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With that time their ability to create things, share, communicate, and produce a better and more respectable environment has increased heavily. I find that the items donated made students more engaged each morning and this would be something that I would like to continue each year and add items to. \r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1757509222627,"projectUrl":"project/new-kindergarten-teacher-classroom/9585269/","projectTitle":"New Kindergarten Teacher Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10174040_orig.png?crop=501,501,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755098529972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174040"},{"teacherId":3982404,"projectId":9657768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our Title I reading classroom. Your support means more than you know. 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Your generosity has brought so much joy and motivation to my students, and the impact was immediate.\r\n\r\nThese new prizes are more than just fun items—they have become powerful tools for encouraging positive behavior, celebrating hard work, and building a classroom environment where students feel proud of their achievements. Each day, I see students pushing themselves a little harder, showing kindness to classmates, and staying focused because they know their efforts are recognized and valued.\r\n\r\nThe smiles when students browse the prize bin are priceless. Some choose a sticker to decorate their folders, others carefully pick out a small toy or fidget they can use during class, and all of them feel a sense of accomplishment. 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It's inspiring to see the joy and pride on their faces as they develop these essential skills, building a foundation for lifelong learning and success.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real difference in the lives of our students, helping them grow, focus, and succeed every day. 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Using our \"maps\" and \"passports,\" students are able to mentally \"escape\" to places beyond their daily challenges—opening doors to creativity, hope, and exploration. These tools help them visualize a world larger than their circumstances and remind them that they are capable of reaching far beyond the limits they once believed they had.\r\n\r\nIn our daily journals, we focus on finding moments of joy, reflection, and gratitude. This practice has helped students regulate emotions, build resilience, and dream boldly within our big world of possibilities. 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