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Students are building confidence each day as their skills grow stronger. I've seen reluctant learners participate more willingly and take pride in getting the right answer.\r\n\r\nThe STEM and career books, like Girls Can Be Engineers and A Computer Called Katherine, have sparked powerful conversations about how math connects to real careers and real impact. Students are beginning to understand that the math they're learning now can open doors in the future.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using math literature to introduce new concepts and strengthen problem-solving skills, while encouraging students to see themselves as capable mathematicians.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students build both skills and confidence in math. Your support is truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1763597551747,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-build-scientists-making-st/9885039/","projectTitle":"Stories That Build Scientists: Making STEM Accessible for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maya Hu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hu"},{"teacherId":5540389,"projectId":9774627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of an iPad to our kindergarten classroom. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference for three of our English learner students. The iPad has provided them with access to interactive language apps, visual dictionaries, and read-aloud stories that allow them to build vocabulary and practice pronunciation in a supportive, engaging way. We have already seen a boost in their confidence—they are participating more during circle time, taking risks with new words, and showing pride in their growing ability to communicate with classmates and teachers. What once felt intimidating now feels exciting and achievable for them.\r\nIn addition, the book The Pigeon Has Feelings has had a powerful impact on our classroom community. Through this story, our students have learned to recognize and name their emotions while also understanding that others have feelings too. The relatable, humorous character has opened up meaningful conversations about empathy, frustration, patience, and self-control. We have seen students using feeling words more frequently and resolving small conflicts with greater independence and kindness.\r\nYour generosity has supported both academic growth and social-emotional development in ways that will have a lasting impact. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where every child feels supported, understood, and empowered to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1760739365550,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read/9774627/","projectTitle":"Let's Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stephanos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5540389"},{"teacherId":7937020,"projectId":9782565,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for giving my 4th graders the gift of seeing themselves in books! Students were so excited to be given the challenge of finding books that reminded them of their own lives. \r\n\r\nOnce everyone found a book that they connected with, we organized a Book Museum to share our books with others. As you can see in one of our pictures, students connected to their \"Identity Books\" in many ways. Many students had their first ever experience of deeply connecting with a main character. Some students connected because of shared culture, while others connected because of shared passions, shared setting, shared traits, shared flaws, shared family experiences, and more. \r\n\r\nYou have given us the greatest gift-- the gift of finding kindred spirits in literature! Every student was able to make a connection, which means that every student is now able to find a safe refuge in reading. This is a gift that can never be taken away.","fullyFundedDate":1759607307252,"projectUrl":"project/recognizing-ourselves-through-reading/9782565/","projectTitle":"Recognizing Ourselves Through Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937020_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x111,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629412482801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937020"},{"teacherId":8828689,"projectId":9777127,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project. The students were ecstatic to see the variety of books and couldn't wait to get their hands on them. These books went right into our classroom library for the students to borrow and read. It also allowed students of all levels to have a selection to choose from at their level.\r\n\r\nThe students were most excited to read \"Diary of a Roblox Pro\" and the Minecraft Stonesword Series since this year's students are huge Roblox and Minecraft players. They were also excited to see picture books too because they know that I'll read aloud all of them to them. \r\n\r\nThank you again so much for supporting C2 students as they grow as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1759454076446,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-all/9777127/","projectTitle":"Books for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Okamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828689"},{"teacherId":9657652,"projectId":9839394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Because of you, my students now have resources that truly changed the way they learn each day.\r\nOne of the most meaningful additions has been our fort building kit. It has quickly become a class favorite. Students use the fort every day as a calm-down area when they need a break, a quiet place to reset, or as a flexible seating option during lessons. Watching students choose this space to regulate themselves, focus, or simply feel safe has been incredibly powerful.\r\nThe individual whiteboards have also become an essential part of our daily learning. Students use them for spelling tests, solving math problems, practicing writing, and even quick brain breaks. The whiteboards allow every student to participate, take risks, and show their thinking without fear of making mistakes.\r\nWe will continue using these resources to support hands-on learning, small-group instruction, and social-emotional growth. The fort will remain a safe and flexible learning space, while the whiteboards will help students practice skills and build confidence across all subjects.\r\nYour support gave our students more than supplies. You gave them comfort, creativity, and confidence. 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Students engage in predictions, retelling, and oral language practice while learning turn-taking and listening skills.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, it creates a joyful reading experience. The easel helps students build confidence, connection, and a love of reading together.","fullyFundedDate":1759538040907,"projectUrl":"project/big-book-learning-center/9779774/","projectTitle":"Big Book Learning Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4548897"},{"teacherId":7937080,"projectId":9832349,"letterContent":"If you keep your eye on the ball, you never know what you'll be able to accomplish. And that's what my students did this quarter by using the new equipment we received to have fun, physically grow, and socially interact with one another through recess and physical education activities throughout the day. The students have thoroughly loved being able to throw the noise-making footballs back and forth to each other at each daily recess.