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I am happy to have new filament for my 3D printer so I can make cool, new things for my students! I appreciate all of your donations greatly!","fullyFundedDate":1788580473319,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-incentives/10577158/","projectTitle":"Prizes & Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-leet"},{"teacherId":9350909,"projectId":10250479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. As a self-contained special education teacher, I have been learning and trying new things. My students have been able to explore and expand their learning through all these supplies. I have never seen their faces so happy and appreciative. Naturally, every new group of students can be so overwhelming, but the support you have given us has been amazing and unforgettable. \r\n\r\nThrough your help to get these supplies, my students were able to purchase new books. I have never had a class so obsessed with our story times after lunch, and these books were just perfect!! I was given an amazing opportunity for my class to see that learning is fun.","fullyFundedDate":1778022293483,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-colors/10250479/","projectTitle":"Books and Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698987745440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350909"},{"teacherId":9350909,"projectId":9999000,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students have been able to explore and expand their learning through all these supplies. I have never seen their faces so happy and appreciative. Naturally, every new group of students can be so overwhelming, but the support you have given us has been amazing and unforgettable. \r\n\r\nThrough your help to get these supplies, my students were able to explore flexible seating as reinforcers, headphones, and even a printer, like wow!! I was given an amazing opportunity for my class to see that learning is fun.","fullyFundedDate":1768160113095,"projectUrl":"project/color-in-the-classroom/9999000/","projectTitle":"Color in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698987745440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350909"},{"teacherId":9350909,"projectId":8435746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students have been able to explore and expand their learning through all these supplies. I have never seen their faces so happy and appreciative. Naturally, every new group of students can be so overwhelming, but the support you have given us has been amazing and unforgettable. \r\nAt the time of this project I was a first year teacher who was completely unsure of how and what to do, but being able to see my kids' faces with new supplies made everything so much better and definitively worth it.","fullyFundedDate":1718054726917,"projectUrl":"project/world-of-color-in-the-classroom/8435746/","projectTitle":"World of Color in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698987745440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350909"},{"teacherId":9561395,"projectId":10229854,"letterContent":"My students have already begun benefiting from our new Calm, Regulated, and Ready to Learn Space! 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Thanks to your generosity, I was able to begin building the foundation of my classroom before my students even walked through the door.\r\n\r\nThis project has already had an incredible impact! The printer, laminator, paper cutter, laminating sheets, Velcro dots, magnet dots, and other preparation materials have truly become the backbone of my classroom. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I was able to create the instructional tools that help students understand expectations, communicate their needs, and navigate their school day with greater confidence and independence. These items provide consistency, reduce anxiety, and make routines more predictable. Having the ability to create durable, individualized materials whenever they are needed means I can better support each student's unique learning needs from the very first day of school.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also allowed me to begin preparing lessons, activities, and classroom centers well before students arrive. I have been creating hands-on learning activities, laminating task cards, preparing seasonal crafts, organizing independent work, and developing reusable materials that will be used throughout the entire school year. Instead of spending valuable instructional time scrambling to make resources, I will be able to focus on teaching, building relationships, and supporting my students.\r\n\r\nYour donation provided much more than classroom supplies. It gave me the opportunity to thoughtfully prepare an environment where students can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU! Your kindness has helped transform an empty room into a learning environment filled with structure, communication, and endless possibilities. I cannot wait for my students to benefit from everything your generosity has made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1777518928228,"projectUrl":"project/print-prep-and-support-communication/10229489/","projectTitle":"Print, Prep, and Support Communication!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiah Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9561395_orig.jpg?crop=1105,1105,x0,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717304897775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9561395"},{"teacherId":8158276,"projectId":9995700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom speech program. Your support has allowed us to provide prizes and interactive games that make participation more exciting and rewarding for our students.\r\nThese incentives have already had a positive impact on student motivation, confidence, and engagement during speech activities. We truly appreciate your kindness and investment in creating a fun and encouraging learning environment for our students.