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It means so much to me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769539773714,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-learning-left-handed-scissors/9965087/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Learning: Left-Handed Scissors for Every Student!","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":9734653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project and for providing science tools focused on magnets for our classroom. Your donation allows students to explore magnetism through hands-on investigations, making abstract science concepts more meaningful and engaging. These tools help spark curiosity and encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, and test their ideas.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, students are developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building a strong foundation in science. Your support creates exciting learning opportunities and helps foster a love of discovery in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1761956806329,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-magnets-hands-on-science-e/9734653/","projectTitle":"The Magic of Magnets: Hands-On Science Exploration!","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":9734629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project and for providing sink and float science materials for our classroom. Your donation gives students hands-on opportunities to explore scientific concepts through active experimentation and discovery. These materials help make abstract ideas more concrete and engaging for young learners.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, students can ask questions, make predictions, and test their ideas while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Your support encourages curiosity and a love of science, and we are truly grateful for the positive impact you are making in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762203609509,"projectUrl":"project/sink-or-float-hands-on-science-for-curi/9734629/","projectTitle":"Sink or Float? Hands-On Science for Curious Minds!","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":9706127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project and for providing cleaning wipes for our classroom. Your donation helps us maintain a clean, safe, and healthy learning environment for our students. Having easy access to cleaning supplies allows us to quickly disinfect surfaces and reduce the spread of germs throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a meaningful difference in our daily routines and helps keep students healthy and ready to learn. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to supporting our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1758203005064,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-keep-clean/9706127/","projectTitle":"Help Us Keep Clean!","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":9706109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project and for helping provide snacks for our students. 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. Thank you for making a positive and lasting impact in our students' daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1758202992789,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success-fueling-young-learne/9706109/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success: Fueling Young Learners!","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":9454212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and providing hands-on literacy materials for our classroom. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference by giving students engaging, interactive tools that help build foundational reading and language skills.\r\n\r\nThese materials will allow students to learn through exploration, practice, and play, making literacy instruction more accessible and enjoyable for all learners. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for investing in our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1758203017430,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-foundations-with-hands-o/9454212/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Foundations with Hands-On Literacy Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9217943"},{"teacherId":6148275,"projectId":9591751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! Chewies provide students with autism a safe way to meet sensory needs. They help calm the nervous system, improve focus, and reduce anxiety. By redirecting chewing from unsafe items like clothing or pencils, chewies prevent harm and promote positive behavior. They also support emotional regulation during transitions and stressful moments, allowing students to participate more fully in class and build confidence. Thank you again for being so generous!!","fullyFundedDate":1758636477214,"projectUrl":"project/biting-stress-away/9591751/","projectTitle":"Biting Stress Away","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Erika Wiater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6148275_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x125,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603205530305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erika-wiater"},{"teacherId":9217943,"projectId":9454241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of rhythm sticks and ribbons for our classroom. The students were so excited to explore these new materials, and they bring so much joy and energy to our learning environment. 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. Your support has made such a positive impact, and we are deeply grateful for helping to make our classroom a place where learning is active and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1752586355867,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-music-into-our-classroom-with/9454241/","projectTitle":"Bringing Music into Our Classroom with Rhythm Sticks and Ribbons!","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":9330040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones for our classroom. The students were so excited to receive them, and they have already become an important part of our daily routine. 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. This flexibility encourages confidence and persistence, especially for our young learners who are still developing fine motor and academic skills.\r\n\r\nThe sheet protectors are also helping us stay organized! Important reference materials like number charts, writing checklists, and vocabulary sheets are now easy to access, durable, and always in good shape. Students love being able to pull out their resources and use dry erase markers to interact with the materials in a hands-on way.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift has brought both excitement and function into our classroom. Your support is helping build a stronger, more engaging learning environment where students can thrive.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and all of my students, thank you for your generosity and belief in our classroom community. 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