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We have used it every single day since it has come and they are more than eager to model their understanding and participate in class. \r\n\r\nMy next step is to use the board for a personal memoir example as students begin a writing project.","fullyFundedDate":1756863052279,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-classroom/9672195/","projectTitle":"Student-Led Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10236380"},{"teacherId":4371872,"projectId":9243160,"letterContent":"We are so excited and thankful for the funding of our button project! With the new badge makers for 1-inch, 2-inch, and 3-inch buttons, plus all the supplies, we can create amazing designs to share and wear. Making buttons has inspired our creativity, teamwork, and self-expression. This project is so much fun, and we can't wait to keep designing and learning.\r\n\r\nThis project has encouraged collaboration, connected to art and writing, and brought joy to our classroom. Your generosity will continue to inspire future students for years to come! Thank you for giving us this fantastic opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1746731890293,"projectUrl":"project/nothing-button-a-good-time/9243160/","projectTitle":"Nothing Button a Good Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4371872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643776151014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shaunariggs"},{"teacherId":9740878,"projectId":9213674,"letterContent":"The new storage cabinets have made a big difference in our classroom. Now our microscopes are stored safely and in one place, which makes it much easier for students to get them out and put them away without worrying about damage. When the cabinets first arrived, students were quick to notice how much neater our science area looked. We have already used them during our cell observation activity, where students were able to find and set up their microscopes quickly, giving them more time to focus on their slides. This organization helps our class run more smoothly and keeps our tools ready for our next unit on meiosis and mitosis, where microscopes will be an important part of our work.","fullyFundedDate":1744033092023,"projectUrl":"project/safeguarding-science-secure-storage-fo/9213674/","projectTitle":"\"Safeguarding Science: Secure Storage for Future Discoveries!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodside","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9740878_orig.jpg?crop=214,214,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738698128773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/spirosci-dogs24"},{"teacherId":4371872,"projectId":9063907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. This project will have a significant and lasting impact on my students with disabilities by providing them with essential tools to enhance their learning experience. Access to a classroom set of headphones will ensure that all students can engage fully with their assignments, minimizing distractions and allowing them to focus on their individualized learning needs.\r\n\r\nFor students with intellectual disabilities and specific learning disabilities, auditory learning is a critical component of comprehension and engagement. Having reliable headphones will support their ability to access digital lessons, listen to instructional materials, and complete assignments more effectively. Additionally, the availability of shared headphones for achievement testing will help create a more equitable testing environment, reducing barriers and giving students the resources they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, this project acknowledges and supports students' enthusiasm for learning. By equipping them with the tools necessary for success, it reinforces their sense of inclusion, independence, and confidence in the classroom. 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Thanks to your support, we've been able to create delicious meals such as bacon, scrambled eggs, pancakes, homemade biscuits and gravy, and sausage.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only provided the necessary tools but has also sparked enthusiasm and creativity in the kitchen. The students have learned so much and are excited to continue experimenting with new recipes and techniques. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for making this possible. Thank you for investing in our students' education and culinary growth.","fullyFundedDate":1737043434625,"projectUrl":"project/watcha-got-cooking/9046183/","projectTitle":"Watcha Got Cooking!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4371872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643776151014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shaunariggs"},{"teacherId":9740878,"projectId":8756460,"letterContent":"The \"Request for Owl Pellets\" project had a significant impact on my students by transforming abstract concepts into tangible learning experiences. 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The funding of this project will help not only improve our students' hands-on lab opportunities but also enhance the projects for our first ever 8th grade science fair we are having at the end of the year. \r\n The students erupted with excitement when I told them our project was funded. but the look on their faces of what cannot be matched as I showed each class the new materials. Every class wanted to know if they could use the materials new microscopes with their science fair projects, absolutely they will be allowed to use them. 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