\r\n The kids were so excited when they saw all the new games and prizes! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1768386479362,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-for-success/9995700/","projectTitle":"Motivate for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8158276_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636477646271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8158276"},{"teacherId":10405154,"projectId":10025376,"letterContent":"Second graders are very curious about the world around them. Most are just realizing that the world is bigger than they thought it was! Our class has spent time learning about our community, our state, and our country. 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We have \"met\" many admirable personalities thought the published biographies in the Scholastic News articles.","fullyFundedDate":1768673491598,"projectUrl":"project/me-on-the-map/10025376/","projectTitle":"Me on the Map","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Day","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10405154_orig.jpg?crop=1460,1459,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768363224962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405154"},{"teacherId":1442251,"projectId":10018087,"letterContent":"I wish that you could see the looks on the students' faces when they hold a new book or that I tell them that they are the first person to check out a specific book. The are so EXCITED!! Even though we love our old favorites, there is something great about reading a new book. From picture books to chapter books, these students are really enjoying the books that you have helped to purchase. WE can't thank you enough. Just know that you had a hand in shaping students' lives by supporting them in their book and reading journey. Many thanks to you all!","fullyFundedDate":1768922601720,"projectUrl":"project/lets-book-some-time-for-reading/10018087/","projectTitle":"Let's Book Some Time for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vernaci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1442251_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600554466210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vernaci"},{"teacherId":8122200,"projectId":9993223,"letterContent":"Our project, STEM Meets Art: Understanding Form Through Sculpture, has given my students the opportunity to explore both creativity and critical thinking in a hands-on way. Using the new materials, students are designing and building their own sculptures while learning about form, balance, structure, and spatial reasoning. One memorable moment was when students worked in small groups to create freestanding sculptures—testing, adjusting, and problem-solving when their structures wouldn't stand. They quickly began to understand how weight distribution and stability affect design, making real-world STEM connections through art.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited and eager to begin. Many of them had never worked with sculpting tools or three-dimensional materials before, so there was a sense of curiosity and discovery. They couldn't wait to start building, and their enthusiasm carried into thoughtful experimentation and collaboration.\r\n\r\nNext, students will refine their sculptures by focusing on details, texture, and artistic expression while continuing to apply STEM concepts like engineering design and revision. They will also reflect on their process, discussing what worked, what didn't, and how they improved their designs. We are planning a classroom showcase where students can present their work and explain the thinking behind their creations.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this meaningful, engaging learning experience possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768488757211,"projectUrl":"project/stem-meets-art-understanding-form-throu/9993223/","projectTitle":"STEM Meets Art: Understanding Form Through Sculpture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8122200_orig.png?crop=38,38,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757969137440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8122200"},{"teacherId":3090978,"projectId":9992284,"letterContent":"The arrival of these materials immediately transformed our classroom into a more engaging, hands-on learning environment. When students first saw the safety goggles and 3D printing supplies, their excitement was undeniable—they couldn't wait to begin experimenting and creating. During a recent engineering challenge, students worked in teams to design and build prototypes using cardstock, then transitioned to creating 3D models using PLA filament. Wearing their safety goggles, they approached each task with a sense of responsibility and confidence, fully immersing themselves in the design process. The colored pencils and organized folders also played a key role, helping students clearly illustrate their ideas and keep track of their work throughout the project.\r\n\r\nThese resources have strengthened both academic skills and classroom routines. With ready access to pencils and an electric sharpener, instructional time is no longer interrupted, allowing lessons to flow smoothly. Students are more organized and accountable, using their folders to manage assignments and track their progress. In science and math, they are engaging more deeply—drawing detailed diagrams, labeling models, and explaining their thinking with greater clarity. The ability to move from planning on paper to creating physical or printed models has significantly deepened their understanding of problem-solving and design.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue building on these skills by refining their 3D designs and participating in more complex engineering challenges tied to real-world problems. They are beginning to test, evaluate, and improve their models using data and observations, which strengthens their critical thinking and perseverance. 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