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Next, we'll continue creating a supportive classroom environment where every student feels cared for and has what they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1755695864553,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-snacks/9489511/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214161_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746715354239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214161"},{"teacherId":9214161,"projectId":9332968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Our students were so excited when they saw the weather creation kit, sea monkeys, and butterfly garden. They had so many questions and ideas just from opening the box! We'll be using these materials soon as part of our science stations and fun hands-on activities. 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Thanks to you, our lessons have become more interactive, inclusive, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1746569492682,"projectUrl":"project/social-studies-activities-with-mrs-m/9105919/","projectTitle":"Social Studies Activities with Mrs. M!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214161_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746715354239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214161"},{"teacherId":9214161,"projectId":9093379,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Our students have been thrilled to explore books about Eid, Day of the Dead, Diwali, Lunar New Year, and other holidays from around the world. These stories open the door to meaningful discussions around cultural identity, respect, and empathy. In our classroom, reading is an interactive experience—we don't just read, we ask questions, compare traditions, and connect the stories to our own lives.\r\n\r\nWe've been practicing comprehension strategies like identifying theme, understanding character perspective, and making text-to-self and text-to-world connections. For example, one student who celebrates Eid felt so proud to see her holiday reflected in a story, and she confidently shared her own traditions with the class. Others were fascinated by how Day of the Dead honors ancestors and began drawing parallels to their own family customs.\r\n\r\nBooks like these are helping my students see that their culture matters and that learning about others makes us stronger as a classroom community. 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They find the colors relaxing and nice to look at. They were excited to know that different people have helped them get awesome stuff in their classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754095674235,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-mos-cozy-classroom/9333135/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Mo's Cozy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214161_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746715354239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9214161"},{"teacherId":8251882,"projectId":9689948,"letterContent":"The snacks you donated have been such a big help in our classroom! My students use them during snack time and also when they need a little boost to stay focused during lessons. Having snacks available ensures that no student has to go hungry or lose concentration because they didn't have something to eat.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching my students' excitement when they realized there would be enough snacks for everyone. Their smiles showed just how much this meant to them.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the snacks, many students were so relieved and grateful — some even said, \"Yay, now I won't be hungry!\" It was such a simple but powerful moment.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, snacks will continue to help my students stay energized and ready to learn throughout the day. They support our lessons by keeping students focused and making our classroom feel like a safe, caring place where all of their needs are met.","fullyFundedDate":1758842571669,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-little-learners/9689948/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8251882_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753057835057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8251882"},{"teacherId":8251882,"projectId":9647111,"letterContent":"The new headphones have been such a valuable addition to our classroom. They are helping my students focus during technology-based lessons by reducing distractions and allowing them to fully engage with reading and math programs. With the headphones, students can work at their own pace while still feeling part of the whole group.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most is having their own set of headphones that they can use daily. They love being able to hear the stories, directions, and practice activities clearly, which makes learning more fun and interactive.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular has really warmed to the headphones. He often struggled to stay focused during independent work, but now that he can block out classroom noise, he's able to complete lessons with much more confidence and success. The headphones are giving him — and all of my students — a stronger chance to learn and grow each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758231118242,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focused-futures/9647111/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focused Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8251882_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753057835057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8251882"},{"teacherId":8251882,"projectId":9465266,"letterContent":"How are you and your students using the new resources?\r\nMy students are using the folders to keep their work organized, the dry erase markers for small-group practice and whole-class lessons, the storage bags for managing classroom supplies, and the calendar to track important events and daily routines. 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