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Using the oversized CAREGY laminating sheets alongside our Elmer's glue and Mod Podge, we transformed their colorful work into durable, wipe-clean math reference mats that students can use every single day.\r\n\r\nThe highlight of the project was watching a student who usually struggles with fractions snap together a 1/2 tower next to two 1/4 cubes and yell, \"Look, they are the exact same size!\"—that lightbulb moment was entirely thanks to your support. Looking ahead, our next step is to take these visual fraction skills and apply them to adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators. Students will continue using their laminated reference mats and fraction towers to physically construct and solve multi-step word problems before moving on to decimal conversions. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to see, touch, and truly understand math!","fullyFundedDate":1786542193115,"projectUrl":"project/fractions-and-markers-oh-my/10297048/","projectTitle":"Fractions and Markers! Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1353260_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673310972402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-monicahurtado"},{"teacherId":1353260,"projectId":10233518,"letterContent":"When the packages arrived, my students were literally jumping up and down—their eyes lit up the moment they saw the mini solar panels and building kits, instantly asking if they were going to build real, working cars! We put the supplies to work right away during our unit on energy and motion. Our young learners used the magnetic wands to explore magnetic properties, raced balloon rockets to test push and pull forces, and wired the FellDen micro solar panels directly to the Nasco car kits. The absolute highlight was watching a student team troubleshoot their wire connections, adjust their vehicle toward the window light, and cheer loudly as the wheels spun under real solar power.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did more than just buy supplies—it gave my students the confidence to think and innovate like real engineers. Next, our young scientists will use the Lakeshore Building Brick STEM kits alongside the solar cells to construct a \"Green City\" prototype featuring light-powered transport systems. Thank you for bringing science to life in our classroom and investing in their futures!","fullyFundedDate":1778721468841,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-igniting-curiosity-in/10233518/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science: Igniting Curiosity in 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1353260_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673310972402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-monicahurtado"},{"teacherId":260799,"projectId":10237418,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in our future female innovators! Your generosity gave our girls the opportunity to explore coding, create with technology, and see themselves as future engineers, designers, and computer scientists. This iPad was more than just a device—it opened doors to creativity, confidence, and new possibilities. We are incredibly grateful that you helped our Girls Who Code excel. You helped us take this important step of showing our girls that they can take a leap forward towards greater representation in STEAM!","fullyFundedDate":1779395318572,"projectUrl":"project/girls-who-code-ipad/10237418/","projectTitle":"Girls Who Code iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260799_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716927851381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-corona"},{"teacherId":1353260,"projectId":10496778,"letterContent":"Donating essential everyday supplies like paper towels, copy paper, and facial tissues is a simple yet impactful way to support local community programs. Nonprofits, public schools, domestic violence shelters, and community centers frequently operate on tight budgets and rely on donations of standard administrative and hygiene items to direct their limited funding toward critical core services. Reams of copy paper allow teachers to print vital learning materials and help shelters manage administrative intake smoothly, while paper towels and facial tissues are indispensable for maintaining clean, healthy facilities—especially during cold and flu season.\r\n\r\nWhen preparing your donation, ensure all paper products are completely unopened, dry, and in their original protective packaging to guarantee cleanliness and safety for the recipient organization. Local schools are often eager to receive copy paper and tissues for classrooms, while local food pantries, homeless shelters, and animal rescue groups constantly need paper towels for daily maintenance. Contacting the facility beforehand helps confirm their current storage capacity and specific donation hours, ensuring your contribution immediately goes where it is needed most.","fullyFundedDate":1787208978934,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-comfortable-ready-to-learn-cl/10496778/","projectTitle":"A Clean, Comfortable & Ready to Learn Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1353260_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673310972402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-monicahurtado"},{"teacherId":260799,"projectId":10224460,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing the Bambu P2S 3D printer to our Computer Science for Good classroom! We stayed true to our mission all with your help. Your generosity gave students the tools to turn their ideas into meaningful creations for others. We were able to explore design, coding, and problem-solving while making projects that spread kindness throughout our school community. Your support helped our young makers discover how technology could be used to make a positive difference. We were truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1777894774928,"projectUrl":"project/steam-makerspace-3d-printer/10224460/","projectTitle":"STEAM Makerspace 3D Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260799_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716927851381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-corona"},{"teacherId":260799,"projectId":10204382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our esports STEAM project! Your generosity helped transform Mario Kart on the Switch 2 into a meaningful learning experience where students explored science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through racing challenges, collaboration, and hands-on activities. Because of your support, our young innovators had new opportunities to think critically, solve problems, and discover that learning could be both exciting and purposeful. We were truly grateful for your investment in our students and their futures. Thank you for helping us bring STEAM learning to life!","fullyFundedDate":1777981809380,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-esports-steam-learning/10204382/","projectTitle":"Game On: Esports