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It has turned what can sometimes be a tricky skill into something fun, hands-on, and empowering. I've already seen students self-correct and gain confidence simply because they can see the sound they're trying to make.\r\nThese materials are more than classroom supplies, they're opportunities. They're helping my students find their voices, they are building confidence speaking English, and feel proud of themselves. None of this would be possible without you.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting their learning in such a meaningful way. Your kindness is making a real difference every single day, and we are all truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755056317966,"projectUrl":"project/building-speaking-confidence/9577196/","projectTitle":"Building Speaking Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gottberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8450396_orig.jpg?crop=2153,2153,x0,y532&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731967590867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8450396"},{"teacherId":9157068,"projectId":9320475,"letterContent":"We are going to be able to use these materials to learn about how magnets work in our everyday life. I plan to show them how electromagnets are created and how they are involved in powering generating stations. I just tested this group of students and they are excited to use the snap circuits. some of them have never seen or heard of them before and have been waiting ever since I knew this was funded. I know you won't get to see their faces, but they light up just talking about what they are going to make. You have helped not only next years group of students but the ones that are leaving this room.","fullyFundedDate":1746785654741,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-properties-in-science/9320475/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Properties in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Conley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157068_orig.jpg?crop=3072,3072,x0,y808&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691096733985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157068"},{"teacherId":9157068,"projectId":9326103,"letterContent":"This is going to help me personally. I have to take time everyday to plug in the chromebooks for the students. I at times miss plugging in one or two and it takes time away from the students waiting on a good charge. I know that other teachers have them plug them in and that they are unable to go out for recess until that task is complete, i feel like that takes away from them being a kid though. I goal is to use it for the last two weeks of this year and that any bugs that arise will be worked out before my new group of students come in next year. Once again, Thank you for this very nice gift.","fullyFundedDate":1746785778362,"projectUrl":"project/computer-charging-station/9326103/","projectTitle":"Computer Charging Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Conley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9157068_orig.jpg?crop=3072,3072,x0,y808&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691096733985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9157068"},{"teacherId":8450396,"projectId":8934072,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest thanks to each of you who generously supported my classroom. Your donations have made a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nThis year, our school launched a brand-new English Language Program for grades K–6. When we began, the program had no foundational resources—no alphabet materials, phonics tools, or phonemic awareness support. Thanks to your kindness and the gift certificate to Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), we were able to purchase essential items like alphabet cards, sight word reading stories, and—most importantly—hundreds of pictures to support vocabulary development and language comprehension.\r\nThe letter blocks you helped provide have been wonderful for building fine motor skills while making learning feel like play. My students especially love writing words and sentences with the dry erase markers. The picture dictionaries are another invaluable tool—they're used daily and are even helping prepare students for district tests.\r\nYour generosity has brought joy, excitement, and much-needed resources to my classroom. 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