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Moving forward, our next step is to have students synthesize what they've discovered by designing and presenting their own mini-research projects using these tools.\r\n\r\nYour belief in our classroom makes a world of difference to these young learners every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1788562852075,"projectUrl":"project/scientists-at-work/10576737/","projectTitle":"Scientists At Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp301784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516499077472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsisham"},{"teacherId":301784,"projectId":10396200,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! The arrival of our new positive behavior incentives and snacks has created an immediate spark of joy and motivation in our classroom. We use these resources every day to reinforce positive choices and celebrate student achievements—big and small. \r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. They immediately wanted to know who sent the materials, and knowing that caring community members invested in their success made them feel uniquely seen and valued. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, these incentives will continue to serve as a core part of our daily classroom management and positive reinforcement system.","fullyFundedDate":1785331540830,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-success-positive-behavior-inc/10396200/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Success: Positive Behavior Incentives & Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp301784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516499077472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsisham"},{"teacherId":301784,"projectId":10396146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, \"Little Readers, Big Discoveries!\" Having these new books available during our free reading time has completely transformed our classroom dynamic. With a fresh selection of captivating titles, my students are eager to dive into reading whenever they have spare time.\r\n\r\nWhen they get to read, our classroom is filled with energy and curiosity. You will find students comfortably curled up with a good book and a reading buddy. Students enjoy reading with each other and looking at the illustrations. Your generosity didn't just add books to our shelves—it helped foster a genuine, lifelong love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1785165334081,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-big-discoveries/10396146/","projectTitle":"Little Readers, Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp301784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516499077472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsisham"},{"teacherId":3763342,"projectId":10025664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the \"Small Hands, Big Curiosity: Learning Through Play and Order\" project. Your generous donation helps our classroom get new hands-on materials and organized play spaces. Because of your kindness, our students have the tools they need to explore, build, and learn through play every single day.\r\n When my students saw the new materials neatly organized, their eyes lit up with excitement. They wanted to instantly rush over to explore. Our classroom was filled with smiles, happiness and just pure enthusiasm. Once we set rules and procedures for use of the materials, it was really incredible to see their curiosity take over as they immediately began building, sorting, and creating with the new resources. Again, THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1768673467508,"projectUrl":"project/small-hands-big-curiosity-learning-thr/10025664/","projectTitle":"Small Hands, Big Curiosity: Learning Through Play and Order","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chambers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3763342_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471442180103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3763342"},{"teacherId":3763342,"projectId":5084035,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous investment in our students' literacy and cultural education. This vital funding and support has provided my kindergarten classroom with a rich, diverse selection of multicultural books. By ensuring our library reflects a wide array of backgrounds, perspectives, and traditions, you are helping our students see themselves in the stories they read while fostering empathy and global awareness for others. We are so deeply grateful for your collaborative dedication to providing Nevada's kindergarteners with inclusive resources that foster a lifelong love of reading and a compassionate understanding of the world.","fullyFundedDate":1599758977212,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-who-we-are/5084035/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Who We Are!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chambers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3763342_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471442180103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3763342"},{"teacherId":3763342,"projectId":7993652,"letterContent":"Your generosity and support has directly impacted my ability as a classroom teacher to provide an educational experience that has prepared my students for success. Furthermore, your donation has provided my current and future students with the essential tools and hands on materials needed to explore science, technology, engineering and math in a meaningful way. \r\n\r\nTHANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. I am truly grateful for your investment in our students' education and your dedication for helping shape our leaders of the future.","fullyFundedDate":1698977977961,"projectUrl":"project/hooray-for-kindergarten-stem/7993652/","projectTitle":"Hooray for Kindergarten STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chambers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3763342_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471442180103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3763342"},{"teacherId":9353736,"projectId":10237276,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the new crayons, markers, glue, and paper! They immediately wanted to start creating and sharing their ideas. We have been using the materials during our daily centers for drawing, writing, cutting, and hands-on projects.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was watching students proudly use their new supplies to draw pictures and practice writing letters and words. They were excited to show their classmates and explain what they created. These simple materials are helping them build fine motor skills while also encouraging creativity and confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these resources as we work on early writing and literacy skills. Students will create drawings, practice labeling their work, and begin writing more independently. 