STEAM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260799_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716927851381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-corona"},{"teacherId":260799,"projectId":10262576,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Esports controller project! Your generosity helped us replace aging controllers that had been causing drifting and connection problems, giving our students more reliable equipment for their competitive Esports activities. With these materials, we were able to spend more active time in competitive play and less time troubleshooting. We also spent a lot more time helping students develop communication, teamwork, active listening, and problem-solving skills, all necessary for future success.","fullyFundedDate":1777982139324,"projectUrl":"project/esports-for-steam-learning/10262576/","projectTitle":"Esports for STEAM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Corona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp260799_orig.jpg?crop=751,751,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716927851381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-corona"},{"teacherId":1253220,"projectId":10186003,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making my fifth-grade students' culmination celebration so special. Your generosity allowed me to give each student a beautiful teddy bear and a cozy blanket as they reached this important milestone in their lives.\r\n\r\nFifth-grade culmination is such an exciting time, but it is also filled with uncertainty. While my students are proud to celebrate the end of their elementary school journey, many are anxious about starting middle school. They are preparing for so many changes—having multiple teachers, navigating a much larger campus, and becoming the youngest students once again. It is an emotional transition for many of them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I was able to send each student into this new chapter with a meaningful gift that reminded them they are loved, valued, and supported. Along with the teddy bear and blanket, I included a personal note and a framed class picture to help them remember the wonderful memories we created together throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThe moment they received their gifts was unforgettable. Their faces lit up with joy, and several students were moved to tears. They hugged their teddy bears, wrapped themselves in their blankets, and immediately began looking through their framed class photos. It was clear that these gifts meant so much more than the items themselves—they represented comfort, encouragement, and the love of a classroom community they will always carry with them.\r\n\r\nThank you for allowing me to give my students such beautiful and meaningful gifts. I know they will treasure them for years to come, and every time they see their teddy bear, blanket, or class picture, they will remember the friendships, lessons, and memories that made their elementary school experience so special.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created lasting memories and helped ease the fears that often come with such a big transition. Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us and for making my students feel so loved as they take their next steps toward middle school.","fullyFundedDate":1779401480980,"projectUrl":"project/hugs-heart-keepsakes-for-our-5th-grad/10186003/","projectTitle":"Hugs & Heart: Keepsakes for Our 5th Grade Grads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-manning"},{"teacherId":1253220,"projectId":9984040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of STEM Kids! Because of your kindness, my fifth-grade students had an unforgettable learning experience building their very own solar-powered cars.\r\n\r\nAfter learning about clean and renewable energy, my students were excited to apply their new knowledge through this hands-on STEM project. They eagerly followed the step-by-step instructions to assemble their solar cars, tested them outside in the sunshine, and then proudly personalized them with creative colors and designs. Watching their excitement as they saw their cars come to life was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThis project sparked curiosity, encouraged problem-solving, and showed students how science and engineering can help create a cleaner, more sustainable future. Experiences like these make learning meaningful, memorable, and so much fun!!!\r\n\r\nWithout your generous donations, my students would not have had this amazing opportunity. Your support has made a lasting impact on their education and has inspired many young minds to dream big and explore the possibilities of STEM.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our future. Your generosity has given my students an experience they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778002373262,"projectUrl":"project/powering-the-future-exploring-clean-ene/9984040/","projectTitle":"Powering the Future: Exploring Clean Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-manning"},{"teacherId":2843026,"projectId":10010466,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of a MacBook Pro for my classroom. Your support has made a tremendous difference in both my teaching and my students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nPrior to receiving this MacBook Pro, I was relying on outdated technology that often made it difficult to efficiently plan lessons, access educational resources, and create engaging materials for my students. Slow performance and limited capabilities created challenges that impacted the time and energy I could devote to instruction.\r\n\r\nWith this new technology, I can now design interactive lessons, access current educational programs, communicate more effectively with families, and organize student data with ease. The MacBook Pro allows me to prepare high-quality instructional materials and provide learning experiences that better meet the diverse needs of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1777925770084,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-updated-technology/10010466/","projectTitle":"Much Needed Updated Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2843026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525236093482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2843026"},{"teacherId":2843026,"projectId":10193964,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom! The 3-Way Tabletop Easel Outdoor Game, Alphabet Bowling, and Super-Safe Ring Toss Game have provided my students with fun, hands-on opportunities to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nThese games help strengthen letter recognition, coordination, teamwork, and social skills while encouraging active play. My students are excited to learn through movement and collaboration, making each activity both educational and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has enriched my classroom and created meaningful learning experiences for my students. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778008812140,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun/10193964/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. 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