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While I have a few students who need them more than others, the majority of my students benefit from the extra movement and variety of body shapes that these chairs and lap desks provide.\r\n\r\nMost of my students are English language learners, and I'm not sure that all of them could fully express their gratitude in their thank you letters, but from their hearts they do thank you deeply. I only wish you could be a fly on the wall in my class and see the impact of your gift in person. Students are learning what their body needs to help their mind focus. They are strengthening core muscles and stretching as they work throughout the day. And, perhaps the question you may be wondering from my original request: they are NOT falling out of their chairs! Truly, the number of daily crashes is a small fraction of what it used to be. 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These resources will support meaningful conversations about feelings, friendship, self-regulation, and empathy—skills that are essential for success both in and out of the classroom. The new books will spark excitement around reading from day one and help me meet students where they are, both academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThis project will have a lasting impact on my students by helping them build strong relationships, develop coping strategies, and grow into confident learners. Starting the year with these materials will make a real difference in how we connect and learn together.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I'll be able to provide intentional support for both literacy and emotional growth. I can't wait to use these tools during morning meetings, small group work, and independent reading time to help my students thrive from the very beginning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the whole child and for helping me create a nurturing, engaging classroom environment. 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The computer mice gave them greater control and accuracy when navigating test questions, and the styluses allowed them to work more comfortably on touchscreen devices, particularly when solving math problems or using online tools.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students were able to approach testing with confidence and the right tools for success. These resources helped reduce frustration and gave each child the opportunity to do their very best.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I was able to ensure a smooth testing experience and support my students' diverse needs. Your donation helped remove barriers and created a more equitable environment for all learners.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity. 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The Velcro dots have made it easy to create interactive tools that support student engagement and fine motor skills. And the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards have allowed me to purchase high-quality, differentiated resources tailored to my students' specific learning needs.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made our classroom more organized, efficient, and fun — and I can't thank you enough for making this possible. My students and I are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746785986600,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-teachers-triumph-for-students/9263974/","projectTitle":"Tools for Teachers, Triumph for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buchan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7909382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648849813128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-buchan"},{"teacherId":7909382,"projectId":8987853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My students absolutely love these books. When it comes to encouraging a love for reading, it's so important to start with what excites them—and this book series has done exactly that.\r\n\r\nThe patterned text in the series helps build confidence and supports my students in becoming successful, independent readers. They were so excited to open the packages and see all the new books—there were smiles, laughter, and lots of curiosity. We couldn't wait to dive in, and we started reading them right away!\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly made reading feel fun and accessible for my students. Thank you for bringing that joy into our classroom and for supporting their literacy journey.","fullyFundedDate":1742945449802,"projectUrl":"project/how-to-catch-a/8987853/","projectTitle":"How To Catch A...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buchan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7909382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648849813128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-buchan"},{"teacherId":7909382,"projectId":8427304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students learn to read. Many of them face significant challenges with reading and are currently preparing for state tests that determine if they can move on to the next grade. This can be incredibly overwhelming for students who are already behind—but your support has truly made a difference.\r\n\r\nThe resources you helped provide have been a huge help in building their confidence and skills. What I love most is how engaging these tools are—my students are so excited to play the games and complete the activities. To them, it doesn't even feel like reading practice; it feels like fun. And for struggling readers, that's a big win.\r\n\r\nThese materials will continue to support not only my current students, but future classes as well. Your generosity is creating lasting change, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1717863122907,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-read/8427304/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buchan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7909382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648849813128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-buchan"},{"teacherId":7909382,"projectId":7663002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. Your support allowed me to update the calming corner in my classroom—a space that has become essential for my students' emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThe resources you helped provide are used daily to support students when they're feeling overwhelmed or dysregulated. These tools don't just make a difference in my classroom—they help my students succeed in their general education classrooms as well. Having a safe and supportive space to regroup has been a game-changer for many of them.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your kindness and for believing in the importance of social-emotional learning. 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The students have learned so much, and it's been incredible to see their growth.\r\n\r\nThe games and activities you helped provide are not only fun, but also incredibly effective. The kids are engaged, excited, and eager to express how they're feeling each day.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—thank you for making our classroom a better place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1715103352639,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-our-emotions/8210409/","projectTitle":"Learning about our Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buchan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7909382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648849813128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-buchan"},{"teacherId":1902928,"projectId":8907417,"letterContent":"We are truly grateful for your generous donation that made this project possible. This project made it possible for over 120 students to participate an engage in various lessons and activities that went along with the books purchased. Students in both monolingual and bilingual classes were able to participate. \r\n\r\nIt is because of donors like yourselves that many schools like our own and across the nation are able to have needed materials and resources to aid and support learning throughout the curriculum. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for selecting our project to make it active and possible for our multilinguals students in sixth grade! Our school is very fortunate and appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1732316320043,"projectUrl":"project/walk-two-moons-dual-language/8907417/","projectTitle":"Walk Two Moons: Dual Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. V. 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