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Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1768176990692,"projectUrl":"project/nourishment-for-testing/9871307/","projectTitle":"Nourishment for Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8918787_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675665619107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8918787"},{"teacherId":8918787,"projectId":9770712,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for the board games and math manipulatives. These tools help students build important skills like problem-solving, strategic thinking, cooperation, and applying math concepts in hands-on ways. Students practice reasoning, communication, and perseverance while learning. In our classroom, learning is active—students collaborate, discuss strategies, and explore ideas together. Your support helps create an engaging environment where students build confidence and deepen their understanding.\r\n\r\nI am able to use the math manipulatives during small group time. They really help students conceptualize geometry. This has proven to be beneficial.","fullyFundedDate":1761695329104,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9770712/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8918787_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675665619107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8918787"},{"teacherId":197909,"projectId":9603218,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your support allowed me to purchase new instructional materials from Teachers Pay Teachers, and they have already made a meaningful difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I'm able to provide my students with more engaging lessons, clearer visuals, and activities that truly support their learning needs. It has been exciting to see their enthusiasm and confidence grow with these new tools.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in teachers and for investing in my students' success. Your kindness is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755528835242,"projectUrl":"project/new-lessons-for-a-new-school-year/9603218/","projectTitle":"New Lessons for A New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. OLeary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp197909_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472073879151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/doleary"},{"teacherId":8918787,"projectId":9670708,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for the wonderful new books for our classroom. These texts help students practice important skills like identifying main ideas, making inferences, and understanding characters and themes. Reading in our classroom is active and joyful. Students read independently, participate in read-alouds, and discuss stories together. These books help build vocabulary, encourage empathy, and inspire a love of reading. The most popular books are the I Survived books. 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With your support, we are able to reduce the spread of germs and help students stay focused on learning instead of worrying about getting sick.\r\n\r\nYour kindness not only helps us maintain a healthy classroom but also teaches students the importance of responsibility and care for their community. They see firsthand how generosity makes a big difference, and we truly appreciate your role in supporting both their education and well-being. Thank you again for thinking of our class and helping us create a positive and healthy space for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1742968968961,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-our-classroom-clean-and-engage/9194976/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Our Classroom Clean and Engaged!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8918787_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675665619107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8918787"},{"teacherId":8918787,"projectId":9515522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! I was able to purchase a wonderful set of morning check-in questions that we now use every day in our classroom. These questions have become an important part of our morning routine and help set a positive tone for the day.\r\n\r\nIt has been amazing to watch the students discuss the questions with their groups and then share their ideas with the entire class. This routine has truly helped us build a stronger classroom community where students feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and listening to others. 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Students have been using the calming corner during challenging moments, and it's helping them learn strategies for self-regulation that they can use throughout their lives. Your kindness and support are making a real impact in our classroom, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to teach students not just academics, but important life skills as well.","fullyFundedDate":1753110515211,"projectUrl":"project/keep-calm-and-learn-on/9444878/","projectTitle":"Keep Calm and Learn On","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8918787_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675665619107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8918787"},{"teacherId":8918787,"projectId":9412279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! The jump ropes have brought so much excitement to our students during recess. 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