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Some of them even said, \"This feels like a brand-new classroom!\" These tools have helped them enjoy learning again, which has sparked their creativity and gotten them more involved. We are currently working on a project that asks students to use what they have learned in real life. The new tools are making it easier for them to picture and practice ideas that were hard for them to understand before. The next thing we need to do is keep this energy going by using these tools in future lessons and giving students more chances to work together, make things, and think critically. Because of your kindness, my kids not only are learning, they love it.","fullyFundedDate":1739781993848,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-fueling-learning-o/9117238/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Fueling Learning One Tool at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8389056_orig.jpg?crop=610,610,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647994693304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8389056"},{"teacherId":5249574,"projectId":9118897,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for supporting my project for \"encouraging scholars to read and love it!\" Learning hands on has helped my scholars learn sight words, beginning and ending sounds and building words in such a fun way!\r\nDuring small group time my scholars always ask to play the games that have been donated! Learning with hands on activities has encouraged my scholars to have fun, encourage each other and the importance of team work!\r\nThank you for donating and making learning fun and engaging for my scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1739895647610,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-scholars-to-read-and-love-it/9118897/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Scholars To Read And Love It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5249574"},{"teacherId":9357425,"projectId":9124728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating math manipulatives to my classroom!\r\nMy students have been using the fraction tiles to strengthen their understanding of fractions, whether they're learning to write fractions or practicing adding and subtracting them. The magnetic tiles have also been a wonderful resource for providing brain breaks after long periods of work. They give students an opportunity to relax and engage in a calm, hands-on activity.\r\n\r\nThe ten-frame manipulatives have been another fantastic addition. My students use them to build, break apart, and combine numbers. This allows them to explore addition and subtraction in a concrete and interactive way.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has made a meaningful difference by helping my students develop a stronger foundation in essential math skills. The manipulatives have brought learning to life, and I am truly grateful for your support. My students and I deeply appreciate your kindness. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1740360428994,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives-for-ms-houselogs-sc/9124728/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives for Ms. Houselog's Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Houselog","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357425"},{"teacherId":8533928,"projectId":9116907,"letterContent":"When our wobble chairs and floor pillows arrived, the excitement in my classroom was instant — students were begging to try them before I even unpacked the boxes! Within the first week of using them, I saw a noticeable difference in student focus and collaboration. My students who typically struggled to stay seated during lessons now choose wobble chairs so they can move while they work without being disruptive. Others love grabbing a floor pillow during reading time or small-group discussions, which has made our classroom feel more welcoming, calm, and student-centered.\r\n\r\nOne of my students said, \"It feels like you trust us to pick what works best for us.\" That moment confirmed exactly why this project mattered.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed not just our space, but our classroom culture. Instead of asking permission to move around constantly, students now make responsible choices about where and how they learn best. They stay on task longer, engage more deeply in discussions, and even cheer when I say, \"Grab your seats — anywhere you learn best!\"\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in flexible, joyful learning environments. Your support has made a meaningful and daily impact on my students' success, comfort, and confidence. We are grateful every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1739745130443,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-learning/9116907/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clegg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8533928_orig.jpg?crop=1330,1330,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739743663795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8533928"},{"teacherId":9925917,"projectId":9126626,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my Gifted Scholars were able to create Birthday Boxes filled with cake mix, frosting, decorations, and small tokens of kindness for children in need. Each box was carefully assembled with love, designed to bring joy and celebration to children who might not otherwise get to experience a special birthday.