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Having a spot where they have all of their needs is a fantastic reference point for them!\r\nThis is just the beginning of my implementation of this project and I am so exciting to see it come to life. Thank you again for being part of this and I will share pictures as it continues to come together!","fullyFundedDate":1761849962652,"projectUrl":"project/build-my-bookshelf/9819868/","projectTitle":"Build My Bookshelf!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":9819861,"letterContent":"This has been such an exciting past couple of weeks as books are coming in to our classroom! The kids keep asking me which books they should read first and are absolutely overjoyed to devour them!\r\nI've set up a few \"featured\" books that focus on the time of year and the topic we are discussing in class as ideas for where to start and they've been so good about taking care of the books and taking turns to read.\r\nWe have been reading together some of the Spot books as part of our SEL time. During the month of November, we discuss thankfulness and gratitude so those books have been a huge hit!\r\nThank you so much for giving my class a newfound excitement towards reading. It will be a great year for them to expand their vocabulary and travel through new adventures all thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1761849962506,"projectUrl":"project/build-my-library/9819861/","projectTitle":"Build My Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":3433081,"projectId":9496252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Unlocking Creativity: A Musical Story Box for Learning! The arrival of our Story Box was pure magic for my students. The moment they saw the mysterious chest sitting in the front of the room, their imaginations took off. Every day that passed before we opened it added to the suspense. They would whisper guesses, point at the box during class, and even ask if I had peeked inside.\r\nWhen the long-awaited day finally arrived, they walked into the room expecting to see the lid thrown open...but it was still tightly shut. I began our usual lesson as though nothing was different, until I stopped mid-sentence and sighed, disappointed that the box hadn't revealed its secrets. That's when the real adventure began. A few sharp-eyed students spotted a bright green leaf \"hidden\" in our magical classroom tree with a clue written on it. This leaf told us to read a story about imagination.\r\nAs we read together, the students began to connect with the character who, thinking that she had \"lost\" and needed to find her imagination, set off on a grand adventure throughout her house and realized that her imagination had always been there. As she searched a \"cave\" she reached out and her hand touched a furry creature. She was delighted to find out that it wasn't anything scary, but a lost stuffed animal that she had been searching for. I shared that I, too, had lost something...a special coloring book about magic. When we turned the final page, ANOTHER green leaf was tucked inside. It instructed us to look in the Story Box! The room went silent as I slowly lifted the lid. Inside was my \"lost\" coloring book, but every page was blank. The children gasped, puzzled, until I suggested that maybe we could fill it with pictures using only our imaginations. The energy in the room was electric. They \"drew,\" \"colored,\" and finally \"erased\" their pictures all without a single crayon. Their faces glowed with pride at the power of their own creativity.\r\nSince that day, the Story Box has continued to inspire new surprises. We've danced with our beautiful new scarves to The Sorcerer's Apprentice, learned how to treat delicate materials with care and respect, and explored our voices while bringing gentle ghosts to life. The Story Box has turned every lesson into an experience filled with discovery, imagination, and joy.\r\nYour generosity has made all of this possible. Because of you, my students walk into music class eager to see what adventure awaits. As the season of gratitude is upon us we are looking forward to seeing what imaginative adventures the Story Box will bring to our classroom. Please know how thankful we are for your kindness and belief in the power of imagination.","fullyFundedDate":1754012029762,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-creativity-a-musical-story-bo/9496252/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Creativity: A Musical Story Box for Joyful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chuhta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3433081_orig.jpg?crop=2502,2502,x0,y83&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753367757740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3433081"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":9306155,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to be using BrainPop. Last year, before this project, I was only able to show them clips and they were so excited when we got to watch the entire episode! \r\nBesides just watching the content videos, we are able to expand upon what we are learning with games, quizzes, and writing topics. This is a wonderful resource to have. \r\nWith my class this year, I'd like to try using BrainPop to watch SEL (social emotion learning) videos as a support to our curriculum and expand upon them with the quizzes and project/ writing assignments to help benefit my students' needs in regards to SEL. \r\nThank you so much for your belief in this project. I am so excited to use it for all it has to offer!","fullyFundedDate":1750256144073,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-brainpower-with-brainpop/9306155/","projectTitle":"Boosting Brainpower With BrainPop!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9119364,"projectId":9261658,"letterContent":"This project has been so exciting to me since receiving. At the beginning of this school year, I was able to spend time learning how Cricut works. I started gathering supplies thanks to Hobby Lobby and set to work creating my new classroom for the 2025-2026 school year. My students from both last year and this year were blown away to see the results!