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They enjoy looking through the maps and discovering new places, and many students who may not always choose a traditional book are especially engaged because they can learn through visuals and short pieces of information. I have seen students become more curious about the world and more confident using reference materials to find answers on their own.","fullyFundedDate":1663269847143,"projectUrl":"project/where-in-the-world-how-did-we-get-here/6747091/","projectTitle":"Where in the World? How Did We Get Here?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8646674_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x786,y2197&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663345726202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8646674"},{"teacherId":8646674,"projectId":10088693,"letterContent":"The W-KING portable Bluetooth speaker is helping my sixth-grade students learn by making our classroom activities more engaging and interactive. 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It has been wonderful to see students become more comfortable speaking in front of their peers and taking an active role in classroom activities.","fullyFundedDate":1776090932976,"projectUrl":"project/grade-level-performing-arts-we-hear-you/10088693/","projectTitle":"Grade-level Performing Arts? We Hear you. No Problem!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8646674_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x786,y2197&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663345726202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8646674"},{"teacherId":8646674,"projectId":10087750,"letterContent":"My sixth-grade students are using the Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels to explore color, blending, shading, and texture in their artwork. They have been creating colorful drawings and experimenting with blending different shades to add depth and detail. When they first saw the new oil pastels, they were very excited to try them! They especially enjoyed seeing how smoothly the pastels went onto the paper and how they could blend colors to create new shades and interesting effects.\r\n\r\nOur next step is for students to use the techniques they have learned to create a more detailed finished artwork. They will make their own creative choices about colors, practice layering and blending, and add texture and shading to their pieces. I'm excited to see how the new materials help my students build confidence, express their creativity, and take pride in their artwork.","fullyFundedDate":1777898416502,"projectUrl":"project/paleolithic-communication-through-cave-a/10087750/","projectTitle":"Paleolithic Communication Through Cave Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8646674_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x786,y2197&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663345726202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8646674"},{"teacherId":9571993,"projectId":9776653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for donating to my classroom! Students were so excited to receive their new learning materials. Students especially enjoyed their new books for our classroom library. The Pigeon series is a hit in our room! The keiki were very motivated to earn their special galaxy or Dr. Suess pencils during our small group reading time. For our play centers students really enjoyed having their own Play Doh to create and practice fine motor skills with. Lastly thank you for the yummy snacks for those students who often do not bring any from home.","fullyFundedDate":1759449003767,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-sharks/9776653/","projectTitle":"First Grade Sharks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Onofre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571993_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785461738268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571993"},{"teacherId":9571993,"projectId":10108079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students will be using the resources so that they can learn through a fun hands on approach during our Animal Habitat Unit. Students will choose which animal habitat they are most interested in and recreate the habitat with fun animal, plant, and stone toys. Students were so excited to receive their new materials and enthusiastically started planning how their model would look and what scene they wanted to create. We are so excited to unveil our creations and let our imagination soar!","fullyFundedDate":1771691722887,"projectUrl":"project/animal-habitats/10108079/","projectTitle":"Animal Habitats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Onofre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571993_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785461738268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571993"},{"teacherId":7938202,"projectId":10108077,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been filled with meaningful moments that our students will remember for years to come. The materials you provided allowed us to create our third-grade memory books, where students collected photos and reflected on the special experiences they shared throughout the school year. They loved looking back on their classroom memories and talking about everything they accomplished during third grade.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to see the materials arrive because they knew they would help bring their memory books to life. The snacks you provided also helped make our end-of-the-year class celebration extra special. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate their hard work, reflect on their growth, and enjoy one last memorable experience together as a class.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create lasting memories and giving my students something they will cherish long after third grade has ended. Your generosity made a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778044204522,"projectUrl":"project/making-memories-in-third-grade/10108077/","projectTitle":"Making Memories in Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938202"},{"teacherId":1506607,"projectId":10190168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me provide supplies for my students for the new school year. It can be difficult for some families to get the supplies that we ask for and having extra supplies in stock help my students have the tools for a successful school year.\r\nI can't wait to get the homework binders ready for them to take home every day. I am also looking forward to using the primary journals throughout the school year. It is always exciting to watch them grow and mature and writers in kindergarten.