STEM Indoor and Out","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cordero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4965200_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637178796973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4965200"},{"teacherId":9937465,"projectId":9147630,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible! Your generosity has brought so much joy and comfort to my young learners. Because of you, my students have a learning environment where they can move, choose, and thrive every day. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom community!\r\n\r\nOur new flexible seating options—cube chairs, wobble stools, and floor cushions—have completely transformed our classroom! During whole-group instruction, students can now choose a comfortable seat that helps them stay focused and engaged. It's amazing to see how much more confident and comfortable my young learners are when they can make choices that fit their needs.\r\n\r\nThe chairs arrived just in time to start our new school year, and the timing couldn't have been better! The students were excited to see the seating options and couldn't wait to try them out. Right away, I noticed a big difference—students were more motivated to come to the carpet, and participation during group time increased. The flexible seating choices have made our learning space more inviting and engaging for everyone! \r\n\r\nWe will continue to use these items daily and explore different ways to integrate them into our daily routines. My students will continue learning to make independent seating choices, supporting their educational growth and development. This project has greatly impacted building a positive educational foundation for my students, whether we are singing, dancing, learning, or engaging in continuous play opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1747158112494,"projectUrl":"project/a-seat-for-every-need-flexible-seating/9147630/","projectTitle":"A Seat for Every Need: Flexible Seating for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jennings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9937465"},{"teacherId":4965200,"projectId":5975050,"letterContent":"The donation of these materials had a meaningful and lasting impact on the Pre-K classroom by enriching hands-on learning experiences and supporting development across multiple domains. The children's wooden workbenches, child-sized toolboxes, and construction materials encouraged students to explore building, designing, and problem-solving through purposeful play. As children used real tools safely and appropriately, they developed fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and confidence while engaging in early STEM learning.\r\nThe Carolina Market and construction sets also enhanced dramatic play, allowing students to take on roles, collaborate with peers, and use language in meaningful ways. While working together to build structures or role-play shopping and construction scenarios, children practiced communication, cooperation, and social-emotional skills such as turn-taking and problem-solving. 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