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The project encouraged creativity, focus, and perseverance, while also sparking thoughtful conversations about the solar system and our place in it.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students were able to take pride in their finished creations and share their learning beyond the classroom as the sun catchers illuminated our windows and hallways. This experience made science come alive and helped students see that learning can be both joyful and inspiring. Thank you for making this enriching opportunity possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760832442784,"projectUrl":"project/shining-science-solar-system-sun-catch/9832906/","projectTitle":"Shining Science: Solar System Sun Catchers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1025857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489024026678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1025857"},{"teacherId":10266808,"projectId":9722157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! We are already using these new resources every day in meaningful ways. Students are enjoying new books that support reading instruction and social-emotional learning lessons, which have helped spark thoughtful conversations about kindness, perseverance, and empathy. 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Students will soon begin a chapter book novel study, using discussion and writing activities to strengthen comprehension skills. They will research animals using the nonfiction texts to create reports and presentations, and continue applying math manipulatives to model their thinking during lessons. Your support has truly given our students the tools they need to grow academically and socially, and we are incredibly thankful for your investment in our classroom learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758999032897,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-big-dreams-supporting-2nd/9722157/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Big Dreams: Supporting 2nd Grade Gifted Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10266808_orig.png?crop=176,176,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758218105039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10266808"},{"teacherId":1025857,"projectId":9863810,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now learning with Ari Ozobot—tiny robots that are making a big impact in our classroom. These interactive tools have transformed lessons into hands-on experiences where students practice coding, problem-solving, and logical thinking in an engaging and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThis robot has been an incredible addition to our solar system unit. There are so many amazing lessons for them to explore that have increased their understanding of our solar system concepts in a hands-on, and innovative way.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are developing critical STEM skills that will prepare them for future learning and careers, while discovering that learning can be creative, fun, and empowering. Thank you for investing in my students and helping bring innovation to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763588439387,"projectUrl":"project/light-years-of-learning-ozobots-in-spac/9863810/","projectTitle":"Light Years of Learning: Ozobots in Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1025857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489024026678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1025857"},{"teacherId":10262604,"projectId":9715951,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my band students by providing them with pencils to write in their music and reads for my saxophone and clarinet players. The pencils have worked out really well because of their size and how easily they store in their cases. And my clarinet and sax players sound great with their good quality reeds. \r\nMy band students recently performed in front of the school and their parents, and they all played really well. I was very proud of them and the hard work that they put in to achieve their success. Your donation in funding this reeds and write campaign was definitely part of their success.","fullyFundedDate":1758759599463,"projectUrl":"project/reeds-and-write/9715951/","projectTitle":"Reeds and Write","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCrostie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10262604"},{"teacherId":1025857,"projectId":9846956,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Tiny Robots, Big Ideas: Learning with the Ari Ozobot\" project! The arrival of our Ari Ozobot brought instant smiles and sparked curiosity in students who couldn't wait to explore what this tiny robot could do.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to explore new lessons and the Ari's content matches perfectly with our solar system unit. These activities have inspired new learning and research and have been a perfect match for my students. \r\n\r\nOur Ozobot has quickly become one of the most loved tools in our classroom. It is used during enrichment, STEM rotations, early-finisher stations, and even whole-group lessons. Students continuously ask, \"Can we code today?\"—a testament to how motivating and meaningful this experience has been for them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just give us a robot—it gave students opportunities to think like engineers, persevere through challenges, and believe in themselves as creators and innovators. 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These materials brought science and imagination together in a way that helped every learner feel inspired, engaged, and proud of their work.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the beads, wires, and colorful art supplies arrived, students were buzzing with excitement. They eagerly dove into creating models of planets, constellations, star patterns, and solar system designs. What made this project truly special was the way art allowed students to understand space concepts on a deeper level. As they selected colors, counted beads, arranged patterns, and visualized distances, they were also asking questions, making observations, and sharing discoveries about the universe.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our young scientists and artists. Your support gave them the opportunity to experience space in a way that was memorable, hands-on, and filled with wonder. We are truly grateful for the lasting impact you've made on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762267513086,"projectUrl":"project/beads-planets-and-stars-a-space-art-a/9846095/","projectTitle":"Beads, Planets, and Stars: A Space Art Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1025857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489024026678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1025857"},{"teacherId":1025857,"projectId":9807681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Bridge & Bloom: Strengthening Foundations, Inspiring Growth project. Because of you, our students now have access to high-quality tools that help them grow at their own pace—whether they need extra support to build foundational skills or enrichment opportunities to stretch their thinking. Your gift has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the materials arrived, students were eager to dive in. The hands-on games, targeted practice tools, and engaging challenge activities have transformed our small-group learning time. Students feel proud when they master new skills, and those who crave challenge are excited to explore deeper, more complex tasks. These resources allow every learner to feel seen, supported, and successful.