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The whiteboards let them show their thinking and practice in a low-stress, interactive way.\r\n\r\nI already see a difference:\r\n\r\n-Their multiplication facts are improving\r\n\r\n-They are more confident when solving problems\r\n\r\n-They are more eager to participate and challenge themselves\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real, daily impact in our classroom. You have given my students tools that support their different learning styles and help them believe in themselves as mathematicians.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping them grow.","fullyFundedDate":1761959839233,"projectUrl":"project/math-made-fun-and-accessible-with-flashc/9725790/","projectTitle":"Math Made Fun and Accessible With Flashcards and Multiplication Charts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beverly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2237926_orig.jpg?crop=542,542,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597107878865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msabeverlyloveslearning"},{"teacherId":7747027,"projectId":9650618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards! I used them to purchase engaging science and history lessons that have immediately brought our classroom to life. My students have been excited to dive into hands-on activities, projects, and interactive lessons that make learning these subjects meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given us the resources to explore topics in deeper, more engaging ways, helping students build curiosity, critical thinking skills, and a love of learning. We are already seeing the difference in their enthusiasm and participation.","fullyFundedDate":1757528750153,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-science-and-history-fun/9650618/","projectTitle":"Help Make Science and History Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Epstein-Norris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7747027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715105219794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7747027"},{"teacherId":7747027,"projectId":9278784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Book Nook classroom library project. The new books, bean bags, and cozy reading supplies have transformed a small corner of our room into a place my students truly love spending time in.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new additions, their faces lit up. The space has even motivated even my more reluctant readers to settle in and enjoy independent reading time.\r\n\r\nAs we continue developing reading stamina and exploring new genres, our class library will play a big part in helping students build strong reading identities.Your generosity has created a warm, welcoming space that encourages curiosity, comfort, and a genuine love of reading. Thank you for supporting my students and making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755451862543,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-nook-for-everyone/9278784/","projectTitle":"A Book (nook) For Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Epstein-Norris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7747027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715105219794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7747027"},{"teacherId":7747027,"projectId":9383452,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our classroom with essential beginning-of-year materials. These resources have already made such a meaningful impact in our daily routines and learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw everything organized—the fresh notebooks, erasers, tape, and the new bins that help keep our supplies easy to access. Several students commented that the classroom \"felt so ready for learning,\" and they couldn't wait to get started. Having enough materials for everyone has helped us jump confidently into our first units of the year.\r\n\r\n\r\nThese supplies continue to help us stay organized and prepared as we move into our current writing and math units. Your generosity has set us up for success, and I am grateful every day for the difference you've made in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us start the year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1754859849714,"projectUrl":"project/begining-of-the-year-essentials/9383452/","projectTitle":"Begining of the Year Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Epstein-Norris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7747027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715105219794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7747027"},{"teacherId":4579,"projectId":9660695,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom community. Your generosity made it possible to create a calmer more comfortable space for my sweet peas. Children spend so much time inside the classroom so it should be a place of warmth and serenity. All the supplies I received went a long way in making our classroom lovely and homey.\r\n\r\nThe change in the lighting is really great. The holiday lights are a nice change from the harsh florescent lights and the cabinet lights add a nice touch. These special details make the room feel more colorful and warm. When my students come into the class, they feel welcome and safe.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being such a wonderful part of our classroom community and for caring about my sweet peas. We are so appreciative of your generosity. Thank you for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1760534059503,"projectUrl":"project/home-sweet-homeroom/9660695/","projectTitle":"Home Sweet Homeroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4579_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483641265104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teca352cook"},{"teacherId":8500693,"projectId":9517254,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with flexible seating! Our new bean bag, stools, and pillows have made an immediate difference. Students now use these seating options during independent reading, partner work, and small-group activities. The bean bag especially has become a favorite spot for students who need a quieter, more comfortable place to focus.