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Thank you so much for helping my classroom and allowing my students to get creative with their work.","fullyFundedDate":1766439578092,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world-with-fun/9966316/","projectTitle":"Color Our World with Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6584802"},{"teacherId":8518268,"projectId":9997313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEAM Lunch Club! Your generosity has provided students with engaging materials like building kits, engineering challenges, art integrated STEAM supplies, and open ended creation tools. Because of you, students will have the opportunity to design, test, rebuild, and reflect as they explore new ideas through hands on learning and creative experimentation.\r\nYour support is helping create a space where students can build confidence, strengthen their creativity, and develop perseverance while learning by doing. Working together on projects will also allow them to practice teamwork, communication, and leadership in a fun, low pressure environment. By hosting this club during lunch, you've helped create a safe and exciting place where students feel included, inspired, and eager to learn. Thank you for making this opportunity possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771008295422,"projectUrl":"project/build-create-innovate-steam-club-at-l/9997313/","projectTitle":"Build, Create, Innovate: STEAM Club at Lunch","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8518268_orig.jpg?crop=355,356,x0,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657323856377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8518268"},{"teacherId":8518268,"projectId":9997729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us capture the special moments that make learning meaningful. Because of your generosity, our students will be able to celebrate their accomplishments, friendships, and milestones through instant photos they can proudly take home and share with their families. These small snapshots will create lasting memories and help students feel seen, valued, and proud of their growth. Your kindness truly helps build a stronger classroom community, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770226333407,"projectUrl":"project/instant-memories-capturing-classroom-mo/9997729/","projectTitle":"Instant Memories: Capturing Classroom Moments That Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8518268_orig.jpg?crop=355,356,x0,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657323856377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8518268"},{"teacherId":8518268,"projectId":9938343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make this learning experience possible! Because of your generosity, my students will be able to explore the traditions and meaning of Chinese New Year in a fun and meaningful way. From reading books and decorating our classroom to trying new foods and learning about red envelopes and gold coins, these resources will help bring the celebration to life. Your kindness is helping create memorable learning moments and build cultural understanding for my second graders. We truly appreciate your support","fullyFundedDate":1766003534090,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-joy-of-chinese-new-year-to/9938343/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Joy of Chinese New Year To Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8518268_orig.jpg?crop=355,356,x0,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657323856377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8518268"},{"teacherId":8518268,"projectId":9553310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping fund our snack project! Your generosity means more than you know. Because of you, our students will have access to healthy, kid-friendly snacks when they need them most.\r\n\r\nFor many second graders, a small snack can make a big difference. When students are hungry, it can be difficult for them to concentrate, stay motivated, and fully participate in learning. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom will be stocked with snacks such as granola bars, crackers, and fruit snacks to help keep our students energized and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you for filling our tummies!","fullyFundedDate":1763474769603,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-and-tummies/9553310/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds and Tummies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8518268_orig.jpg?crop=355,356,x0,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657323856377","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8518268"},{"teacherId":10078112,"projectId":9991063,"letterContent":"My students were incredibly excited when our new materials arrived! As soon as we opened the boxes, their curiosity took over. They immediately started exploring the resources and asking questions about how we would use them in our lessons. It was such a special moment to see their enthusiasm and sense of ownership over the new tools in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the first projects we began using the materials for was a collaborative learning activity where students worked in small groups to explore concepts and share their discoveries with the class. The new resources made it easier for them to visualize ideas, test their thinking, and engage more deeply with the lesson. I especially loved seeing students who are usually quiet become more involved because the materials gave them a hands-on way to participate.","fullyFundedDate":1769177084847,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-sources/9991063/","projectTitle":"Engaging Sources!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villarreal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10078112_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767853572528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10078112"},{"teacherId":6584802,"projectId":9941601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. I cannot express how excited my student and I were to receive these amazing hands on activities. These resources have made such a difference in teaching phonics. My students absolutely love the board games and flash cards. They think it is more of a game than learning. The whisper phones have a made such a great impact on their reading. They find it fun and engaging to talk into a phone and hear themselves. All these resources have been a great contribution to my small group instruction time. My students have the best time using them.","fullyFundedDate":1766003533678,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-phonics/9941601/","projectTitle":"Fun with Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6584802"},{"teacherId":6584802,"projectId":9623157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. My students were very excited to see our classroom library organized. They are now able to find the color level in which they read in, and easily find a book. They are able to take more AR quizzes due to not having to finding the appropriate leveled book. This has led to many more students meeting their AR goal and attending their AR party. With our library growing, the bins have helped a lot to keep everything organized and looking pretty. Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763474705794,"projectUrl":"project/easy-book-find/9623157/","projectTitle":"Easy Book Find","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6584802"},{"teacherId":3622556,"projectId":9943707,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project, \"Warm Hearts, Bright Minds: Winter Learning Boost.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. When my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to jump right in, and that enthusiasm carried into our lessons. We have been using the resources during our winter learning activities, especially in small group instruction and hands-on centers where students can actively engage with the content and collaborate with one another.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was during a recent lesson where students used the materials to reinforce key skills through interactive activities. I saw students who are usually hesitant become more confident and willing to participate. The resources have allowed me to better support different learning styles, making lessons more inclusive and effective. Because of your support, I've been able to create a warmer, more engaging learning environment that keeps students motivated during the winter months.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to build on these skills by incorporating the materials into upcoming projects and lessons. Students will use what they've learned to deepen their understanding and apply their knowledge in new ways. Your kindness has not only provided valuable tools but has also inspired a love of learning in my students. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1766439700981,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-bright-minds-winter-learni/9943707/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Bright Minds: Winter Learning Boost","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3622556_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471628982946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/herrerasclassrocks"},{"teacherId":3622556,"projectId":9566483,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students have been able to fully participate in hands-on learning in our school garden. Using the new gardening supplies which include gloves, shovels, and kneeling pads. Students worked together to prepare garden beds, plant seeds, and care for young plants. One memorable moment was watching students carefully take turns digging and measuring holes, discussing what plants might need to grow strong and healthy. The garden has become an outdoor classroom where science, teamwork, and responsibility come together.\r\n\r\n\r\nOur next steps include observing plant growth throughout the year, recording changes in journals, and learning how to care for the garden over time. Students will measure plants, identify insects, and discuss how weather affects growth. Because of your generosity, students are developing a deeper understanding of where food comes from and how working together can help something grow. Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to learn, explore, and take pride in their garden.","fullyFundedDate":1763474798337,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-one-seed-at-a-time/9566483/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds, One Seed at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3622556_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471628982946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/herrerasclassrocks"},{"teacherId":3622556,"projectId":9515676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Clorox wipes, books, and snacks to our classroom. While these items may seem simple, they make a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience. The Clorox wipes help us maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment, which is especially important for keeping students safe, focused, and ready to learn. 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