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These supplies keep our high-touch areas, shared book collections, and tables clean, creating an inviting atmosphere where students can read and learn safely.\r\n\r\nHaving these vital hygiene products has made an immediate, tangible difference in our school community by drastically reducing the number of students getting sick. In a busy school library where hundreds of children browse books and collaborate daily, these simple resources provide crucial protection that keeps our young readers healthy and present in class. Our teachers and library staff have been able to integrate seamless hygiene routines into our visits, transforming quick cleaning habits into practical, informative learning moments about health, wellness, and caring for shared spaces.\r\n\r\nSeeing our students take pride in keeping their learning environment clean has been truly rewarding. For our next steps on our current library project, students are using these materials to create fun, educational hygiene stations and prepare quick demonstrations to teach younger grade levels how to properly wipe down shared resources and stop germ transmission. Your generosity did not just provide physical supplies—it safeguarded our students' health, minimized missed school days, and empowered our young learners to take active ownership of a clean, healthy library for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1672463126766,"projectUrl":"project/goodbye-germs/6815965/","projectTitle":"Goodbye Germs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leatha Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8118383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754503329763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leatha-black"},{"teacherId":8118383,"projectId":6539875,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our STEAM Maker Lab project! When my students first saw the new materials arrive, their eyes lit up with pure excitement, and they could not wait to dive into the hands-on resources. Thanks to your support, our classroom has transformed into a vibrant maker space where students are free to experiment, think critically, and unleash their creativity. These materials have fostered countless informative learning moments, giving our students the power to explore complex scientific and artistic concepts on their own terms. Most importantly, having access to open-ended, hands-on tools has allowed each student to develop their unique individuality, as they discover their personal strengths, passions, and problem-solving styles.\r\n\r\nSeeing our young creators take full ownership of their education has been truly inspiring. For our next steps on our current classroom project, students are choosing how to express their learning by designing original creations and preparing interactive demonstrations to present to younger grade levels. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, they are using these maker lab materials to showcase their knowledge through projects that reflect their individual voices and ideas. Your generosity did not just stock our shelves with supplies—it gave our students the confidence, freedom, and agency to learn, innovate, and share their brilliance with our entire school community!","fullyFundedDate":1661279788196,"projectUrl":"project/steam-maker-lab/6539875/","projectTitle":"Steam Maker Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leatha Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8118383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754503329763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leatha-black"},{"teacherId":8118383,"projectId":6537267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our \"African American STEAM Changemakers\" project, with a special thank you to our donors whose kindness made this vision a reality! When my students first saw the new materials arrive, their faces lit up with pure excitement, eager to explore the remarkable contributions of Black visionaries in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Through hands-on classroom projects and engaging science lessons, these resources created truly informative learning moments as students discovered icons like Dr. Mae Jemison, Katherine Johnson, George Washington Carver, and Dr. Charles Drew. Beyond just learning the core science, our students are gaining a deep appreciation for the diverse minds that shaped our modern world, turning Black History Month from a single February celebration into a vibrant, year-round journey of discovery in our classroom.\r\n\r\nSeeing our young scholars connect so deeply with these historical and modern pioneers has been profoundly inspiring. For our next steps on our current classroom project, students are using these new materials to synthesize what they have learned and prepare interactive presentations for the younger grade levels. By stepping into the roles of peer educators, our students are not only showcasing their STEAM knowledge but also empowering younger students with stories of perseverance and innovation. Your support has done far more than supply our room with books and learning tools—it has sparked a lasting culture of inclusion, curiosity, and leadership across our entire school!","fullyFundedDate":1657903309411,"projectUrl":"project/african-american-steam-changemakers/6537267/","projectTitle":"African American STEAM Changemakers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leatha Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8118383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754503329763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leatha-black"},{"teacherId":8118383,"projectId":6535718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! When my students first saw the new materials arrive, their faces lit up with pure excitement, and they could not wait to dive into the resources. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom was transformed into an interactive learning environment where students were able to explore the fascinating science of climate change firsthand. Teachers across our grade level were also able to share these wonderful materials for hands-on projects, creating countless informative learning moments that sparked deep curiosity and thoughtful discussions among our young scholars.\r\n\r\nSeeing our students so engaged with the science behind climate change has been truly inspiring. For our next steps, the students are taking what they have learned from these resources and putting it into action on a current classroom lesson and project. They are preparing to present their newfound knowledge and projects to students in the younger grade levels, passing on what they've learned and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. Your generosity did not just provide materials—it created a lasting ripple effect of learning and inspiration in our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1660095990218,"projectUrl":"project/science-of-climate-change/6535718/","projectTitle":"Science Of Climate Change","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leatha Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8118383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754503329763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leatha-black"},{"teacherId":8118383,"projectId":6542244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in funding our team-building project! When my students first saw the new resources arrive, their faces lit up with pure excitement, and they could not wait to open the materials and start working together. Thanks to your generosity, these tools have transformed our classroom by embedding vital social-emotional learning into our daily routine. Through collaborative group activities and interactive challenges, students have created truly informative and meaningful learning moments while developing essential social skills like active listening, empathy, and clear communication. It has been remarkable to watch them learn how to navigate differences, manage their emotions, and get along so much better with their peers.