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The excitement quickly turned into motivation, as students began encouraging their peers and reminding one another that working together helps everyone succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, students are now more engaged in setting behavior goals and reflecting on their choices. Our next steps include continuing to track PBIS data, setting new monthly goals, and tying positive behavior to classroom learning by reinforcing responsibility, perseverance, and collaboration during lessons and group activities. These resources help create a positive learning environment where students feel valued, motivated, and excited to come to school each day.","fullyFundedDate":1762456588703,"projectUrl":"project/caught-in-a-good-storm-pbis-rewards-for/9585666/","projectTitle":"Caught in a Good Storm: PBIS Rewards for Our Tornadoes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167836_orig.jpg?crop=943,943,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721696110734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167836"},{"teacherId":7381178,"projectId":9969978,"letterContent":"This project has had an immediate impact on both student learning and instructional effectiveness in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students participate in differentiated reading and phonics groups that rotate between two classrooms. Because of this structure, it is essential that all students have access to materials that remain in my classroom. The supplies provided through this project eliminated time spent gathering and sharing materials, allowing instruction to begin immediately and maximizing our limited small-group learning time. \r\n\r\nEach student now has a personal book bin that contains their folder, writing journals, and a pencil box stocked with crayons, scissors, a glue stick, a highlighter, and a dry-erase marker and eraser. It also contains their differentiated books. Having individual supplies has promoted responsibility, independence, and organization. Students are excited to have their own \"tool box\" for reading.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has ensured equitable access to essential learning materials, supported differentiated instruction, and helped create an organized, efficient learning environment. Most importantly, it is helping create motivated readers and writers who are taking responsibility for their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1766604095910,"projectUrl":"project/grab-go-and-grow-personalized-reading/9969978/","projectTitle":"Grab, Go, and Grow: Personalized Reading Supplies for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. England","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7381178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596394931421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7381178"},{"teacherId":6894887,"projectId":9247507,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to books that truly spark their curiosity, strengthen their reading skills, and open doors to new ideas and experiences. For many of my students, these books are more than learning tools they are opportunities to explore the world, build confidence, and fall in love with reading. Your support Further helps create an inclusive and inspiring classroom where every child feels encouraged to grow, imagine, and succeed. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their futures. Your kindness is making a lasting impact, one book at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1746787036867,"projectUrl":"project/enriching-their-minds-with-books/9247507/","projectTitle":"Enriching Their Minds with Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6894887"},{"teacherId":9428276,"projectId":9853050,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous donation to my classroom. The kids love every single item that was donated. Our room is now filled with educational, fun, steam learning activities. The children have so much fun engaging with peers and using the materials purchased. Thank you , Thank you, Thank you. Eyes lit up and smiles spread contagiously as each student played in centers with new materials.\r\n\r\nYour support has rippled beyond individual moments, becoming an integral part of our daily learning environment. Students from other classes often stop by, knowing that our room is a place where they can replenish what they lack to continue their studies without interruption. This constant use is a vivid illustration of the need that existed, and the incredible impact your generosity has had. You've given more than just early learning tools, you've provided a daily reminder to my students that there are people who believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1762266242313,"projectUrl":"project/its-about-that-time-welcome-back-to-sc/9853050/","projectTitle":"It's About That Time! 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The resources allowed students to create something amazing, ask thoughtful questions, and take ownership of their learning in ways that weren't possible before.","fullyFundedDate":1761184561847,"projectUrl":"project/cool-art-supplies-for-disadvantaged/9539345/","projectTitle":"Cool Art Supplies for Disadvantaged","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stephenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9215329_orig.jpg?crop=5504,5504,x0,y1908&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693336877344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9215329"},{"teacherId":7381178,"projectId":9922768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping bring hands-on math learning to our kindergarten classroom! We were so excited to receive these new supplies. They will allow students to explore math and science by touching, building, and experimenting in ways that make learning fun and meaningful. \r\n\r\nAs children work together, they will practice teamwork, communication, and sharing their ideas while also strengthening fine motor skills. Your generosity is helping create a joyful, developmentally appropriate classroom where students feel excited to learn. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764684790738,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-my-hands-building-kindergarten/9922768/","projectTitle":"Math in My Hands: Building Kindergarten Skills Through Creation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. England","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7381178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596394931421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7381178"},{"teacherId":7855371,"projectId":9820027,"letterContent":"Since receiving these new resources, my students have been using them daily during sensory centers, small-group instruction, and calm-down times. One of our most meaningful moments was during a sensory exploration activity, where students were able to remain engaged, focused, and regulated long enough to complete tasks they previously avoided. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many students immediately began exploring, touching, and asking questions in their own ways. These tools have helped create a learning environment where students feel safe and confident to try. \r\n\r\nThe next steps include expanding our sensory-based lessons to support fine motor development, early problem-solving, and cooperative play, allowing students to continue building skills while learning through joyful, hands-on experiences. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1760583605367,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sparks-learning-through-play/9820027/","projectTitle":"Sensory Sparks Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7855371_orig.jpg?crop=1874,1874,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621428587080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7855371"},{"teacherId":9333154,"projectId":9736938,"letterContent":"My students have never been so excited about seeing books in my classroom! Seeing their faces light up when they saw the new library all set up made this project so special for me. Instantly they began asking \"Can we read these books NOW?\", \"These books are for us??\", and \"How did you get all these?!?\" \r\n\r\nAs a classroom community we are so grateful for your support of this project. It will allow these third graders to build their reading stamina and reading interest, in turn helping them develop their love of books and honing not only their reading skills, but also writing skills. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity. You made this possible and we are all so thankful. Happy holidays!","fullyFundedDate":1758817067492,"projectUrl":"project/capitalizing-on-reading-interests/9736938/","projectTitle":"Capitalizing on Reading Interests","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stirling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333154_orig.jpg?crop=1460,1460,x143,y733&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697481166935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333154"},{"teacherId":9428276,"projectId":9670940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students now arrive in class and love walking over to the reading area to look at the fish tank. Even my peers have come into my classroom to tell me how much they love our reading area. \r\n\r\nDuring centers students who normally would not choose reading as a center now do. They sit down, pick a book, and look at the fish aquarium. If they are not reading a book they like to play with sequin wall panel. The entire reading area calms my student down. My goal to encourage them to engage in reading is a success. Thanks to your contribution you have helped make reading great again.","fullyFundedDate":1761158419731,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-reading-great-again/9670940/","projectTitle":"Help Make Reading Great Again","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dillard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9428276_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722607773180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9428276"},{"teacherId":7855371,"projectId":9274891,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support! The Comfy and Creative materials have transformed our classroom into a more engaging space. The new tables and seating offer students more room to express their creativity during center time, art projects, and small group lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were thrilled. They smiled, explored, and immediately wanted to try everything out. Their enthusiasm clearly shows how much this new space means to them.\r\n\r\nNext, we will use the sand and water table, which we will also use during recess for science activities. It's a fun way to keep them motivated and deepen their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1753300970830,"projectUrl":"project/project-comfy-and-creative/9274891/","projectTitle":"Project: Comfy and Creative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7855371_orig.jpg?crop=1874,1874,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621428587080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7855371"},{"teacherId":1821191,"projectId":9624022,"letterContent":"My Kindergarten and 1st grade students were just thrilled to get to use their busy boards! They all saw the boxes when they arrived and I had shown them all the pieces that I had to put together first before we could get to use them. They were waiting with great anticipation and excitement for the day I would finally pull them out of the boxes and pass them out. \r\nI had them watching some song videos in different music styles to help them learn how to tie their shoes. And they were told to keep trying until they got it. Many of them still find this very difficult so we are going to keep trying at least once every other lesson to put a shoe tying song into the lesson plan. I'm sure that they will get it if they continue to practice. I'm hoping that just like in music, practice will make perfect. \r\nThe ones who already know how to tie their shoes had to at least tie the shoe on their board one time and then they could try using the other items, the belts with buckles and buttons, and puzzle pieces. After about 10 minutes I asked the ones who know to tie their shoes, to go and try to help a friend without tying the shoe for them. I was also trying to pull a few aside to help them and show them how it's done. They took up the challenge and really put forth an effort to help their friends out. I loved to see my students working together.","fullyFundedDate":1755728781598,"projectUrl":"project/one-two-buckle-my-shoe/9624022/","projectTitle":"One, Two, Buckle My Shoe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Veglia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1821191_orig.jpg?crop=567,567,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666040782189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1821191"},{"teacherId":7381178,"projectId":9469120,"letterContent":"Just look at the smiles on their faces as they get to explore new STEM materials in the classroom. Students learn the most when they're actively engaged, and these materials allow them the opportunity to be just that. Throughout the year, I do many STEM activities around stories we read or themes I am teaching, including building houses that the big bad wolf can't blow down and a wall that Humpty Dumpty won't fall off of. It's such a change from the technology that they have become familiar with. These activities promote social skills as the students work together, learn to compromise, and listen to one another. It develops fine motor skills and problem solving skills, without asking five year old students to sit and complete worksheets. It is so rewarding to see them actively engaged and excited about learning. Their conversations are so wonderful to listen to as they use vocabulary we have learned such as vertices and ordinal numbers.\r\n\r\n For kids, playing is learning. 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