\r\n\r\n The hollow balls and color-coded ShinemMe bins that were purchased have been quite vital in several of our team-oriented sports, where color-coded items were needed per team to divide and organize each team's success.\r\n\r\nOur Keiki strive confidently ahead with enthusiasm and aspirations through your generous contribution and the development of our physical education program. We make the impossible...possible with our \"can-do\" attitude for success.","fullyFundedDate":1760730451077,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-eye-on-the-ball-through-fitn/9832349/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Eye on the Ball Through Fitness and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach John Holaday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937080_orig.jpg?crop=1455,1456,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627896484223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937080"},{"teacherId":8974812,"projectId":9803091,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us have a fun filled quarter practicing our fine motor skills within play. In our dramatic play area, the children were able to take on the role of Santa's elves and enjoyed using the create-a-design drill kit, hammer and nail set, legos, and snapbots to pretend to make toys in Santa's Workshop. The legos have been great for practicing fine motor skills, but also they have been a great activity for the students to practice sharing materials and playing with their peers. Thank you wonderful donors for making our classroom a little more magical.","fullyFundedDate":1760726912379,"projectUrl":"project/fun-fine-motor-practice/9803091/","projectTitle":"Fun Fine Motor Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974812_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677749373774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974812"},{"teacherId":8352409,"projectId":9773680,"letterContent":"We are so excited to get our project funded! We received all of the materials and started using them right away. The first graders had such a great time using the Fishing for Sight Words games. Using the fishing rod made it such a hit. They also got great practice with reading the sight words. The Flip and Read Sight Word Sentences were also a class favorite. The students enjoyed making their own sentences and sometimes they were silly. We got extra practice with reading and gaining valuable learning experiences with the sight words. These games are very helpful with improving the students reading and writing skills.","fullyFundedDate":1759418842233,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-sight-word-activities-to-improve/9773680/","projectTitle":"Awesome Sight Word Activities to Improve Reading and Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8352409_orig.jpg?crop=580,580,x345,y728&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646350524744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8352409"},{"teacherId":10102563,"projectId":9773490,"letterContent":"In our 5th-grade special education classroom, your generous contribution goes beyond just new supplies; it provides a structured and supportive learning environment that empowers every student to thrive. Our students learn differently, and these specialized tools are essential for bridging the gap between their unique challenges and grade-level expectations.\r\n\r\nBy funding this project, you have provided:\r\nFlexible Seating & Fidgets: Students the ability to regulate their sensory needs, allowing them to remain calm, focused, and engaged in challenging lessons throughout the day.\r\nMath & ELA Learning Board Games: You have made learning fun and accessible. These games provide interactive, hands-on opportunities to reinforce critical 5th-grade academic standards in a way that is engaging and builds confidence.\r\nMagnetic Blocks: These tools support spatial reasoning, problem-solving skills, and a much-needed creative break for students who need to reset.\r\nOrganization Tools (Storage Cart, Under Desk Drawer, Desk Organizers): A calm, organized classroom to help students with executive functioning challenges feel secure and ready to learn. You have ensured that our physical space is as supportive as our instruction.\r\nYour generosity has directly impacted the daily lives of my students, helping them build essential life skills, preparing them for the transition to middle school, and realize their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1759311227873,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-classroom/9773490/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gallagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10102563_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768343302793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10102563"},{"teacherId":6964412,"projectId":9874590,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donations! My students have been enjoying using their creativity while engaging with all of the fun new materials. The Marble Run and Kapla blocks have been especially popular during our recess block. Students enjoy working cooperatively in teams and creating challenges to see who can construct the fastest model. The Kapla blocks are also a simple yet fun way to build a variety of structures, big and small. It has been wonderful to see students interact with these resources through innovation and collaboration.\r\n\r\nStrategizing through chess games and coding with Ozobots are other activities students have been looking forward to during recess. These resources have provided more choices and possibilities for student engagement. Thank you for making this possible and for all of your support—we truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1763118600920,"projectUrl":"project/fun-games-to-encourage-innovation-probl/9874590/","projectTitle":"Fun Games to Encourage Innovation, Problem Solving, and Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanigawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6964412_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x712,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677704844003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6964412"},{"teacherId":6964412,"projectId":9780028,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donations! My students have been enjoying using their creativity while engaging with all of the fun new materials. The Marble Run and Kapla blocks have been especially popular during our recess block. Students enjoy working cooperatively in teams and creating challenges to see who can construct the fastest model. The Kapla blocks are also a simple yet fun way to build a variety of structures. It has been wonderful to see students interact with these resources through innovation and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe Chompsaw was a fun tool to use during our holiday wreath activity. All of the students had a chance to use the Chompsaw and become familiar with the tool, and they are already planning what to create next. Thank you again for making this possible and for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759544780008,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-innovation-problem-solving/9780028/","projectTitle":"Creativity, Innovation. 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