\r\n\r\nSeeing our students grow into a supportive, connected community has been the most rewarding part of this journey. For our next steps on our current classroom project, the students are taking the leadership and cooperation skills they have gained and using these materials to design peer-led activities to present and teach to younger grade levels. By stepping up as mentors, our students are not only reinforcing their own social-emotional growth but also spreading a culture of kindness and teamwork throughout our school. Your kindness has given our students tools that extend far beyond academics, equipping them with life skills that will benefit them for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1657254793301,"projectUrl":"project/team-building/6542244/","projectTitle":"Team Building","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leatha Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8118383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754503329763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leatha-black"},{"teacherId":10648541,"projectId":10589740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom! Your generosity has helped provide my students with books and learning materials that make learning fun and engaging. These resources are helping my students build their reading skills, recognize letters and sounds, learn new words, and grow more confident each day. It has been wonderful watching their excitement as they explore new books and discover what they can accomplish. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1788682391688,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-possibilities/10589740/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Criner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10648541_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788574638109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10648541"},{"teacherId":9598450,"projectId":10574402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide materials for our kindergarten students!\r\n\r\nWith your generous donation, I was able to print colorful initial-sound materials that we use during our small-group instruction. These resources have made our phonics practice more engaging and hands-on for my students. During small groups, students use the colorful pictures and activities to practice identifying beginning sounds, matching letters to sounds, and strengthening their early reading skills.\r\n\r\nMy kindergarten students especially enjoy having bright, visual materials that make learning feel fun and interactive. The resources have helped give students additional opportunities to practice at their own pace while I provide support and feedback in a small-group setting. I have seen students become more confident when identifying beginning sounds and connecting those sounds to letters.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping make early literacy learning more meaningful and engaging for my students. Your support has made a positive difference in our daily learning!","fullyFundedDate":1788575089037,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-one-color-at/10574402/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life, One Color at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lorica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9598450_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771128819185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598450"},{"teacherId":4460707,"projectId":8004842,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom treasure box! My students are excited to earn their green slips each day by demonstrating excellent behavior, making positive choices, and showing responsibility. They proudly save their slips and count toward their goal of 10, when they can choose a special treasure. This reward system encourages students to work hard, practice responsibility, and develop positive habits while also strengthening their counting skills. Your generosity helps motivate my third graders to make good choices, take pride in their behavior, and strive to be their best every day!","fullyFundedDate":1700352315488,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-rewards-please/8004842/","projectTitle":"Rewards, Rewards, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4460707_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1495753926495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmotaa"},{"teacherId":9348227,"projectId":7984642,"letterContent":"These tool have increasingly helped my students to be more engaged! My students are so excited when they get new materials. They are so deserving and try their hardest.having tools like this had made such an impact on my students and giving them the space to learn and be comfortable while doing so. it's truly great to give a student the space that they need to learn. Some students don't always have this type of op opportunity so everything counts when it comes to kids they need the options to explore different things.","fullyFundedDate":1698972586086,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-math-and-reading/7984642/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Math and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348227"},{"teacherId":8460834,"projectId":9998941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness. All 22 of my students loved and enjoyed the new materials. For example, the magnetic tiles are color coordinated to help my students differentiate between vowels (red) and consonants (blue). This helped my students learn the alphabet and eventually ready VC and CVC words. They loved how they were hands on and were even able to decode nonsense words.\r\n\r\nThe classroom LOVED the colored printer. They were able to design their own book covers and I printed their copy in a matter of seconds.","fullyFundedDate":1768164373748,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creativity-in-the-classroom/9998941/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creativity in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8460834_orig.jpg?crop=1999,2000,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664660185733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8460834"},{"teacherId":8119162,"projectId":10028164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation. My students were able to have the supplies needed for learning math. When we went over time I was able to use an analog clock to show them the hands on the clock. When I taught measurement, students were able to use meter and yard sticks to measure bigger items. \r\n\r\nMy wiggly students now have an outlet for movement and the shelf helped organize the classroom better. The kids were really excited for all the new materials that was made posible by you.\r\n\r\nMy students and myself are really grateful for all the support you provided. They love learning and providing the supplies made it even better.","fullyFundedDate":1768699992479,"projectUrl":"project/organized-room/10028164/","projectTitle":"Organized Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montecino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8119162"},{"teacherId":307742,"projectId":9999687,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our Equipment Refill project. This project helped us get some much needed new physical education equipment that our students badly needed.\r\nOur students were excited to see the new materials and even more excited to begin using them immeditely. With so many students sharing resources, some of our balls do not always last as long as normal. This donation allowed us to keep up with the demand for solid, usable equipment. 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