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My students feel excited to learn in a safe and engaging classroom with new technology where they can learn to be responsible with the technology. Especially, in this new generations where they are smart and willing to use technology so they can continue to learn in meaningful ways. Thank you again for all the support, we are truly filled with grattitude.","fullyFundedDate":1785179141971,"projectUrl":"project/future-explorers/10295970/","projectTitle":"Future Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reynoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8521154_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699071061152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-reynoso3rdgradescholars"},{"teacherId":8521154,"projectId":10320136,"letterContent":"Thank you for the new materials my students were elated to see and use the materials. We are using it during our PE lessons which is 3 times a week. It is easy to set up and teaching the students new skills, as well as the students being able to be helpful by putting it away. The students are learning the basic skills and with time they will learn to be better. They also are working as a team with their peers to work together to play pickle ball. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and movement.","fullyFundedDate":1783005782651,"projectUrl":"project/movement-is-key-to-success/10320136/","projectTitle":"Movement is Key to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reynoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8521154_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699071061152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-reynoso3rdgradescholars"},{"teacherId":6634683,"projectId":10200234,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Little STEM Explorers I wan to say thank you. My students and parents enjoyed their kits about planting and are learning about plants. It has been a success and we are greatly appreciated.\r\nSo much curiosity and learning and lots of open \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to me and my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students will have access to materials and resources that will make learning more engaging, exciting, and meaningful. Your support helps create a classroom where children can explore, learn, create, and grow with confidence.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful that you chose to invest in our students and their education. 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