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons, students will use the flexible seating during literacy and math centers to support focused, independent work. Your contribution has helped create a more inviting and student-friendly learning environment, and the impact is clear in how much more comfortable and engaged students are during work time. Thank you again for the support!","fullyFundedDate":1754767804634,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-classroom/9517254/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8500693_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729444816137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8500693"},{"teacherId":8500693,"projectId":9015223,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide new coloring supplies for our classroom! My students are using them every day to complete assignments and show their learning clearly and neatly. One recent project we completed was a family portrait assignment, where students drew the important people in their lives. With the new markers and colored pencils, they were able to add beautiful details and create work they felt proud of!\r\n\r\nGoing forward, students will continue using the supplies for timelines, diagrams, and maps in our following units. Your support has made a noticeable difference in the quality of their work and their motivation to do their best. We are so grateful for the contribution you have made to our little classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1744997743629,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-creativity-with-coloring-suppl/9015223/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Creativity with Coloring Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8500693_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729444816137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8500693"},{"teacherId":8272723,"projectId":9460352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project, \"Bringing Learning to Life with Printed and Laminated Resources.\" Because of your kindness, our first-grade classroom now has an Epson printer and a laminator that are already transforming our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThese tools may seem small, but in a classroom of curious, energetic six- and seven-year-olds, they are making a big difference. With the printer, I can now create colorful, engaging materials that help my students visualize new concepts, explore stories, and build essential reading and math skills. The laminator allows these resources to last, making hands-on centers, vocabulary cards, and interactive activities more durable and reusable—something incredibly valuable in a busy learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students' faces light up each time they receive a new activity or see their work turned into something \"special\" and laminated. They feel proud, valued, and excited to learn. These tools are helping me create a classroom where learning is not only accessible, but fun, inviting, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour generosity doesn't just provide supplies—it provides opportunity, creativity, and joy. Thank you for believing in my students and supporting their growth. We are deeply grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1755747631242,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-printed-a/9460352/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with Printed and Laminated Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aquino Carro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8272723_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642141450856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-aquinocarro"},{"teacherId":9933061,"projectId":9283461,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the gift of music to our classroom. One simple speaker lets us \r\n- listen to calming music during quiet reading time,\r\n- listen to our favorite Kidz Bops during rainy day recess, \r\n- HEAR the instructions when we watch drawing videos (as seen in the slideshow), \r\n- learn about animals around the world through short clips, \r\n- wiggle and dance throughout the day,\r\n... and more!\r\n\r\nWe will use our speaker so much in February when we learn about influential Black musicians during Black History Month. We dance to Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, Celia Cruz and more. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1752586366335,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-jam/9283461/","projectTitle":"Help Us Jam","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phreaner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9933061_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740758733247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-phreaner"},{"teacherId":146926,"projectId":9387901,"letterContent":"Understanding the past helps us understand the present. Maus is a seminal graphic novel, elevating the genre and interweaving a complicated parental relationship with a father's history. By connecting the past to the present, Art Spiegelman helps his audience connect to the past, as well. \r\nI am excited to use this graphic novel in our nonfiction unit, illustrating how nonfiction writing is a wide genre, not solely textbooks. I plan to pair this with articles and other texts to deepen the students' understanding, as well as bring to light how our pasts impact our presents. \r\nI am deeply grateful for your generosity and proving these books to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755451864380,"projectUrl":"project/maus-book/9387901/","projectTitle":"\"Maus\" Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp146926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450305584968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-rothermel"},{"teacherId":2771085,"projectId":9783484,"letterContent":"My students have a drive to learn. They love learning new things and being able to be hands-on with their learning. These new Expo markers have allowed them to show their work, write new phonics sounds and erase it on the spot. These tools have allowed my learners to try out their learning without worrying about making mistakes. My students would love new Expo markers because they dry out after so much use. Please help me fund this project so that they can continue their learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760534060280,"projectUrl":"project/expo-markers-for-readers/9783484/","projectTitle":"Expo Markers for Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697083873538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771085"},{"teacherId":2771085,"projectId":9552178,"letterContent":"My students have a drive to learn. They love learning new things and being able to be hands-on with their learning. The Expo markers have allowed them to show their work, write new phonics sounds and erase it on the spot. These tools have allowed my learners to try out their learning without worrying about making mistakes. My students have loved new Expo markers. Thank you for helping me fund this project so that they can continue their learning in our classroom. 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