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Normally, I would have my students complete worksheets or work on their online programs, but during our centers time, this really lights up our classroom and makes it even more engaged. I couldn't have done this without your generosity - thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1763617191083,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-math-interactive-centers-fo/9793382/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Math! Interactive Centers for Critical Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ligaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824177_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667268303640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824177"},{"teacherId":7941530,"projectId":9780628,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire kindergarten class, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation toward our new classroom area rug. It is so much more than just a piece of decor; it serves as the heart of our learning environment. This vibrant, comfortable space is where we gather every morning to share stories, practice our phonics, and build the foundational social skills that will stay with these children for a lifetime. Your kindness has transformed a cold, hard floor into a warm and inviting \"home base\" for fifteen eager young learners.\r\n\r\nSeeing the students' faces light up as they found their own special spots on the rug for the first time was truly priceless. Because of your support, our group lessons are more focused, our reading circles are more cozy, and our classroom feels complete. Thank you for investing in our students and for recognizing that even a simple rug can make a profound difference in a child's daily educational experience. We are so lucky to have supporters like you in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1759552628249,"projectUrl":"project/a-soft-spot-to-land-funding-our-kinderg/9780628/","projectTitle":"A Soft Spot to Land: Funding Our Kindergarten Community Circle","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shiroma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941530"},{"teacherId":8824177,"projectId":9935647,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Ever since receiving the Apple TV, screen mirroring my computer has been a smooth process. Videos are no longer being interrupted and connection is no longer dropping in my classroom. There are minimal disruptions with this new Apple TV. My class definitely notices the difference and class instruction is no longer being stopped due to dropped technology. One of my students even pointed out, \"Wow! The videos don't lag anymore!\" Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1766627307424,"projectUrl":"project/an-apple-a-day-keeps-us-learning-today/9935647/","projectTitle":"An Apple a Day Keeps Us Learning Today","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ligaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824177_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667268303640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824177"},{"teacherId":8974962,"projectId":9774005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of you, my students are already using the new materials in meaningful ways. We recently used them during a lesson where students worked together on a hands-on project, and I saw increased engagement, confidence, and collaboration throughout the room.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled and amazed that someone had provided them just for their learning. Their excitement quickly turned into focus and pride as they began using the resources, knowing they were something special and valued.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on my students' learning, and we are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759452374615,"projectUrl":"project/support-student-success-with-classroom-s/9774005/","projectTitle":"Support Student Success with Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dingal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974962_orig.jpg?crop=373,373,x444,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677830818490","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974962"},{"teacherId":4564793,"projectId":9776422,"letterContent":"The students were so happy and excited to find out that we received items to build our learning space in the classroom! The stools in the classroom have helped tremendously by helping the students have flexible seating available! It's a lot easier for the students to move a stool around the room versus a regular chair!\r\nAlso, thanks to you and your generosity, the students have a new learning space in the classroom! The carpet has been such a great addition to the classroom, so great that students are consistently working on the carpet during independent time. Sometimes, I am even able to meet my small groups on the carpet as well! Thank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1759446624657,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-our-learning-space/9776422/","projectTitle":"Fuel our Learning Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siclot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/siclot"},{"teacherId":7939542,"projectId":9777906,"letterContent":"The impact of this project was immediate and powerful, beginning the moment the boxes arrived in our classroom. There was a palpable wave of excitement and pure joy as the students watched the packages being opened. Seeing the colorful stationery and sensory tools for the first time made the \"Student Shop\" feel real and attainable. This initial spark of energy transformed into a sustained commitment to our classroom goals, as students were eager to start earning the items they had just seen.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you helped create a clear and vital link between hard work and meaningful rewards. This system was essential because it ensured that every student's dedication was celebrated, regardless of their background or starting academic level. Our students showed incredible resilience in the face of challenges, and your support provided an equitable way for every future leader in our room to feel valued. For many students, these small treats were a rare luxury, and seeing their effort turn into a tangible reward gave them a profound sense of achievement.