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These resources not only help students grow academically, but they also build confidence, independence, and joy in learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make our classroom a more engaging, supportive, and welcoming space. Your generosity is directly shaping our students' success, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755479932138,"projectUrl":"project/the-possibilities-are-printed/9310657/","projectTitle":"The Possibilities Are Printed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Anthony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8435164_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666280867126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8435164"},{"teacherId":1257160,"projectId":9176470,"letterContent":"We want to thank you for your generous donation towards our project. As a second grade teacher, I'm always looking for new equipment to keep my students active and having fun. Your generous donation has helped us purchase new badminton sets. \r\n My students have been excited to go out to the playground during PE time. The new set has encouraged them to participate, practice sharing and taking turns. \r\n We plan to continue using the rackets as often as possible during PE time. I want my students to measure their progress and see how practicing will help them get better.\r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1746658993561,"projectUrl":"project/lets-keep-kids-active/9176470/","projectTitle":"Let's Keep Kids Active!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1257160_orig.png?crop=359,359,x26,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706907255581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1257160"},{"teacherId":8925854,"projectId":9291031,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom with social emotional books. The students in my school will benefit greatly by learning coping skills and identifying with characters. They will learn that it that their emotions and feelings are valid, have worth, and change is possible. \r\n\r\nMany of our students deal with so many emotions, such as sadness, anger, fear, being worried, shy, and so many other feelings. The more books and learning materials we have, the more children have options to read and learn. \r\n\r\nThank you,","fullyFundedDate":1746786137558,"projectUrl":"project/the-healing-feelings-library/9291031/","projectTitle":"The Healing Feelings Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8925854"},{"teacherId":8435164,"projectId":8388921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sensory chewies to our classroom! Your support has made such a meaningful difference for my special needs preschoolers.\r\n\r\nSince introducing the chewies, I've seen a noticeable shift in the classroom. Many of my students who struggle with sensory processing have been able to calm themselves more easily, stay more focused during activities, and feel more comfortable in their learning environment. It's amazing what a big impact such a simple tool can have!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are more engaged, happier, and better able to participate in their day. We are so grateful for your generosity—you've truly helped create a more supportive and inclusive space for these wonderful little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1715284804835,"projectUrl":"project/chew-chew-chew-for-a-more-regulated-yo/8388921/","projectTitle":"Chew, Chew, Chew for a More Regulated You","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Anthony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8435164_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666280867126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8435164"},{"teacherId":5819031,"projectId":8795749,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our third-grade students in Los Angeles are absolutely thriving! Technology, particularly headphones and ear pods, has become an essential tool in our classroom, especially for our emergent bilinguals and English-speaking learners. These resources allow us to provide a personalized learning experience tailored to each student's needs. For our emergent bilinguals, the ability to use educational apps with audio support in both English and students' home language has helped them build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and develop confidence in their language skills. Meanwhile, our English-speaking students have also benefitted from access to interactive programs that reinforce literacy, math, and critical thinking skills in an engaging and self-paced format. Headphones and ear pods also reduce distractions and create a focused learning environment, helping every student stay on task.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of this technology is how it empowers students to take charge of their own learning. Programs like adaptive reading apps allow them to work at their individual skill level, celebrate progress, and feel proud of their accomplishments. Additionally, the use of high-quality audio in storytelling or language lessons makes content come alive in a way that sparks their imagination. 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One student, who often struggled with blending sounds, proudly constructed the word \"cat\" on her own, shouting, \"I did it!\" Our new book collections are equally impactful—students eagerly dive into stories, building confidence and a love for reading. A student who once avoided books now volunteers to read aloud, a moment I'll cherish forever.\r\n\r\nThese resources have sparked joy, curiosity, and growth in our classroom. Your support is helping my students gain the tools and confidence they need to succeed. 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The difference this has made in their comfort and confidence is truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical impact, your generosity has had a powerful emotional effect. Your donations have shown our students—and our staff—that we are supported by a community that cares. 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