\r\n\r\nThis project gave my students the opportunity to practice planning, teamwork, and organization while learning the true meaning of service. They were so proud to see their efforts going directly to food pantries, shelters, and foster care programs, knowing that their work would brighten a child's day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allowed my scholars to spread kindness in a very real way. More than just making boxes, they discovered how compassion and community service can make a lasting difference in someone's life.","fullyFundedDate":1742246500922,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-through-birthday-boxes/9126626/","projectTitle":"Kindness through Birthday Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925917"},{"teacherId":9925917,"projectId":9205621,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my scholars were able to bring science and economics together in a meaningful, hands-on way. Using the soap- and candle-making kits, they researched chemical reactions, states of matter, and the science behind each product, then applied what they learned by creating items to sell in our KidCity Market.\r\n\r\nThis project gave students the chance to practice entrepreneurship while reinforcing core science concepts. They calculated costs, set prices, and analyzed supply and demand—all while proudly showcasing their own handmade soaps and candles.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped my students see themselves as both scientists and business leaders. They not only gained confidence in their academic skills but also discovered how creativity and knowledge can make a real impact in the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1746804643445,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-economics-candle-s/9205621/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science & Economics: Candle & Soap-Making for KidCity Market","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925917"},{"teacherId":9925917,"projectId":9117594,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our 3rd–8th grade Gifted Scholars were able to bring KidCity to life! With the button makers, crochet kits, and printing supplies, students created their own products to sell and promoted their businesses with custom advertisements. They weren't just making crafts—they were learning real-world lessons about supply and demand, budgeting, pricing, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThis project gave my students the chance to see themselves as entrepreneurs and leaders. They worked together to solve problems, think creatively, and apply their literacy and math skills in meaningful ways. The excitement and pride they felt in running their own marketplace was incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made this learning possible. By supporting KidCity, you invested in future innovators, problem-solvers, and community leaders—and helped my scholars see that their ideas can truly become reality.","fullyFundedDate":1739818345522,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-scholars-through-kidcity-pro/9117594/","projectTitle":"Empowering Scholars through KidCity Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925917"},{"teacherId":8359918,"projectId":9310674,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my Gifted Scholars now have books that inspire them to find and use their voices with confidence. Each story we read together sparked meaningful conversations about courage, leadership, and speaking up for what matters. Students connected the characters' journeys to their own lives and began practicing how to share their ideas through writing, presentations, and group projects.\r\n\r\nThis project gave my scholars more than just books—it gave them a safe space to explore their thoughts and recognize the power of their own voices. They are learning that their ideas matter and that they can use their voices to make a difference in their classrooms, communities, and beyond.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped my students grow as readers, writers, and leaders, and showed them that when they speak up, they have the power to create change.","fullyFundedDate":1746786386704,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-book-study-finding-my-voice/9310674/","projectTitle":"Small Group Book Study: Finding My Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. David","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359918"},{"teacherId":8359918,"projectId":9115240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our KidCity project! The supplies are helping scholars turn their business ideas into real products. They've been making magnets, buttons, and crochet items, and even creating ads with the printer ink. It's been exciting to see them practice budgeting, pricing, and teamwork while building their own KidCity marketplace.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when the supplies arrived! They couldn't wait to try the button maker and start crocheting. Right away, they began planning what they wanted to sell and how to design their products.\r\n\r\n\r\nNext, scholars will set up their KidCity storefronts and run their businesses. They'll sell their products, share their advertisements, and practice customer service. Thanks to your support, they are learning how creativity and hard work can turn into something real!","fullyFundedDate":1746786217384,"projectUrl":"project/kidcity-gifted-scholars-life-skills-expl/9115240/","projectTitle":"KidCity Gifted Scholars Life Skills Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. David","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359918"},{"teacherId":9843914,"projectId":9130499,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has truly come alive with new learning opportunities through the \"Reading, Writing, and Math, Oh My!\" project! These resources have transformed the way my students engage with foundational skills every single day. Your support has brought excitement, confidence, and curiosity into our learning space — and the results are already shining through.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new reading materials to strengthen early literacy skills in fun, interactive ways. My students are diving into colorful storybooks during small group reading time, exploring letter sounds, rhyming words, and sight vocabulary. The phonics games and magnetic letters you helped fund have become daily favorites — my students light up when they get to \"build\" words together and proudly read them aloud to the class. These hands-on tools have made reading more tangible and accessible, especially for my young learners who need extra support in connecting letters to sounds.