\r\nThank you so much for this amazing opportunity to make my class more colorful and I look forward to adding onto it as the year goes. \r\nAs you may notice, there is a bit of a Harry Potter theme. I just finished reading the first book to my class and they loved it so much. Now, they can all understand why they see what they see in the classroom and it brings a smile to all their faces!","fullyFundedDate":1746785589089,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-out-creativity-for-a-brighter-le/9261658/","projectTitle":"Cutting Out Creativity for a Brighter Learning Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119364"},{"teacherId":9891258,"projectId":9649152,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of graphic novel sets for our classroom! My students are absolutely thrilled to have them. These books have sparked so much excitement for reading—especially among students who were previously reluctant readers. The colorful artwork and engaging stories have helped build confidence, imagination, and a true love for books. It's wonderful to see students sharing their favorite panels and discussing stories together. Your generosity has brought new energy and joy to our reading time, and we are so grateful for your support in helping our classroom grow as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1759853458214,"projectUrl":"project/kapow-building-readers-with-graphic-nov/9649152/","projectTitle":"Kapow! Building Readers With Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ponthieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9891258_orig.jpg?crop=1890,1890,x1110,y730&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739208273298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891258"},{"teacherId":9891258,"projectId":9649028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies, especially the clipboards! They have already made a big difference in how we learn each day. My students love using them for group work, outdoor lessons, and flexible seating activities. The clipboards help them stay organized and focused no matter where we're learning. Your thoughtful contribution allows us to make learning more engaging and hands-on. We are so grateful for your kindness and support—it truly helps create a positive, well-equipped environment where students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758202664577,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-a-medley-of-classroo/9649028/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning: A Medley of Classroom Must-Haves","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ponthieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9891258_orig.jpg?crop=1890,1890,x1110,y730&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739208273298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891258"},{"teacherId":9891258,"projectId":9648936,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of beanbags to our classroom! The students absolutely love them. They've already become a favorite spot for reading, collaborating, and taking mindful breaks throughout the day. These beanbags have transformed our learning space into a more comfortable and inviting environment where students feel relaxed and ready to learn. Your kindness has truly made a difference in our classroom community and helps us create a space that supports creativity, focus, and joy. We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and support of our students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1758202681131,"projectUrl":"project/bean-bags-for-reading-corner/9648936/","projectTitle":"Bean Bags for Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ponthieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9891258_orig.jpg?crop=1890,1890,x1110,y730&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739208273298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891258"},{"teacherId":9891258,"projectId":9239785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom library. Your support has brought so much excitement and joy to our students. Every new book opens a door to a different world, helping students grow their imagination, explore new ideas, and develop a lifelong love of reading. These books give our classroom a warm and inviting space where every student can find a story that speaks to them. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we're so grateful for your belief in the power of reading and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746489041642,"projectUrl":"project/fantasy-isnt-escape-from-reality-it/9239785/","projectTitle":"Fantasy isn't Escape from Reality... It's Understanding it","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ponthieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9891258_orig.jpg?crop=1890,1890,x1110,y730&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739208273298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891258"},{"teacherId":9891258,"projectId":9227721,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom library. Your support has brought so much excitement and joy to our students. Every new book opens a door to a different world, helping students grow their imagination, explore new ideas, and develop a lifelong love of reading. These books give our classroom a warm and inviting space where every student can find a story that speaks to them. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we're so grateful for your belief in the power of reading and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1744201233108,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-is-a-gift-you-can-open-again/9227721/","projectTitle":"A Book is a Gift You Can Open Again","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ponthieu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9891258_orig.jpg?crop=1890,1890,x1110,y730&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739208273298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891258"},{"teacherId":9891258,"projectId":9142576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom library. Your support has brought so much excitement and joy to our students. 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