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Your support has helped create a classroom where students feel accepted, supported, and empowered to learn in ways that work best for them. Thank you for investing in my students and believing in their ability to grow and succeed. Your kindness truly makes a difference in their everyday lives and in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1788798138089,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-calming-tools/10602628/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Calming Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Palmira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9901791"},{"teacherId":3094113,"projectId":10561449,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping My Students Read, Play, and Explore!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my Donors Choose project! Your generosity is helping bring new books and fun, engaging games into our second-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources give my students more opportunities to practice important skills, build confidence, use their creativity, and develop a genuine love of learning. Whether they are getting lost in a great book or working together to solve a game-based challenge, my students are learning while having FUN!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where learning, exploring, and growing happen every day. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1788487281802,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-explore-and-games-galore/10561449/","projectTitle":"Books to Explore and Games Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Massino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3094113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768939198679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3094113"},{"teacherId":7281633,"projectId":10051602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Your support has completely transformed our third-grade classroom into a more engaging, organized, and active learning environment. We are using these items daily to build fundamental skills and keep our classroom running smoothly. The bulk supply of pre-sharpened #2 pencils and copy paper means we never lose valuable learning time searching for basic supplies. The dry erase markers, individual whiteboards, and whiteboard cleaner are used every single day for quick math checks and language practice. The giant magnetic notebook paper stays on our main board, allowing me to model proper handwriting alignment where everyone can see it. Finally, the laminating pouches, Astrobrights colored paper, and Ziploc bags have allowed me to create durable, brightly colored reading and math center games that students can use independently week after week. When the large boxes arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled! The biggest cheers came when they saw the bright blue balance ball seats and the bin full of colorful squishies and mini plush toys. One student gasped and said, \"Are these really for us?\" Seeing their eyes light up made them feel so valued and special. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making my third graders feel so supported and loved. Your kindness has made a lasting impression on our school year!","fullyFundedDate":1774383687678,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10051602/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frischmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7281633"},{"teacherId":3094113,"projectId":10127765,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping me purchase Desk Pets for my second-grade students! Your generosity is making a bigger impact than you may realize.\r\n\r\nDesk Pets have become a fun and meaningful way for my students to celebrate their hard work, positive choices, kindness, and perseverance. My students are so excited to earn them, and they take great pride in choosing their very own little Desk Pet to keep at their workspace.\r\n\r\nWhat I love most is that the Desk Pets are more than just a prize. They allow me to recognize students for the behaviors and effort we want to see every day. A simple little Desk Pet can turn into a huge moment of encouragement for a child. It helps students see that their choices, effort, and determination matter.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I can provide these special rewards throughout the school year without asking families to contribute. You have helped create a classroom where students feel celebrated, motivated, and proud of themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a fun, positive place to learn. I am so grateful for your kindness and support. You aren't just donating Desk Pets—you are helping me create moments that make my students feel successful and valued.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Massino\r\n2nd Grade Teacher 🦖💛","fullyFundedDate":1778870025678,"projectUrl":"project/paws-itively-engaged-with-desk-pets/10127765/","projectTitle":"Paws-itively Engaged with Desk Pets!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Massino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3094113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768939198679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3094113"},{"teacherId":10001801,"projectId":9846381,"letterContent":"Our students have been putting these supplies to fantastic use. The Elmer's glue is essential for securely attaching all sorts of wonderful ephemera and fabric scraps, bringing their unique journal pages to life. The paint containers have been a game-changer for organizing our various paints and inks, making it so much easier for students to explore different colors and techniques without a mess. And of course, the pencil sharpeners and pencils are constantly in use, allowing students to sketch ideas, add personal notes, and draw intricate details in their journals.","fullyFundedDate":1772045758433,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-pencils-make-sharp-minds/9846381/","projectTitle":"Sharp Pencils Make Sharp Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10001801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784877860960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10001801"},{"teacherId":3317674,"projectId":10245807,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring this project to life! When the new dodgeballs arrived, our students' excitement was immediate. They couldn't wait to use them during PE, recess, and classroom brain breaks. Seeing enough equipment for everyone meant more students could participate at the same time, which made games more active, inclusive, and enjoyable. The new shelving was also a huge improvement, giving us a dedicated place to organize our equipment so students can quickly find what they need and return it when activities are finished.