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The bouncy balls and legos spark creativity, while the puzzles enhance problem-solving skills. Our prize wheel, featuring treats from the bin, brings excitement and motivation for students to excel in tests and quizzes.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real difference in our classroom, fostering an environment where students feel recognized and inspired to improve. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create a positive learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1746786899029,"projectUrl":"project/super-stallions-positive-rewards/9314451/","projectTitle":"Super Stallion's Positive Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7063295_orig.jpg?crop=819,819,x817,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578712467307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbrown2020"},{"teacherId":7063295,"projectId":9362055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project and bringing these everyday school supplies into my classroom. Having these supplies have helped tremendously.\r\n\r\nEvery time new boxes show up to our classroom from Amazon is an exciting day in my room. The supplies were important for our return to school this year.\r\n\r\nThese are the supplies my students parents do not usually buy for them. Not only have you added masking tape and a dispenser to our classroom, but you've also helped supply our classroom with decorations that brought a smile to the students faces!\r\n\r\nI cannot express my gratitude enough to the Donors Choose Community for continuing to bring greater learning opportunities to my students and school community.","fullyFundedDate":1749181663860,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities-for-the-2025-2026/9362055/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities for the 2025-2026 School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7063295_orig.jpg?crop=819,819,x817,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578712467307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbrown2020"},{"teacherId":7063295,"projectId":9400504,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! The zipper pouches, super sticky post-it notes, and handwriting lines roller stamp are truly making a difference in our classroom. These tools enhance our CKLA reading program by promoting organization and interactivity. The pouches help us keep our materials tidy, while the post-it notes encourage us to engage with our reading in new ways. The roller stamp makes handwriting practice fun and effective. Your contributions have created an enriching learning environment where we can thrive. Thank you for believing in our education!","fullyFundedDate":1752162859392,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-tools-and-materials-for-ckla-ma/9400504/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Tools and Materials for CKLA Make Reading Engaging!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7063295_orig.jpg?crop=819,819,x817,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578712467307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbrown2020"},{"teacherId":7063295,"projectId":9304371,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding two office chairs for our classroom! These chairs are more than just furniture; they encourage students to be on their best behavior in hopes of earning positive referrals. With these referrals, students can choose flexible seating options that allow them to move their bodies while staying focused and engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these chairs extends beyond comfort. 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