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We are so grateful for the support and resources that made this special learning experience possible for our classroom and create lasting classroom memories together.","fullyFundedDate":1756824240992,"projectUrl":"project/puppy-budgets-learning-financial-litera/9666764/","projectTitle":"Puppy Budgets: Learning Financial Literacy Through \"Because of Winn-Dixie\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brubaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9445078"},{"teacherId":9445078,"projectId":8982068,"letterContent":"Our students truly enjoyed learning about the life cycle of butterflies. This experience gave them the opportunity to learn about science in a hands-on, meaningful, and exciting way. Instead of simply reading about the different stages of a butterfly's life cycle, they were able to observe the process right in front of them.\r\n\r\nEvery morning, the students were excited to check on the butterflies and see how much they had changed. They loved having this daily interaction and being able to watch the caterpillars grow, form their chrysalises, and eventually emerge as beautiful butterflies. Each stage brought new excitement and curiosity to the classroom. The students would make observations, ask questions, and share their thoughts with one another about what they were seeing.\r\n\r\nHaving the butterflies in our classroom made learning feel more real and engaging for the students. They were able to connect what we discussed during our lessons with something they could actually see and observe. It was especially exciting for them to notice small changes from one day to the next. The experience encouraged them to practice patience, make predictions, and develop a greater understanding of how living things grow and change.\r\n\r\nThe educational supplies made this experience possible and helped us create an engaging learning environment. With the materials provided, we were able to give our students an experience that went beyond traditional classroom instruction. The supplies supported our science lessons and allowed students to explore the butterfly life cycle in a way that was appropriate, interactive, and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe students were especially excited when the butterflies finally emerged. Seeing the completed transformation helped them understand just how amazing the life cycle of a butterfly truly is. They were able to see firsthand that learning can happen through observation, exploration, and discovery.\r\n\r\nThis project also created opportunities for students to work together. They enjoyed talking about what they noticed and listening to their classmates' observations. Watching the butterflies became something the entire class could look forward to each morning, creating a shared experience that brought excitement into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to have had the educational supplies that allowed us to provide this experience for our students. Without these materials, we would not have been able to offer such a hands-on opportunity to explore the butterfly life cycle. The supplies helped turn a science lesson into an experience that the students could see, interact with, and remember.\r\n\r\nOverall, learning about butterflies was a wonderful experience for our students. Their excitement, curiosity, and enthusiasm showed us how valuable hands-on learning can be. We loved watching them learn and grow alongside the butterflies, and we appreciate the resources that made this special learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1733240508701,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-butterflies-soar-support-our-m/8982068/","projectTitle":"Help Our Butterflies Soar: Support Our Monarch Butterfly Project!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brubaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9445078"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66629","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":269,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":79,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":83,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":44.8,"schoolId":66629,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about MacKensen Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"MacKensen Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/bay-city-public-school-district/mackensen-elementary-school/66629"}