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Their excitement and confidence are already shining through, and I am deeply grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1763381843320,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-storytelling-with-puppets-brin/9873378/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Storytelling With Puppets: Bringing Classic Tales to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6503015_orig.png?crop=718,718,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753397042219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theadamsfamily"},{"teacherId":6503015,"projectId":9678141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, Building Strong Hands and Bright Minds: Fine Motor Tools! Your generosity means the world to my students and me. 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Thank you for believing in the power of early learning and for investing in our students' future success.","fullyFundedDate":1762275545525,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-hands-and-bright-minds/9678141/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Hands and Bright Minds: Fine Motor Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6503015_orig.png?crop=718,718,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753397042219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theadamsfamily"},{"teacherId":6503015,"projectId":9832964,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Students Taking Action: Fighting Hunger in Our Community.\" Because of your generosity, my students were able to take part in a powerful hands-on learning experience that went far beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we gathered and packaged nutritious snacks for families in need, learned about food insecurity, and discovered how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. My students took tremendous pride in creating food bags and sharing them with our school and local community. They now understand that service and compassion are essential parts of being an engaged citizen.\r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just provide food—it inspired empathy, teamwork, and leadership in young learners who are eager to make the world a better place. 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Just last week, we set up stations where students rotated through passing, dribbling, and goal-scoring challenges, and the excitement on their faces was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the students could hardly wait to try them out. Their joy and pride in having real, quality equipment was contagious—many commented that they finally felt like \"real athletes.\" This moment was more than just fun; it boosted their confidence and gave them a sense of belonging on the field.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue using these resources to structure practices and prepare for intramural games. The skills they are developing now—discipline, communication, perseverance—will serve them both on and off the field. 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This bridge between text and tangible exploration has deepened comprehension and sparked genuine excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially thrilled by how interactive the new materials are. After reading a story, they can now use the STEM tools to build models, test ideas, and solve problems inspired by the characters and events. For many, this is the first time they've been able to move from simply reading about something to actually building and experimenting with it. It has transformed reading time into a space for imagination, creativity, and real-world problem solving.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who usually struggles to stay engaged during reading lessons, has become one of the most enthusiastic builders in the room. He lights up when given the chance to design and test his own ideas, and it has carried over into his confidence during reading discussions as well. Stories feel more accessible and meaningful when he can connect them to hands-on STEM projects. Your support has opened a door for him—and for so many of my students—to see themselves as readers, thinkers, and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1758328501279,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-books-to-life-with-stem-part-1/9684097/","projectTitle":"Bringing Books to Life with STEM! Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lakin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9780367_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746997855420","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslakin"},{"teacherId":6503015,"projectId":9684174,"letterContent":"The Building Bright Minds with STEM project will open the door for students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in ways that feel exciting, hands-on, and relevant to their lives. 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For many of my students, this will be their first experience with STEM materials, giving them the confidence to see themselves as future innovators, scientists, and leaders.\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that every child in our classroom has access to engaging, high-quality STEM experiences that build bright minds and encourage a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757720590078,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-stem/9684174/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds with STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6503015_orig.png?crop=718,718,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753397042219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theadamsfamily"},{"teacherId":6503015,"projectId":9498451,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"STEM Meets Storytime: Solving Problems with Fairy Tales! (Part 1)\" to life in our classroom! 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Your generosity has brought smiles, laughter, and a spirit of fun to our students and community. These games are more than just playtime. They create opportunities for teamwork, friendship, and learning in a way that feels exciting and joyful.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our participants can connect, problem-solve, and celebrate successes together. We are so grateful for your kindness and for believing in the power of play to make a positive difference.\r\n\r\nYou have truly helped us turn a good idea into an amazing reality!","fullyFundedDate":1752505849176,"projectUrl":"project/games-for-good/9278633/","projectTitle":"Games for Good!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6503015_orig.png?crop=718,718,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753397042219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theadamsfamily"},{"teacherId":6503015,"projectId":9079902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, our Kindergarten and 1st grade students now have access to engaging, hands-on math games that are making a real difference in their learning and confidence.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, our students have been excited to explore numbers, patterns, shapes, and problem-solving in ways that feel like play—but lead to deep learning. Whether they're working in small groups or independently, these games are helping them build foundational skills in counting, addition, subtraction, and number sense.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite moments came during math centers when a group of students were using a number matching game. I overheard a child say, \"Math is fun when we play like this!\" That sense of joy and discovery is exactly what we hoped for when we envisioned this project.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped us differentiate instruction. 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You've helped spark a love of math in our youngest learners, and that spark will grow with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746819766256,"projectUrl":"project/the-math-is-mathin/9079902/","projectTitle":"The Math is Mathin'","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6503015_orig.png?crop=718,718,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753397042219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theadamsfamily"},{"teacherId":9780367,"projectId":9302245,"letterContent":"This book study will do more than just improve reading skills—it will help my students fall in love with books and see themselves as confident readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nHaving a class set of the same book means every student can participate equally, follow along together, and dive deep into characters, vocabulary, and big ideas. 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