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite moments so far has been using the new dodgeballs during team-building games that focused on communication, cooperation, and problem-solving rather than competition alone. Students encouraged one another, celebrated successes, and practiced working together to achieve a common goal. The organized storage has also helped students take ownership of our classroom and activity spaces by responsibly caring for the equipment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these resources to support fitness activities, cooperative games, indoor recess, and movement breaks throughout the school year. Our goal is to help students build healthy habits, strengthen teamwork and leadership skills, and stay engaged in learning by incorporating meaningful movement into each week. Your generosity has created opportunities for active learning that our students will enjoy for years to come. Thank you for investing in our students' health, confidence, and success!","fullyFundedDate":1778522754363,"projectUrl":"project/dodge-duck-organize/10245807/","projectTitle":"Dodge, Duck, Organize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trebotich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3317674_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508460784670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3317674"},{"teacherId":3317674,"projectId":10202518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! My students were incredibly excited when they saw the new materials arrive. They immediately began asking questions, exploring the resources, and couldn't wait to start using them. The excitement in the classroom was contagious, and it set a positive tone for learning.\r\n\r\nWe incorporated the new resources into our daily classroom routines. Students earned incentives for demonstrating responsibility, completing assignments, participating in discussions, and showing kindness to their classmates. Watching them work toward their goals with enthusiasm has been rewarding, and the positive classroom atmosphere has grown even stronger.\r\n\r\nAs we continued through the school year, these resources will support our end-of-year review activities and collaborative learning projects. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where effort is celebrated, positive choices are recognized, and every student has another reason to keep striving for success. Thank you for investing in our classroom and our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778094508683,"projectUrl":"project/gotta-collect-em-all-incentives/10202518/","projectTitle":"Gotta Collect-Em-All Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trebotich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3317674_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508460784670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3317674"},{"teacherId":9367356,"projectId":10003641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for taking the time to check in on our classroom! It means the world to us that you're invested in what the students are experiencing.\r\nThe new materials have been an absolute game-changer. They've dramatically expanded our ability to make learning hands-on and engaging. The moment I unpacked everything and the kids first saw the materials, their eyes lit up with pure excitement. There were audible gasps, big smiles, and a chorus of \"Whoa!\" and \"Can we touch it?!\" Several students immediately started asking thoughtful questions and making connections to what we'd been learning. It was one of those magical classroom moments I'll remember for a long time—the kind that reminds you why we all do this work.","fullyFundedDate":1768531909691,"projectUrl":"project/fraction-fun-empower-our-4th-graders-to/10003641/","projectTitle":"Fraction Fun: Empower Our 4th Graders to Slice Through Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Urbina-Celis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367356"},{"teacherId":8114079,"projectId":10055156,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students an indoor game that they can use on days where the Las Vegas weather makes it impossible to enjoy outside.\r\n\r\nWe don't have a gymnasium at my school, and my students have enjoyed playing Gaga ball. They ask to play every chance they get, even on great weather days.\r\n\r\nI've used it as a reward for some classes and even used it in my Kinder-2nd grade station rotations.\r\n\r\nIt's such a hit I've actually included Gaga ball on my upcoming field day this year. Thank you again for providing this opportunity for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769643537353,"projectUrl":"project/gaga-for-gaga-ball/10055156/","projectTitle":"Gaga For Gaga Ball","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bialza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8114079_orig.jpg?crop=436,436,x571,y331&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635219432052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114079"},{"teacherId":9075765,"projectId":10024882,"letterContent":"Being a teacher is a gratifying job. There is time were we wish we can do more for our students. As a teacher you are always looking for way to improve. You are also always looking for way to assist the student in their progress of learning. With these programs of Donors Choose the teacher like myself have that opportunity to be able to assist our student and their families. So for that I thank you for taking a moment and remembering that helping a teacher, is helping the educational system. It makes a big difference in the students to be able to access the assistance. We are making a difference in this world thanks to your help.","fullyFundedDate":1768676085485,"projectUrl":"project/endless-possibilities/10024882/","projectTitle":"Endless Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9075765_orig.png?crop=493,493,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768361412498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9075765"},{"teacherId":5371803,"projectId":10018746,"letterContent":"Our new student prize incentives have made a noticeable difference in the way my students engage with their learning. I use these rewards to recognize effort, improvement, and achievement during lessons, whether it's completing a challenging assignment, demonstrating strong participation, or showing kindness to classmates. One memorable moment was during a recent review activity—students were especially focused and eager to contribute, knowing their hard work could earn them a reward. The incentives have helped create a positive, motivating classroom environment where students feel excited to do their best.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the prizes, their excitement was immediate and genuine—they were curious, energized, and ready to learn. Since then, the incentives have continued to encourage consistent effort and build confidence, especially for students who may have struggled with motivation in the past. Moving forward, we are using this momentum to support our current lessons by setting individual and group goals tied to academic progress and positive behavior. These next steps will help students stay engaged, take ownership of their learning, and continue building the skills they need for long-term success.","fullyFundedDate":1771201594221,"projectUrl":"project/following-the-rainbow-to-student-success/10018746/","projectTitle":"Following the Rainbow to Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5371803_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525382424572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5371803"},{"teacherId":10407251,"projectId":10030393,"letterContent":"Small groups have become much more enjoyable and at the same time learning has increased through the use of the wobble chairs. Our friends are better able to concentrate on their work and are not so fidgety while seated. \r\n\r\n In addition, I am able to use them as a positive reinforcement during whole group and desk work during the day. This is a valuable added bonus, which is a vital component in maintaining our friends' appropriate behavior in the classroom.\r\n\r\nIf these wobble seats continue to reduce behavior issues and make learning more enjoyable. 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