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This technology brings real-world media production skills directly into our classroom and gives them hands-on experiences that feel meaningful and exciting.\r\n\r\nThe green screen has been the biggest hit. Students love seeing themselves appear in different places during their recordings, whether they are pretending to report news from another country or presenting a business product in a fun, creative environment. The microphone has also been a favorite because it makes them feel professional, confident, and proud of the content they're producing. They immediately noticed how much clearer their voices sounded, and it motivated them to speak with more intention and expression.\r\n\r\nThere are a few students who have truly blossomed because of these tools. Some of my quieter students, who normally hesitate to speak out loud in class, suddenly felt comfortable stepping up to the microphone because the equipment made them feel like their voices mattered. I've watched students who rarely participate become the ones leading media projects, experimenting with backgrounds, adjusting camera angles, and helping their classmates record scenes. This technology has revealed new strengths in students who didn't always believe they had them.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not just provided equipment, but opportunities. You gave my students the chance to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop skills that will follow them far beyond my classroom. 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A few of them kept repeating, “This is really for us?” They immediately started exploring the markers, papers, and tools, imagining what they could design.\n\nOne of the best moments happened during our entrepreneurship lesson, when students were creating logos for their mock businesses. Because of your contribution, they were able to use colorful materials, quality paper, and creative tools instead of basic notebook sheets. It changed the energy in the room. They took more pride in their work, collaborated more confidently, and pushed themselves to be more imaginative. The healthy snacks have also been a quiet but powerful support. Several students grab one before we start long work periods, and it keeps them focused, calm, and ready to learn without feeling hungry.\n\nYour donation didn’t just give them supplies; it gave them a sense of possibility and encouragement. They feel seen. They feel supported. And they feel motivated to keep creating.\n\nOur next step is launching a hands-on branding project where each student will create a small product concept, design packaging, and build a mini display using the materials you helped us secure. Because of you, they get to bring their ideas to life in a way that feels real, meaningful, and fun.\n\nThank you for believing in my students and making our classroom a brighter, more creative place. Your generosity truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1755521855483,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-and-creative/9336520/","projectTitle":"Fresh and Creative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157027_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697825612497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157027"},{"teacherId":2223015,"projectId":9421656,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to my classroom project. When the packages arrived it was such a treat for myself and the students to get to open. I love to treat my students to a piece of candy when they are able to solve coding problems or help another fellow student. It also helps to keep the students behavior better grounded when they know there is a surprise for their great behavior. \r\n\r\nHaving Clorox wipes to keep the desks and areas clean sure does help to keep the students from sharing germs and getting sick. The spray can air sure helps to keep the chromebooks clean from particles getting inside the keyboard. We have used the cardstock for projects with coding for our class. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your kindness and generosity to my class.","fullyFundedDate":1758849641387,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom/9421656/","projectTitle":"Creating a Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2223015_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468648340272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tracey-carroll"},{"teacherId":2223015,"projectId":9805304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in my classroom. Having this giftcard to Teacher Pay Teachers is such a support and help for my students. This will enable me to print out worksheets and project ideas for my class to work indivitually or in groups. \r\n\r\nThe students were excited when I told them that we are getting the giftcard. 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My students were so excited because we just happen to have 2 birthdays in class on that day. \r\n\r\nIt is kind partners and people like yourself that help to make my classroom a greater place. I feel so blessed to have kind hearted and giving people that are willing to help in our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1759169889456,"projectUrl":"project/birthdays-sickness-and-writing/9599957/","projectTitle":"Birthdays, Sickness and Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2223015_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468648340272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tracey-carroll"},{"teacherId":9524238,"projectId":9481347,"letterContent":"Our Paper with Purpose project has already started making a positive impact in our classroom! 