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They are so humble and appreciative of each snack they receive each day.\r\n\r\nScience has been fun for my students, but learning to read and doing math at grade level is a struggle. We are now working on decoding words and addition in small group to help get them on grade level. Part of small group learning is having the materials needed to meet the students where they are with hands-on learning. We are currently working on a project to get a color printer and ink in order to print out these materials in order for them to become even more successful in their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1754242424618,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-starving-part-1/9494793/","projectTitle":"We are Starving! 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Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1749501883654,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-it-calm-part-2/9109076/","projectTitle":"We Need It Calm (part 2)!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bartlam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2372409_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743881942627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bartlam"},{"teacherId":8109906,"projectId":9277091,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the snacks, their reactions were overwhelmingly positive. Many of them expressed excitement and curiosity, often eagerly asking if they could try different items. This initial enthusiasm not only helped break the ice but also fostered a sense of community among them. I believe that sharing snacks can create a bonding experience; it encourages collaboration and conversation, which enhances the overall learning experience.\r\n\r\nFrom my perspective, incorporating snacks into the classroom can also help address the needs of students who may come to school hungry. Providing a small snack can help them focus better on their studies, as hunger can be a significant distraction. In my own experience, I've noticed that students who have a little something to eat are more attentive and engaged during lessons.\r\n\r\nUsing snacks in the classroom has proven to be an effective strategy for enhancing student engagement and creating a welcoming environment. 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Then automatic hand soap dispenser will be amazing on cutting back on wastefulness of soap.. I am sure you know how many germs little hands can have and this stock of soap will help prevent illnesses. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746274568170,"projectUrl":"project/goodbye-germs-part-1/9173324/","projectTitle":"Goodbye GERMS! (part 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bartlam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2372409_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743881942627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bartlam"},{"teacherId":2372409,"projectId":9275753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. The new generation of students are learning more and more with the use of technology. While this a great advancement in the field of education, it can cause problems in the classroom with noise. These headphones will be amazing for the students to use with their technology apps. The plastic storage bags will allow the little learners to learn to be independent in their education . Thank you again for making a difference in my students lives and in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1745846935507,"projectUrl":"project/we-cant-hear/9275753/","projectTitle":"We Can't Hear!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bartlam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2372409_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743881942627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bartlam"},{"teacherId":2372409,"projectId":8920833,"letterContent":"I can not express how much my students just love this program. It brings the stories alive with sounds and even sound effects to make the stories that I read more interactive for them. Every time we go to the school library they are always asking me if I can get some more books that have music. It is amazing to see these little children discover their love of literacy and how much more engaged they are when I read stories that use the program - Novel Effect- with them. Thank you again for your continued support of my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1735780527073,"projectUrl":"project/our-books-come-alive/8920833/","projectTitle":"Our Books Come Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bartlam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2372409_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743881942627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bartlam"},{"teacherId":2372409,"projectId":9107254,"letterContent":"I can not wait to turn our classroom into such a calm environment next year. I have been doing studies that show that pastels and light colors help the students focus better and can help them with their self regulation. It is needed with this new generation of children that are in school- everyone is so over stimulated by technology that having a place, their classroom, be such a calming environment will allow them to soak up their first year of school experience in such a special way. Thank you again for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1743946807672,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-it-calm/9107254/","projectTitle":"We Need It CALM!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bartlam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2372409_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743881942627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bartlam"},{"teacherId":3394393,"projectId":9013992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and the support you have shown my students and I. The books they received are already making a great impact on their interest to read more and reading progress. These books have encouraged my students to read, providing them the opportunity to explore new topics, cultures, and ideas in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThese books are being used during independent reading time and small group instruction, allowing each child to read at their level and enjoy learning to read in different ways. We have also been able to create and build a classroom library that is diverse and exciting. With these books, I will not only be able to nurture their love of reading but also provide them with the tools they need to become confident, lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see books when opening the boxes because we have been struggling to get new and diverse books for them to read on their level. We will now take these books and use them to do reading responses. This means they will read the book they chose and write about what they read, which gives them a new opportunity to enhance their writing skills.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for supporting my students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1738170491746,"projectUrl":"project/keep-us-reading/9013992/","projectTitle":"Keep Us Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3394393_orig.jpg?crop=816,816,x73,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580273869378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3394393"},{"teacherId":2372409,"projectId":8913474,"letterContent":"Thank you does not seem to be sufficient in thanking you. What a huge difference your donation has made to not only my classroom but the entire PreK grade level. Imagine learning about fall but all the leaves look black and gray- our little learners this year don't have to- they can see them in real fall colors. It has made a huge difference in their academic learning this year, especially with this new curriculum that we are using where many of the resources are needed to be printed. Thank you again for supporting my classroom this year.","fullyFundedDate":1734968563312,"projectUrl":"project/color-makes-everything-beautiful/8913474/","projectTitle":"Color Makes Everything Beautiful!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bartlam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2372409_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743881942627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bartlam"},{"teacherId":3394393,"projectId":9013916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the kind generosity you have shared in funding this project. Each day before embarking on a new science lesson, we stop and my students are able to enjoy a snack to help them get through the day. The snacks help them focus more and some of their behaviors have even gotten better. 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