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Students are learning to independently select and use these tools when they recognize they need support, helping them develop important self-regulation and coping skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact is evident during small-group instruction, independent work, and testing. Students who previously struggled to remain focused or recover from feelings of frustration are now able to calm their bodies more quickly, engage with learning, and participate more successfully with their peers. These tools help create a predictable, supportive environment where students feel understood and empowered.\r\n\r\nYour support sends a powerful message to my students: their needs matter. By providing access to these sensory resources, you have helped create a classroom where every child feels accepted, supported, and capable of success. Thank you for helping my students experience the comfort, confidence, and calm they need to shine each day.","fullyFundedDate":1767644444027,"projectUrl":"project/heavy-hugs-from-cuddly-buds-comforting/9923581/","projectTitle":"Heavy Hugs From Cuddly Buds: Comforting Students, Creating Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10281001_orig.jpg?crop=868,868,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758904148773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10281001"},{"teacherId":6176908,"projectId":10118655,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness, our students now have access to exciting literacy tools such as magnetic chips, Elkonin boards, magnetic wands, chart paper, and many other hands-on learning materials. These resources are helping bring literacy to life in meaningful and engaging ways. \r\n\r\nStudents' faces lit up with smiles as they came to group and saw what they could use to learn! Students always ask if they can use the magnetic chips and wands to blend words each week! \r\n\r\nYour donation is creating a classroom environment where students are eager to participate, explore, and grow as readers and writers each day. I plan to use these materials year after year to help students grow!","fullyFundedDate":1772133102401,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-story-builders/10118655/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Story Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6176908_orig.jpg?crop=182,182,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771881319443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6176908"},{"teacherId":10441506,"projectId":10118603,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation, our students are able to participate in engaging, hands-on literacy activities that bring reading and writing to life. Students are able to use the magnetic chips to segment sounds in words. In addition, the magnetic wand gives the students an interactive way to blend sounds together to make a word. With these new resources, students can practice important skills through interactive games, centers, and collaborative learning experiences that make literacy both meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a welcoming and inspiring classroom where students can build confidence, creativity, and a love of learning every day. Our students are excited and grateful, and we truly appreciate your investment in their education and future.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772126846932,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-mapping-for-meaning/10118603/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Mapping for Meaning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hulstedt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10441506"},{"teacherId":10444901,"projectId":10126370,"letterContent":"Your donation made a meaningful impact on the students I work with at my elementary school. Thanks to your generosity, I was able to provide hands-on learning activities that actively engage students and enhance their overall learning experience.\r\n\r\nStudents are now able to manipulate sounds using letter and word mats, which support the development of phonemic awareness skills. Word building has become part of our daily routine as we introduce and explore new phonics patterns each week. These materials have also allowed me to incorporate more multi-sensory activities into instruction by ensuring all students have access to the tools they need.\r\n\r\nThe students especially enjoy using the \"magic\" wands and frequently ask to use them during lessons. They were excited to explore the materials before we began using them as instructional tools, and their enthusiasm has continued throughout our activities.\r\n\r\nI plan to continue using these resources to strengthen foundational reading skills and support student growth. My goal is to use these tools to help every student make progress toward their reading goals. Thank you again for your kindness, generosity, and support.","fullyFundedDate":1772472569138,"projectUrl":"project/scoop-spell-and-shine/10126370/","projectTitle":"Scoop, Spell, and Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McKnight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10444901"},{"teacherId":9203329,"projectId":10106497,"letterContent":"I wanted to share an update on the project our students recently poured their hearts into. To support our classmates and local families who might be going through a tough time, our students put together care packages filled with essential hygiene items. \r\n\r\nWhat was inside:\r\n\r\nWe wanted to make sure these bags were both practical and encouraging. Each one included:\r\nThe Essentials: Soap, shampoo, conditioner, a hairbrush, toothbrush, and toothpaste.\r\nA Little Extra Love: An Affirmation card with a positive message, written in both English and Spanish so everyone in our community felt included.\r\n\r\nMaking a Difference:\r\n\r\nThe kids handed these out during our school-wide social-emotional event, and it was such a moving experience. It wasn't just about the supplies; it was about the connection. Seeing the students take care of one another in such a hands-on way had a huge impact on everyone involved—both those who made the bags and the families who received them. \r\n\r\nThe feedback from both volunteers and recipients has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the project's success in strengthening our school's culture of care and mutual support.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly proud of our students' dedication to their peers and their commitment to making a meaningful difference in our community.\r\nThank you again for helping make this project a success!","fullyFundedDate":1771698067307,"projectUrl":"project/one-kit-simple-act-of-kindness-changes/10106497/","projectTitle":"One Kit & Simple Act of Kindness Changes a Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9203329_orig.jpg?crop=182,182,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772056415731","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9203329"},{"teacherId":9077738,"projectId":10134793,"letterContent":"My students have become much more organized and independent when selecting games and activities that are focused on specific math and reading skills. This has made a tremendous difference in our classroom, especially in 1st grade where building independence and teaching routines can often be challenging and time-consuming for teachers. The resources have helped students take ownership of their learning while allowing our daily classroom flow to run much more smoothly and seamlessly.\r\n\r\nThe students have also absolutely loved using the dry erase pockets. They are far easier and quicker to erase than the laminated sheets I previously used, which has saved valuable instructional time and reduced frustration for both students and teachers. The reusable materials have made learning activities more engaging, efficient, and enjoyable, and my students are excited to use them every day. These resources have truly had a positive impact on our classroom environment and student learning experience. We are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1772989122781,"projectUrl":"project/mathliteracy-games-to-make-learning-fun/10134793/","projectTitle":"Math/Literacy Games To Make Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9077738"},{"teacherId":3819532,"projectId":8977393,"letterContent":"Thank you for all you do for students, eduators and the communities we serve.With the state of education today, small districts like ours can use all the help we can get. Our low income famiklies do the best they can, as we make up the rest ,many times out of our own pockets.Our school does the best it can, and we are very blessed to have the amdin that we have. Even then, families still struggle to provide supplies needed for basic daily classroom work. Your help goes a long way. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and God bless.","fullyFundedDate":1739374258991,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-audiobooks/8977393/","projectTitle":"First Grade Audiobooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Alcalá","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3819532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560919187755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-jetsabelalcala"},{"teacherId":9203329,"projectId":9859172,"letterContent":"I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of items to create our birthday cake bins. Because of your kindness, we were able to celebrate our students in a way that made them feel truly seen, valued, and special.\r\n\r\nThe impact was immediate and unforgettable. As each birthday bin is shared, kids are smiling from ear to ear, beaming with excitement and pride. For many of our students, this was more than just cake. It was a joyful moment of recognition that brightened their entire day. One student told the birthday bin was used to make her \"own\" birthday cake! \r\n\r\nWe also heard from families who were deeply touched by the gesture. Parents sent praises to the school, expressing gratitude that their children were celebrated so thoughtfully. Your donation helped strengthen the connection between home and school, reminding our families that we are a community that cares.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, birthdays became moments of joy, belonging, and sweet memories that our students will carry with them long after the candles were blown out. Thank you for investing in our children and for helping us create smiles that truly stretched from ear to ear.\r\n\r\nI hope to continue to make opportunities to reach all students at my school.","fullyFundedDate":1763498235724,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-a-students-birthday-brighter/9859172/","projectTitle":"Help Make a Student’s Birthday Brighter... 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