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In addition, they actually beg to play some of these educational games over and over that I have purchased - even when offered other games like Candyland or Uno! \r\n\r\nThank you for your support. You have changed my classroom for the better!","fullyFundedDate":1746785273966,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-finish-the-year-strong/9323983/","projectTitle":"Help Us Finish the Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760749791667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704117"},{"teacherId":9704117,"projectId":9209170,"letterContent":"Your donation has positively impacted our classroom in more ways than you can imagine! My students do not have access to many books at home and are rarely read aloud to. Thanks to your generous heart, I have been using the books you funded to read to them each day. 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So many students are overjoyed about the chicks - they love watching them develop inside the egg, learning about the chicks' life cycle, and naming the chicks!! \r\n\r\nThis has brought joy and LIFE to our classroom and school!! These lessons are memorable and personable and will last a lifetime. Students will never forget this incredible experience and it was all thanks to your generous heart!! Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1746136668663,"projectUrl":"project/chick-chick-hooray-help-us-hatch-chic/9029142/","projectTitle":"Chick, Chick, Hooray! Help Us Hatch Chicks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760749791667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704117"},{"teacherId":9704117,"projectId":9093282,"letterContent":"This book has been INSTRUMENTAL in my classroom! This book has taught students kindness and having empathy for others. Many of them relate to at least one character in the story. \r\n\r\nI have found that after reading this, they have truly tried their best to treat each other with kindness. Wonder has also instilled a love for reading as well. This was a book they truly did not want to put down. They continued to ask for one more chapter which made my teacher heart so, so happy!! \r\n\r\nThank you for your help with getting these for us. 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THey giggle and jumped at the boxes pouring in from the mail and were excited to ope neach one. Each child picked one they were excited to open, and I let them open that one. THank you so much!!!","fullyFundedDate":1739369095503,"projectUrl":"project/stem-initiatives-for-diverse-learners/9054264/","projectTitle":"STEM Initiatives for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parrish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9117932_orig.jpg?crop=2688,2688,x0,y833&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749742920716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/donatemrsparrish"},{"teacherId":9704117,"projectId":9020849,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom. My students have eagerly read this book cover to cover and it truly has enriched their lives. This book has allowed them to have a broader perspective for others that are different than them and to celebrate diversity. Each day, we have had wonderful conversations over the events in the story and I can see that they are beginning to grow into amazing citizens. \r\n\r\nI am so humbled and honored that you have decided to support our third grade class! Thank you for making a positive impact in their lives and mine!","fullyFundedDate":1738419216199,"projectUrl":"project/help-create-heroes-in-room-207/9020849/","projectTitle":"Help Create Heroes in Room 207!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760749791667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704117"},{"teacherId":9704117,"projectId":9024536,"letterContent":"This has been my students' favorite seat choice by far since their arrival! This fantastic tool has allowed my students to still learn while also being able to get the wiggles out. \r\n\r\nWe use these daily and during math, reading, and writing. Students have used these during small groups and also at their seats to help them focus. Everyone rotates through turns which has also taught them the importance of sharing.\r\n\r\nWe are so incredibly grateful for these wobble stools! They have made a positive difference in our day to day routines here at school!","fullyFundedDate":1739369094949,"projectUrl":"project/hold-on-to-your-seats-we-need-flexible/9024536/","projectTitle":"Hold On To Your Seats - We Need Flexible Seats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760749791667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704117"},{"teacherId":9704117,"projectId":9020257,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your kind and generous heart. My students have devoured each book that has been sent and mention quotes, lessons, and events that happened in the books all the time. \r\n\r\nAt the beginning of the year, my students struggled with enjoying reading. They did not like the content of many of the curriculum readings and found them boring. Now that we have read these stories thanks to your donations, my students have had a blast reading and look forward to it. They ask for \"one more chapter\" and for \"hints\" at what will happen next. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support. These stories have changed their lives and they have realized that reading can be fun, exciting and enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1735671187378,"projectUrl":"project/books-are-a-gift-you-can-read-again-and/9020257/","projectTitle":"Books Are a Gift You Can Read Again and Again","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760749791667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704117"},{"teacherId":9704117,"projectId":8766823,"letterContent":"These chair pockets have been instrumental in ensuring my students have a clean and organized space to work in! I have seen a huge difference in the amount of care they are putting into keeping their space tidy, with many of my scholars taking pride in organizing their chair pockets. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, it has saved us many instructional minutes. Now that all of their things are directly behind them, they can easily see what they need to get so we can move forward with the lessons. \r\n\r\nThis project has created an independence in my classroom beyond my wildest dreams. 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