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Because of your kindness, my students now have access to hands-on materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration every single day. Watching their faces light up as they build, explore, and imagine with the new Lego Duplos has been an absolute joy. These sets are helping our youngest learners develop fine motor skills and early STEM concepts in a fun, meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a lasting impact in our classroom. You've given my students opportunities to learn through play, to share ideas with one another, and to gain confidence in their ability to create and build. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in the bright futures of our little learners. Your generosity truly makes a difference!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! 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You've given our young learners opportunities to explore big scientific ideas in a developmentally appropriate, joyful, and engaging way. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758584584667,"projectUrl":"project/lego-steam-park-for-stem-learners/9744443/","projectTitle":"LEGO STEAM Park for STEM Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2370045_orig.jpg?crop=1311,1311,x263,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686540173826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barth"},{"teacherId":2370045,"projectId":9705645,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now filled with the excitement and creativity that comes from hands-on learning with LEGO STEAM Park sets! My students' eyes light up every time they see the colorful bricks and figures, and it's incredible to watch their imaginations come alive as they build, explore, and problem-solve together.\r\n\r\nThese sets have provided meaningful opportunities for my students to engage in teamwork, critical thinking, and early engineering concepts—all while having fun. They are learning to communicate ideas, experiment with cause and effect, and apply STEM principles through play. Every day, I see more confidence and collaboration as they create their own stories and structures.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made an impact. You've given my students the tools to explore, innovate, and dream big. 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Now, with clearly defined learning spaces, our classroom feels calm, structured, and inviting. The dividers help create cozy areas for small-group learning, sensory exploration, and independent play. Students can now engage in activities with fewer distractions and feel more confident and secure in their surroundings.\r\nI've already seen a huge difference in how our students participate. They are more focused during small-group lessons, better able to transition between activities, and more engaged during center time. The dividers have also supported students who need a quieter, less stimulating space to do their best learning.\r\nYour kindness and belief in our classroom have created an environment where every child can thrive. The dividers have truly enhanced our daily routines, improved learning engagement, and made our room a warm and welcoming space for all.\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where learning feels safe, joyful, and full of possibilities!\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Robinson and the Pre-K Superstars","fullyFundedDate":1752505318045,"projectUrl":"project/creating-inclusive-learning-spaces-clas/9188423/","projectTitle":"Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces: Classroom Dividers for Focus and Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971994"},{"teacherId":1776377,"projectId":9756561,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. Because of your support, my students now have the tools and resources they need to learn, explore, and grow in meaningful ways. Your kindness has not only provided materials but has also shown my students that there are people who truly believe in their potential and care about their education. Thank you for investing in their future and inspiring us all. 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Thank you so, so much for believing in them and for investing in our music program.","fullyFundedDate":1752586522060,"projectUrl":"project/our-elementary-music-classroom/9299598/","projectTitle":"Our Elementary Music Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Houck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009434_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746015426551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009434"},{"teacherId":10023414,"projectId":9692383,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived, my students could hardly wait to dig in! The Astrobrights cardstock has been a huge hit; suddenly, every writing project feels like it deserves to be on display. The Magical Yet quickly became a class favorite read-aloud, and my students now remind each other, \"Don't forget about your Yet!\" whenever someone gets stuck. 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