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Those little notes of encouragement have boosted their confidence and set the tone for positive days.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, our classroom has become more than just a room—it's a safe, supportive space where my students feel seen, encouraged, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1747829486985,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-environment-for-all-learners/9335291/","projectTitle":"Welcoming Environment For ALL Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lloyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4499095_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717606235788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4499095"},{"teacherId":4499095,"projectId":9151100,"letterContent":"Your support truly changed the atmosphere of my classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I was able to create laminated visual schedules and task cards that my students used every day. One of my students, who used to feel lost during transitions, proudly checked his Velcro schedule and moved to the next activity without needing reminders. That small tool gave him independence and confidence that we celebrated together.\r\n\r\nThe noise-canceling headphones were a game-changer for several of my learners. One student who often covered her ears during group lessons was finally able to participate calmly without distractions. She told me, \"It's quiet now, I can think!\" The visual timers also helped students understand how much time they had left, which made transitions smoother and reduced anxious behaviors.\r\n\r\nOur new storage bins and organized workstations made it easier for students to know exactly where materials were, and they stayed on task more often. I saw students beam with pride when they could complete a workstation on their own and then move their piece to the \"finished\" side of their Velcro chart.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my classroom became a calmer, more structured, and empowering space. The tools you provided didn't just help with academics — they gave my students independence, confidence, and the chance to celebrate their own success each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746787350623,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-special-education-students-wi/9151100/","projectTitle":"Empowering Special Education Students With Essential Classroom Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lloyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4499095_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717606235788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4499095"},{"teacherId":4499095,"projectId":9148210,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nI am beyond grateful for your generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project. 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