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These resources continue to shape our daily instruction and classroom culture, and they will be used as we move into future science projects, collaborative learning tasks, and reflection work. Thank you for believing in my students and for investing in a classroom where every child feels seen, capable, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1757541120463,"projectUrl":"project/color-outside-the-lines-empowering-art/9427538/","projectTitle":"Color Outside the Lines: Empowering Art & Identity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2620608_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750315980192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2620608"},{"teacherId":5205217,"projectId":8109523,"letterContent":"In our first-grade classroom, every day is filled with discovery, growth, and new challenges. 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Your contribution has made a significant impact on our students' learning experience, and we are truly appreciative of your support.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we have been able to enhance our math instruction by incorporating a variety of hands-on manipulatives into our lessons. These visual tools have allowed our students to better understand abstract mathematical concepts, making learning more engaging and accessible. Whether it's through using base-ten blocks, fraction strips, or geometric shapes, students are now able to physically interact with the math they're learning. This hands-on approach has not only deepened their understanding but has also sparked a greater interest in the subject.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun to notice improvements in student confidence and participation during math time. Students who once struggled with abstract concepts are now able to grasp them more easily, thanks to the tangible learning tools you've helped provide. 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These resources directly impact our students by giving them the tools they need to grow, create, and succeed. With your support, we can ensure every child has what they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for considering a gift that makes a real difference in our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1701101618295,"projectUrl":"project/investing-in-a-brighter-future-paper-i/7975197/","projectTitle":"\"Investing in a Brighter Future: Paper Is Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esquivel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5205217_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519705040077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-esquivel"},{"teacherId":6924376,"projectId":6082567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! We are extremely grateful for the impact and difference you made in our classroom. Students were able to practice and learn their letters and fun ways. Some of our students were able to learn how to read! Our Librray area and our literacy activities have bee more fun and interactive. This project has helped us focuses on developing emergent literacy, which is the foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes that support later reading and writing development which includes learning about sounds, words, and language, often through everyday activities like reading, singing, talking, and playing games.","fullyFundedDate":1651720753455,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-preschool/6082567/","projectTitle":"Reading in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6924376_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737581756581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/medina99"},{"teacherId":6924376,"projectId":5997747,"letterContent":"First of all, I want to thank you for making a huge impact in our class. 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