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Your contribution has had a real impact, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763474777219,"projectUrl":"project/please-let-me-learn-my-way/9689728/","projectTitle":"Please let Me Learn My Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4934384_orig.jpg?crop=1592,1592,x0,y663&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642456559999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4934384"},{"teacherId":6623205,"projectId":9919881,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. \r\n\r\nMy third graders were excited to received these lap desks for use. They use it during whole group, small group, or independent work. It is light, portable, and the multiple colors was nice. Not to mention it is stackable too, so it saves space in our already tight classroom. My kiddos love choosing their favorite color to use whenever. These lap desks provide a place for them to place their books, papers, and writing tools.","fullyFundedDate":1769177357240,"projectUrl":"project/the-anywhere-desk/9919881/","projectTitle":"The \"Anywhere\" Desk","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6623205_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651374462024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6623205"},{"teacherId":6603755,"projectId":9953750,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the stuffed animals for my classroom! I honestly didn't expect the project to be funded after Christmas, so your generosity was a delightful surprise. We'll be turning them into special \"Merry Valentines\" gifts for my students! Your kindness is making our classroom brighter and teaching my kids what it means to be cared for and celebrated. They are never going to forget getting a stuffed animal from their teacher in 5th grade. Thank you for making this unexpected joy possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769177368354,"projectUrl":"project/christmas-our-room/9953750/","projectTitle":"Christmas Our Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6603755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632277111849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6603755"},{"teacherId":6607676,"projectId":9651484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to \"Focus Snacks!\". About 50% of my students have never been in school before kindergarten. Some come with no social skills and structure. I always start day one establishing routines. I keep it consistent in class. I get to know my students and make connections with each one. I try to talk to each student every day. I quickly learn who I need to spend a little more time with. Every year I have about 30% of kids who come only to speak their primary language. I make learning fun in class. We learn as a class together using different modalities. We use the promethean board, we watch videos, we use our laptops as a class, so technology is part of our day. We listen to stories and play together. We read and write. We try new snacks. We are learning as a team.\r\nThis year has been a challenging year. I saw my little ones struggling with following directions, participating, and finishing classwork till the end of the day. Once I offered an afternoon snack, it changed everything. More students were finishing their work and showing focus till 1:00pm. I observed more participation when doing rug time, group work, and small groups. It is amazing what a bag of goldfish, chips, granola bars, and fruit snacks will do to a six-year-old. Students would try more and work harder. These snacks gave them an extra boost after lunch and improved my kindergarteners' work habits, social skills, and citizenship.\r\n\r\nThere will be nothing stopping them from learning. The snacks will allow my learners to focus and work hard the entire day. They will finish the year strong. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my group of kindergarteners!","fullyFundedDate":1763474737681,"projectUrl":"project/focus-snacks/9651484/","projectTitle":"Focus Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6607676_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680067770670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6607676"},{"teacherId":6607676,"projectId":9648337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to \"Focus on Emotions!\". Some of my students have never been in school before kindergarten. Some come with no social skills and structure. I always start day one establishing routines. I keep it consistent in class. I get to know my students and make connections with each one. I try to talk to each student every day. I quickly learn who I need to spend a little more time with. \r\nThis year has been a challenging year. I saw my little ones struggling with dealing with their feelings. I created a \"Calming Corner\" where kids can go figure out their feeling and calm down. We have done 15 Second Step lessons revolving around feelings and belly breathing. Many of my kids depend on the \"Calming Corner\" and it would get too crowded. Therefore, when they saw the dolphin plushies and pop-its, they were beyond excited. During our \"class/family meeting,\" we discussed how to use our plushies, pop-its, and fidget spinners. I have seen many students get mad because they did not get what they wanted. Now instead of having a negative reaction, they grab their pop-it or fidget spinner and calm down. I have many kids who miss their family so when they are sad, they will get their dolphin and hold it. I learned that this makes them feel better. A little hug from their stuffed dolphin helps. \r\n\r\nI am hoping from now on, their plush dolphin will provide emotional support. There will be no distractions stopping them from learning. These fidget toys will allow my students the opportunity to gather self-control in stressful situations to make room for academic growth. They will finish the year strong. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my group of kindergarteners!","fullyFundedDate":1763474773690,"projectUrl":"project/focus-on-emotions/9648337/","projectTitle":"Focus on Emotions!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6607676_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680067770670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6607676"},{"teacherId":1071690,"projectId":9904578,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project and supporting our students in learning an essential life skill. Typing has become increasingly important, yet many students enter the classroom without foundational computer skills. While they are comfortable with technology in their daily lives, they often rely on swiping, one-finger typing, or voice text rather than proper keyboarding.