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These seats aren't just furniture—they are a daily reminder to our students that their community believes in them and their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom not only a place to learn, but also a place to feel at home.","fullyFundedDate":1746681953364,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-bodies-make-happy-brains/9212635/","projectTitle":"Cozy Bodies Make Happy Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Braswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9640675_orig.jpg?crop=1843,1843,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723689529125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9640675"},{"teacherId":9608653,"projectId":8946659,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your incredible generosity in providing our students with engaging books and essential classroom resources! Thanks to your support, our library now includes Jason Reynolds' Track series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid collection, which are sure to captivate students and foster a lifelong love of reading. These books offer not only exciting stories but also diverse characters and meaningful lessons that resonate with our students, encouraging them to see themselves in literature and explore new perspectives.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, your donation of bulk classroom headphones with microphones is an absolute game-changer, allowing students to participate in interactive learning experiences, access digital resources, and engage in independent reading and writing activities with ease. These materials will support both literacy and technology integration, ensuring that every student has the tools they need to succeed. Your generosity has made a significant impact on our classroom, and we sincerely appreciate your commitment to enriching our students' educational experience. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1740693345278,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-readers-with-books-and/8946659/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Readers with Books and Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9608653"},{"teacherId":9608653,"projectId":8782484,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity in providing invaluable resources to support the social and emotional well-being of our students. Your donation of Hugimals weighted stuffed animals has created a comforting and safe space in our classroom, offering students a tangible source of calm and security when they need it most. Whether used in our calm corner or during moments of self-regulation, these weighted plush companions have already made a difference in helping students manage stress and anxiety in a healthy way.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the A Kids Book About Anger and A Kids Book About Depression are powerful tools that have encouraged meaningful conversations about emotions, self-awareness, and mental health. These books provide our students with the language and understanding to express their feelings in a constructive way, building emotional resilience and empathy. Your generosity has not only enriched our classroom but has also made a lasting impact on our students' ability to navigate their emotions with confidence. Thank you for your unwavering support in helping us create a classroom that prioritizes emotional growth, self-care, and mental wellness.","fullyFundedDate":1730116543280,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-mental-health-essent/8782484/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Mental Health: Essential Resources for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9608653"},{"teacherId":9608653,"projectId":8782358,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous contributions, which have enriched our classroom library and provided our students with timeless literary works that will inspire critical thinking, empathy, and a love for reading. Thanks to your support, our students now have access to classic and thought-provoking novels such as Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, Night, The Crucible, and Letters from a Slave Girl: The Story of Harriet Jacobs. These powerful texts allow our students to explore historical events, human resilience, and the importance of standing up for justice. Additionally, books like The Odyssey, The Great Gatsby, and Where the Red Fern Grows introduce students to diverse themes, cultural perspectives, and literary traditions that will shape their understanding of storytelling and analysis.\r\n\r\nBeyond the novels themselves, your donation also included teacher guides and instructional resources, which will help us enhance student engagement and facilitate meaningful discussions. The novel study guides for The Crucible, The Devil's Arithmetic, The Outsiders, Frindle, and other titles will support differentiated instruction and allow us to meet the needs of every learner. With these materials, students will not only read these literary classics but also deepen their comprehension, strengthen their writing skills, and engage in critical discussions. Your generosity has made a profound impact on our classroom, and we truly appreciate your investment in our students' education. Thank you for helping us foster a love for literature and learning!","fullyFundedDate":1728002616008,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-book-request-enhancing-learni/8782358/","projectTitle":"Classroom Book Request: Enhancing Learning Through the Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9608653"},{"teacherId":9608653,"projectId":8729488,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your incredible support and generosity in providing essential resources for our special education classroom. Your donations have allowed us to create a more calming and supportive environment for our students. The Japanese Zen Garden Kit has become a wonderful tool for mindfulness and relaxation, offering students a peaceful way to self-regulate during their day. The weighted stuffed animal sloth has provided comfort to students needing sensory input, offering them a sense of security during moments of stress. The Calm Ball and Mindful Maze Boards have also been instrumental in teaching our students essential coping skills, helping them manage emotions in a healthy way.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the sensory ooze tube timers and PAWZ the Calming Pup have been fantastic additions to our calm-down corner, where students can self-regulate using visual and tactile support. The Mindfulness Coloring Books, Anger Management Book, and Creative Patterns Coloring Book have encouraged self-expression and provided a meaningful way for students to engage in calming activities. The anxiety sensory stickers have also been a hit, offering a discreet and accessible tool for students needing tactile stimulation. Your contributions have truly transformed our classroom into a space where our students feel safe, supported, and empowered to learn. From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate your kindness and commitment to our students' well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1726492533663,"projectUrl":"project/self-help-calming/8729488/","projectTitle":"Self-help Calming","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9608653"},{"teacherId":9608653,"projectId":8777718,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of colored pencils and other much-needed items for our students. Your kindness and support have made a significant impact on our classroom, and I wanted to take a moment to share just how much your contribution means to us.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, each student now has their own set of colored pencils and essential supplies to use. This may seem like a small gesture, but it has made a world of difference in our classroom. These supplies have not only provided them with the tools they need to succeed academically but have also sparked their creativity and enthusiasm for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1726248334865,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-09-1/8777718/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-09-13","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9608653"},{"teacherId":9608653,"projectId":8678597,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my classroom. The students have loved using the sensory items that were purchased thanks to your kind donations. I have been able to create two sections within the room that allows a student to sit away from others and decompress as needed. \r\n\r\nThe colors chosen to have helped create a calming sensation and students as well as other teachers are able to find peace in my room. \r\n\r\nWithout your generosity and care, this would not have been possible for me to create. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. 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