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These toys and building materials have been so great for them to engage their minds and be creative with building and problem solving etc. \r\nThis would not be possible without the help of donations and I am so thankful for each one. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1763138113919,"projectUrl":"project/stem-and-sensory-to-enhance-learning/9727756/","projectTitle":"STEM and Sensory to Enhance Learning.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gwyin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9058616_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y325&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692718726650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgwyin"},{"teacherId":8891657,"projectId":9770930,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in the power of emotional learning. With your generosity, Big Feelings, Brave Hearts: Building Emotional Muscles is now a reality in our classroom. Your support provides students with tools to understand their emotions, build resilience, and practice bravery in everyday challenges.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are learning that big feelings are not something to fear—they are opportunities to grow stronger, kinder, and more confident. Your gift is helping them develop the emotional muscles they'll carry for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nThis is the largest project I have to date and will positively impact over 300 students! Thank you thank you thank you! 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Your kindness will have a lasting impact on every student who walks through our doors.","fullyFundedDate":1758245549445,"projectUrl":"project/safe-spaces-emotional-tools-for-student/9655812/","projectTitle":"Safe Spaces: Emotional Tools for Students Navigating Loss","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8891657_orig.png?crop=576,576,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710778015496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8891657"},{"teacherId":7578746,"projectId":9571921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom and providing snacks to my students. They are very appreciative that when they ask for a snack, they have many options to choose from. They are all able to find something they like based on the options available. \r\n\r\nWe are also able to keep our classroom clean after having a snack. 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Because of you, our students now have access to comforting stuffed animals, nourishing snacks, and engaging activities that support emotional regulation and social growth. Your kindness is helping create a space where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to navigate their big feelings with confidence. You've made a lasting impact, and I am so grateful for your belief in our mission and in our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1758855986215,"projectUrl":"project/snack-soothe-and-solve-sel-tools-for/9760523/","projectTitle":"Snack, Soothe, and Solve: SEL Tools for Tender Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8891657_orig.png?crop=576,576,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710778015496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8891657"},{"teacherId":8161753,"projectId":9661025,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation. The snacks are perfect. This year there are a variety on anaphylactic allergies in our classroom. Your donation provides a safe alternative for these child and a great comfort to their families. \r\nI keep a tub separate from the other snacks. I try to match the snacks. For example, when we have animal cracker on a napkin. My friends with food allergies get a bag you provided. The same for the rice crispy treats and the cookies. The apple sauces squeezes make everyone happy. 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I am so thankful for all of the extra and additional support that I am able to receive from donors choose and donors like all of you. These snacks will help my kids in so many ways. They really struggle to learn when their bellies are empty and worried about food, so these allow me to ensure they have a snack or two each day at school.\r\nThe snacks in the project allow me to send some small snacks home with some kids over the weekend as well so they have food.","fullyFundedDate":1758214786661,"projectUrl":"project/snack-refresh/9622625/","projectTitle":"Snack Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gwyin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9058616_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x0,y325&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692718726650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgwyin"},{"teacherId":8891657,"projectId":9625168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation of a weighted dog, goldfish, SEL games, worry stones, and sensory wristbands has brought comfort, joy, and meaningful tools to our students.\r\n\r\nThese items have become essential parts of our social-emotional learning space. The weighted dog and goldfish offer calming companionship, while the SEL games help students build emotional awareness and communication skills in a fun, engaging way. The worry stones and sensory wristbands provide quiet, tactile support for students who need help self-regulating during the day.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students feel more empowered to manage their emotions and build resilience. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756135397250,"projectUrl":"project/writing-with-heart-building-emotional-i/9625168/","projectTitle":"Writing With Heart: Building Emotional Intelligence With Quill Products","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8891657_orig.png?crop=576,576,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710778015496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8891657"},{"teacherId":8891657,"projectId":9663341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our students! Your donation of deodorant, personal care items, and coping tools made a meaningful impact—and was a highlight of our free boutique during our SEL Title I Night.\r\n\r\nThese resources helped students feel confident, cared for, and supported in both their physical and emotional well-being. 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Because of your kindness, we now have 8 colorful cushions that bring comfort and joy to our learning space, and a large timer that helps our students stay focused and manage their time more effectively.\r\nThe cushions have transformed our reading and reflection areas into cozy, inviting spaces where students feel safe and supported. The timer has become a favorite tool during group activities and transitions, helping students build independence and time-awareness.\r\nYour donation has made a meaningful impact, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create a more engaging and nurturing environment.","fullyFundedDate":1757423849715,"projectUrl":"project/seating-and-timers/9676491/","projectTitle":"Seating and Timers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8891657_orig.png?crop=576,576,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710778015496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8891657"},{"teacherId":8161753,"projectId":9581553,"letterContent":"The snacks came just in time for our first week of school! With your support, we don't need to wait until lunch to fill up our bellies. \r\nI think the children were equally as excited to open the boxes as to eat what was inside. The variety is giving my students to try new foods too. Passing out treats to others and making decisions about what to choose is giving my students opportunities to develop conversational skills and learn gratitude. 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