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I am grateful for the community support in this worthwhile endeavor to not only be effective but truly amazing. Thank you for your investment in my students and my classroom. We thank you sincerely!","fullyFundedDate":1784923127685,"projectUrl":"project/stem-challenges-for-first-grade/10378981/","projectTitle":"STEM Challenges for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Richardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrichardsonroom10"},{"teacherId":503576,"projectId":10466617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generous donation will help us keep our classroom organized, comfortable, and ready for learning. The seat sacks will give students a convenient place to store their supplies, while the air purifier filter will help maintain a clean classroom environment. The Color of the World crayons and colored pencils will allow students to express themselves and create work that represents the diversity of our classroom. \r\n\r\nYour generosity makes a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a welcoming environment where they can learn, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1787930865162,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-for-a-new-school-year/10466617/","projectTitle":"New Supplies for a New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp503576_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670123507204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monperez"},{"teacherId":1151755,"projectId":9617027,"letterContent":"I have used Kodable for many years. It teaches coding in incremental steps in a fun and engaging way. Students need to problem solve and will work both independently and in a group to discuss possible solutions. They push themselves to move on to the next level without thinking about how much they are learning.\r\n\r\nI was able to offer this project to my entire school. All grade levels participated, 1-5th. Kodable added a typing program after we began the coding program, and the kids LOVE it. \"Kodable time\" is the highlight of the week for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755730484984,"projectUrl":"project/help-teach-future-programmers-by-giving/9617027/","projectTitle":"Help Teach Future Programmers by Giving Them Courses in Coding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/allison-goodwin"},{"teacherId":8408788,"projectId":9993866,"letterContent":"Thank you for your amazing donation. Using a reward system encourages positive behavior and positive motivation for students to meet goals. \r\nThrough your generosity, I am able to provide my students a reward with our treasure box. Students have been so excited to receive a reward. They are so motivated by their reward system. \r\nOur reward system also offers students a motivational tool to use positive behaviors in the class and outside the class. Our class is so grateful for your gift and for making our project happen.","fullyFundedDate":1777999262591,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-rewards-to-celebrate-positi/9993866/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Rewards to Celebrate Positive Behavior and Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rrcordova"},{"teacherId":1005846,"projectId":10231022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our new classroom color printer! Your support has completely transformed the way my students view and share their hard work, and I am so excited to share the impact of your gift. \r\n\r\nAt the end of last year, we put the printer to work for our space research project. My students were tasked with researching different celestial bodies—from the rings of Saturn to distant supernovas. After gathering their facts, they took on the roles of graphic designers to create beautiful, tri-fold informational brochures. \r\n\r\nBefore your donation, a project like this would have been printed in grayscale, which At the end of last year, we put the printer to work for our space research project. My students were tasked with researching different celestial bodies. After gathering their facts, they took on the roles of graphic designers to create beautiful, tri-fold informational brochures. \r\n\r\nBefore your donation, a project like this would have been printed in grayscale, which simply doesn't do justice to the vibrant colors of our universe. Thanks to you, our classroom was buzzing with excitement as students watched their constellations, galaxies, and planets print out in brilliant, full color. Holding a professionally printed, colorful brochure that they designed themselves filled my students with an immense sense of pride and ownership over their learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for showing my students that their work is valuable and worth seeing in full color. We are deeply grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1777989019035,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world/10231022/","projectTitle":"Color Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-baba"},{"teacherId":319302,"projectId":10181027,"letterContent":"The \"Making Learning Fun With Creative Classroom Resources!\" project has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences. The resources purchased through Teachers Pay Teachers have brought fresh, engaging activities into our classroom that challenge, inspire, and motivate students to learn in new ways.\r\n\r\nThese materials have sparked creativity and confidence in unexpected ways. Art-based activities encouraged students to explore drawing and self-expression, while also inspiring them to create meaningful writing pieces to accompany their artwork. \r\n\r\nThe resources have energized our lessons and supported learning across multiple subjects. Most importantly, they have helped create a classroom where students are excited to participate, curious to discover new ideas, and confident in sharing their thinking.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these engaging learning experiences possible. Your generosity has helped bring creativity, hands-on learning, and joy into our classroom. