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The board games, Magna-Tiles, LEGOs, and other interactive toys give my students choices and encourage them to use their creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork while having fun with their classmates.\r\n\r\nI especially love seeing students who might not always choose the same activities discover a new game or building challenge together. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our indoor recess something my students can actually look forward to!\r\n\r\nYour support has brought new excitement, creativity, and plenty of smiles to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1787149648475,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-better-indoor-recess/10490832/","projectTitle":"Building a Better Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5263717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523883408376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/westen"},{"teacherId":5263717,"projectId":10216600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Write This Way project! Because of your generosity, my fourth graders now have new handwriting workbooks, pencils, and writing resources to help them grow as writers.\r\nIn a world where so much is typed, it is still important for students to develop clear, confident handwriting. \r\n\r\nThese materials give my students the opportunity to practice and improve their print and cursive skills while also taking pride in the work they create.\r\n\r\nI am excited to see the difference these resources will make. Having dedicated materials for handwriting practice gives students a chance to slow down, focus, and build a skill that they will use for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe posters will also serve as daily reminders and helpful references as students continue working on proper letter formation and neatness.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1786558447329,"projectUrl":"project/write-this-way/10216600/","projectTitle":"Write This Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5263717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523883408376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/westen"},{"teacherId":5263717,"projectId":9925780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible! Your generosity is giving my students the opportunity to explore the world!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom now has resources that will bring geography to life. The U.S. map, world map, classroom globe, books, games, and puzzles will transform our lessons into hands-on learning experiences. 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While many people use technology at home, its purpose in schools, especially in special education can be very different and incredibly powerful. These tools are helping my students build communication, social, and academic skills by allowing them to record their voices, practice presentations, and review their own work in a supportive, visual way. The recording equipment gives students immediate feedback, helps them understand their progress, and encourages them to participate more confidently. The added student supplies ensure that every learner has what they need to stay engaged and successful during our lessons.\r\nWhat excites my students most is the chance to see and hear themselves learn. They love using the video and voice recorders to practice reading aloud, retell stories, and create short projects that show what they've learned. Several students who are typically shy have especially warmed to the microphones and voice recorders, such as one student who struggles with verbal communication now eagerly records short messages, and another student who rarely raises his hand proudly uses the microphone during group activities. These tools have opened new opportunities for expression, participation, and confidence building. 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