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My students have especially enjoyed the ability to access different apps and activities that make practice feel more like play, while still targeting their individualized speech and language goals.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the iPad is helping to give my students a voice. For many of my learners, communication can be challenging and frustrating. This device provides alternative ways for them to express themselves, participate in conversations, and share their thoughts more independently. It supports both speech development and augmentative communication needs, helping students who struggle with verbal expression find new ways to be understood.\r\n\r\nI have already seen increased engagement, longer attention to tasks, and greater excitement during therapy sessions. Students look forward to using the iPad, and it has allowed me to differentiate instruction more effectively to meet a wide range of needs.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support. Your contribution has not only enhanced my therapy sessions but has also helped empower my students by giving them more access, more engagement, and most importantly—more of a voice in their learning and in their world.","fullyFundedDate":1769177113777,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-speechlanguage-therapy/9963738/","projectTitle":"iPad for Speech/Language Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10387114_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765995701537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10387114"},{"teacherId":3172675,"projectId":9850843,"letterContent":"My students were SO thrilled when they saw all of the wonderful things coming out of the boxes for them! The girls in the class have been asking for more doll furniture so the doll bed was so exciting for them. IT gets used daily by many children. The building toys as well as the magnetic dinosaurs are also crowd favorites and many students play with them each day. They have helped really incorporate learning and playing more in my classroom. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donations you have allowed me to create excitement and more play with my 23 kindergarten students. We are appreciative of you daily!","fullyFundedDate":1769177113565,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-in-k/9850843/","projectTitle":"Let's Play in K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christianson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3172675"},{"teacherId":10387114,"projectId":9963800,"letterContent":"Thanks so much to our DonorsChoose supporter! My classroom has been so excited to receive all the new materials for speech and language practice. The games we got let my students practice speech sounds and language skills in a fun, hands-on way, which makes learning more engaging and less repetitive.\r\n\r\nThe language games are a big hit—they make building vocabulary, sentences, and communication skills really exciting. When my students first saw the new materials, they were so surprised and thrilled that someone cared enough to provide them for our classroom.\r\n\r\nOver the past month, we've been opening a new box almost every day and trying out new games together. It's been amazing to see their excitement and motivation grow while they continue improving their speech and language skills—and having fun doing it!\r\n\r\nWe are all so grateful for your support. Thank you for making such a difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1767039754844,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-games-that-build/9963800/","projectTitle":"Learning through Play: Games that Build Communication Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10387114_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765995701537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10387114"},{"teacherId":2137281,"projectId":9809580,"letterContent":"Here's a warm, heartfelt option right around 200 words:\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for the incredibly generous art donations to our classroom. Your kindness has already made a meaningful impact, and we are so grateful for your support. Art is more than just a creative outlet for our students—it is a way for them to express their thoughts, emotions, and ideas in ways words sometimes cannot. Because of you, my students now have access to materials that spark imagination, build confidence, and invite joyful exploration.\r\n\r\nEach time a student picks up a paintbrush, crayon, or piece of clay, they are learning to take risks, problem-solve, and see the world from a new perspective. These donations allow us to create an environment where creativity is celebrated and every child feels empowered to try something new. I've already seen excitement light up their faces as they explore the new supplies, and those moments are priceless.\r\n\r\nYour generosity sends a powerful message to our students—that their creativity matters and that their community believes in them. Thank you for investing in their learning, growth, and self-expression. 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It means so much to us that our community in Boise cares so deeply about helping young readers grow and learn. I'm so proud to be a public school teacher and proud to serve the Boise Community.","fullyFundedDate":1758822294757,"projectUrl":"project/read-love-explore/9726916/","projectTitle":"Read, Love, Explore","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drobny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2137281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625801785071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adrobny"},{"teacherId":2137281,"projectId":9727104,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity helps bring hands-on learning and joyful experiences to my students each day. Because of you, our classroom is filled with excitement, curiosity, and creativity. Your donation truly makes a difference in helping every child feel valued and inspired to learn. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of education—thank you for helping us grow, dream big, and shine brighter every single day! My class is so lucky to have amazing people like you looking out for them! #BoiseKind","fullyFundedDate":1758836352597,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-discover/9727104/","projectTitle":"Read to Discover","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drobny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2137281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625801785071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/adrobny"},{"teacherId":2137281,"projectId":9290113,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom! I am always so proud that donors believe in my students as much as I do! The kids are loving our Yotos! These devices are sparking creativity, fueling our imagination and teaching the kids how to listen and understand stories!!!! Technology is a fascinating and wonderful tool but we've gone too far with screens for kids. 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