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This has resulted in a more focused learning environment!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, fluorescent light covers made a big difference in creating a more comfortable space. The harsh glare and flickering of the fluorescent lights have caused migraines for me and headaches for students, which, in turn, made it harder to stay attentive. By softening the light, the covers created a calmer classroom atmosphere.","fullyFundedDate":1755693302726,"projectUrl":"project/hooray-school-starts-soon/9547017/","projectTitle":"Hooray! School Starts Soon!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ouimet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10156018"},{"teacherId":437986,"projectId":9728037,"letterContent":"WOW!!, what an amazing experience for our students! Every year when we do the eyeball dissection the students are so excited they cannot wait for the day to arrive. This year was no different, except we had some even more amazing supplies. With your help the students were able to dissect their eyeballs and place each piece in a separate compartment. This made it so they could go back and look at each piece individually and then the whole eyeball as a sum of its parts. Thank you so much for helping my students experience this wonderful investigation.","fullyFundedDate":1758799327513,"projectUrl":"project/exploratory-eye-extension/9728037/","projectTitle":"Exploratory Eye Extension","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp437986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478194042232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vbilodeau"},{"teacherId":437986,"projectId":9505969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our project come to life. We teach our Choose Love lessons weekly in our class. Our students love the fact that they each have their own personalized Journal where they can write their thoughts privately. Teaching them to care for each other as well as care for themselves is very important for this age of students. Your help with this project has made this possible. We look forward to working further and exploring more lessons in compassion, gratitude, forgiveness, and courage.","fullyFundedDate":1754247409949,"projectUrl":"project/choose-love-inspiration/9505969/","projectTitle":"Choose LOVE inspiration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp437986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478194042232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vbilodeau"},{"teacherId":437986,"projectId":9210344,"letterContent":"These Keva planks are used so much in our class. The students are able to use them anytime. We usually use these during our stem class. 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Because of you, our students now have access to a wide variety of materials that have sparked their creativity and deepened their engagement in STEM learning. From pipe cleaners and popsicle sticks to glue guns and foam boards, every item has played a role in transforming our classroom into a hub of hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, students have been able to design and build models, prototypes, and solutions to real-world challenges. Whether constructing bridges, creating simple machines, or engineering wearable technology, they are thinking critically, collaborating with peers, and learning through trial and error. Your donation has not only provided tools, it has opened doors to innovation, problem-solving, and confidence in STEM. 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The moment we unboxed the Cricut, their eyes lit up with excitement, and we quickly got to work exploring its possibilities.\r\n\r\nThanks to this amazing tool, we've been able to bring our projects to life in ways we never could before. Students have created custom classroom labels, personalized bookmarks, educational games, and even decorations for school events, all while learning valuable skills in design, problem-solving, and collaboration. The Cricut has not only elevated the quality of our classroom materials, but it has also empowered students to take ownership of their learning through hands-on creativity. Your generosity has sparked inspiration and pride in our classroom, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1742957693583,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-creativity-a-cricut-for-classr/9190632/","projectTitle":"Crafting Creativity: A Cricut for Classroom Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lasko-Brodeur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5255515_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y911&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723160742399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5255515"},{"teacherId":437986,"projectId":9043098,"letterContent":"This project has helped our class so much. With the Legos that were donated we were able to start building things but with this project we were able to now take them back apart easier, create bigger and more wonderful projects and use them in a different way.\r\nWe have now started using them in our literacy classes as well as our STEM classes.\r\nThe students love it when we do a \"5 minute lego scoop\" where we give each kid a scoop of legos and five minutes to build.\r\nTheir creativity is on 🔥!!!\r\nThank you so much for helping our kiddos.","fullyFundedDate":1742156231797,"projectUrl":"project/let-go-of-my-legos/9043098/","projectTitle":"Let Go Of My Legos!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp437986_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478194042232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vbilodeau"},{"teacherId":6517402,"projectId":9412527,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your generous support of our classroom. 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