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The incentives and snacks purchased in this project allow me to motivate and support my students. \r\nI've already had multiple students put together that if they have skipped a meal (whether intentionally or accidentally) they can swing by my room for a granola bar.\r\nI've seen students who have no interest in being involved in the learning process get actively engaged when a snack is the prize. \r\nIt may not seem like much, but it's helping me create a classroom of support and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1755704389093,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-my-room/9450308/","projectTitle":"Fuel My Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coppolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9646389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751936466247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9646389"},{"teacherId":4747645,"projectId":9318382,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our Imagination Class. Your support has sparked a wave of creativity and exploration among our students, empowering them to think beyond the ordinary and embrace the power of their ideas. With the resources you've provided, our classroom has transformed into a vibrant space where imagination leads the way—whether through storytelling, design challenges, or collaborative projects. Your contribution has made it possible for students to access materials and experiences that fuel their curiosity and help them grow as innovative thinkers.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are not just learning—they're dreaming, creating, and discovering new ways to express themselves. The joy and excitement they bring to each activity is a direct reflection of the opportunities your donation has made possible. Thank you for believing in the importance of creativity in education and for investing in a future where imagination is celebrated and nurtured. 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I encouraged them to practice, and that the backstitch was a great way to fix seams and hems on their clothes if necessary.\r\n\r\nNot only was this a very creative project, but it was also a practical one too. While I have a mother who taught me to do basic mending and was fortunate enough to have a short sewing class in junior high, today's students do not have the benefit of home economics classes. 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Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to a vibrant array of crayons, markers, and colored pencils, and the impact has been truly remarkable. \r\n\r\nBefore your support, our middle school classroom was often limited by a lack of basic art supplies. Students struggled to express their ideas and complete projects with the limited, often broken, materials we had on hand. This sometimes led to frustration and a sense of creative constraint. \r\n\r\nNow, with the abundance of colors and tools you provided, something magical has happened. 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