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They both saw students that normally don't answer questions in class taking the lead in small groups and a huge increase in students explaining their thinking. \r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to implementing this strategy schoolwide next year and we couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1769531140690,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classrooms-implementat/9797153/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classrooms Implementation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Seib","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10303718"},{"teacherId":5320916,"projectId":10070105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have clipboards, headphones, and chair backs that help make learning more comfortable, organized, and engaging every day. The clipboards give students flexibility to work anywhere in the classroom, the headphones help students focus during independent learning, and the chair backs help keep supplies organized and easy to access.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts our students and helps create a positive learning environment where they can do their best work. We truly appreciate your support and investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771027081323,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning/10070105/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5320916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523841135178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pamberg"},{"teacherId":5577980,"projectId":9871749,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of headphones for our students. Because of your support, students are now able to better focus during digital lessons, listen to audio without distractions, and work at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have quickly become an essential resource in our media center and classrooms. They are checked out regularly and have helped create a more engaging and equitable learning environment for all students.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your donation has helped create a more equitable learning space. Not all students have access to headphones at home, so providing them at school ensures every child has the opportunity to fully participate and succeed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a difference every day. Thank you for supporting our learners!","fullyFundedDate":1765254605824,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-to-learning-headphones-for-succ/9871749/","projectTitle":"Tune In to Learning: Headphones for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bunch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5577980_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1551040291837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-dabunch"},{"teacherId":10175564,"projectId":9647654,"letterContent":"Since receiving these resources, my students and I have been using them every single day to build stronger habits and stay focused during learning time. The organizational tools, fidgets, and calming supports have helped transform our classroom into a space where students can manage their energy instead of being overwhelmed by it. One of my favorite moments so far was during a writing lesson, when a student who normally struggles to stay on task used one of the new focus tools and proudly finished before the timer—a huge win for them.\r\n When my kids first saw the materials, their faces lit up instantly. They were excited, curious, and honestly a little shocked that people who've never met them believed in their potential enough to give them what they needed. Students explored everything like it was treasure, asking, \"This is for us?\" and \"Can we really use this today?\" Their reactions reminded me why these resources matter so much—small tools can make a big difference in how they feel about learning.\r\n These new materials have truly helped us move from distraction to determination, just like the project promised. Thank you for helping us unlock that potential every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758202660825,"projectUrl":"project/from-distractions-to-determination-unlo/9647654/","projectTitle":"From Distractions to Determination: Unlocking Student Potential Daily","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feagin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10175564_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755131777919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175564"},{"teacherId":5320916,"projectId":9775273,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in our efforts to become a school that fosters STEM-educated students. We are committed to developing learners who will one day grow into STEM leaders.\r\n\r\nWe truly love our new STEM supplies. The magnetic blocks are always a favorite among our students, and I am continually amazed by the creativity and problem-solving skills they demonstrate while building with them. The Geomakers are a new addition for us and have been especially exciting, as they allow students to experiment with curves and new design possibilities in their constructions. The additional LEGO sets have also been incredibly helpful, allowing more students to build and collaborate at the same time.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful impact on our students' learning experiences, and we are very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1766964385574,"projectUrl":"project/mission-stempossible/9775273/","projectTitle":"Mission: STEMpossible!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5320916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523841135178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pamberg"},{"teacherId":5320916,"projectId":9772593,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. Your kindness is truly appreciated. You have made teaching STEM easier and more meaningful for the teachers in our building.\r\n\r\nThe Chomp table saw for cardboard has been amazing. Our students and teachers have been using it to cut cardboard for a variety of projects. The saw allows students to get the exact cuts they need and works much faster than traditional methods, making building more efficient. Teachers have also used the cardboard saw to create materials for their lessons.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support on this project.","fullyFundedDate":1760916567550,"projectUrl":"project/taking-a-chomp-out-of-stem/9772593/","projectTitle":"Taking a Chomp Out of STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5320916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523841135178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pamberg"},{"teacherId":5320916,"projectId":9717531,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. Your kindness is truly appreciated. You have made teaching STEM easier and more meaningful for the teachers in our building.\r\n\r\nOur students have already begun working with the robot mouse. From learning how to install the batteries to setting up the coding, they had a wonderful time exploring how it works. Learning to code is an important part of STEM, and your support makes experiences like this possible.\r\n\r\nThe marble run continues to be a student favorite. They love building, testing, and adjusting the tracks to make the marble move faster.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759112270259,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-for-curious-kids/9717531/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Stem for Curious Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5320916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523841135178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pamberg"},{"teacherId":5320916,"projectId":9716288,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. Your kindness is truly appreciated. You have made teaching STEM easier and more meaningful for the teachers in our building.\r\n\r\nEven simple items like colored tape and Sharpies make a big impact on our students as they bring their designs to life. We are grateful to have high-quality materials for them to build with.\r\n\r\nThe gears and bridge-building kits have also been wonderful for our younger students. The pieces are easy for them to assemble and reassemble as their ideas grow and their designs evolve.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your help in funding this project.","fullyFundedDate":1759167121495,"projectUrl":"project/stem-building/9716288/","projectTitle":"STEM Building","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5320916_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523841135178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pamberg"},{"teacherId":10175564,"projectId":9591787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project. Your generosity provided my students with wipes, Lysol, and desk dividers—items that may seem small but make a huge impact on our daily learning environment. Because of you, my students can walk into a clean, organized, and safe classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies help my students stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn. Your kindness shows them that there are people who care about their education and well-being. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1755703641447,"projectUrl":"project/pens-paper-a-little-lysol-to-keep-it/9591787/","projectTitle":"Pens, Paper… & a Little Lysol to Keep It Germ-Free","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feagin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10175564_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755131777919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175564"},{"teacherId":9839854,"projectId":9568306,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to Scholastic News Magazine. The students are reading about current events in the news. 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The students' excitement when they see the new batch of magazines on my table shows the impact Scholastic News has made in a short period of time.","fullyFundedDate":1755804439439,"projectUrl":"project/nose-for-news/9568306/","projectTitle":"Nose For News!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gorski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9839854_orig.jpg?crop=2862,2862,x0,y181&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732734827333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839854"},{"teacherId":86995,"projectId":9650220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of STEM materials! Your support helps our students explore, experiment, and discover through hands-on learning. They are able to experience STEM learning that sparks excitement and confidence. \r\n\r\nThe MegaBuild Gears, Magna-Tiles, and Brain Builders are loved by our students! These engaging building tools help our students explore engineering concepts, while strengthening their creativity and problem-solving skills. Its so much fun watching children work together with every structure they design. The smiles on their faces says it all!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a meaningful difference in our school community. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759166572550,"projectUrl":"project/stem-it-up/9650220/","projectTitle":"STEM It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mundell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp86995_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516334965215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/86995"},{"teacherId":5320916,"projectId":9716171,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our STEM room. The teachers are thrilled to have a dedicated space stocked with supplies ready for classroom use. 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