\r\n\r\nIn enrichment groups, students are collaborating, problem-solving, and taking ownership of their learning in ways that show true curiosity and confidence. These moments of growth are happening every day, thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1761586638132,"projectUrl":"project/bridge-bloom-strengthening-foundation/9807681/","projectTitle":"Bridge & Bloom: Strengthening Foundations, Inspiring Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1025857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489024026678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1025857"},{"teacherId":1025857,"projectId":9715862,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Lego Building for Confidence project has brought excitement and creativity into our classroom. The moment our new Lego kits arrived, students rushed to explore them with huge smiles and even bigger ideas. What started as simple building blocks quickly became tools for teamwork, resilience, and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nDuring our building challenges, I watched students step into leadership roles, collaborate respectfully, and proudly showcase their creations. These experiences have helped them develop problem-solving skills and communication strategies.\r\n\r\nOur Lego time has become a favorite activity. Students look forward to every challenge and are eager to see what they can create next. Because of your generosity, they have a safe and engaging way to build, explore, and discover their own strengths.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and giving them the opportunity to learn through play and creativity. Your gift has made a lasting difference in both their skills and their confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1758736621453,"projectUrl":"project/lego-building-for-confidence/9715862/","projectTitle":"Lego Building for Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1025857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489024026678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1025857"},{"teacherId":1025857,"projectId":9720076,"letterContent":"The Ozobots have made a remarkable difference in our classroom. Students are now actively engaged in hands-on STEM learning where they code, design, problem-solve, and collaborate. These tiny robots have turned abstract concepts like sequencing, patterns, and cause-and-effect into something students can see and control. Every learner, including those who struggle with traditional assignments, can participate and feel successful. \r\n\r\nStudents are excited to test ideas, adjust their code, and try again—building resilience and confidence along the way. Thanks to this project, our classroom is filled with curiosity, teamwork, creativity, and joyful learning. My students are truly thinking like engineers.","fullyFundedDate":1759009408235,"projectUrl":"project/pocket-sized-robot-fun/9720076/","projectTitle":"Pocket-Sized Robot Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1025857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489024026678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1025857"},{"teacherId":1025857,"projectId":9845557,"letterContent":"The LEGO materials have had an incredible impact on our classroom. Students are now able to build, design, and problem-solve in ways that encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. What once felt like \"work\" now feels like exploration. Students are excited to try new ideas, test their designs, and revise when something doesn't work the first time—helping them build real perseverance and confidence.\r\n\r\nLEGO activities have also supported social-emotional development. Students work together, share materials, communicate their thinking, and practice patience when building as a team. Many of our learners who struggle with focus or anxiety now have a hands-on outlet that keeps them engaged and calm. Learning has become more interactive, joyful, and meaningful for every student, regardless of their academic skill level.\r\n\r\nThis project has transformed our classroom into a space where imagination and learning come together. Because of this support, students feel proud of what they can create—and proud of who they are becoming as thinkers and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1762186992540,"projectUrl":"project/innovators-in-action-lego-engineering-c/9845557/","projectTitle":"Innovators in Action: LEGO Engineering Challenges","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1025857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489024026678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1025857"},{"teacherId":1025857,"projectId":9739185,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom enrichment project! Your generosity is helping create a more engaging and inspiring learning environment where students can explore, create, and grow. Because of you, our class has new opportunities to learn in exciting and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nEach day I ask myself how students can learn without a worksheet. I challenge myself to come up with fun and creative ways to make learning as meaningful and exciting as possible. Thanks to your support, I am able to get supplies and materials to make this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1760701046877,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-enrichment-fun/9739185/","projectTitle":"Classroom Enrichment Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1025857_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489024026678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1025857"},{"teacherId":1025857,"projectId":9820614,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a hub of creativity, collaboration, and discovery! The materials you provided for our Mousetrap Car Engineering Challenge have truly brought science and STEM learning to life.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment our project materials arrived, excitement filled the room. Students worked in teams to design, build, and test their mousetrap cars — exploring concepts like force, motion, energy, and friction through hands-on experimentation. They measured distances, adjusted levers, redesigned wheels, and celebrated each small success.\r\n\r\nThis project helped my students see science not as something from a textbook, but as something they could build, test, and experience. They learned the importance of perseverance, teamwork, and problem-solving. Some teams' cars zoomed across the classroom, while others didn't go as planned — but every student gained a deeper understanding of how learning happens through trial, error, and determination.\r\n\r\nThe pride and confidence they developed were incredible to see. 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