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It has strengthened collaboration, increased participation, and helped make abstract scientific concepts more concrete and accessible.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new technology is that it makes learning feel interactive and real. They love seeing their lab work projected clearly for the whole class, especially when we examine models, diagrams, or experiment results together. It gives them a sense of ownership and pride when their work becomes part of the lesson. The ability to zoom in on details, highlight important observations, and instantly share findings has elevated the quality of our investigations. Students are more eager to ask questions, test ideas, and explain their thinking because they can immediately see the results of their efforts.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, in particular, have truly flourished with this addition to our lab. Some who were previously hesitant to participate now volunteer to share their models or explain their reasoning in front of the class. Visual learners have especially benefited from being able to see scientific processes step-by-step, while students who thrive with hands-on activities are energized by seeing their experiments displayed and discussed. One student who rarely spoke during lab discussions recently led a group explanation using the new technology with confidence and clarity. Moments like that remind us that access matters. Thank you for supporting our science program and for believing in public schools. Your generosity is opening doors for curiosity, confidence, and discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1768507936285,"projectUrl":"project/untangling-learning-with-wireless-displa/9984335/","projectTitle":"Untangling Learning with Wireless Display","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Newell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp393013_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483495438900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jnewell"},{"teacherId":9309618,"projectId":9749464,"letterContent":"After receiving the speed stacking sets and a supply of balloons, students completed a week‑long unit combining reaction/hand‑eye coordination (speed stacking) with cooperative movement and cardiovascular work (balloon games). 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Students now have durable, kid‑friendly tools to keep practicing both individually and collaboratively.","fullyFundedDate":1762266259139,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-stacking/9749464/","projectTitle":"Indoor Stacking!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fuerte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9309618_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760677613159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9309618"},{"teacherId":10164331,"projectId":9836532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. My students had been asking for equipment for outdoor play for a while, and you made it happen! Because of you, our students now have engaging and healthy ways to move their bodies throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThese materials give students positive outlets for their energy. I see my students playing basketball or with the hula hoops at lunch almost daily. Having accessible equipment allows all students to participate. Some kids want to play together while others thrive practicing how to juggle by themselves. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on my students overall well-being. We take a movement break outside at least twice a week now! Thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1762188664148,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-organized-learning/9836532/","projectTitle":"Physical Education & Organized Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Maestra Pellmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10164331_orig.png?crop=574,574,x6,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756991012296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pellmann"},{"teacherId":10164331,"projectId":9817932,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! \r\n\r\nWe are using the new materials every day. 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We are truly grateful for your support and for investing in resources that help our students grow as confident, capable musicians.\r\n\r\nBRAVO!","fullyFundedDate":1760556862028,"projectUrl":"project/thump-thump-thunderous-tubanos-drums/9700860/","projectTitle":"Thump Thump Thunderous Tubanos (Drums!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213641_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755800429156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213641"},{"teacherId":10213641,"projectId":9882819,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in helping us purchase new music read-aloud books and musical storybooks for our lower elementary students. Because of your contributions, our music classroom now has engaging, age-appropriate stories that invite students into learning through listening, imagination, and discussion. Reading aloud to students builds foundational literacy skills such as vocabulary development, listening comprehension, and understanding story structure, while also fostering a love of reading in a warm, shared classroom experience.\r\n\r\nWhat makes these books especially impactful is their focus on musical elements like rhythm, pitch, tempo, and form—concepts that can be abstract and challenging for young learners. Through stories centered on music, students are able to visualize and contextualize these ideas in ways that are not typically addressed in general education classrooms. This approach helps students make meaningful connections between language and music, deepening both musical understanding and literacy development. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping make learning joyful, accessible, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nBRAVO!","fullyFundedDate":1762823134226,"projectUrl":"project/music-supplies/9882819/","projectTitle":"Music Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213641_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755800429156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213641"},{"teacherId":10213641,"projectId":9842377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward the purchase of new xylophones and Orff instruments for our elementary music classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference by providing students with high-quality instruments that invite hands-on learning, creativity, and joyful music-making. 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These materials have helped transform physical activity into a powerful tool for building confidence, collaboration, and essential social skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. There were smiles, cheers, and plenty of \"Can we use this today?\" The bright colors and hands-on nature of the equipment instantly invited curiosity and engagement. More importantly, students quickly understood that these resources were meant to be shared, which set the tone for teamwork and respect. They took pride in caring for the equipment and reminded one another of the rules so everyone could participate safely and fairly.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using these resources to support a classroom focus on goal-setting, perseverance, and cooperative problem-solving. Students are reflecting on how they work as a team, discussing what strategies help them succeed, and setting personal goals related to teamwork and self-regulation. These lessons extend beyond physical play and into our classroom community, helping students develop skills they will carry into academic learning and everyday life. Your support truly gave my students more than equipment—you gave them opportunities to grow together. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1757381962121,"projectUrl":"project/get-moving-building-teamwork-and-skills/9682102/","projectTitle":"Get Moving! Building Teamwork and Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garretson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10166946_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754840016466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10166946"},{"teacherId":393013,"projectId":9834768,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share my sincere gratitude for your support of our recent science lab project. Your generosity made an immediate difference for my students, and I can already see the excitement and confidence it's bringing to their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students walk into the lab and see new materials ready for them, their faces light up. They feel valued, capable, and eager to explore. These hands-on experiences are often the moments when everything \"clicks,\" and that happens because you chose to invest in them. Whether they're building, testing, observing, or problem-solving, they're developing skills that will stay with them for years.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it means a great deal to know that our community believes in our students as much as I do. Thank you for helping create opportunities that spark curiosity and nurture a love of science. Your support doesn't just provide resources—it opens doors.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation","fullyFundedDate":1764846828959,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-copies/9834768/","projectTitle":"Colorful Copies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Newell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp393013_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483495438900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jnewell"},{"teacherId":393013,"projectId":9883484,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share my sincere gratitude for your support of our recent science lab project. Your generosity made an immediate difference for my students, and I can already see the excitement and confidence it's bringing to their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students walk into the lab and see new materials ready for them, their faces light up. They feel valued, capable, and eager to explore. These hands-on experiences are often the moments when everything \"clicks,\" and that happens because you chose to invest in them. Whether they're building, testing, observing, or problem-solving, they're developing skills that will stay with them for years.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it means a great deal to know that our community believes in our students as much as I do. Thank you for helping create opportunities that spark curiosity and nurture a love of science. 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