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Some students naturally began working together to create towers, houses, and imaginative designs, while others enjoyed building independently in a calm, focused way. It has been wonderful to see students who may not always participate in traditional sports find a space where they feel successful, included, and engaged. The LEGO sets have also encouraged problem-solving, patience, and collaboration as students work through building challenges together.\r\n\r\nThese resources are now an important part of our PE free-choice activities, helping students develop social-emotional skills alongside creativity and critical thinking. Moving forward, we plan to incorporate small building challenges and teamwork activities that allow students to practice communication, planning, and perseverance. Your support has created opportunities for students to build not only with LEGO bricks, but also with confidence, friendships, and creativity. Thank you again for making this possible for our classroom and for investing in our students' growth and happiness.","fullyFundedDate":1770012622710,"projectUrl":"project/building-calm-and-creativity-lego-sets/10037753/","projectTitle":"Building Calm and Creativity: LEGO Sets for PE Free Choice","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356545_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699377911993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356545"},{"teacherId":9933061,"projectId":9952677,"letterContent":"Thank you generous donors for your donation to our school. The students were able to use the flashlights (and lifetime supply of batteries!) right away when we studied light and sound waves. They used the flashlights to send messages to each other from across the room and thoroughly enjoyed the activity! \r\n\r\nThe light table caused quite a stir and all the students were excited to play with it. Through play they experimented with opacity and color. They used it to practice phonics, math, and of course, science. We were able to lend it to a kindergarten class to help with some art projects as well. \r\n\r\nYour gift is truly appreciated and the high quality materials will benefit students for years to come. 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It has already become an essential part of our daily learning, helping create a more engaging, collaborative, and inclusive space for all students.\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and your investment in my students' education. Thank you for helping make our classroom a better place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1767629450971,"projectUrl":"project/a-half-moon-table-to-bring-small-groups/9795508/","projectTitle":"A Half-Moon Table to Bring Small Groups Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10302930_orig.jpg?crop=783,783,x209,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776287829753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10302930"},{"teacherId":9933061,"projectId":9952648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom building materials! We have used the magnatiles, cars, and figures in such creative ways since we received them. The magnatiles are especially popular. The students have build cities, aquariums, parking garages, space ships, they've even successfully built towers taller than their friends! \r\n\r\nHaving the gift of high-quality, open-ended materials in our classroom has been wonderful. The toys have been particularly beneficial to my students who struggle with developmental or communication disabilities. 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This repetitive work can be tiresome to my learners, and I want to reward all their efforts!\r\n\r\nThis project was all about rewarding my readers with fun and engaging new smelly stickers! I am now using these stickers at the end of each reading lesson as a little incentive! All my readers have so appreciative of this little gift.","fullyFundedDate":1774208756522,"projectUrl":"project/stickers-for-students/9994929/","projectTitle":"Stickers For Students","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":9887827,"projectId":9989569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and generosity toward our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to wonderful new books, including a fun Stitch-themed Valentine's Day story and the bilingual book I Need a Hug / Necesito un Abrazo. \r\n\r\nYour donation helps foster a love of reading while supporting both English and Spanish language development in our classroom. Our students feel seen, included, and inspired every time they open these books. We are truly grateful for your contribution and the difference you are making in our students' lives.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nYour grateful classroom 💙","fullyFundedDate":1768441664370,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-the-love-one-book-at-a-time/9989569/","projectTitle":"Sharing the Love, One Book at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Luis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9887827_orig.jpg?crop=2272,2272,x112,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736204145709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/luisangel"},{"teacherId":7747027,"projectId":9941111,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation. Because of your kindness, I was able to purchase a gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers, an online marketplace where educators share high-quality, engaging resources.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful impact on my students' learning. I have been able to access a wide variety of high-interest materials that meet students where they are across all subject areas. These resources have helped me better differentiate instruction, provide targeted support, and keep students engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nMy students are benefiting every day from lessons and activities that are both meaningful and accessible to them. Your generosity has truly helped create a more supportive and engaging classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and their success!","fullyFundedDate":1766095021870,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-our-learning/9941111/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Our Learning","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":10399492,"projectId":9994809,"letterContent":"First of all, we want to start by saying, thank you so much to each one of you for your contribution to our project. Our students are the most grateful to have received all the materials we had added to our project. You would've loved to see their smiles and surprised faces when they saw the toys, math and art supplies. These tools truly did make a difference in our daily routine and we are incredibly thankful for your commitment to our mission.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have succeeded in their math levels, they have also improved tremendously in their social emotional skills. Your kindness not only helps us continue our work, but also inspires others to join in creating meaningful change.\r\n\r\nWe are honored to have you as part of our community. Your belief in what we do strengthens our ability to make a lasting impact, and we hope you take pride in the difference you are helping create.","fullyFundedDate":1769098873218,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-the-journey-of-bright-leaders/9994809/","projectTitle":"Tools for the Journey of Bright Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsamsclass"},{"teacherId":8500693,"projectId":9929168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation! Having reliable printer toner truly makes a big difference in our daily learning. Because of your support, I'm able to provide my students with clear, high-quality materials like reading passages, math practice pages, graphic organizers, and personalized supports that help them stay engaged and confident.\r\n\r\nMany of my students learn best when they can interact directly with printed materials. For example, when highlighting key ideas or annotating texts. Your contribution also allows me to quickly adjust lessons, create helpful visuals, and differentiate instruction so that every student gets what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a more responsive and supportive classroom environment, and I'm incredibly grateful for your role in making that possible. Thank you for investing in my students and their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1764710416759,"projectUrl":"project/powered-up-printing-for-powerful-learnin/9929168/","projectTitle":"Powered-Up Printing for Powerful Learning!","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":2771085,"projectId":10054164,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my creative and smart readers get a Polaroid printer and film for our classroom. I know how students can be so dedicated to screen time that they forget to enjoy the present sometimes. Having the Polaroid printer has shown them that you can enjoy other things besides being on a screen. Our school loves to celebrate special events such as Growth Celebrations, 100th Day of School, Dojo Celebrations, and other projects throughout the school year. The students love all of these events! It will be wonderful when the students can see themselves more in pictures throughout the school.","fullyFundedDate":1772125652035,"projectUrl":"project/film-for-scientist/10054164/","projectTitle":"Film for Scientist","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":10064112,"letterContent":"My students thrive when learning is hands-on, creative, and connected to technology. 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