\r\nThank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1776232419425,"projectUrl":"project/restock-4-new-school-year/10190168/","projectTitle":"Restock 4 New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keohohou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1506607_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759388116666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-keohohou"},{"teacherId":1977599,"projectId":10184028,"letterContent":"Thank-you so much for your donation. I was able to give my students a snack after their end of the year testing. We did four days of testing so each day my students were able to choose a snack. They were motivated to do their best and looked forward to having a treat at the end of each day. \r\nWe had a science a whole week of science experiments. Without your donation I would not have had all of the materials needed to complete the project. My students had so much fun. They were amazed at the paper clip trick.","fullyFundedDate":1776803067073,"projectUrl":"project/fourth-quarter-needs/10184028/","projectTitle":"Fourth Quarter Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977599_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670729842888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cbanning2024"},{"teacherId":2474713,"projectId":10109298,"letterContent":"My students have increase their capacity to collaborate in groups, grow as people, and overall enhance their sense of wellbeing thanks to your donation. \r\nEvery year a bunch of students are gathered together at the beginning of the school year and the teacher is tasked with teaching them, while some of them have not practiced or understood how vital their relationships are in order for the entire group to find academic success and happiness. Thanks to your donations my students have had more materials like the Chicken and the Fox game, the endless art challenge, and the book This Book Will Make and Artist text to serve as resources that motivate their creativity while also enhancing their positive interactions through play. A happy student is a happier learner. Thanks again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1771724347617,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-along-and-use-art-to-learn/10109298/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Along, and Use Art to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hagen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2474713_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503562445732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2474713"},{"teacherId":7938817,"projectId":10107076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom and supporting our students in such a meaningful way. Your generosity truly made a difference in the daily learning experiences of our class, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and encouragement. Because of your contribution, we were able to participate in so many engaging, hands-on projects that brought our lessons to life and made learning exciting for every student in the room.\r\n\r\nYour donation allowed my seven and eight year olds to explore concepts in ways that went far beyond textbooks and worksheets. Instead of simply reading about ideas, students were able to actively experience them through creative projects, collaborative activities, and interactive lessons. These opportunities helped strengthen their understanding of important reading and math skills while also building confidence, curiosity, and teamwork. It was amazing to watch students become so enthusiastic about learning as they connected classroom lessons to real-world experiences.\r\n\r\nIn reading, students participated in projects that encouraged imagination, creativity, and critical thinking. They worked together to respond to stories, create visual representations of characters and settings, and dive deeper into comprehension activities that made literature feel meaningful and exciting. Many students who were once hesitant readers became eager to participate because the projects made learning feel fun and accessible. Watching their excitement grow each day was such a rewarding experience.\r\n\r\nIn math, your support helped us create activities that allowed students to use hands-on materials to solve problems, practice new strategies, and think critically. Students explored concepts through games, building activities, and group challenges that kept them actively engaged in the learning process. These experiences helped make difficult concepts easier to understand while also encouraging collaboration and perseverance. The joy and pride students felt when they successfully solved problems together was truly special to witness.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of our year was being able to take learning outside the classroom through science experiments and outdoor exploration. Students were thrilled to investigate, observe, and experiment in ways that sparked curiosity and wonder. Whether we were testing scientific ideas, exploring nature, or making connections between science and everyday life, the students were fully engaged and excited to learn. These experiences helped deepen their understanding while creating unforgettable moments of discovery and joy.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity helped create meaningful memories that our students will carry with them for years to come. The excitement, laughter, teamwork, and sense of accomplishment that filled our classroom were made possible because of your support. You helped create an environment where students felt inspired, valued, and eager to learn each day.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your kindness and support have had a lasting impact on our classroom community, and we are deeply appreciative of everything you made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771703681549,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-exciting/10107076/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Exciting!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nakai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938817"},{"teacherId":1977599,"projectId":10081980,"letterContent":"My students love having class parties. The glow party and science party was a big hit. I am thankful for all of the donations that make class parties fun and memorable for my students. My students love getting new things for our GLO shop. They were very excited for new things to buy as some student were saving. \r\nI will continue to motivate my students by rewarding them for their teamwork and working together to follow school and classroom rules. I will also reward students for trying their best and students who improve academically. I am thankful for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1771723232377,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-celebrations/10081980/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Celebrations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977599_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670729842888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cbanning2024"},{"teacherId":1179800,"projectId":10030530,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation. We were able to purchase snacks for our entire student body to enjoy at the start of each assessment.\r\n\r\nTo shift the culture of data and testing at our school, our students set \"Shark\" goals at the beginning of the year. At the end of the year, students take a 2-week test together. While the older kids take turns throughout the week taking their statewide testing, our younger students take their final i-Ready diagnostic of the year. We have a pep rally to kick off testing week and encourage all students to do their very best. The older students have younger buddy classes, and some of those pairs send each other good luck messages. \r\n\r\nThis year, our scores improved a lot. Thank you for providing the nourishment that encouraged and supported our students through the challenging two weeks. 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