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Students love gathering around it to share ideas, solve problems, and support each other.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we started the year organized, excited, and ready to learn. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel inspired every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755890885426,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-playing-and-growing/9554490/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning, Playing, and Growing in 3rd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9521920_orig.jpg?crop=482,482,x118,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737779832186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9521920"},{"teacherId":9877607,"projectId":9730490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom voice amplifiers! My students are thrilled to use the microphones during their sharing and presentations. It has made such a positive difference—everyone can be heard clearly, and even our shy speakers are gaining more confidence when they use the mic.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly helped create a more engaging and inclusive learning environment. We are so grateful for your kindness and for making our classroom a place where every voice matters.","fullyFundedDate":1761364015516,"projectUrl":"project/voice-amplifier/9730490/","projectTitle":"Voice Amplifier","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9877607_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758334743661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9877607"},{"teacherId":9877607,"projectId":9502960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Day of the Dead project! My students truly enjoyed the activities and materials you helped provide. They loved making headbands, flower pins, and paper flowers. It was wonderful to see their creativity come alive as they helped each other and shared ideas.\r\n\r\nSome students were so excited that they even chose to spend their recess time working on their crafts! Your generosity made this meaningful cultural experience possible and brought so much joy and teamwork to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756056593825,"projectUrl":"project/the-day-of-the-dead/9502960/","projectTitle":"The Day of the Dead","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9877607_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758334743661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9877607"},{"teacherId":317673,"projectId":9321154,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. I was able to purchase some engaging resources from the Teachers Pay Teachers website. We were able to review musical instruments with a fun game of bingo. It included audio clips of each instrument, so students were able to hear what each instrument sounded like, including some instruments they had not heard before. \r\n\r\nWe were also able to learn about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga for Hispanic Heritage month. The students enjoyed learning about such an amazing drummer. They were able to create some of their own rhythms which they played using various percussion instruments.","fullyFundedDate":1746646640750,"projectUrl":"project/worksheet-resources-and-engaging-lessons/9321154/","projectTitle":"Worksheet Resources and Engaging Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp317673_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x0,y1077&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570817063837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/317673"},{"teacherId":11710,"projectId":9306719,"letterContent":"We thank you so much for the support of this project. Journaling is an essential component to social emotional learning and the common core. When students express themselves in the written, visual or verbal, we are building on their voice. Having additional items to be used for their personal use is effectively strength their individual identity. \r\nThe tools were shared through the student leadership of the Student Council, BSU and the Peer Mediation. These school leaders demonstrated the uses of these tools. We thank you for the continued support of public schools.","fullyFundedDate":1755718409303,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-stage-for-note-bookingjourn/9306719/","projectTitle":"Setting the Stage for Note Booking/Journaling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ernst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11710_orig.jpg?crop=333,333,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663712788461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lernst"},{"teacherId":9521920,"projectId":9080490,"letterContent":"My students are always engaged with reading and learning, and they were especially excited to explore the articles and stories in Storyworks 3. They enjoy the variety of texts, videos, and activities, and they are using the new vocabulary they learn in their writing. I am continually impressed by their enthusiasm and curiosity, especially during small group lessons, where students are able to choose articles or stories that interest them for the day's reading.\r\n\r\nStoryworks 3 also provides essential support for all learners. The differentiation features, such as multiple reading levels, text-to-speech audio, and closed-captioned videos, ensure that English language learners and students at varying reading levels can access the materials and participate fully. This has helped every student feel confident and included while strengthening their reading skills.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks vibrant and student-driven. Students are excited to engage in silent reading, group discussions, and responding to writing prompts inspired by the magazine. Storyworks 3 has allowed them to connect what they read with their own ideas, build critical thinking skills, and deepen their understanding of both fiction and nonfiction texts.\r\n\r\nYour support in providing Storyworks 3 has had a direct and lasting impact on my students. It has made reading exciting, accessible, and meaningful, helping them grow as confident, engaged readers who are ready to tackle increasingly complex texts. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us foster a lifelong love of reading in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746787309459,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-with-storyworks/9080490/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers with Storyworks 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9521920_orig.jpg?crop=482,482,x118,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737779832186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9521920"},{"teacherId":317673,"projectId":9137102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students instruments that they can play together. \r\n I initially had bought the boomwhackers for the elementary students, but the middle school students discovered them and also had a wonderful playing them. The elementary students really enjoyed that everyone in the class was able to play something. \r\n\r\nThe frogs also continue to be a source of fun and enjoyment. Students learned how to play it correctly to make the sound it should have. \r\n\r\nThe students enjoy playing the cajon along with our body percussion songs. \r\n\r\nThe mic will come in handy during our songwriting unit. I look forward to hearing how they sound!","fullyFundedDate":1742948982618,"projectUrl":"project/percussion-party/9137102/","projectTitle":"Percussion Party!