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The legos have helped students work togerher and learn to share. \r\n\r\nBuilding and working with the legos have also helped students get better at taking the legos apart and build their fine motor skills. \r\n\r\nIn the future, I would love to get more hands on options for students to use, like putty.","fullyFundedDate":1754566322060,"projectUrl":"project/fun-after-work-is-done/9395007/","projectTitle":"Fun After Work Is Done","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zerwas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4879839"},{"teacherId":4820790,"projectId":9397238,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. Art supplies are hard to come across in elementary schools with so many budget cuts. The art supplies that were donated have given my students the ability to create, express, and explore throughout our school year. Currently we have used the magic beads to start off the school year right. Students have also been able to use the tempera paint sticks to create and draw. It is so fun to see the creates they make. \r\nMy students are so excited when they see \"art\" on our schedule. They can't wait to see what tool we use that day to create a fun activity! The cardstock gives me the opportunity to copy fun crafts on paper to enhance the art. \r\nThank you for supporting the classroom with art supplies. We are excited to continue to use the variety throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1752586480117,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-the-year/9397238/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4820790_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506538210717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4820790"},{"teacherId":4820790,"projectId":9204565,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the classroom. In today's classroom, many students are needing a few moments to stop and regroup. We offer an area in the classroom with supplies where students can independently take a break. They set their own timer and use the tool of their choice to regroup. Some of the tools for the break offer students the opportunity to stay at the carpet and continue to hear the learning while working on a quiet fidget without distractions. These things are simple and easy! I have noticed my students are able to use these tools quickly. They have become a normal part of our learning in our school day.\r\nThank you for all your support.","fullyFundedDate":1752841612241,"projectUrl":"project/lets-take-a-break/9204565/","projectTitle":"Let's Take a Break","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4820790_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506538210717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4820790"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":9488268,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Because of your generosity, our learning space is now brighter, more organized, and even more engaging for our first graders.\r\n\r\nOur new rainbow rug spots help students know exactly where to sit during lessons, creating a cozy and colorful gathering area. The ABC rainbow arcs bring fun and hands-on learning to our literacy lessons, helping students explore letters, sounds, and word building in an interactive way. The plastic organizing boxes are already helping us keep materials neat and easy to find—making transitions smoother and giving students more time to focus on learning!\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly makes a difference in our day-to-day classroom life. Thank you for helping us create a joyful, organized, and inspiring space for our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1756919501276,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun/9488268/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":4820790,"projectId":9008786,"letterContent":"Block it out gave my students the opportunity to have quiet work space. The privacy folders are used every week for our spelling test. We will use them for any other whole group assessment whether its at their tables or at the small group reading table. Students also have the opportunity to use the privacy folders any time while working. \r\nThe headphones offer students the ability to have quiet work time so they don't hear other distractions. Sometimes students just like quiet noise. \r\nThe jumbo alphabet letters are amazing for our phonics lessons. They are able to see the letters from the easel. They no longer have to squint to see the typical small alphabet letters. I love how big they are! We can move letters around to build new words. \r\nTHANK YOU for your support! 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Again, students can independently go get a bin and clean it up with zero mess! That is a teacher's dream!\r\nTHANK YOU for all you do to support education. When we have organizational systems in place a classroom runs smoothly.","fullyFundedDate":1745262374947,"projectUrl":"project/organized-for-success/9223946/","projectTitle":"Organized for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4820790_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506538210717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4820790"},{"teacherId":9517388,"projectId":8324326,"letterContent":"My students and I have loved our colorful caddy's! We use them every day for markers and colored pencils. The caddy's help to keep us tidy and organized. \r\n\r\nThe baskets are kid friendly and easy for the kids to get out on their own. They able to independently carry the baskets and set on the tables which helps build self esteem. In addition, the colors are bright and colorful and help to brighten the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you to all the donors who helped to make this purchase. Without you, I would not have been able to purchase these items.","fullyFundedDate":1719500802331,"projectUrl":"project/setting-up-an-organized-classroom/8324326/","projectTitle":"Setting Up An Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCulley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9517388_orig.png?crop=390,390,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713899712009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9517388"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":9398585,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first-grade classroom through DonorsChoose! We are so grateful for the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card—it will make a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I'll be able to purchase engaging, high-quality resources that meet the unique needs of my students. From hands-on math centers to fun phonics games, your kindness is helping bring learning to life in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly appreciated. Thank you for investing in our students and their success!","fullyFundedDate":1752788312918,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-through-art/9398585/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":9394820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first-grade classroom through DonorsChoose! We are so grateful for the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card—it will make a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I'll be able to purchase engaging, high-quality resources that meet the unique needs of my students. From hands-on math centers to fun phonics games, your kindness is helping bring learning to life in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly appreciated. Thank you for investing in our students and their success!","fullyFundedDate":1749090324308,"projectUrl":"project/a-year-full-of-art-adventures/9394820/","projectTitle":"A Year Full of Art Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":9401462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our first-grade classroom! Because of you, our young writers now have their very own writing journals and safari hats, and they couldn't be more excited.\r\n\r\nThe writing journals have already become a daily favorite — students are eager to open them up and write stories, draw pictures, and practice new words they've learned. These journals are helping build their confidence and creativity with every page.\r\n\r\nAnd the safari hats? They've turned our classroom into a place of adventure! Whether we're going on a \"word safari\" around the room or exploring animals during science time, the hats add fun, imagination, and engagement to our lessons.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real impact, and it's helping our students develop a love for learning that will stay with them for years to come. Thank you for being part of their journey!","fullyFundedDate":1749602238857,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-in-art/9401462/","projectTitle":"Adventures in Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":9293538,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers! Your support truly means the world to me and my first graders.\r\n\r\nWith access to the incredible resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, I'll be able to bring fresh, creative, and highly engaging materials into our classroom. These resources not only make learning more exciting for my students, but they also help cut down on prep time—giving me more time to focus on what matters most: teaching and connecting with my kids.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated. Thank you for helping me create a joyful and enriching learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1750256234171,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-our-learning-activities/9293538/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Our Learning Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3735108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470769372451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3735108"},{"teacherId":3735108,"projectId":9049621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project! 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