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As mentors of mine say, \"The knowing is in the doing.\" My vision and intention for this classroom feature came through my second grade lens. The first quarter of teaching first grade involved some major learning curves, adaptation, and with first day counts, our school collapsed classes and added units per our district demands. As a result, I handed my first grade class over to another teacher to tend to and care for. I'm now teaching an advanced math and science class for a fourth grade cohort, and a fifth grade group. \r\n\r\nIf there is anything that I've learned, it's to be flexible and to constantly reinforce that I want my students to be successful. When I ask them what Ms. Manning wants for them, they respond (in an outside voice), \"To be successful!\" They absolutely love the cushions, and the current teacher is using them in her own way, so your gift continues to give. Thank you so much for your care and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1754055802245,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-flexible-seating-for-first-gr/9475144/","projectTitle":"Literacy & Flexible Seating for First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Manning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9280214"},{"teacherId":9033717,"projectId":9540666,"letterContent":"The children are thrilled to be able to use the microscope during science to investigate the slides that came with it and other tiny objects.\r\nWe are excited to be able to have everything we need to plant and to use the see through planter to watch how roots grow during our life science time. \r\nA number of the students need fidgets to help them focus so they are happy to have them to use.\r\nThe math game activities will make learning math more interesting and fun for the students to be able to participate in hands on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755729829399,"projectUrl":"project/science-and-math-fun/9540666/","projectTitle":"Science and Math Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9033717"},{"teacherId":8987788,"projectId":9427260,"letterContent":"Small group time is the most impactful part of our day, and thanks to the new stools, it has become even more effective. Before, the bulky chairs made it difficult to fit everyone at the table, but now I can bring more students together comfortably. This means I can reach more learners at once during our most important instruction.\r\nThe stools also added a pop of color to our classroom, and my students were instantly excited when they saw them. One student said, \"It looks so fun in here now!\" Their enthusiasm has carried over into our small group lessons, making the space feel more inviting and engaging.\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students not only have a learning environment that supports their needs, but one that excites them to participate. Our next steps include using this setup in reading groups as we dive deeper into comparing texts and sharing ideas together.\r\nThank you for helping me strengthen the most important instruction in my classroom, your support has made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1750774706387,"projectUrl":"project/pull-up-a-stool-lets-learn-together/9427260/","projectTitle":"Pull Up a Stool: Let’s Learn Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Germes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8987788_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748964394693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8987788"},{"teacherId":9033717,"projectId":9270102,"letterContent":"Being able to start off the school year with supplies for the students is such a relief. Being a low socioeconomic school I usually get minimal supplies from families \r\n Know that your donation will help the students with being able to concentrate by using headphones, get rewarded for good work and behavior with the treasure box items and have the tools and books they need to succeed in school.\r\n I am grateful for all the support my classroom receives from donors like you. Without your help the school year would be more of a struggle","fullyFundedDate":1746787254306,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-little-ears/9270102/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Little Ears","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9033717"},{"teacherId":9577628,"projectId":8471851,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of the new carpet to our kindergarten class. It has truly made a difference in so many ways!\r\n\r\nThe children absolutely love it, and it has created a more welcoming and comfortable space for group activities. Whether we're reading stories, doing group lessons, or simply gathering for circle time, the new carpet has given us a cozy spot that fosters focus and collaboration. It's been wonderful to see the kids excited about sitting together, and it has made our classroom feel even more like a community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped to make our learning environment more engaging, and it's clear that the children feel more at ease and ready to learn. We're so grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful donation and for making a positive impact on our class.","fullyFundedDate":1726689870451,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-on-our-new-carpet/8471851/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy on Our New Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577628"},{"teacherId":9033717,"projectId":8687545,"letterContent":"After receiving my orders from donors choose. I am able to reward students for their good effort, work, and behavior. Students in a low socioeconomic school need extra rewards to encourage them. They get so excited getting to go in the treasure box, get a piece of candy, or get a cool sticker.\r\nThe headphones help students focus as it can get quite noisy with 20 students on I-pads during the school day. I always ask parents to provide headphones but rarely get more than 2 or 3 students to bring them. Headphones also break frequently.","fullyFundedDate":1733172981406,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-for-2nd-graders/8687545/","projectTitle":"Motivation for 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9033717"},{"teacherId":8784041,"projectId":8473288,"letterContent":"The impact of the teacher's desk on our classroom has been truly transformative. Its organization and storage have created a more efficient and inviting learning environment. My students, a vibrant mix of typically developing children and those with IEPs, have directly benefited from this improved setup. The desk's compartments keep essential materials easily accessible, allowing for smoother transitions between activities. 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