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The rug is a gathering space for read aloud stories, class, meetings, and group work. It is the most important space in the classroom. Thanks to your support we now have a fresh clean and inviting space to gather. The children in the classroom love the space and visitors are often complimenting us on it. It has truly made a difference for my students. Without your donation this would not have been possible. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1746787146704,"projectUrl":"project/new-rug-needed/9294546/","projectTitle":"New Rug Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMillan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3118912_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763074190568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristymcmillan"},{"teacherId":10032686,"projectId":9346265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The chair pockets have been an absolute game-changer for my students. The moment we unpacked them, the excitement was contagious. Students couldn't wait to slip them over their chairs and immediately began organizing their materials. It was such a joyful moment to see how something so simple could bring so much pride and ownership to their learning spaces.\r\n\r\nThese chair pockets have helped transform our classroom into a more organized and efficient environment. Students now have easy access to their notebooks, folders, and reading materials right at their fingertips. During a recent writing project, it was amazing to watch how smoothly students transitioned between activities—no more digging through desks or backpacks to find what they needed. This has allowed us to spend more time engaged in learning and less time managing clutter, which is especially valuable during our literacy and math blocks.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students will begin a long-term reading project where they'll track their progress and reflections in personal journals, which now stay neatly stored in their chair pockets. Having a designated space for their work is helping them take greater responsibility for their learning. 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I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution toward purchasing flexible seating for my classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students now have the opportunity to learn in an environment that fosters comfort and engagement. The flexible seating options have made a significant difference in how they interact with each other and the material. It encourages collaboration, creativity, and a love for learning that I have seen flourish in my students.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to improving education and supporting teachers like myself truly makes a difference. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in the potential of our children.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support. 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