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Learning about insects, habitats, and weather will help create a more grounded theme for our stepping stone designs. I am excited to see how the path through our garden creates a more whimsical and student-created space.","fullyFundedDate":1754621138832,"projectUrl":"project/stepping-through-the-garden/9456666/","projectTitle":"Stepping Through the Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7157011_orig.jpg?crop=1860,1860,x293,y497&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746415016773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bearcubs"},{"teacherId":7157011,"projectId":9449051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting young artists. This year we have already made great use of our new materials! The Bear Cubs class used new paint brushes in an observational drawing and relief painting using sunflowers from our garden as inspiration. They also used new brushes and tempera paint to create Eric Carle style painted papers that we later used as colorful borders for our annual self-portrait project. This was a great way to explore color mixing and textures as everyone got to make several pieces of painted paper.\r\n\r\nGood quality art materials are incredibly important in kindergarten and first grade. With paint that mixes well, brushes of different sizes, and paper that can withstand all types of medium, students gain confidence in creating art. They also learn the importance of taking care of their supplies. They know how frustrating it can be to use a crusted brush or one whose bristles are bent. 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Students love using privacy shields to create their own little office.","fullyFundedDate":1752236566053,"projectUrl":"project/multi-age-math/9448990/","projectTitle":"Multi-age Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7157011_orig.jpg?crop=1860,1860,x293,y497&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746415016773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bearcubs"},{"teacherId":7157011,"projectId":9270100,"letterContent":"The transformation of our garden space has been amazing over the past year! When new construction created a nook with south facing light, I knew we needed to created large garden beds. \r\n\r\nThe addition of rain barrels has made watering SO much easier. My students enjoy filling up watering cans to water the two large raised beds we built last the spring. The proximity to the rain gutters means the barrels are always full.\r\n\r\nThe harvest this fall has been bountiful! We were able to harvest seven buckets of potatoes along with cabbage, squash, tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs. The kindergarten and first graders cut veggies and prepared soup for the whole school based off of the folktale \"Stone Soup\". Families also joined us for the harvest soup. It has fueled so much excitement for growing vegetables in the future. Thank you for inspiring future gardeners!","fullyFundedDate":1746449546128,"projectUrl":"project/rain-a-barrel-of-fun/9270100/","projectTitle":"Rain = A Barrel of Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7157011_orig.jpg?crop=1860,1860,x293,y497&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746415016773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bearcubs"},{"teacherId":8696932,"projectId":8843017,"letterContent":"Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for donating. My students have been loving their Phenology board. The students come in off of the bus almost daily ready to report an animal sighting or an interesting natural phenomenon. The board has also helped us organize and gather more information for our phenology radio program. \r\nThe students also love the cameras, they have been used to take a look at nature closer and observe changes throughout time. They have also been used in their media class, looking at different ways to interview and look at digital media. \r\nYour donations have made my teaching easier and more rich. And has helped engage my students in nature.","fullyFundedDate":1731517595683,"projectUrl":"project/phenology-exploration/8843017/","projectTitle":"Phenology Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8696932_orig.jpg?crop=2472,2472,x0,y214&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665079017917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8696932"},{"teacherId":7157011,"projectId":8865323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting language learning at our school. It has been wonderful to teach exploratory Spanish to all students in seventh and eighth grade. Thanks to your support I was able to purchase curriculum that focuses on language acquisition through comprehensible input. They are learning language in context of stories and country studies. They use their knowledge and understanding of cognates to listen, read, and speak in Spanish.\r\n\r\nThe students traveling to Panama next month are grateful for the Panama guide books. We meet at lunch each week to discuss aspects of the book related to food, culture, and geography. We are so excited to embark on this service-learning trip! \r\n\r\nThank you for inspiring students (and myself) to think about the world beyond Grand Marais. A student asked me today if we will keep learning Spanish after the trip. 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Each issue introduces them to current events, important global topics, and fascinating facts that they may not have encountered otherwise. This helps them develop a broader understanding of the world around them, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nThe engaging articles and colorful visuals spark meaningful discussions in the classroom. Students are excited to learn about topics ranging from scientific discoveries to cultural celebrations to environmental issues. They're becoming more informed and aware of global events, and it's inspiring to see how these discussions connect with their daily lives and interests. The online magazines provide access to students who might need extra reading support. Our class loves the online news challenges and videos that help them interact with material in an exciting way.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping to shape my students' education by providing them with real-world knowledge in a format that is accessible and enjoyable. You are not just providing a resource; you are inspiring a love for learning that will last far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for making a lasting impact on my students' education. Your kindness truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1723467236855,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-it/8622131/","projectTitle":"Extra! Extra! 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