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Several of them now ask for a \"light break\" when they feel anxious or distracted — and after that, they seem more settled and ready to learn. The aquarium is also a favorite: the flowing \"fish\" movement and soft lighting draw in the students' attention and calm, giving them a peaceful, sensory-rich space that supports focus and emotional regulation.\r\n\r\nEven the chew necklaces — though a small addition — give some students who need oral or tactile stimulation a safe, calming option when they feel nervous or overstimulated.\r\n\r\nBecause of these items, our classroom feels more welcoming, inclusive, and supportive for students with different needs. We're using them regularly — during transitions, before lessons, or whenever a student needs a calming moment.\r\n\r\nThank you again — you didn't just donate objects. 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By doing so, this allows me to continue building positive relationships with my kids.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate all your support in helping us fund this project and keeping our bellies full!","fullyFundedDate":1755738532317,"projectUrl":"project/improve-our-mood-with-food/9525304/","projectTitle":"Improve Our Mood with Food","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brandenburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4525972_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530667290908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-brandenbur"},{"teacherId":4525972,"projectId":9062646,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! We appreciate you and are so grateful for your support. My students were so happy to refill their toiletry bags that were donated by another thoughtful donor. Your donations allow me to not only support just my students, but students throughout our school know they can reach out to me if they are in need of hygiene items. Items requested by each student are prepared in a bag and each child will stop by discretely and place the materials in their bags. Students feel relieved to have access to the items they deserve and help them be successful. Again, thank you for supporting our school!","fullyFundedDate":1737211093374,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-and-so-clean/9062646/","projectTitle":"So Fresh and So Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brandenburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4525972_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530667290908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-brandenbur"},{"teacherId":4525972,"projectId":9017414,"letterContent":"In our behavior classroom, there are many functions to different behaviors exhibited by my kids. However, more often than not, students are frustrated because they are hungry.\r\n\r\nI like to keep a pantry filled with a variety of snacks students may consume during the school day, after school- before their extra-curricular activities, or at home. By doing so, this allows me to continue building positive relationships with my kids.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate all your support in helping us fund this project and keeping our bellies full!","fullyFundedDate":1740337632010,"projectUrl":"project/improve-our-mood-with-food/9017414/","projectTitle":"Improve Our Mood With Food","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brandenburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4525972_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530667290908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-brandenbur"},{"teacherId":4525972,"projectId":8950953,"letterContent":"My students are diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders. 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