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These materials provided a sensory, memorable learning experience that kept every single student engaged and excited to come to school.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and showing them that a community of people cares about their education. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770762898931,"projectUrl":"project/smore-science-investigating-irreversib/10048463/","projectTitle":"S’more Science: Investigating Irreversible Changes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9608801_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x38,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721951781734","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/swarm785"},{"teacherId":1889133,"projectId":10284373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! My students had such a great time creating their own tumblers/ bottles, and mugs today. Seeing their excitement as their designs came to life was very special. This project gave students a chance to be creative, express themselves, and learn through a hands-on experience they will always remember. They loved watching the heat press turn their artwork into something real that they could proudly use and take home. \r\n\r\nNot only was this activity fun, but it also introduced students to important STEAM concepts like design, problem-solving, heat, and technology. Because of your generosity, this heat press will continue to be a part of our classroom for years to come. Future students will be able to create meaningful projects, celebrate accomplishments, and enjoy creative learning experiences just like this one. Your support is making a lasting impact on our classroom every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make learning more creative, engaging, and memorable for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778871371210,"projectUrl":"project/little-designers-at-work/10284373/","projectTitle":"Little Designers at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dockett-Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1889133_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548622202602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dockettgiles"},{"teacherId":1889133,"projectId":10168834,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project! Having the HP Instant Ink subscription has already been such a huge help, and I truly appreciate your generosity.\r\n\r\nBeing able to consistently print worksheets, center activities, assignments, and classroom visuals helps keep our days running smoothly and ensures my students always have the materials they need to learn and succeed. The dependable ink supply allows me to focus more on teaching and creating engaging lessons instead of worrying about running out of ink at the wrong time.\r\n\r\nMy students benefit so much from having high-quality printed resources that support different learning needs and make lessons more interactive and engaging. Your support is making a direct impact in our classroom every day. Thank you again for investing in my students and helping create meaningful learning experiences for them!","fullyFundedDate":1778252945555,"projectUrl":"project/keep-learning-flowing-a-continuous-ink/10168834/","projectTitle":"Keep Learning Flowing: a Continuous Ink Supply for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dockett-Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1889133_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548622202602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dockettgiles"},{"teacherId":1889133,"projectId":10208969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide snacks for my students! We were so excited to receive everything, and my students have already been enjoying the snacks throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have truly made a difference in helping students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. My students work hard each day, and having these extra treats available helps create a caring and supportive classroom environment where they feel comfortable and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity and kindness mean so much to our classroom. Thank you again for thinking of my students and helping make our days a little brighter!","fullyFundedDate":1778638021097,"projectUrl":"project/energized-minds-learn-best/10208969/","projectTitle":"Energized Minds Learn Best","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dockett-Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1889133_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548622202602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dockettgiles"},{"teacherId":1889133,"projectId":10278821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide Storyworks Magazines for my students! These magazines have become one of the most loved resources in our classroom each year, and my students truly look forward to every new issue.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, students were excited to read the engaging stories, fascinating nonfiction articles, and interactive activities that encouraged thoughtful discussions and deeper learning. Storyworks helped strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and critical thinking skills while making literacy instruction fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts was seeing students eagerly participate in conversations, make connections to the real world, and grow in confidence as readers. The variety of topics and genres kept students engaged and motivated, and the magazines supported so many different learning activities throughout our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping foster a love of reading in our classroom. 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This STEAM experience allowed students to express themselves, build confidence in their creative abilities, and take pride in creating something both meaningful and functional. They were so excited to see their ideas permanently transferred onto their water bottles, and the joy on their faces throughout the project was such a memorable event! \r\n\r\nIn addition to encouraging creativity, this project also helped promote healthy habits and environmental responsibility by encouraging students to stay hydrated while reducing the use of disposable plastic bottles.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a memorable learning experience that they will continue to use and enjoy every day!","fullyFundedDate":1778227131838,"projectUrl":"project/art-you-can-use/10066788/","projectTitle":"Art You Can Use","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dockett-Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1889133_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548622202602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dockettgiles"},{"teacherId":2209115,"projectId":10282906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and believing in my twice exceptional students. Because of your generosity, my gifted learners with IEPs or 504 plans will soon have access to growth mindset journals, calming sensory tools, and hands-on activities designed to support both their academic and social-emotional growth. These resources will help students build confidence, strengthen self-regulation skills, and stay engaged during learning activities. I am especially excited for students to use the growth mindset journals to reflect on challenges, celebrate progress, and practice perseverance in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWhen I shared the news about these materials with my students, they were incredibly excited and eager to begin using them. Many students were especially interested in the Rubik's cubes and could not wait to challenge themselves with problem-solving activities, while others were excited about having calming tools available to help them stay focused and comfortable during lessons. Knowing that our classroom will soon include resources that support their unique learning needs has already helped students feel encouraged and valued.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will include incorporating these tools into daily classroom routines, social-emotional learning lessons, and collaborative learning activities. Students will use the journals to set personal and academic goals, practice reflection, and develop resilience when facing challenges. The calming tools and hands-on activities will help create a classroom environment where twice exceptional students feel supported, empowered, and ready to learn. 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Some of my quieter students have become leaders during coding activities, eagerly helping classmates troubleshoot problems and test ideas. Other students who sometimes struggle with traditional learning tasks have shown increased focus, perseverance, and excitement when working with the Microbits and creating their sublimation projects. 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The students have been diving deep into hands-on learning, from engineering towers with straws and cups to exploring the chemistry of fizzy reactions. These materials are doing so much more than providing fun activities, they are teaching my students how to communicate better. \r\nIt is truly a joy to see them so fully engaged and working together during these final weeks. You haven't just provided supplies, you've helped create lasting memories and a lifelong love for exploration. We are so grateful for your investment in our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1776127025555,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-countdown-to-summer/10159762/","projectTitle":"STEM-tastic Countdown to Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dockett-Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1889133_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548622202602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dockettgiles"},{"teacherId":1889133,"projectId":10188677,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping make our classroom celebrations meaningful and memorable for my second-grade students. Your kindness allowed me to recognize the hard work, kindness, and responsibility my students show every day as they build strong classroom routines and a positive learning community. With your support, I was able to host a special midpoint celebration that students had a lot of fun at. They were able to create their own treats at a Popcorn Bar with toppings like marshmallows, chocolate syrup, caramel, and M&Ms. They got to mix all their favorite treats to make the perfect snack. Additionally, we had a Flavored Water Bar where they could mix refreshing drinks using fun flavor combinations from Skittles and Jolly Ranchers!\r\n\r\nThis experience brought so much joy and excitement to the classroom while also strengthening our sense of community. 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Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778169664813,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-readers-and-young-scient/10264808/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Readers and Young Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dockett-Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1889133_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548622202602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dockettgiles"},{"teacherId":1889133,"projectId":10059331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Kindness Project. Because of your kindness, my students were able to take part in a meaningful, hands-on experience that taught them how powerful small acts of kindness can truly be.\r\n\r\nStudents loved creating kindness rocks using paint pens and carefully chosen uplifting messages. 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