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This helps build critical thinking skills, teamwork, and confidence in learning.\r\n\r\nThe STEM materials will also help create a classroom environment where curiosity is encouraged and mistakes are part of learning. Students will be able to design, build, test, and improve their ideas, which teaches perseverance and problem-solving skills that are important both in school and in the real world.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a direct impact on my students by giving them opportunities they might not otherwise have. 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Knowing we have these resources packed and ready to go gives us peace of mind and is a proactive way to support our students through the unknowns of a field trip.\r\n\r\nPart of teaching that energizes me greatly is finding creative solutions to tricky and unexpected problems. This project was one of those attempts to find a creative solution, and it wouldn't have been possible without your support. Thank you for investing in this project and providing the resources we needed to put our field trip tub into action!","fullyFundedDate":1766260756606,"projectUrl":"project/buckled-regulated-and-ready-to-explore/9966386/","projectTitle":"Buckled, Regulated, and Ready to Explore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edgren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7649158_orig.png?crop=458,459,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605757261078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7649158"},{"teacherId":10176105,"projectId":9822225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to everyday essentials like cleaning wipes, tissues, hand sanitizer, snacks, and other supplies that help keep our classroom healthy and comfortable. These resources make a big difference in a busy fifth grade classroom where students are constantly working, collaborating, and learning together.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, the students were genuinely excited. They helped unpack the boxes and immediately started organizing everything for our classroom. One of my students even said, \"Now we won't run out of tissues during allergy season!\" Having these materials readily available allows us to quickly clean desks after activities, keep hands sanitized, and make sure students have snacks when they need a little boost to stay focused during lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we can spend more time focusing on learning and less time worrying about running out of basic supplies. As we move forward in our current lessons and projects, these materials will continue helping us maintain a clean, welcoming classroom environment where students can concentrate on reading, writing, and problem-solving together. Your generosity truly supports both the health and success of our classroom community. Thank you for making a difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1766156431234,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-germs-away-and-energy-up/9822225/","projectTitle":"Keeping Germs Away and Energy Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10176105"},{"teacherId":8191430,"projectId":9884928,"letterContent":"These Christmas and winter themed books were perfect for my third graders this past holiday season. Not only did they enjoy hearing these books as I read aloud, but they reread the books by themselves as well. These texts were read for pleasure and for their reading comprehension. I know that my future classes will enjoy these books, too!\r\n\r\nMost of the titles from this Donors Choose project were also Accelerated Reader (AR) books. During the time we read these books, we were in the middle of a 3rd grade AR competition. With your help, our class came in second place! Several of my students passed AR tests with these books! We are so grateful for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1762902410880,"projectUrl":"project/tis-the-season-to-read-gifting-books-t/9884928/","projectTitle":"'Tis the Season to Read: Gifting Books to My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hicks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8191430_orig.jpg?crop=1122,1122,x415,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762633929277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8191430"},{"teacherId":10190796,"projectId":9626385,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude and excitement. I want to personally thank you for the trust you have placed in Schmitt Elementary teachers like me. Your contributions are so much more than financial resources; for me, they represent a shared belief in the potential of every child I teach. Because of your generosity, my students have been engaging with content in new ways and retaining information learned like never before. \r\n\r\nIn my class, the introduction of musical and video-based learning has sparked a level of energy and student participation that is simply unparalleled. So many of my students are constantly singing these songs and able to more easily recall large chunks of information. Additionally, I've noticed a significant shift in how well my students are grasping and retaining complex academic vocabulary. When the content is presented through rhythm and narrative, it sticks. Lastly, by using inclusive, culturally relevant media, this resource is effectively supporting my English Language Learners and students who have historically struggled to connect with standardized curriculum.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made this type of engagement and learning possible. I am deeply grateful for your investment in my work and in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757959247533,"projectUrl":"project/dont-skip-a-beat-using-flocabulary-t/9626385/","projectTitle":"Don't Skip a \"Beat\": Using Flocabulary to Improve Student Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10190796_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755637690582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190796"},{"teacherId":5041602,"projectId":9616653,"letterContent":"I want to express my thanks for your incredibly generous donation to my Donors Choose project, which allowed us to purchase a full-year subscription to Flocabulary for my 5th-grade classroom. Seeing the project fully funded is amazing, and your support has directly transformed a classroom wish list item into a reality for my students. 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Thank you again for investing directly in these young learners and providing them with such a unique and engaging path to success. 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