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Your generosity has not only enriched our classroom environment but has also helped to make my students' first year in elementary school inviting and fun. \r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support, and we look forward to sharing updates and photos so you can see the difference you've made. Thank you for investing in our learning, our growth, and our future.\r\n\r\n\r\nFox Run Elementary School\r\nKindergarten","fullyFundedDate":1755610749424,"projectUrl":"project/an-engaging-classroom/9611822/","projectTitle":"An Engaging Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Broad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7161094"},{"teacherId":403335,"projectId":9506140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing a variety of snacks for my elementary school class. In our current environment, having reliable snacks available is truly crucial. Your support means my students can come to class knowing that if they're hungry, struggling to focus, or just need a small boost to get them to lunchtime or dismissal, they can count on us having something for them.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a real difference in their day-to-day well-being, comfort, and ability to learn. I am deeply grateful for your support and the care you've shown our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1758223901021,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-supplies/9506140/","projectTitle":"Snacks & Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp403335_orig.jpg?crop=2076,2076,x239,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710427681605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-minoff"},{"teacherId":204288,"projectId":9377308,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students are enjoying their magazine subscriptions that directly align with our science and social studies curriculums. The digital activities provide visuals so that my students can follow along. They love the games that are included with each topic. The students can use the View Sonic and play the interactive games and activities during whole group lessons. There are also worksheets and hands-on activities that come with each magazine. 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He was so grateful to have it as a resource!\r\nWe continue to use them in my small reading/writing groups when the kids are searching for the right word, and are unable to explain the word that they need.\r\nThanks again!\r\nWarmly,\r\nKelly Miller","fullyFundedDate":1744223412627,"projectUrl":"project/picture-these-dictionaries-in-students/9193197/","projectTitle":"Picture These Dictionaries In Students' Hands!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6344669_orig.jpg?crop=883,883,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724775725372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6344669"},{"teacherId":403335,"projectId":9193196,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for your generous donation of math games for our classroom! Your kindness has made such a difference in our learning environment, and I would love to share with you just how much your gift means to us.\r\n\r\nWhen my students walk through the door each day, they know our classroom is a place where math comes alive. Thanks to your donation, they now have access to a variety of engaging math games that bring new energy and excitement to their learning. These games are not only fun, but also incredibly effective in helping my students strengthen their math skills.\r\n\r\n Memorizing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts can sometimes feel overwhelming for children, but the games have transformed this practice into something they look forward to. Instead of struggling with flashcards or worksheets, they now get to roll dice, move pieces, and solve problems as part of a game. The competitive yet encouraging atmosphere motivates them to push themselves, and I have already seen an improvement in their fluency with math facts. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support. You have helped make our classroom a place where learning math is fun, engaging, and meaningful. Your generosity has truly made a difference in the lives of my students, and we are so appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1744032828248,"projectUrl":"project/math-intervention-fun/9193196/","projectTitle":"Math Intervention Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp403335_orig.jpg?crop=2076,2076,x239,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710427681605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-minoff"},{"teacherId":5604859,"projectId":9570008,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in supporting my classroom project. Because of your donations, I was able to bring in so many meaningful resources that will make this school year brighter, more engaging, and filled with opportunities for my students.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped me provide snacks for students who come to school without any, ensuring that every child can focus on learning without distraction. With the $100 to Teachers Pay Teachers, I've been able to print out colorful, creative, and fun resources that make our classroom more inviting and our assignments more engaging. The new mailbox system is already making a big difference in keeping us organized and will serve students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we also have a subscription to BrainPOP Jr., which allows me to share academic videos with students all year long—making learning both accessible and exciting. \r\n\r\nFrom snacks to sturdy mailboxes, from BrainPOP Jr. to colorful resources, every detail has helped our classroom stand tall on strong legs (turkey legs, you might even say!).","fullyFundedDate":1755693548444,"projectUrl":"project/little-things-that-make-a-big-difference/9570008/","projectTitle":"Little Things That Make a Big Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bonebrake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5604859_orig.png?crop=401,401,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689193202943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bonebrake"},{"teacherId":9234408,"projectId":8816923,"letterContent":"I was beyond grateful for your generous contributions to my DonorsChoose project. As I began my first year of teaching, your support meant more than words could express. Because of you, our classroom was able to have a dedicated sensory-friendly space where all students—no matter their learning style or needs—could feel comfortable, focused, and engaged.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we received flexible seating, light covers to reduce sensory overload, lap weights/animals, and tools that promoted fine motor skills and self-regulation. These resources helped our diverse group of learners regulate their emotions, express themselves more effectively, and approach their day with confidence.\r\n\r\nYou gave my students more than just materials—you gave them opportunities to thrive, feel safe, and know they were supported. I was so excited to see the positive impact this space had on their learning and well-being.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in our classroom and our mission to meet each student's unique needs.","fullyFundedDate":1730978691683,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-solutions/8816923/","projectTitle":"Sensory Solutions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hefferan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9234408_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y343&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729037113356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mhefferan"},{"teacherId":5604859,"projectId":9208816,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your generosity in funding my DonorsChoose project for a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! Your support allowed me to purchase engaging lesson materials, creative bulletin board ideas, and fun activities that brought extra excitement into our classroom.\r\n\r\nI used many of these resources during the end of the school year, which made our final weeks together full of joyful learning. From interactive worksheets to creative projects, your gift helped me give my students meaningful, memorable experiences that went beyond the standard curriculum.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting the creativity and flexibility that keeps learning fresh and fun. 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Thanks to your support, my students now have access to a wide range of resources that make learning more engaging, personalized, and effective. \r\nOne of the greatest benefits of using this computer in my classroom, is how it can meet the needs of all types of learners. Every student learns differently, and accessing this digital tool allows me to customize lessons while also providing extra support where needed. \r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1723645715307,"projectUrl":"project/going-digital/8600270/","projectTitle":"Going Digital!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3047782_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473819716122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ortiz46"},{"teacherId":6344669,"projectId":8710474,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new chairs for my reading groups. The kids were super excited to have matching chairs that are more comfy and do not tip over. They also glide on our floor without scraping. I can fit six kids at my table now with ease! We are so grateful for your help.\r\n\r\nOur next wish is to have Spanish/ English dictionaries for our English learners. Any amount would be helpful towards our goal. These picture dictionaries will be a valuable resource to enable students to learn the words for the things all around them, and will help their teachers as we try to explain English vocabulary.","fullyFundedDate":1726684995471,"projectUrl":"project/please-be-seated-comfortably/8710474/","projectTitle":"Please Be Seated! 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