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp317673_orig.jpg?crop=1239,1239,x0,y1077&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570817063837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/317673"},{"teacherId":11710,"projectId":9083435,"letterContent":"We thank you for your continued support of public schools. Each time that we receive funding, the impact is beyond the expectations of the students experience. These specific lego kits enhance and align to the school garden. Selected items can replicate the items being grown in the garden.\r\n\r\nThe kits were used in our new outdoor Makerspace which was previously funded through DonorsChoose. The students engaged these projects through critical thinking, communication, collaboration, curiosity, creativity, and connection.","fullyFundedDate":1747052954359,"projectUrl":"project/lego-plants-and-flowers-aligned-to-our-s/9083435/","projectTitle":"LEGO Plants and Flowers-Aligned to our School Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ernst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp11710_orig.jpg?crop=333,333,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663712788461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lernst"},{"teacherId":9877607,"projectId":9413398,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled when they first saw the new board games and school supplies. They felt so special opening the packages and couldn't wait to start playing the games.\r\n\r\nThey have already begun using the dry-erase markers to practice for Chinese tests and complete math classwork, which makes learning more engaging. The gel pens have also been a hit—everyone loves choosing their favorite color for math note-taking.\r\n\r\nAs our next step, we will continue to use these resources to build problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Your generosity has brought so much joy and meaningful learning to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1752515496494,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-25-26/9413398/","projectTitle":"5th grade 25-26","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9877607_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758334743661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9877607"},{"teacherId":9877607,"projectId":9026653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project! Because of your kindness, my students had the opportunity to engage in a creative, hands-on activity that brought literature and culture to life in a truly memorable way.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials you helped provide, my students recreated the character Sun Wukong from Journey to the West. This project allowed them to not only demonstrate their understanding of the character but also to express their own creativity by adding unique elements to their interpretations. Some students worked in 2D, others in 3D—and each creation reflected their imagination, thoughtfulness, and excitement.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful moments was hearing students explain how and why their version of Sun Wukong was different—some imagined powers they would want him to have, or outfits they thought fit his personality better. These discussions sparked deep engagement and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this experience possible. Your support gave my students a chance to connect with literature in a fun, meaningful, and artistic way. We are all so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1735929251316,"projectUrl":"project/journey-to-the-west-project/9026653/","projectTitle":"Journey to The West Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9877607_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758334743661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9877607"},{"teacherId":4921334,"projectId":8915805,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! This project was a HIT for the third and fourth graders. In the first lesson, students learned about the medicinal properties of plants in the garden (yarrow, mallow, rosemary, mugwort, and calendula), and picked a few of them to make a plant infusion (dried plants soaked in olive oil). The plants soaked for a week, for the medicinal properties to infuse into the olive oil.\r\n\r\nDuring the second lesson, students strained the plants out of the oil, and added beeswax to the oil, in a glass measuring cup. The cup was placed in a pot of boiling water, for the beeswax and oil to melt together. Meanwhile, students got to pick their own essential oil flavor for their lip balm: orange, lemon, mint, or lavender. They added 10 drops of their flavor to the bottom of their tins. They also decorated the tins of their lip balm. Some simply decorated their lid, while others made creative names, including \"the mighty orange\", \"lemon bomb\", \"rizzler\", \"Messi\" (the athlete), and \"the herb turkey\" (!?!?!). When the beeswax was melted, an adult poured the liquid lip balm into the tins. When it hardened, students were excited to use it right away, applying it to their skin. \"Yay, this is good for my eczema!\"\r\n\r\nThis was a wonderful project to end the 2024-25 school year. Thank you all again for your support of environmental education and school gardens!","fullyFundedDate":1731570519536,"projectUrl":"project/herbal-lip-balm/8915805/","projectTitle":"Herbal Lip Balm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scharf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4921334_orig.png?crop=1075,1075,x217,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716663521833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-scharf"},{"teacherId":11710,"projectId":9049020,"letterContent":"We thank you so much for your generous support for this specific project. As we needed to revisit our overnight, we moved into a STEAM Day at our school. While the elementary students are off campus for Field Day, the older students are having STEAM Day. Having the items to be placed in a Goodie Bag for each student encompasses the outcome of the day. At our site, we are trying to develop students who \"think outside the box.\" This specific growth mindset can be difficult for some of the students, so the more expose, more success. 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