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They gravitated toward different items—some loved the visual timers, others preferred the the cuddle swing, and many were fascinated by the vibrating tools. Their curiosity and genuine enthusiasm filled the room. These resources created a sense of comfort, ownership, and empowerment from the very first moment. Many items are being used in their general education classrooms as well.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps involve teaching students how to integrate these tools into their learning routines with growing independence. We are helping them recognize when they need sensory support, choose the tool that works best for them, and return to their activities with improved focus and emotional regulation. Your generosity is helping students build not only academic skills, but also lifelong self-regulation strategies that allow them to participate more fully and confidently in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students access to tools that bring comfort, joy, and calm into their school day. They are already making a meaningful difference, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755826317745,"projectUrl":"project/using-sensory-tools-to-supporting-studen/9258078/","projectTitle":"Using Sensory Tools to Supporting Student Regulation and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davenport","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10000256_orig.jpg?crop=570,570,x11,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746719027073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10000256"},{"teacherId":8654828,"projectId":9752806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in fully funding my project! Because of your support, our school now has three fully stocked first aid bags and three first aid kits. These resources will make an immediate difference in keeping our students safe, supported, and cared for throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness ensures that I can respond quickly and confidently in emergencies, and it brings peace of mind to both our staff and families. We are truly grateful for your belief in the importance of student health and safety.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our school and in the well-being of every child who walks through our doors.","fullyFundedDate":1762195847561,"projectUrl":"project/first-aid-kits-for-our-school/9752806/","projectTitle":"First Aid Kits for Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ginther","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8654828"},{"teacherId":10045363,"projectId":9383767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund this project for my orchestra students. The speaker is working flawlessly and is exactly what we needed for our space - it provides high-quality sound and is able to play loudly enough that we can play along at the same time and still hear the speaker. \r\n\r\nBecause of this one piece of technology, I am able to provide a much more well-rounded educational experience for my students. Students have been able to listen to other performances which is another resource for effective modeling and inspiration, play along with metronome/drum tracks to help us establish a sense of pulse and maintain a steady beat, and play along with accompaniment tracks which helps us develop musicality. Our first concert is around the corner, and afterwards we will have the ability to watch a recording of our performance to celebrate our hard work and progress and evaluate our performance as we set goals for continued improvement. This resource has also helped me meet our district curriculum objectives and has made our overall day-to-day classroom experience more meaningful and fun. Best of all, this isn't a consumable resource, so it will benefit students for many years.\r\n\r\nI am exceedingly grateful to the donors who have directly impacted my students through this project. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1752586466313,"projectUrl":"project/jbl-speaker-just-be-listening/9383767/","projectTitle":"JBL Speaker (Just Be Listening!)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michaelis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045363"},{"teacherId":7199079,"projectId":9140534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation for my classroom! These supplies have helped us tremendously as we started a new school year! Specifically, my class LOVES our soft start mornings and the magnetic tiles and STEM toys have been a huge plus! \r\n\r\nI have also enjoyed my standing desk. This has allowed me to stay more organized and use my curriculum resources without crowding my desk. It has been an amazing addition to my room that I didn't even know that I would like! My students even like to use this space when they free read around the room.","fullyFundedDate":1743769929305,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/9140534/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wyatt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7199079_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647909898954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7199079"},{"teacherId":8654828,"projectId":9512755,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to healthy snacks that help them stay energized and focused throughout the school day! The veggie chips, granola bars, fruit snacks, and applesauce pouches have been such a hit, you should see their smiles when they get to choose a snack.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, having something nutritious to eat makes a big difference in their ability to learn and feel cared for. As a Title I school, these small moments of comfort and nourishment mean so much. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping our students feel valued, healthy, and ready to succeed each day!","fullyFundedDate":1753974560930,"projectUrl":"project/snack-smiles-nourishing-success-at-coun/9512755/","projectTitle":"Snack Smiles: Nourishing Success at Countryside","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ginther","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8654828"},{"teacherId":8654828,"projectId":9333267,"letterContent":"Our hearts are full of gratitude! Thanks to your generous support, every student in our school will now have their very own reusable water bottle. For many of our kids, this simple gift means so much, it helps them stay hydrated, healthy, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, many of our students face challenges outside the classroom, but because of you, they'll have one less barrier to their well-being. You've not only provided water bottles, you've shown our students that people care about their health, their education, and their future.