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Watching their curiosity grow with each new box was such a joy. By the time \"box number three\" arrived, the anticipation and excitement had completely taken over our room!\r\nEven though we will be using the slime-making materials later in the year as a fun, hands-on activity after testing, the impact has already begun. This project has sparked curiosity, encouraged imagination, and brought a sense of excitement and community into our classroom. My students are already engaged and eager, and it has created something for them to look forward to together.\r\nThis experience has reminded me how powerful anticipation and hands-on learning can be. 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When the boxes of art supplies and cleaning materials arrived, our classroom erupted in excitement. \r\n\r\nThe garbage bags helped us clean up the mess winter tends to leave. We walked around our school grounds and surrounding areas and cleaned up, with a competition who could get the most garbage, who says service can't be fun?! \r\n\r\nWe gave the snacks and socks to the office to have for our students who are in need of those supplies. They were thrilled to fill their shelves with the needed supplies. \r\n\r\nYou didn't just donate supplies; you taught them the value of service, kindness, and stewardship of their environment. 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Riverbend Elementary School is
a public school
in Blackfoot, Idaho that is part of Blackfoot School District.
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37%
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Riverbend Elementary School
$63,076
raised using DonorsChoose
180
projects
funded
11
teachers
funded
158
donors
23
projects
for
basic supplies
21
projects for
technology
24
projects for
books
26
projects
for
art supplies
Riverbend Elementary School has received support from
41 individuals from Idaho and
117 individuals out-of-state.