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1775573266049,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-fun-with-creative-classr/10181027/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Fun With Creative Classroom Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/319302"},{"teacherId":8193077,"projectId":10180453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through Donors Choose! We are so excited to have our new magnetic whiteboard, magnetic whiteboard erasers, and magnetic ten frames.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe use these materials every day, and they have become a huge part of our small group instruction. The whiteboard allows students to practice skills, share their thinking, and receive immediate feedback, while the magnetic ten frames make math concepts much more hands-on and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided us with materials that make learning more interactive and meaningful for our students. We truly appreciate your support and the difference you are making in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1775316344205,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-tools-for-mighty-mathematicians/10180453/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Tools for Mighty Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Neuhaus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8193077_orig.jpg?crop=2396,2396,x1582,y245&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637730740341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8193077"},{"teacherId":1331070,"projectId":10355766,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a flexible learning space where every student can thrive! The chair leg wobble have made an incredible difference—students who need movement can now rock and wiggle while staying focused on their work, helping them regulate their bodies and concentrate better throughout the day. Our floor cushions have created cozy reading spots where children curl up with books during independent reading time, making literacy feel comfortable and inviting. And my teacher planner has become an essential tool for organizing engaging, standards-aligned lessons that meet each student's needs. You've given my kindergarteners the gift of choice, comfort, and movement—all of which help their growing minds stay engaged and ready to learn. Thank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787177750002,"projectUrl":"project/movement-tools-for-kindergarten-success/10355766/","projectTitle":"Movement Tools for Kindergarten Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Castañeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1331070_orig.jpg?crop=740,740,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782523188009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1331070"},{"teacherId":503576,"projectId":9936142,"letterContent":"The materials we received from this project have been amazing! They were for a new way of doing rewards in my class. And there was enough stuff for me to use this year as well. The students LOVE playing BINGO and picking out prizes. Everyone gets a BINGO card but if they have earned money in their \"account\" they can buy extra BINGO cards. It has been a huge hit!\r\nThank you for making this possible! I am excited to continue this rewards system this school year and for subsequent years.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1775513144833,"projectUrl":"project/bingo-for-behavior/9936142/","projectTitle":"BINGO for Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp503576_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670123507204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monperez"},{"teacherId":8408788,"projectId":9968691,"letterContent":"Through your donation, our class was able to make memorable long lasting gifts. Our students were able to use sublimation sheets to make mugs, tumblers, and chip bags. Our class was also able to learn about the use of heat transfer tools and technology such as heat transfer markers, sublimation machines, and how images can transfer to other canvas'. Exposing students to such amazing technology at such a young age has caused such an immense impact in their creativity and curiosity to create new things. \r\nOur classroom thanks you so much for the amazing donation.","fullyFundedDate":1772467368387,"projectUrl":"project/creative-design-lab-exploring-art-and-s/9968691/","projectTitle":"Creative Design Lab: Exploring Art and STEM Through Sublimation Tumblers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rrcordova"},{"teacherId":6052510,"projectId":7630955,"letterContent":"TPT has influenced education by making teaching resources easier to access and helping teachers create more engaging learning experiences for students.\r\n\r\nSupporting teachers: TPT gives teachers ready-made lesson plans, activities, worksheets, and other materials, saving preparation time.\r\nHelping students learn: Many resources use engaging activities and different learning styles, which can improve student understanding and participation.\r\n\r\nProviding variety: Teachers can find materials for different subjects, grade levels, and student needs.\r\nEncouraging creativity: Teachers can share their own resources and learn new teaching strategies from other educators.\r\n\r\nMaking learning more accessible: Digital resources can be adapted or reused to meet individual students' needs.","fullyFundedDate":1696975546665,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-educational-resources/7630955/","projectTitle":"TPT Educational Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6052510_orig.jpg?crop=1205,1205,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597171609581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6052510"},{"teacherId":1173133,"projectId":9986599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our new backpack storage cart! Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our kindergarten classroom. The cart gives each student a special, organized place to store their backpack, helping our classroom feel less crowded and making our daily routines smoother.\r\nBecause of your support, my students are learning valuable lessons about organization, responsibility, independence, and taking care of their belongings. They are so excited to have a designated space for their backpacks, and the added organization allows us to spend more time focused on learning and growing together. 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