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I was able to allow students to utilize ipad apps to extend their learning and as a way to scaffold their tools as well as track their data. This helped me to differentiate and meet the needs of every learner in my classroom. \r\n\r\nWithout your donations, this would not have been possible. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1758401936880,"projectUrl":"project/digital-learning/9723553/","projectTitle":"Digital Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Preston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4584461_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501638398996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/addison1212"},{"teacherId":4584461,"projectId":9714466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations to get our classroom project fully funded. 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I was able to allow students to provide my students with the opportunity to color their education through INK for our colored printer. We already used it to print pictures for their first mystery box project as well as created square1art projects. I will be displaying their work outside our classroom on the bulletin board for all who walked by to see. It will be very rewarding for my kids to see their work come alive!\r\n\r\nWithout your donations, this would not have been possible. 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With more devices in the classroom, students will have greater access to information, cameras and tools to document projects, and increased access to blended learning programs such as Khan Academy, EPIC!, and Google Classroom. Join us by supporting our students in need.\r\n\r\nYour donation to our STEM Technology project has drastically motivated our students to meet/exceed their goals each week. As you will see in our photos, our school continues to be one of the leaders in STEM technology! The items that were part of this project have brought hundreds of smiles to our students' faces. On behalf of the Jefferson Marine Science School Community, we are so very grateful for your help in supporting our students in math, science and technology this year. Our students have been fully remote since receiving these items and it has truly made a difference in their school experience this year. 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With these supplies that were donated we have been able to tap into further learning with the use of smaller groups to focus on differentiation amongst our students. We have also been able to utilize the materials to participate in reading fluency and decoding words. These supplies support further academic exploration, which can be limited when students don't have access to hands on activities.\r\n\r\nThe use of these literacy activity centers will help my students prepare for the world that they will grow up in. Our peer elementary schools are quickly utilizing these resources to advance students academically. Having these tools will have them ready to learn in this same capacity.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your donation. Our children's faces light up when the supplies were pulled out. They love the fact that they can have access to a variety of activities. We thank you for providing our students with an abundance of these tools in school, even though that may not be the case elsewhere.","fullyFundedDate":1757342549509,"projectUrl":"project/a-foundation-for-literacy/9369018/","projectTitle":"A Foundation for Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp451597_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479175753112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmoore"},{"teacherId":9022722,"projectId":9670184,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation and support of our classroom project. The new tables you helped provide have truly transformed our learning environment in ways I could never have imagined. Every day, I see the difference your kindness has made — not only in how my students work but also in how they feel about coming to school.\r\nBefore we received the tables, our classroom furniture was limited and not designed for group collaboration. Students often struggled to find space to work together comfortably, and transitioning between different types of activities could be a challenge. Now, with the new tables, our classroom feels open, flexible, and full of energy. The students can easily move around, work in small groups, and rearrange the space depending on the task at hand. This has encouraged so much more teamwork, communication, and creativity among them.\r\nOne specific project that really highlighted the impact of these tables was our recent science unit on ecosystems. Students worked in groups to research different habitats and then created models to represent the plants, animals, and environmental factors that make each ecosystem unique. With the new tables, each group had plenty of space to organize materials, take notes, and build their models without feeling cramped. I watched as students leaned in to share ideas, sketched diagrams together, and excitedly discussed how to make their projects stand out. The tables turned what used to be a stressful juggling act of materials into an enjoyable and productive collaboration.\r\nI'll never forget the students' reactions the day the tables arrived. Their faces lit up with pure excitement and joy. Many of them immediately started talking about how they could arrange the tables for group work or how much nicer it would be to have room for their notebooks, laptops, and projects. One student said, \"It feels like we're in a real scientist's lab now!\" Another said, \"This makes our classroom look so grown-up!\" Seeing their pride and sense of ownership over the space made me realize how meaningful this gift truly is.\r\nLooking ahead, the tables will continue to play a central role in our learning. In our upcoming reading and writing workshops, students will use them to brainstorm story ideas, peer-edit their drafts, and prepare group presentations. Later in the year, we'll use them for math centers, art projects, and collaborative problem-solving activities. These tables have made it easier for me to design lessons that emphasize communication and teamwork — essential skills my students will carry with them far beyond this classroom.\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for helping create such a positive and inspiring space for my students. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community. 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