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Having a laminator and laminating pouches will empower me to preserve and enhance the educational resources that we use regularly in the classroom for hands-on learning.\r\nLamination protects our materials from damage and makes them easy to clean for reuse. \r\n\r\nMy students are always excited and grateful to have the most up to date technology and resources in the classroom. I've downloaded and laminated several resources to assist my struggling students, and to aid in providing all students much needed instructional intervention. There are other creative ways that we will be using the laminator in the classroom and my students can't wait to explore them all.\r\n\r\nThe technology has made a significant impact in my classroom. I have been able to enhance my teaching by accessing and preserving instructional materials that benefit all students. Materials that address each student's academic level, as well as, their learning styles. 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We now use this space every day to practice calming strategies and mindfulness routines that help students manage their emotions. It has truly transformed our classroom into a more focused, supportive, and positive learning environment. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for helping my students feel safe, calm, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1753381101016,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-space-for-calm-minds/9211873/","projectTitle":"A Calm Space for Calm Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francisco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9777495_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742961681578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9777495"},{"teacherId":9865695,"projectId":8992396,"letterContent":"This desktop will make a big difference in our classroom. 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I am sure the children will be excited to have a resource that they are able to take home as well because we usually keep resources in the school. \r\n\r\nThis project is especially important because the children are in a benchmark grade. The children need foundational skills in order to be successful in further grades. I am absolutely sure that the children will also be extremely about the fun summer items. Thank you. Know that these will definitely bring lots of joy.","fullyFundedDate":1746485044331,"projectUrl":"project/summer-break-packet/9284187/","projectTitle":"Summer Break Packet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8541597_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658520453488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8541597"},{"teacherId":8541597,"projectId":9246618,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving gloves to our schools. The students are so appreciative of the gloves you have given us. We feel so happy that you were able to fulfill our need. Our students use the gloves for experimentation in science classes. We are also using the gloves for children with senory issue who do not like the textures of some materials. The gloves have proven to be very useful of multiple things. The children always cheer when we get a package from Donor's Choose. It is truly a gift. Our next steps for Science is to continue standards-based learning with joy and fun. One day soon we will talk about chemicals bonding and the children will make slime.","fullyFundedDate":1746785603475,"projectUrl":"project/plastic-gloves-for-science-labs/9246618/","projectTitle":"Plastic Gloves for Science Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N. 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Your generosity brought essential materials into our classroom just when we needed them most—and the difference has been incredible.\r\n\r\nThe laminating sheets have helped me create durable, reusable center activities that my students love. From matching games to sentence-building mats, these resources are now part of our daily literacy and math rotations. The Velcro dots have been a game-changer—not only for interactive centers, but also for hanging up student work and anchor charts that celebrate our learning.\r\n\r\nOur magnetic write-and-wipe boards are a classroom favorite during phonics and math fluency. Students eagerly grab their boards to segment words, solve equations, and share their thinking. These tools have made learning more hands-on and engaging, especially for my English learners who benefit from visual and tactile supports.\r\n\r\nAnd the scissors—what a simple but powerful tool! 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