\r\n\r\nThe items in the Student Shop served as much more than just prizes; they were strategic tools for personal and academic growth. For example, discreet sensory items helped students self-regulate their energy during long lessons, which significantly decreased classroom disruptions. Meanwhile, personalized stationery gave students a sense of ownership and pride in their written work. Beyond the items themselves, the system taught valuable life lessons in citizenship and financial literacy. Students learned to track their \"earnings,\" practice patience, and weigh the benefits of saving for larger goals versus immediate gratification.\r\n\r\nUltimately, your contribution helped our students reach their full potential by transforming the classroom culture. Because of your generosity, our classroom became a positive space where effort was consistently rewarded, motivation soared, and every child felt inspired to succeed. Thank you for investing in their future and showing them that their hard work truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1759460398898,"projectUrl":"project/the-student-shop-project-fostering-effo/9777906/","projectTitle":"The Student Shop Project: Fostering Effort and Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939542_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627960120292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939542"},{"teacherId":7948622,"projectId":9774117,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, thank you so much for the generous donation of our new classroom carpet! Our new rug has been a pivotal space for learning and growing together as a class family.\r\n\r\nOur new rug has truly helped us in so many ways! \r\n\r\nA Dedicated Space: It has already become our favorite spot for morning meetings and storytime, giving every student a comfortable place to sit.\r\n\r\nBetter Learning: The students are much more focused now that they aren't sitting on the cold, hard floor.\r\n\r\nA Warmer Classroom: The bright colors have completely transformed the \"feel\" of our room, making it a much more inviting place to learn every day.\r\n\r\nImproved Focus and Sensory Regulation: Having a soft, defined space helps students settle their bodies. When they aren't distracted by the discomfort of a hard floor or the cold, they can dedicate more \"brain power\" to the lesson.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support of our classroom community and for investing in our students' comfort and education.","fullyFundedDate":1759363588593,"projectUrl":"project/the-foundation-for-fun-and-learning/9774117/","projectTitle":"The Foundation for Fun and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B. Asuncion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7948622_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y464&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667606139226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7948622"},{"teacherId":7937515,"projectId":9781469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The students and I really appreciate and love our new organized math center. It has been great for adding independence when students are finished early or using stations/centers. \r\n\r\nThe class was so excited when they came in the day after and were so ready to use it! We have kept our supplies, math games, work mats, magnetic manipulatives, and so many more. We got to work right away with rules and how to take care of the center and its supplies. They are now using it well and independently!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you! Without your donation, I don't think I would be able to afford something like this for my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759602497344,"projectUrl":"project/math-centers/9781469/","projectTitle":"Math Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cadiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937515"},{"teacherId":8821701,"projectId":9773573,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our indoor garden or living laboratory. Since getting the items, our students have assembled the hydroponics units, shelf, and started fruit seeds. We were able to observe and discuss plant growth, needs, and care in real time. The students were very engaged and were so excited to take home their plants to that they can practice sustainability and grow their own food at home! We know that this will make a lasting impact in the lives of our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759416757658,"projectUrl":"project/living-laboratory/9773573/","projectTitle":"Living Laboratory","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dacanay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821701"},{"teacherId":2105464,"projectId":9774376,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. In kindergarten, math is a hands-on experience, and these new manipulatives have already sparked so much curiosity and excitement. Before these resources arrived, it was challenging to provide enough tactile materials for every student during our small group rotations. Now, my students can use colorful counters, pattern blocks, and connecting cubes to physically build numbers, explore geometric shapes, and strengthen their sorting skills. Seeing their faces light up as they \"click\" blocks together to solve an addition problem is a direct result of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThese tools are doing so much more than just teaching arithmetic; they are building confidence. During our small group sessions, I can now provide targeted, differentiated instruction that meets each child exactly where they are. Whether a student is practicing simple one-to-one correspondence or beginning to understand place value, these manipulatives provide the visual scaffold they need to succeed. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for helping my students develop a strong, joyful foundation in mathematics that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759462150814,"projectUrl":"project/having-fun-in-small-groups/9774376/","projectTitle":"Having Fun in Small Groups!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2105464_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596832875031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2105464"},{"teacherId":8496840,"projectId":9775110,"letterContent":"The resources purchased for this project helped to provide my students with a more calming learning environment. The lights were used when they earned lunch bunch (lunch in the classroom). Each table group received one of the lights and created a \"candle-lit dinner\" kind of feel. Students were very excited to use it for the first time. They always look forward to using them during purposeful play time and other lunch bunch events. \r\n\r\nThe large stencils are being used as chalk tools when drawing outside. We had a lot of rainy days so doing sidewalk chalk still allowed them to be outside. 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