\r\n\r\nOur district and state assessments require students to type complete responses, which can be very challenging without direct instruction or a structured program. Typing Club has been an incredible solution for our classroom. It provides engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that help students build confidence and accuracy while learning to type correctly.\r\n\r\nThe paid version you helped provide has made a huge difference. Without inappropriate ads, my second graders can focus fully on learning without distractions or concerns. Your generosity allows my students to practice in a safe, supportive environment while developing a skill they will use for the rest of their lives.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are gaining confidence, independence, and readiness for future academic success. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769177363596,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-type-is-a-necessity/9904578/","projectTitle":"Learning to Type is a Necessity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1071690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613229124945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenniferpetersen"},{"teacherId":6804401,"projectId":9875112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school soccer team. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference for our students, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nOur team is full of energy, heart, and determination—but many of our players did not have the proper equipment to play safely and comfortably. Because of you, our athletes had soccer cleats that fit, shin guards, and bags to carry their gear. \r\n\r\nHaving the right gear not only helped prevent injuries, but it also boosted their confidence and pride. Your support helps our students feel like true teammates, build strong teamwork skills, and chase their goals both on and off the field.\r\n\r\nTogether, you've helped give every player a fair chance to shine and play the sport they love. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Now that soccer season has passed, the cleats were cleaned and put in a new \"Sports Closet\" so that next year we can continue the blessing! Our students are enjoying the soccer spinner keychains as a symbol of the great experience they had playing on a team sport . Thank you so much!⚽ The soccer team wants to express their gratitude as well!","fullyFundedDate":1763474794166,"projectUrl":"project/cleats-guards-and-goals-powering-our/9875112/","projectTitle":"Cleats, Guards, and Goals: Powering Our Soccer Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spalding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6804401_orig.png?crop=711,712,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720674162366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6804401"},{"teacherId":6623205,"projectId":9616522,"letterContent":"Your generosity made this possible for my third grade scholars. Your donations to my project provided metal stools for my students to sit on when in small group. My students loved the idea of sitting on these chairs when they come to me for support in small group. \r\n\r\nIt is the perfect height for my big island table when I am pulling small groups for intervention. The color is also bright and cherry. When they work in small groups, these chairs are the first to be taken. \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1763474761958,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-beginning/9616522/","projectTitle":"A New Beginning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6623205_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651374462024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6623205"},{"teacherId":6623205,"projectId":9925289,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible support of my mission in getting new headphones for my third grade scholars. Out with the old and in with the new. It has been such a struggle with the old headphones falling apart after years of used in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese new headphones are a valuable addition to our daily routine. My students has been able to use these headphones on a daily basis during independent work. They are comfortable around the ears and provide high-quality, clear sounds. The different colors are a great sight to see.","fullyFundedDate":1766439811409,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-headphones-broke/9925289/","projectTitle":"Help! My Headphones Broke","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6623205_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651374462024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6623205"},{"teacherId":7922680,"projectId":9905034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project for first grade level books. Once these books arrive, my students will have access to engaging, developmentally appropriate texts that will support their Accelerated Reader goals and help them practice reading fluency. Series such as Mr. Putter and Tabby will provide students with high-interest stories that build confidence, comprehension, and a love of reading. \r\nThese books will be used during independent reading, small groups, and fluency practice, allowing students to grow as readers at their own pace. Your generosity will help create a rich classroom library where students feel excited and motivated to read every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769177360841,"projectUrl":"project/we-have-no-shelf-control/9905034/","projectTitle":"We Have No Shelf Control!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7922680_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627677061819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-acosta-olmos"},{"teacherId":7922680,"projectId":9904853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our DonorsChoose project that provided art supplies for holiday crafts. Because of you, my students will be able to experience the joy, creativity, and excitement that comes from making something with their own hands. Your support will help transform our classroom into a space filled with color, imagination, and meaningful learning.\r\nThe art supplies will allow students to participate fully in hands-on holiday craft activities that support both academic and social-emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1766439809132,"projectUrl":"project/sequins-sparkles-and-more/9904853/","projectTitle":"Sequins, Sparkles, and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7922680_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627677061819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-acosta-olmos"},{"teacherId":7922680,"projectId":9854005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card through DonorsChoose. This gift has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my classroom. 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