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This is helping them to ground themselves and give a space for their fidgets. \r\nAll the students appeared to love having these new materials to help with their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1770381189272,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-solutions/10079753/","projectTitle":"Sitting Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1835893_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x391,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620055990141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1835893"},{"teacherId":3609172,"projectId":9912406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to meaningful, engaging books that connect language learning with caring for the environment. As English Language Learners, these resources have made a powerful difference—helping them build vocabulary, confidence, and comprehension through stories that truly matter to them.\r\n\r\nThe impact in our classroom has been incredible. Students are not only improving their English skills, but they are also developing a deeper sense of responsibility and empathy. They light up with excitement when we talk about recycling and how their small actions can help the planet. Planting flowers together has brought so much joy; they take pride in nurturing something living, all while practicing new words and sharing their ideas with one another.\r\n\r\nThis project has created a classroom environment filled with curiosity, kindness, and purpose. My students feel empowered. They see themselves as helpers, protectors, and learners with a voice. Your support has helped make learning come alive in a way that will stay with them far beyond our classroom. 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These books have helped students build vocabulary, strengthen listening and speaking skills, and engage in meaningful conversations.\r\n\r\nThe impact in our classroom has been wonderful. The rich illustrations and engaging stories helped my students better understand new English words while learning about Native American culture, respect for nature, and the importance of community. Students eagerly participated in discussions and made connections between the stories and their own lives.\r\n\r\nOur project culminated in students creating their own dream catchers, allowing them to celebrate what they learned while expressing creativity and pride. 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One student who often struggled to focus now beams with pride as he independently completes online reading assignments. Another student, new to the country, has gained confidence by replaying directions and listening to modeled speech privately, reducing anxiety and increasing participation. The headphones have also allowed students to join bilingual after-school story time from home, strengthening family connections and making literacy a joyful shared experience.\r\n\r\nMy students are an extraordinary group of learners who come to school each day with resilience, kindness, and an incredible hunger to grow. Many come from low-income households and attend a historically underfunded school, yet they show up with hope and determination. These headphones may seem simple, but they send a powerful message: your learning matters. Because of your generosity, my students feel seen, supported, and empowered. 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