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Thanks to this new incubator, they'll be able to observe the stages of embryo development with consistency and accuracy—something our older incubators just couldn't guarantee.\r\n\r\nThe improved humidity control and built-in timers will help ensure higher hatch rates, which means every student will get a chance to witness life begin right before their eyes. These moments create powerful lessons in biology, responsibility, and compassion, all while tying directly into our aquaculture and FFA curriculum.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide equipment—it gave my students the opportunity to connect what they learn in science to the real world in a hands-on, unforgettable way. 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Each day they couldn't wait to see which tradition they would explore next.\r\n\r\nThey've already created Japanese gyotaku fish prints, Pacific Islander tapa-inspired designs, Aboriginal dot art, West African Adinkra-style symbols, and Native American–inspired petroglyphs. Not only did this expose them to diverse cultural traditions, but it also gave us the opportunity to revisit our aquaculture history lessons—helping them prepare for their tests in a way that felt creative and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour support gave my students a chance to connect art, history, and aquaculture in ways they had never experienced before. They walked away with both knowledge and pride in their work, seeing how cultures around the world have celebrated and expressed their relationship to water, fish, and resources. Thank you for helping us bring cultural representation and creativity into our classroom in such a powerful way.","fullyFundedDate":1752508653819,"projectUrl":"project/cultures-in-clay-exploring-aquaculture/9374459/","projectTitle":"Cultures in Clay: Exploring Aquaculture Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stelljes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9524238_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714527305429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stelljes"},{"teacherId":9157015,"projectId":9394253,"letterContent":"Our aprons came in and they look amazing. My students already feel and look more professional. Our old aprons pretty much had it. Now they can practice responsible safe cooking. when everyone has the same type apron, there is less confusion. They look like a team now. Each student is required to maintain a clean apron while cooking. They know to clean as they work. Staying clean just means cleaner habits. When they come to class it helps to start the day clean and looking professional. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1752844974420,"projectUrl":"project/aprons-for-all-empowering-young-chefs/9394253/","projectTitle":"Aprons for All: Empowering Young Chefs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706819731522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157015"},{"teacherId":9157015,"projectId":9383945,"letterContent":"All I can say with this new equipment, we have been able to capture Sardinian traditions. Italy is known for pasta in so many ways and in so many terms that we can't pronounce, but we love the style that goes into the food made for family these new pasta makers make it so much easier for our students to be more efficient at what they do, which makes it better for the food. We've made fettuccine and now we have made culugionnes from scratch. We developed the technique with practice to make them beautiful delicious stuffing them with potato mash; Assaggio cheese, garlic, mint, and love. Thank you so much for this Godsend.","fullyFundedDate":1748978547705,"projectUrl":"project/consistent-pasta-making/9383945/","projectTitle":"Consistent Pasta Making","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706819731522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157015"},{"teacherId":9524238,"projectId":9289904,"letterContent":"Our classroom is buzzing with excitement thanks to the new chicken coop project! Having a safe, well-structured coop means our students can take their hatchery lessons one step further and truly care for the animals they've worked so hard to raise. Before, our students only got to experience part of the process in the classroom. Now, they can see the full cycle—hatching, raising, and caring for chickens in a sustainable and responsible way.\r\n\r\nThis project has already sparked so much curiosity and pride among my students. They are learning not only about animal science and agriculture but also about responsibility, teamwork, and empathy for living creatures. These lessons go far beyond the coop—they prepare our students for future careers in agriculture, aquaculture, and environmental science, while also giving them a sense of stewardship that will serve them for life. We are so grateful to our supporters who made this project possible. Your generosity has built more than just a chicken coop—you've built opportunities, memories, and lifelong lessons for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1752844956562,"projectUrl":"project/home-sweet-coop-building-responsibility/9289904/","projectTitle":"Home Sweet Coop: Building Responsibility with Our FFA Flock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stelljes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9524238_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714527305429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stelljes"},{"teacherId":2292029,"projectId":9264895,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students are already putting the new resources to great use! We've created a wellness corner in the welding classroom where students can stay active, reduce stress, and prepare physically for the demands of the workforce. 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