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Students who previously struggled with chemical equilibrium or physics problems are now engaging with the material in completely new ways.\r\nWhat moves me most is watching my students—many of whom are the first in their families to take advanced science courses—gain confidence as they see complex problems unfold step by step. The tablet lets me maintain eye contact while teaching, so I can immediately address confusion and celebrate those breakthrough moments when concepts finally click.\r\nYour investment reaches approximately 150 students each year, but the impact extends far beyond numbers. You're helping future scientists, engineers, and critical thinkers develop the mathematical reasoning skills they'll need for success. You're also giving students with visual impairments and those seated throughout the classroom equal access to clear, high-contrast learning materials.\r\nMost importantly, you believed in these eager young minds and their tremendous potential. Your generosity is helping bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real understanding, preparing these students not just for their next exam, but for STEM careers and a lifetime of scientific thinking.\r\nFrom my students and me, thank you for making this incredible difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1744032964522,"projectUrl":"project/a-digital-writing-tablet-for-visual-stea/9174059/","projectTitle":"A Digital Writing Tablet for Visual STEAM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404661_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741984993714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404661"},{"teacherId":9731695,"projectId":8741982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of supplies to our class. Your contribution has made a significant impact on our learning experience, allowing us to dive into an engaging project where students designed and built their own catapults and trebuchets. These simple machines not only provided a fun and interactive way for students to learn about physics and engineering principles, but they also sparked creativity and innovation. Some students took it a step further by combining elements of both catapults and trebuchets to create hybrid designs, showcasing their ability to think outside the box and merge different concepts.\r\n\r\nThe excitement didn't stop there. With the leftover supplies, students are already brainstorming ideas for other simple machines they can create. This project has not only taught them about mechanical advantage and motion but has also fostered a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM subjects. Your support has been instrumental in making this hands-on learning experience possible, and we are truly grateful for your contribution to our educational journey. The ripple effect of your donation will continue to inspire creativity and learning in our classroom for weeks to come.","fullyFundedDate":1728609136047,"projectUrl":"project/building-simple-machines/8741982/","projectTitle":"Building Simple Machines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sailor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731695"},{"teacherId":8475265,"projectId":8646111,"letterContent":"The laminator kit, file tray, and push pins have been a great addition to my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith the kit, I am able to produce a variety of visual resources that I can update and change periodically to match our units and lessons.\r\n\r\nThe file organizer serve as a resource station where students find frequently used graphic organizers and other printed (and laminated) resources. \r\n\r\nI use the push pins to post visual resources and student work on my classroom bulletin boards.\r\n\r\nI put these supplies to immediate use. Thank you for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1727319893673,"projectUrl":"project/creating-visual-academic-resources-for-s/8646111/","projectTitle":"Creating Visual Academic Resources for STEAM Students in East L.A.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Legaspi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8475265_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655230188153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8475265"},{"teacherId":8475265,"projectId":8431961,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued generosity. The supplies that I received are being put to great use everday in my classroom.\r\nBecause of your donations, I was able to provide a notebook to every one of my social studies students. 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Your support means the world to my 9th-11th grade students and me.\r\nThanks to your kindness, I now have access to the Teachers Pay Teachers resources that will make such a difference in our Chemistry and Physics lessons. Your gift is already helping me create more engaging, interactive activities and find materials that meet each of my students' unique learning needs.\r\nMy students come from diverse backgrounds and have different learning styles, but they all share an incredible curiosity for science. With the resources your donation provided, I can now better support our English language learners, challenge our advanced students, and give extra help to those who need it most. You're helping me make learning more accessible and fun for everyone.\r\nWhat touches me most is knowing that you believe in these young minds and their potential. Your investment in our classroom is truly an investment in their futures. The impact of your generosity will be felt not just this year, but in all the ways these resources will continue to help my students grow and succeed.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for making a difference in our classroom and in these students' lives.\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1725901597515,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-our-classroom-with-diverse-le/8751335/","projectTitle":"Empowering Our Classroom With Diverse Learning Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404661_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741984993714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404661"},{"teacherId":8475265,"projectId":8418721,"letterContent":"The supplies that you donated helped my students tremendously this semester. Thank you!\r\nThe Post It pads allowed for small group collaboration, which led to whole class discussions. 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