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We'll be introducing more visual supports and reflection cards to help students name their feelings and choose coping tools that work for them. Thanks to your generosity, this calm-down space has become a supportive, nurturing part of our classroom and it's already making a real difference in how my students manage their emotions each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758636752519,"projectUrl":"project/we-all-need-some-cozy/9645715/","projectTitle":"We All Need Some Cozy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10220479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756254173036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10220479"},{"teacherId":10198254,"projectId":9719934,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, our brand-new elementary theater program is off to an inspiring start! 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Your generosity helps my students learn, grow, and thrive with confidence and joy every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1750773690066,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-readers/9162513/","projectTitle":"Rocking Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Senier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4179311"},{"teacherId":9237556,"projectId":9098310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project! \r\n\r\nFrom the moment of their arrival, our students were so excited to use them. Not only are they perfect for our sensory and movement goals, they are also bright and visually joyful for our students.\r\n\r\nMovement and sensory breaks are critical for all students, especially students with disabilities and those working on executive functioning motor skills. 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They eagerly ask to work on puzzles throughout the day, and what's even more impressive is their ability to complete puzzles without any picture to guide them. Not only that, but they've even started mixing multiple puzzles together and then sorting them into the correct sets! It's been an incredible exercise in both patience and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up. They felt so special to know that there are people out there who care about them and their learning. It was a heartwarming moment for all of us, and it truly made them feel valued.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support. Your donation is having a lasting impact on their education and helps to create a positive and inspiring learning environment. We are so grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1734964073932,"projectUrl":"project/steam-for-our-littlest-learners/8729852/","projectTitle":"STEAM for Our Littlest Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lando","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9723512_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736529903131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9723512"},{"teacherId":4179311,"projectId":8744534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Our new whiteboard has already made a huge impact in our first-grade classroom. The moment my students saw it, their faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't wait to use it! Right away, they grabbed markers and began practicing their writing, solving math problems, and even sketching pictures to go along with our stories.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was during a recent phonics lesson. Instead of using small individual boards, we worked together on the big whiteboard to practice blending sounds and spelling trick words. The interactive nature of the board has made learning more engaging, and my students love coming up to share their ideas with the class. In math, we've been using it for number talks, where students explain their thinking as they solve equations.\r\n\r\nThis whiteboard will continue to be a valuable tool in our daily learning. Next, we'll be using it for storytelling, where students will draw and write their own stories as a class. Your kindness has truly enriched our classroom, and I'm so grateful for your support. Thank you for making a difference in my students' learning!","fullyFundedDate":1735657726016,"projectUrl":"project/a-whiteboard-wish/8744534/","projectTitle":"A Whiteboard Wish","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Senier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4179311"},{"teacherId":8657049,"projectId":8769213,"letterContent":"We are absolutely loving our new Open Circle Library. These texts have helped us have meaningful conversations as they accompany our social emotional learning. We learned last week about cooperating and we read City Green by DiSalvo-Ryan, DyAnne. In this story Marcy and her friends encourage neighbors to join them in the creation of a\r\ncommunity garden. We discussed how Marcy and her friends cooperate in this story? Our students were able to also check out this book whenever they liked to reread. Throughout the week we continued how we could cooperate in our own lives and at school. Our students love bringing up stories read during Open Circle to connect with other texts during ELA and throughout other parts of the day. Room 207 greatly appreciates your support! :)","fullyFundedDate":1733495581180,"projectUrl":"project/open-circle-curriculum-books/8769213/","projectTitle":"Open Circle Curriculum Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8657049_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661523768517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8657049"},{"teacherId":9723512,"projectId":9047374,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has come alive with new opportunities for growth and exploration! The resources we received have been a game-changer in helping my students build their visual-spatial skills, which are crucial not only for math but for developing problem-solving abilities that will serve them in many aspects of life.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was palpable! Some of my students couldn't believe their eyes, especially the ones who had never had the chance to work with such high-quality, interactive tools before. The look on their faces when they first unpacked the boxes was one of pure excitement—almost like opening a gift! It really energized the class and got them to dive right into their projects with enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for making this possible. These experiences are shaping the way my students approach challenges—both in the classroom and beyond. Your support has given them the tools to expand their thinking and build lasting skills that will serve them for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1737734667837,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-problem-solvers-in-prek/9047374/","projectTitle":"We are Problem Solvers in PreK!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lando","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9723512_orig.jpg?crop=405,405,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736529903131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9723512"},{"teacherId":4397245,"projectId":8487032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your support, our first graders now have their very own art caddies, and it's making a big difference. The kids are excited and motivated. Having all the supplies organized, easy to use and accessible for all students at each table has made learning time even more enjoyable.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has had a lasting impact on our students, and we are so grateful for your help in bringing creativity to life through our writing/ drawing lessons each day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1731020657729,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-organized/8487032/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vitale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4397245"},{"teacherId":577338,"projectId":8760315,"letterContent":"My students and I can't thank you enough for your generous donation to our classroom. Your kindness allowed me to purchase specific reading intervention materials, aligned with the science of reading, that I will use in my daily small group time. The reading kits are so helpful in teaching my students to sound out each word as they are learning how to read in English.\r\n\r\nWhen I first presented the materials to my group of students they were so happy and thrilled to have their individual reading kit. The look on their faces when I told them how kind and caring strangers donated to them to help them learn how to read in a fun way, they were almost in tears of joy.\r\n\r\nI will be able to use these reading intervention kits for years to come in my classroom. Thank you for allowing me to become a better teacher through the science of reading. 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