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We can use it to meet their daily needs, but also to read books, play games, have conversations, tell jokes, and so much more.","fullyFundedDate":1758831618667,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-communication-for-all/9657572/","projectTitle":"Accessible Communication for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7180744_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756321145010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7180744"},{"teacherId":7180744,"projectId":9657383,"letterContent":"My students and I were so thrilled to receive your donation of materials to inspire communication. The little boxes with small items have been a particular hit. My students love how colorful they are. They also have numbers on the outside as well as corresponding dots on the inside. This allows us to incorporate number concepts into our communication therapy. 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The containers are helping not only to keep the materials organized, but also to build student excitement \r\n\r\n Carl Jung said, \"The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.\" And that resonates with my experience in the classroom. Your support has made more play possible for these fourth grade students.","fullyFundedDate":1747164908923,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-tinkering-4th-grade-style/9067848/","projectTitle":"Teaching Tinkering 4th Grade Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7808764_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620154620603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/campbell-meghan"},{"teacherId":1546286,"projectId":6371941,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our ocean theme unit. We have been happily drawing and painting the sea creatures each chid has chosen with our new art supplies. The books you helped buy have updated our classroom literacy resources and they are getting a lot of enthusiastic use.\r\nThe art supplies are enriching our unit by giving that multi-sensory experience kids so much love and need. Not to mention nurturing the talented artists in the making!\r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting our arts integrated science ocean discovery unit!\r\n\r\nMy class has benefitted from your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1650573089243,"projectUrl":"project/multi-modal-ocean-explorations/6371941/","projectTitle":"Multi-Modal Ocean Explorations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kerns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1546286_orig.jpg?crop=2365,2365,x1438,y618&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744207383563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kernsroom9"},{"teacherId":9823571,"projectId":8914999,"letterContent":"Our new classroom smart board is SO exciting! 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We are so incredibly grateful for all that this gift has brought to room 25 - enthusiasm, engagement, and above all, LEARNING!\r\n\r\nThank you for a gift that will continue to benefit young people with extensive support needs for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1736803529689,"projectUrl":"project/smart-board-for-special-education-studen/8914999/","projectTitle":"Smart Board for Special Education Student Participation and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Susan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9823571_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753121806561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9823571"},{"teacherId":9129243,"projectId":8852244,"letterContent":"I am beyond thrilled to share how your generous contributions have made a world of difference in my 5th-grade SDC classroom! The building manipulatives you provided have transformed how my students engage with math. These hands-on tools have given them the opportunity to explore complex concepts in a tactile and interactive way, which has boosted both their confidence and enthusiasm. Students who once struggled with abstract math concepts now approach problems with excitement, experimenting and finding solutions in a way that's not only educational but also fun!\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students have had the chance to build a deeper understanding of math through play and discovery. They're collaborating, problem-solving, and celebrating small victories with each new lesson. These manipulatives have not only supported academic growth but also fostered a sense of accomplishment and pride in their work. Your kindness is making a lasting impact, and I am incredibly grateful for your role in helping these young learners thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1733278570738,"projectUrl":"project/building-to-learn/8852244/","projectTitle":"Building to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harned","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9129243_orig.png?crop=601,602,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762977605095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9129243"},{"teacherId":7808764,"projectId":8910493,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for inspiring my fourth grade artists this school year. The students were thrilled to have their own sketchbooks and brand new colored pencils! The smell as we opened the colored pencil box together created many \"ooo's\". \r\n\r\nWe are using these materials to learn about the seven elements of art and practice different techniques and strategies to express ourselves. 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