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Thank you for supporting my project and helping make learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1778227087398,"projectUrl":"project/economics-and-stem-games/10178528/","projectTitle":"Economics and STEM Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1218073_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522915329489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingthestars"},{"teacherId":1218073,"projectId":10089756,"letterContent":"The materials from this project made learning more engaging, creative, and meaningful for my students. Technology and hands-on resources allowed students to move beyond worksheets and truly show what they knew through projects, presentations, and collaborative activities.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for students was the ability to create colorful, professional-looking projects that they were proud to share with classmates and families. Printing materials in color made their work feel more real and important, which increased motivation and excitement for learning. Students especially enjoyed designing projects connected to financial literacy and economics because they applied concepts to real-life situations in fun and creative ways.\r\n\r\nThe STEM materials also encouraged students to explore, build, and problem-solve together. Many students who were typically quiet during traditional lessons became leaders during hands-on activities. These resources gave all students opportunities to succeed in different ways and helped build confidence through creativity and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThis project helped create a classroom environment where students were excited to learn, eager to participate, and proud of the work they created. Thank you for helping provide meaningful learning experiences for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1771301363490,"projectUrl":"project/stem-and-economics-making-learning-han/10089756/","projectTitle":"STEM and Economics: Making Learning Hands-on and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1218073_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522915329489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingthestars"},{"teacherId":1712801,"projectId":9787063,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our school and our community! We are very proud of our involvement with the Shaw Family Park nearby our school. The story walk is a short trail through \"the woods\" and families take advantage of it often, even on cold days. Every 6 weeks or so we will change out the storywalk based on the season, maybe animals that you can find around the park or social emotional learning topics. These stories promote exercise and conversations with some literacy development woven in. Thank you! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1761759726793,"projectUrl":"project/community-storywalk/9787063/","projectTitle":"Community STORYWALK!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1712801_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496765859449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/donnell"},{"teacherId":1716036,"projectId":9619198,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving to my project, Making Economics + STEM Fun. My students are trying out and loving the Chompsaws. Our first project is making cardboard Christmas trees.\r\n\r\nAt first some of my students were a bit intimidated by using a \"saw\". But once they got to see how easy it is to use, they jumped in and started making. They are already going above and beyond what I thought they would be doing. \r\n\r\nThe Chompsaw is now a favorite and will be used on a regular basis in our classroom and I couldn't be more happy. We wouldn't have these without you. Your support means the world.","fullyFundedDate":1757537561648,"projectUrl":"project/making-economics-stem-fun/9619198/","projectTitle":"Making Economics + STEM Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gadberry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-gadberry"},{"teacherId":1218073,"projectId":9462799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Read All About It! Connecting Current Events and Economics.\" Thanks to you, our classroom now has a full subscription to Scholastic News magazines, and the impact has been truly been great for my students.\r\nThese engaging, kid-friendly magazines have brought the world of current events and economics right into our classroom in a way that's accessible and exciting. Articles explore real-world concepts like supply and demand, goods and services, scarcity, and how everyday decisions connect to the broader economy—all tied directly to timely news stories that make abstract ideas feel relevant and concrete.\r\nThank you,","fullyFundedDate":1758823007408,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it-connecting-current-ev/9462799/","projectTitle":"Read All About It! 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