\r\n\r\nIn writing, the new journals and dry-erase boards have been a huge hit! We use them to practice writing our names, forming letters, and drawing pictures to express ideas. At the beginning of the year, some students hesitated to pick up a pencil or struggled to hold one correctly. Now, with structured activities and engaging materials, they eagerly reach for their writing tools and are beginning to form complete sentences and tell short stories through illustrations. The sense of pride on their faces when they see their progress is absolutely priceless.\r\n\r\nMath time has also been transformed. The counting manipulatives, number flashcards, and math games you provided have turned what was once a challenging subject into one filled with excitement. We've been using the manipulatives to count objects, compare quantities, and recognize numbers 0–20. The students especially enjoy using the colorful counters to solve addition and subtraction problems — it's learning disguised as play! The hands-on experience has strengthened their understanding of numbers and patterns, and it's amazing to see their confidence grow with each new skill.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the classroom buzzed with pure excitement. The students couldn't wait to open the boxes and explore what was inside. Their smiles, laughter, and endless questions — \"Are these for us?\" \"Can we use them today?\" — made it clear just how meaningful these resources are. They immediately began sharing, taking turns, and helping one another use the new tools. It was a beautiful moment that captured why your support matters so deeply.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps focus on building more independence and critical thinking. In reading, students will begin working in small literacy groups to discuss stories and make predictions. In writing, they'll move toward crafting complete sentences and short paragraphs with support. In math, we'll be tackling early problem-solving activities using the same manipulatives that your donations helped provide.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have the resources they need to explore, create, and learn with joy. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of education. Your kindness continues to make a lasting difference every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1741109422997,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-writing-and-math-oh-my/9130499/","projectTitle":"Reading and Writing and Math, oh my!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Randall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9843914_orig.jpg?crop=1835,1836,x0,y556&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741014366185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843914"},{"teacherId":8364358,"projectId":9179698,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our kindergarten class has been filled with excitement and purpose as we kick off our special project, Little Hearts, Big Impact. When the materials arrived, my students were beyond thrilled. They couldn't wait to dive in and start creating. Their eyes lit up as they sorted through the colorful craft supplies, and the room was full of joyful chatter and lots of big ideas. One student even said, \"This is going to make someone so happy!\" and that's exactly the heart behind this project.\r\n\r\nWe used the new resources to create thoughtful gift bags for seniors in assisted living facilities. Each bag included a sweet, handmade card and some sweet candies to bring smiles to their faces. As they worked, my students practiced their writing, fine motor skills, and creativity, all while learning about kindness, empathy, and the joy of giving. It was truly heartwarming to see how seriously they took this project, knowing they were making a difference in someone's day.\r\n\r\nNow, as we wrap up the project, we're reflecting on what it means to care for others and be part of a community. Your donation made this meaningful learning experience possible, not just for this group of little learners, but for the seniors whose lives they touched. Thank you for helping us show that even the smallest hearts can make the biggest impact.","fullyFundedDate":1742322964687,"projectUrl":"project/little-hearts-big-impact/9179698/","projectTitle":"Little Hearts, Big Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8364358_orig.jpg?crop=3598,3598,x0,y1211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661396901749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364358"},{"teacherId":8364358,"projectId":9116585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! When the materials arrived, my kindergarteners were so excited! They couldn't wait to explore everything. Their eyes lit up as we opened the boxes, and they immediately began asking questions and diving into the new games and activities. For many of them, this was the first time they had access to hands-on learning tools like these, and it made learning feel like play.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the materials during our small group time to reinforce math, literacy, and social-emotional skills in fun and engaging ways. One of their favorite activities so far has been the \"Don't Spill the Beans\" game. They've used it to practice counting, turn-taking, and patience all while cheering each other on and laughing together! These tools have made learning more interactive and helped build confidence and teamwork in the classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students will continue using these resources to explore through writing, art, and measurement. 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