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Instead of scrambling to find a working device or sharing with a partner, students can now fully engage during our research days. It has cut down on downtime and frustration, and increased independence and confidence.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far was watching a group of students spread out across the room, some on the floor, some standing at the counters, each immersed in brainstorming and planning in their new notebooks. 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These resources may seem simple, but they have a huge impact on our daily routines and help students feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour belief in students, literacy, and the power of a great start means so much. Together, we're building a classroom where curiosity and creativity can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755705198980,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-essential-supplies-for/9576854/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: Essential Supplies for Readers & Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nielsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9487413_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x1,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709922716440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9487413"},{"teacherId":5700168,"projectId":9481005,"letterContent":"Clear packing tape was used to number student desks to help provide direction as to seating arrangements for organized groupwork. 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Thank you for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1755713529858,"projectUrl":"project/organized-groupwork-supplies/9481005/","projectTitle":"Organized Groupwork Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5700168_orig.jpg?crop=520,520,x260,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720802345831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5700168"},{"teacherId":5594019,"projectId":6407245,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our \"To Build to Grow \" project has brought creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration to life in our classroom. The students and I are using the Legos in a variety of ways—building structures in STEM challenges, exploring patterns and symmetry in math, and working together on story-based projects that integrate reading and writing skills.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these materials will continue to support upcoming lessons in math, science, and creative storytelling. Students are now more confident in tackling open-ended projects, thinking critically, and working together to solve problems. Your generosity has truly enhanced our classroom by giving students tools to explore, create, and grow their skills in exciting new ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting difference in our students' learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1661354872063,"projectUrl":"project/to-build-to-grow/6407245/","projectTitle":"To Build to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5594019"},{"teacherId":5594019,"projectId":9536278,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our \"Necessary Teaching Supplies\" project, especially the Clorox wipes, has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The wipes have allowed my students and me to maintain a clean and safe learning environment, which helps everyone feel comfortable and focused on learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the Clorox wipes first arrived, the students were excited and curious. They immediately took part in helping organize and stock our classroom cleaning stations, showing responsibility and pride in keeping our space tidy. One memorable moment was during a group activity: students were able to quickly clean their work areas between projects, which kept materials organized and allowed us to move seamlessly from one learning activity to the next.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for contributing to a cleaner, safer, and more productive learning space for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1755705231104,"projectUrl":"project/necessary-teaching-supplies/9536278/","projectTitle":"Necessary Teaching Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5594019"},{"teacherId":5594019,"projectId":9748581,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our \"Power Snacks for Power Minds\" project has truly energized our classroom! Having a supply of healthy snacks has made a big difference for my students' focus and motivation throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWe use the snacks during our most challenging lessons—especially math problem-solving sessions and group projects. One special moment that stood out was during a review activity before a test. The students who worked hard and won the activity were proud of their accomplishment and delighted to receive granola bars as a reward for their effort.\r\n\r\nAs we move into new units, these snacks continue to support our learning by helping students stay alert, positive, and ready to tackle new challenges. Your kindness has turned a simple idea into something that helps my students feel cared for, respected, and ready to learn every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for fueling both our minds and hearts—we couldn't do it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1758822552289,"projectUrl":"project/power-snacks-for-power-minds/9748581/","projectTitle":"Power Snacks for Power Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5594019"},{"teacherId":5594019,"projectId":9336526,"letterContent":"Comfortable students are better able to concentrate and engage with the material. Students love the high desks and chairs and they enjoy and can be focus in my math class. \r\nBesides, the high chairs provide more spaces than regular desks so students are more likely to ask questions, explore ideas, and stay engaged. \r\n\r\nBecause of the saved spaces, I'm able to make my classroom feel inviting and supportive. As we all know, a positive environment improves mood and promotes a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nRight now, my students are in the middle of an exciting mode of having high chairs and high desks, and your contribution is helping bring it to life. \r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students involve deepening their engagement through hands-on activities and critical thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1751570740774,"projectUrl":"project/alternative-classroom-to-improve-engagem/9336526/","projectTitle":"Alternative Classroom to Improve Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5594019"},{"teacherId":1525119,"projectId":9260509,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation to this project, I was able to update the library's game center with popular favorites and some new surprises. The games were in a sorry state (taped up, glued down, missing pieces), but now are fresh and new. The game center is ready for hands-on fun when students return in the fall. \r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to help the library serve as a happening place for students to connect and socialize. I am very grateful, and I look forward to seeing the students' excitement!","fullyFundedDate":1746462373484,"projectUrl":"project/what-happened/9260509/","projectTitle":"What Happened?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1525119_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y603&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744918433346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1525119"},{"teacherId":3155363,"projectId":9240162,"letterContent":"My students have a changed attitude toward our school community. They feel a sense of self confidence I did not see at the beginning of the school year. With this attitude change they see possibilities never imagined before.\r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the year. I heard I hate math, I cannot do math. Now I see them trying and believing in themselves. The relaxed atmosphere and support of the materials I requested led to great success for many. On our state standardized test all but three students showed substantial growth. \r\n\r\nThis is amazing some students showing up to two years growth. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1744201772301,"projectUrl":"project/rise-to-the-occasion-of-being-lifelong-l/9240162/","projectTitle":"Rise to the Occasion of Being Lifelong Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pearson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3155363_orig.jpg?crop=355,355,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683651633915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3155363"},{"teacherId":5700168,"projectId":9092500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation to support the digital timers. They have helped students gain valuable time management skills when taking classroom breaks and working on assignments. \r\n\r\nWhen the timers were used, they were used individually, and students reacted well to using them. Students set the time for the amount of minutes allowed or needed. The timers have been helpful with behavior management and keeping students on task while giving them an opportunity to keep track of amounts of time spent on activities themselves giving them more control over their own education. \r\n\r\nIn the future, I would love to incorporate more groupwork into class instruction and have students use the timers as a part of groupwork as well. Those are the next steps moving forward in helping students with managing time and in strengthening their time management skills. The support for our classroom was much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1738608698041,"projectUrl":"project/time-management-skill-focus/9092500/","projectTitle":"Time Management Skill Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5700168_orig.jpg?crop=520,520,x260,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720802345831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5700168"},{"teacherId":2529887,"projectId":9058161,"letterContent":"The students immediately ripped into the packages and started putting the carts together. Since there were two carts they split into teams and had a race to see who could put the cart together the fastest! The little tiny wrenches provided in the package were not great so I went and borrowed some tools from the shop teacher and the race was on! \r\nAfter we got them together and made sure all the bolts and nuts were nice and tight. We had to find a place for them to call home in my room. After just two days of use students got used to making sure their were never more than 18 chairs in a stack (for safety) and they began to recognize the extra space we got back and ease of cleaning up after.\r\nI had to break them up one day after class when I caught them performing a praise the new rack ceremony! LOL just kidding. \r\nThank you so much for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1742907998243,"projectUrl":"project/all-chairs-go/9058161/","projectTitle":"All Chairs Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Koster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2529887_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752700898463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thbellbands"},{"teacherId":2529887,"projectId":9014002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. Because of your donations I have been able to extend extra help to my current students and will be able to continue to help them through modeling for many years to come. Your charity is truly inspiring. We have a final concert coming up in my and my students are exited to put on a great show for our audiences. \r\nThank you again for being so gracious with your funds. I recognize that in this time of inflation it was not easy to share of what you have. \r\nGod Bless! 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