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Students were especially excited about being able to build more detailed 3D sculptures and create projects using materials that previously were difficult to cut safely and neatly in the classroom. Many students started talking about inventions, creatures, buildings, and imaginative sculptures they hope to create once they are able to use the new tool.\r\n\r\nNext year, the Chomp Saw will become an important part of our sculpture based art experiences. My students will use it during open studio work to problem-solve, experiment, and bring their ideas to life in new ways. Having access to real art-making tools helps students feel trusted, capable, and inspired to take creative risks. 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Strong character is something that must be taught, and I am so grateful that we've made time in our day to make it a priority. I'm even more grateful that you believe it is a priority, too. The impact you have had will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1746643459654,"projectUrl":"project/growing-greatness-stories-that-shape-st/9305743/","projectTitle":"Growing Greatness: Stories That Shape Strong Character","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7888969_orig.jpg?crop=463,463,x248,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739027980999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7888969"},{"teacherId":7888969,"projectId":9272142,"letterContent":"The story books you have donated to our classroom is helping us grow in so many ways! Thank you for putting imagination and adventure back into our classroom. Read aloud time is often the class favorite, and you made it that way! Our first unit on Fables has been magical as we read stories from Aesop's classics. I'm so excited to share the books we've gotten for the human body next. The stories take a complex concept and break it down to first grade language. It's incredibly exciting to watch. 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