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Your kindness ensures that students have access to nutritious snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. For many of our students, this support makes a meaningful difference in their ability to fully participate in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nHaving snacks available creates a welcoming and supportive classroom environment where students feel cared for and secure. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to engage in learning, regulate their emotions, and build positive relationships with peers and staff. Your donation helps remove barriers to learning and supports the overall well-being of our students.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our classroom community. Your support not only nourishes our students' bodies but also shows them that there are people who care deeply about their success. 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The rhythm sticks have been wonderful for building listening skills, coordination, and rhythm, while the ribbons add a creative and fun way for students to express themselves through movement.\r\n\r\nWe are using them regularly in music and movement activities, and the students are truly engaged every time. These resources not only support their motor skills but also encourage teamwork, creativity, and confidence. 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Having their own headphones allows each child to focus more easily and fully engage in their learning activities without distraction.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are being used all the time—for reading programs, math practice, and even during quiet independent work. They truly make a difference in helping students learn at their own pace while staying motivated. We are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1755879136276,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-headphones/9330040/","projectTitle":"We Need Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217943"},{"teacherId":9217943,"projectId":9114144,"letterContent":"Thank You for the Scissors!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of scissors to our classroom! Having a class set of scissors has made a huge difference in our daily learning activities. Before your gift, students often had to wait or share during projects, which could be frustrating. Now, each child has the tools they need to fully participate in hands-on activities without delay.\r\n\r\nThe scissors have been used for everything from cutting out story characters to creating interactive math games and art projects. They've helped build fine motor skills, independence, and creativity. The students are so excited to use them, and it's been wonderful to see their pride in the work they create.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful support has brought more engagement and joy to our classroom. Thank you for helping us create a learning environment where every student has what they need to succeed. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746699553313,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-learn-with-scissors/9114144/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Learn With Scissors!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217943"},{"teacherId":9217943,"projectId":9114124,"letterContent":"**Thank You for Donating Sheet Protectors!**\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of sheet protectors to our classroom through DonorsChoose! These simple yet powerful tools are already making a big difference in our daily learning routines.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of sheet protectors, our students can now reuse practice pages for math, handwriting, and reading skills—saving paper while giving them the chance to try again and again without fear of making mistakes. 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We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1746698791962,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom-with-sheet-protectors/9114124/","projectTitle":"Help Our Classroom With Sheet Protectors!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217943"},{"teacherId":9217943,"projectId":9114111,"letterContent":"Thank You for Donating Glue and Pencils!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of glue and pencils to our classroom through DonorsChoose! These essential supplies may seem small, but they play a huge role in helping our young learners stay focused, organized, and creative each day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students can confidently complete writing assignments, participate in interactive lessons, and express themselves through arts and crafts without worrying about not having the tools they need. It's amazing to see the excitement on their faces when they have fresh supplies at their fingertips—they feel prepared, valued, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly makes a difference in our learning environment. You've helped set the stage for a successful school year full of growth, collaboration, and creativity. With glue for building projects and pencils for writing stories, drawing pictures, and solving math problems, your gift is helping shape young minds in the best possible way.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and every student in our class, thank you again for your thoughtful and impactful contribution. We are so grateful for your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746576274757,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-in-need-of-the-basics/9114111/","projectTitle":"We Are In Need Of The Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217943"},{"teacherId":9217943,"projectId":9114178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of pocket protectors and dry erase markers! These simple but essential tools have made a big impact in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThe pocket protectors have quickly become a favorite learning tool. By sliding worksheets into them, my students can practice skills like math facts, handwriting, and letter formation over and over again—without needing to make extra copies. 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