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Many of them expressed how special it made them feel to know that people they have never met care about their success. It created a sense of joy and community within our classroom that continues to grow.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are focusing on strengthening both academic skills and positive classroom behaviors. The treasure chest will continue to support our current lessons by motivating students to stay engaged, complete their work, and take pride in their progress—especially as we work on reading comprehension and math problem-solving skills. Our next steps include setting individual goals for students so they can track their growth and celebrate their achievements along the way.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your support not only provides materials but also creates lasting memories, builds confidence, and inspires a love of learning in each of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1772416631855,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-chest-treats-classroom-must-h/9901753/","projectTitle":"Treasure Chest Treats & Classroom Must-Haves","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Nicholson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7395015_orig.jpg?crop=807,807,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673399194676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7395015"},{"teacherId":988328,"projectId":9884142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our class. My multilingual learners were thrilled to see the boxes of new materials.\r\n\r\nI started using the laminating sheets to seal and protect visual instructional materials, such as vocabulary cards. These serve as a visual support to my Kindergarten English learners when creating sentences. These cards help organize their ideas, and improve their oral language. \r\n\r\nThe use of everyday objects, such as the gardening tool set is also an effective strategy to build background knowledge for my young learners. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate you! May you continue to be a blessing to others!","fullyFundedDate":1764604149390,"projectUrl":"project/flex-space-for-student-learning/9884142/","projectTitle":"Flex-Space for Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villarosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/988328"},{"teacherId":8900311,"projectId":9687329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Spanish classroom. 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Again, thank you so much for supporting my students! Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us! Take care!","fullyFundedDate":1765824764039,"projectUrl":"project/go-away-germs/9900903/","projectTitle":"Go Away Germs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508422779789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taraschemmel"},{"teacherId":1555062,"projectId":9476313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and generosity in getting these resources funded for my students! These supplies have meant so much to us and have helped keep my students healthy and safe so they are in attendance of school as much as possible! These supplies have helped to keep our classroom safe and clean as well. My students workspace is a nice clean space for them to learn and grow. Again, thank you so much for supporting my students! Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us! Take care!","fullyFundedDate":1763043015629,"projectUrl":"project/go-away-germs/9476313/","projectTitle":"Go Away Germs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508422779789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taraschemmel"},{"teacherId":1555062,"projectId":9887413,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donations have made a real and immediate difference for our young learners. With your help, we've been able to provide essential supplies that spark creativity, encourage exploration, and support early learning in a warm and welcoming environment. The joy on our students' faces as they use their new materials is truly priceless. Your kindness and belief in the power of education are deeply appreciated—not just by me, but by every child who now has the tools to dream, grow, and thrive. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1764600889160,"projectUrl":"project/no-one-can-learn-on-an-empty-stomach/9887413/","projectTitle":"No One Can Learn on an Empty Stomach","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508422779789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taraschemmel"},{"teacherId":1555062,"projectId":9476223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donations have made a real and immediate difference for our young learners. With your help, we've been able to provide essential supplies that spark creativity, encourage exploration, and support early learning in a warm and welcoming environment. The joy on our students' faces as they use their new materials is truly priceless. Your kindness and belief in the power of education are deeply appreciated—not just by me, but by every child who now has the tools to dream, grow, and thrive. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1762662074292,"projectUrl":"project/no-one-can-learn-on-an-empty-stomach/9476223/","projectTitle":"No One Can Learn on an Empty Stomach","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508422779789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taraschemmel"},{"teacherId":1555062,"projectId":9124529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this classroom project. These snacks were such a highlight to my students. They have thoroughly enjoyed being able to have a class snack together here and there as well as take any food home that they might need. Your generosity and support has been such a blessing to our classroom. Food insecurity is such a real thing and so sad to see. Again, these treats have meant the world to us and have nuroushed our minds and bodies. We are so appreciative of your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1743771373708,"projectUrl":"project/no-one-can-learn-on-an-empty-stomach/9124529/","projectTitle":"No One Can Learn on an Empty Stomach","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555062_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508422779789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/taraschemmel"},{"teacherId":8900428,"projectId":8633999,"letterContent":"This project has made a big difference for my students. 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The arrival of the new books instantly captured my students' attention—they were eager to dive into the stories and explore the characters, settings, and events together.\r\n\r\nHaving access to paired texts has allowed us to make meaningful connections, compare and contrast characters, and deepen our comprehension in fun and interactive ways. It's incredible to watch my young readers grow in confidence as they build fluency and expand their vocabulary.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly doubled the joy of learning in our classroom. Thank you for helping make storytime one of the most anticipated parts of our day!","fullyFundedDate":1746707537261,"projectUrl":"project/double-the-stories-double-the-fun/9206756/","projectTitle":"Double the Stories, Double the Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1758774_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750371154172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1758774"},{"teacherId":1758774,"projectId":9257208,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our seat pockets project. These pockets have helped my students stay organized and manage their materials more independently.\r\n\r\nWhen the seat pockets arrived, students were curious and eager to use them. They quickly learned how to store their folders, journals, and supplies in one place, which has made transitions between activities smoother.\r\n\r\nWe are currently working on a writing unit. 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