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Words do not express the overwhelming gratitude I have for each one of you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758851325739,"projectUrl":"project/caught-being-great/9729504/","projectTitle":"Caught Being Great!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5537187_orig.jpg?crop=2036,2036,x907,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679940995086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdlittle-prek"},{"teacherId":5732328,"projectId":9480028,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in providing Toyology blocks for my classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has already begun to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students, and I am excited to share how impactful this gift has been.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the blocks arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. These colorful, versatile building tools have opened up a world of creativity and collaboration that goes far beyond simple play. They have become an essential resource for hands-on learning, allowing students to explore concepts in math, engineering, and problem-solving in a way that feels engaging and fun.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you for your kindness and commitment to helping students thrive. Your gift will continue to inspire creativity, collaboration, and learning for years to come. 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Without you things like this would not be possible for our students. Thanks again to all of you for this perfect gift for our Arizona kids. All our 110 4th and 5th graders are getting great exercise and learning new games. This is all because of you. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1753897950772,"projectUrl":"project/enjoyable-energetic-playground-equipment/9451938/","projectTitle":"Enjoyable Energetic Playground Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Little","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5537187_orig.jpg?crop=2036,2036,x907,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679940995086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdlittle-prek"},{"teacherId":9971683,"projectId":9190894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project! 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All the materials that I got for my literacy centers have been a great addition to my classroom. When I informed my students about the materials they got super excited. One of them even said that it felt like Christmas opening all the packages. \r\n The students have been enjoying completing new centers while staying engaged and working independently. The wireless headphones have been working great for our listening center. This made it easier all the the students to connect and complete the center successfully. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your donation to support my 1st grade classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1740275410944,"projectUrl":"project/fun-learning-centers/9123843/","projectTitle":"Fun Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7355419_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599018574458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-marquez"},{"teacherId":3264603,"projectId":9128869,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for your donation. My students were able to use these items as soon as they were received. These educational centers will not just be used for this school year but for more to come! \r\n\r\nWe are very grateful that you chose our class to donate to and we would like you to see how the items have been used. Thank you so much your interest in helping schools and classrooms! It is really a blessing for our students and teachers! As a teacher, I don't have to worry about purchasing these items out of my own pocket! You made a first grade class very happy!","fullyFundedDate":1740618028755,"projectUrl":"project/reading-essentials/9128869/","projectTitle":"Reading Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3264603_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456293666745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-a-r-"},{"teacherId":3957391,"projectId":7251458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity towards my students! The books that you helped to donate were very much appreciated. They were so excited to be able to choose the book they wanted and take it home to show their parents and siblings! \r\n\r\n\r\nMany of my students do not have any reading materials at home and we often see a drop in reading over summer break. The books that you helped to put into their hands will go a long way towards keeping that from happening and to foster their love of reading.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1680128181168,"projectUrl":"project/summer-books/7251458/","projectTitle":"Summer Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Urquijo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3957391_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661955142861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessie-felix"},{"teacherId":7395867,"projectId":9114426,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! The items are utilized during individual and small-group school counseling sessions and allow our students to explore their emotions while engaging in hands-on activities. Students are beyond thrilled to utilize the different materials available in our classroom and look forward to our sessions. Our school counseling program has benefited greatly as a result of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support of our student's social emotional wellbeing.","fullyFundedDate":1739940385582,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-play-life-skills/9114426/","projectTitle":"Sensory Play = Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Escobedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7395867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758250352695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7395867"},{"teacherId":3790705,"projectId":8636353,"letterContent":"I wish to thank you for donating to my project and making magic happen in my art room. \r\nI have not been able to utilize all the materials at this time. My students are excited to be able to paint again. Our paint supply was very limited. We will be using more of the paint after the winter break.\r\nI am privileged to have an extended class time once a week. It is my plan to give each of my students to opportunity to use the paper marbling supplies. I have done this activity previously, and the students were extremely excited and successful.\r\nThe students always enjoy using colored pencils and will be happy to have a fresh supply of them.\r\nYour donation is most appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1726677465780,"projectUrl":"project/paint-and-so-much-more/8636353/","projectTitle":"Paint and So Much More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3790705"},{"teacherId":5732328,"projectId":8566856,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your support, we have received several wonderful materials that will significantly enrich our classroom experience.\r\n\r\nDrumsticks: These will enable my students to delve into rhythm and percussion, fostering their musical skills and encouraging collaboration during group activities.\r\n\r\nGlow Sticks: These will create a vibrant and exciting atmosphere during our music sessions, engaging my students' senses and making learning an adventurous experience.\r\nPlay Dough: This versatile material will allow my students to engage in hands-on creativity, helping them develop fine motor skills and imagination as they create musical instruments and other artistic projects\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible support. 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