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These resources are empowering our students—many of whom have significant disabilities—to build confidence and gain the tools they need for a more independent future.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and hope you will not cease in helping our students reach their goal of independence. 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They loved the hands-on experience and were eager to play, which helped them engage more deeply with their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were thrilled! Their energy and excitement made it clear that the games would be a huge motivator in the classroom. Moving forward, we plan to integrate these games into regular lessons, helping students reinforce what they've learned in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Your support has made all this possible, and we are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1733256656607,"projectUrl":"project/les-jeux-en-franais/8766608/","projectTitle":"Les Jeux en Français","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forsythe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9540452"},{"teacherId":5417024,"projectId":8831299,"letterContent":"We sincerely thank you for your kindness and generosity in supporting our classroom. Your contribution has made an incredible impact on our students with special needs by providing them with essential communication cards and materials. These tools have transformed the way the students express themselves, giving them a voice to share their thoughts, needs, and emotions in a way that is accessible to them. The ability to communicate effectively has boosted their confidence, reduced frustration, and increased their participation in classroom activities. Seeing their joy and excitement when using these materials has been truly heartwarming, as they now have the means to engage meaningfully with their peers and teachers.\r\n\r\nThe students are particularly drawn to interactive and visually engaging materials, such as picture communication symbols (PCS), topic boards, and Velcro-based choice boards. The ability to make choices and communicate their preferences independently has been life-changing for them. 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