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our school and in our kids! Your kindness makes a real difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1752850947282,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-for-health-reusable-water-bot/9333267/","projectTitle":"Hydration for Health: Reusable Water Bottles for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ginther","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8654828"},{"teacherId":8971222,"projectId":9271326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to provide a comfy place for my students to read. I cannot describe their excitement when they came into the library the first time this year and saw the new furniture! They absolutely adore reading in the chairs and it allows us space for every single student to have a special comfy place to enjoy reading instead of just sitting on the rug or sitting at a table! We are so appreciative of your generosity. Thank you for appreciating the value in fostering a love of reading in my students! \r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1752765714520,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-reading/9271326/","projectTitle":"Comfy Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zoller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8971222_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y396&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747095132464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8971222"},{"teacherId":8971222,"projectId":9133271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for seeing the value in my project. My students have loved being able to use their critical thinking and problem solving skills in order to solve these break out boxes. I love that I can make them standards based and engaging, all while allowing them to feel like they are playing a game! It has been incredible for my students to be able to challenge their thinking and use skills like grit, perseverance, and collaboration in order to problem solve. They love these BreakOut boxes and thanks to your generosity, students will be able to use these for years to come. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1740929078967,"projectUrl":"project/breakoutedu-boxes/9133271/","projectTitle":"BreakoutEDU Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zoller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8971222_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y396&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747095132464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8971222"},{"teacherId":4283187,"projectId":9298969,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen the students' and parents' faces when each family received a set of multiplication flash cards! Finally, this vital skill is within reach of all students, regardless of culture! Without your generous donation, this would not have been possible! It has also been wonderful to be able to celebrate each student's culture with books in a variety of languages! Whether using for further research at home or just independent reading, it is so powerful to see the visible relief when home language materials are available!","fullyFundedDate":1747250629308,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-isnt-deserted/9298969/","projectTitle":"Diverse Isn't Deserted!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wonka-Jasper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4283187_orig.jpg?crop=884,884,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680015687460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrea-wonka"},{"teacherId":9065710,"projectId":9187441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your donations provided us with a wide range of essential supplies that are already making a meaningful impact on both student learning and classroom organization.\r\n\r\nThe new chapter book bins have completely transformed our classroom library. With books now organized and accessible, students are more eager to explore independent reading. These bins have helped foster a love of reading by making it easier for students to find books that interest them and match their reading level.\r\n\r\nThe clipboards and the clipboard stand have brought a new level of flexibility to our learning. Students are now able to comfortably work anywhere around the classroom, and having a designated stand keeps everything tidy and easy to access.\r\n\r\nYour donation of whiteboards and dry-erase lamination sleeves has allowed us to make learning more interactive. These tools are especially helpful during small group work and formative assessments, giving students a chance to quickly practice skills and receive immediate feedback. They've also made daily instruction smoother and more engaging.\r\n\r\nThe oil pastels and diverse skin tone colors have opened the door for more inclusive and expressive art projects. Students are now able to represent themselves more accurately and creatively, which has been both empowering and joyful to see.\r\n\r\nAnd of course, the pencils and erasable markers have made everyday work a little easier—for both students and teachers! These seemingly simple tools have had a big impact on writing activities, helping students feel more confident knowing they can revise without frustration.\r\n\r\nAll of these resources have not only enhanced the learning experience for my students but have also made planning and teaching more efficient and enjoyable for me. I'm so grateful for your support—it truly makes a difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785802787,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9187441/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9065710_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686001117317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9065710"},{"teacherId":9065710,"projectId":9339799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! Because of your kindness, we now have a brand new small group table—and it has already made a world of difference.\r\n\r\nMy old table had a broken leg and wobbled constantly, which made it difficult for my students to focus and do their best work. Now, with this sturdy and perfectly sized table, my students can gather comfortably and concentrate on their learning without distractions.\r\n\r\nThe new table fits beautifully in our space and has brought new energy and excitement to our small group time. My students love it, and I'm so grateful to have a functional and inviting spot where real learning can happen every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a better learning environment for my kids. Your support means more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1747101182360,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-small-group-table-to-support-small/9339799/","projectTitle":"A New Small Group Table to Support Small Group Interventions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9065710_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686001117317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9065710"},{"teacherId":10002273,"projectId":9261574,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! Your support has made such a meaningful impact on our students' learning. They are absolutely loving the hands-on activities and picture resources that make learning both fun and engaging. These materials are helping us build language skills, strengthen reading abilities, and grow confidence each day. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity, your contribution is making a real difference in our learning journey! 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