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As their teacher, I have been able to provide more variety in my lessons and better meet the different needs of my students.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources throughout the year to reinforce new skills, provide extra practice, and keep learning engaging. Thank you for investing in my students and giving me the tools to make our classroom an even better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1669776681603,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-created-by-teachers-for-teachers/7031390/","projectTitle":"TPT - Created By Teachers, For Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMillan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7005819_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582056751363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brittaniemcmillan"},{"teacherId":7005819,"projectId":6529775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our supporters for providing our classroom with Meet the Standards science kits! 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Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping make our school days a little easier!","fullyFundedDate":1719950796981,"projectUrl":"project/achooooooo-we-need-kleenex/8323194/","projectTitle":"Achooooooo! We Need Kleenex!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMillan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7005819_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582056751363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brittaniemcmillan"},{"teacherId":7005819,"projectId":8323179,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! This generous gift gave me the opportunity to choose resources specifically based on my students' needs and the skills we were working to strengthen. The materials have helped make learning more engaging while giving my students meaningful opportunities to practice, review, and apply new concepts.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, having access to these resources has allowed me to save valuable planning time while providing purposeful activities that support different learning styles and ability levels. Most importantly, my students have benefited from having engaging materials that make learning feel exciting and achievable. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping me give my students the tools they need to learn and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1723656161295,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-created-by-teachers-for-teachers/8323179/","projectTitle":"TPT - Created by Teachers, For Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMillan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7005819_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582056751363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brittaniemcmillan"},{"teacherId":7005819,"projectId":9023650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! Your gift will allow me to purchase engaging, high-quality resources that help make learning meaningful, hands-on, and fun for my students. Having access to these materials allows me to better meet the different learning needs in my classroom and provide students with opportunities to practice skills in ways that keep them excited and involved.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is more than just a gift—it is an investment in my students and their success. I am incredibly grateful for your support and for helping me create a classroom where my students can learn, grow, and feel confident in their abilities. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1738787923388,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-created-by-teachers-for-teachers/9023650/","projectTitle":"TPT: Created by Teachers, for Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMillan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7005819_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582056751363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brittaniemcmillan"},{"teacherId":4873856,"projectId":10258885,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new utility cart has completely transformed the energy in our classroom. When my students first saw the sleek, sturdy \"Leadership Hub\" roll through the door, their eyes lit up! They were used to our old, noisy cart that wobbled and threatened to spill their hard work at every turn. Seeing a high-quality piece of equipment dedicated solely to their Leadership Binders made them feel like their goals were truly being honored. One student even remarked, \"Now our binders have a first-class seat!\"\r\n\r\nWe are using this cart every single day as we move throughout Benton Elementary. Instead of me having to help move a heavy, broken cart, my \"Station Leaders\" have taken full ownership of the process. During our last student-led data session, the transition was seamless. Students practiced Habit 3: Put First Things First by efficiently grabbing their binders from the organized slots and getting straight to work on their math progress charts. The cart has turned a chaotic transition time into a moment of quiet, professional pride.\r\n\r\nThe next step for my 3rd graders is preparing for our upcoming Leadership Day. With our binders now organized and mobile, we are ready to invite guests into our classroom to share our \"Wows\" and goal-tracking. This cart ensures that every student's journey is protected and ready to be showcased at a moment's notice. You haven't just given us a piece of furniture; you've given these young leaders a sense of dignity and the tools they need to stay organized as they lead the way!","fullyFundedDate":1778001557505,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-leadership-a-mobile-home-f/10258885/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Leadership: A Mobile Home For Our Binders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnscher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4873856_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y750&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756433143562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4873856"},{"teacherId":3137928,"projectId":9234614,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous support of my speech therapy classroom. My students were so excited when they came to the room at the beginning of the year and saw the new materials, games and activities. We have been using them since the start of school, and I can already see growth in my students. \r\n\r\n-The storytelling kits have really helped my younger students to get involved with the story. They are eager to use the pieces to help sequence the story, and the hands on visuals have helped increase their comprehension. The answer buzzers also make answering questions fun! My students who are non-verbal have really been enjoying the answer buzzers too. Using the buzzers allows them to use their \"voice\" to actively participate with their peers. I love seeing the excitement on their faces. \r\n-The puzzles and hands on manipulatives have been great to use for reinforcement during my sessions. The kids enjoy working for puzzle pieces or manipulatives to create something their own! \r\n-I personally have enjoyed the office supplies. Cardstock, pens, laminating pouches. Having these materials allows me to create other activities to utilize with all my students. \r\n\r\nHelping kids grow in their communication skills and truly find his/her own unique voice is something I will never get tired of! I am so thankful for your support in allowing me to do something I love every single day, and helping my students have a love of learning. Your generosity means so much!","fullyFundedDate":1753999458196,"projectUrl":"project/shining-in-speech/9234614/","projectTitle":"Shining in Speech","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3137928"},{"teacherId":7005819,"projectId":7031783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous supporters for providing these special classroom incentives! My students were so excited when they saw the new rewards, especially the fidgets, bookmarks, stickers, and other fun prizes. These small rewards have made a big impact on classroom motivation and have given my students something exciting to work toward.\r\n\r\nWe use the incentives to recognize students for things like hard work, positive choices, perseverance, and showing kindness to others. It has been wonderful to see students feel proud when they earn a reward and to celebrate their accomplishments with them. We will continue using these incentives throughout the year to encourage positive behavior, effort, and a love of learning. 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