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These batteries may seem small, but they have had a big impact on helping our students stay curious, prepared, and successful learners. Thank you for supporting our classroom and making learning run smoothly!","fullyFundedDate":1774461289803,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-math-science-learning/10163325/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Math & Science Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1060560_orig.png?crop=638,638,x177,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754078646458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1060560"},{"teacherId":1060560,"projectId":10133499,"letterContent":"My students immediately began using the new resources during our small group learning time, where they worked together on a guided reading and discussion project. 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One special moment that stood out was when a group of students who usually struggle with reading became fully engaged, taking turns reading aloud and helping each other understand the text. The new materials gave them confidence and excitement, turning what can sometimes feel like a challenge into a meaningful and collaborative experience. These resources have allowed me to better support different learning levels and create a more inclusive classroom where every student can participate and grow.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to explore and immediately asked if they could start using them right away. This enthusiasm has carried into our daily lessons, where students are more motivated and focused. Moving forward, we will continue building on these skills by diving deeper into comprehension strategies and student-led discussions. 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A calm, peaceful environment can make a powerful difference in helping them feel safe, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nSoft lighting and gentle scents from candles help create a soothing atmosphere that supports relaxation and self-regulation. When students enter a space that feels calm and inviting, they are better able to reset their emotions, manage their behavior, and return to learning with a clearer mindset.\r\n\r\nThis is especially important for students with disabilities and English learners who may need additional support in managing stress and transitions. 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With these guided reading materials, students will receive instruction that meets them at their individual reading levels, allowing them to build essential skills such as comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are English learners and come from underserved communities where access to books at home is limited. 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For many of our students, especially those learning English or with learning differences, having engaging, high-interest books makes reading enjoyable and accessible. \r\nThese books also support social-emotional growth by helping students understand different perspectives, explore emotions, and connect with stories that reflect their own experiences. With more books in our classroom, every student can develop confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading. 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As we continue working through our technology and engineering units, students will draw on the strategic thinking and teamwork they practice during these unplugged sessions. Thank you for giving us a reliable, enriching backup plan that keeps learning active, meaningful, and joyful no matter the circumstances.","fullyFundedDate":1767191604730,"projectUrl":"project/power-out-play-on/9959557/","projectTitle":"Power Out? Play On!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9808524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our classroom set of Makey Makey circuit boards and peripheral parts. Your generosity has given my students the incredible opportunity to tinker, experiment, and truly explore physical computing during our unit. Instead of simply learning about circuits and inputs in theory, students are now able to connect everyday objects to their computers, test their ideas, and see immediate, interactive results.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room has been contagious. Students are collaborating, problem-solving, and discovering how creativity and technology intersect. They've learned that failure is part of the design process—adjusting connections, rethinking inputs, and refining their projects until everything works. These hands-on experiences have strengthened their understanding of circuits, conductivity, and coding in ways that traditional instruction simply cannot replicate.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom has become a space where curiosity leads the way and innovation feels accessible to everyone. Thank you for giving our students the chance to tinker, explore, and see themselves as capable creators of technology.","fullyFundedDate":1763599955651,"projectUrl":"project/makey-makey-magic-turning-everyday-obje/9808524/","projectTitle":"Makey Makey Magic: Turning Everyday Objects Into Inventions!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9796451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who helped fund our t-shirt presses—this project has already made a huge impact! Because of your generosity, student designs are no longer just digital files on a screen; they're becoming real, tangible items students can wear, display, and feel proud of. Seeing their own artwork pressed onto a shirt has been incredibly motivating and empowering for them.\r\n\r\nThe presses are also opening exciting new opportunities beyond the classroom. Our robotics and drone clubs are planning to create a small storefront to design and sell custom t-shirts as a fundraiser, giving students real-world experience with design, production, and entrepreneurship. Every member of the drone team will also receive a custom team shirt, helping build pride, identity, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThis was an amazing project to see fully funded, and we are incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in our students, their creativity, and the hands-on learning experiences that help them shine.","fullyFundedDate":1763576938567,"projectUrl":"project/pressing-into-creativity-student-design/9796451/","projectTitle":"Pressing Into Creativity: Student-Designed T-Shirts for Learning and Leadership","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Glassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174406_orig.png?crop=1389,1389,x501,y258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718778395403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glassyscience"},{"teacherId":4001282,"projectId":9734400,"letterContent":"The instant printer and printer paper are helping students learn by turning photography into a hands-on, meaningful experience. Our yearbook students are learning how to plan shots, frame images, tell stories through pictures, and reflect on their work immediately. Because they can print photos right away, students can review what worked, discuss improvements, and revise their techniques in real time. This technology also supports collaboration, responsibility, and confidence—students see that their work matters and contributes to a real product: our school yearbook.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is seeing their photos come to life instantly. Holding a printed photo makes their work feel real and important. For many of our students, this is the first time they've used professional-style photography tools, and it gives them a sense of pride and ownership. The instant printer also allows them to share photos with classmates, display work during planning sessions, and use prints to brainstorm layouts and fundraising ideas for the yearbook.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are usually quiet or hesitant in class have really come alive through photography. Some students who struggle academically have found a strength in capturing moments and telling stories visually. Others have taken on leadership roles by helping peers learn how to use the printer and care for the supplies. This technology has given students who may not always feel successful in school a new way to shine, build confidence, and see themselves as creators and contributors. \r\n\r\nThank you for all you have done for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1761313518356,"projectUrl":"project/picture-this-instant-printing-for-creat/9734400/","projectTitle":"Picture This: Instant Printing for Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mostafavi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4001282_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691029653457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4001282"},{"teacherId":8174406,"projectId":9807628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our micro:bit project and for helping bring physical computing to life in our classroom. Because of you, my students are actively using the micro:bits to complete a variety of hands-on mini-projects from the micro:bit website, exploring how code, sensors, and inputs/outputs work together. These activities have allowed students to experiment with buttons, LEDs, motion, and data in ways that make learning both accessible and exciting.\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately engaged when they began working with the micro:bits. Seeing their code produce real, physical results—lights flashing, messages scrolling, programs responding to movement—sparked curiosity and confidence. These projects have support creativity, problem-solving, and persistence as students test ideas, debug their code, and improve their designs.\r\n\r\nYour support has given students a powerful example of physical computing and is helping them see themselves as capable programmers and engineers. 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