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My students have especially enjoyed having materials that allow them to take an idea and turn it into something they can build, test, improve, and proudly share.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printing filament has allowed students to bring their designs to life, while STEM materials such as Snap Circuits, magnetic building tiles, solar-powered engineering kits, microscope slides, and STEM challenge cards have encouraged experimentation, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Art and construction materials, including Model Magic, paint, craft supplies, cardstock, and building materials, have given students the freedom to creatively demonstrate their learning in ways that go beyond traditional paper-and-pencil assignments.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have helped create a classroom environment where students are excited to explore their ideas, take creative risks, collaborate with others, and learn through discovery. They have helped my gifted learners see that there can be multiple ways to approach a problem and that learning often happens through questioning, experimenting, creating, and trying again.","fullyFundedDate":1778161319034,"projectUrl":"project/from-ideas-to-reality-creating-design/10241199/","projectTitle":"“From Ideas to Reality: Creating, Designing, and Learning!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8096605_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722744605628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8096605"},{"teacherId":9349704,"projectId":10243764,"letterContent":"My students are so excited about the new supplies in our classroom. \r\nThey enjoy the dress up vests. They enjoy picking out the vests and then pretending that they are what character is on the vest. The vests have helped the students bring out their imagination.\r\nThe wipes, pull ups and diaper sacks have helped with students who need assistance with potty training. My students like to pick the character on the pull ups that they want to wear.\r\nThe printer stand will be a perfect size for me to use by my desk.\r\nThank you so much for your donation!!!","fullyFundedDate":1781717143092,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-in-pre-k/10243764/","projectTitle":"Adventures in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phelps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349704_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699134370633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349704"},{"teacherId":252845,"projectId":10034971,"letterContent":"I'm incredibly grateful for your support of my students and our supply refresh. Your generosity inspired my learners to reach new heights with their reading, writing, and art projects. My students were excited to receive new pencils and crayons and have been using them daily. \r\n\r\nOne project in particular was our study of butterflies. Students wrote paragraphs about the butterfly life cycle and the importance of butterflies in nature. They then illustrated the butterfly life cycle and designed a butterfly by coloring using symmetry. Fresh pencils and crayons came in handy as they wrote and created art. \r\n\r\nThank you for your kind donations that allow our love of learning to soar.","fullyFundedDate":1768737269958,"projectUrl":"project/wanted-a-school-supply-refresh/10034971/","projectTitle":"Wanted: a School Supply Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phenix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp252845_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477007605483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/252845"},{"teacherId":9348382,"projectId":9994223,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness and willingness to contribute to our students' learning experience means more than words can truly express. Every donation, no matter the size, has a meaningful impact on the daily lives of our students and helps create a classroom environment where they can feel supported, inspired, and excited to learn. Your generosity allows us to provide valuable materials, resources, and opportunities that may not otherwise be possible, and for that we are incredibly thankful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are able to engage in hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and confidence. The materials and resources provided through your donations help bring lessons to life and make learning more meaningful and enjoyable for every child in our classroom. Whether it is books, classroom supplies, educational games, technology, flexible seating, art materials, or other learning tools, each item contributes to building a positive and enriching learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of the most rewarding parts of my job is seeing students become excited about learning and gain confidence in their abilities. Your generosity directly supports those moments of growth and discovery. When students have access to engaging resources and a welcoming classroom atmosphere, they are more motivated to participate, ask questions, and challenge themselves. Your support helps us create opportunities for students to work together, problem solve, and develop important lifelong skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting academics, your donations also help create a sense of belonging and encouragement for our students. Many children come to school with different experiences and needs, and having access to quality classroom materials helps ensure that every student feels included and valued. Your kindness sends a powerful message to our students that there are people in the community who believe in them and care about their success. That encouragement can make a lasting impression on a child's confidence, motivation, and overall educational journey.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only impacts our classroom today, but it also helps shape the future of our students. The experiences and opportunities you provide contribute to building a strong foundation for learning, growth, and success. As educators, we strive to create meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity and a love of learning, and your support makes that possible. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in helping us provide the best possible education for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768166235820,"projectUrl":"project/educational-games-to-reach-student-learn/9994223/","projectTitle":"Educational Games To Reach Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Musovska","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348382_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701443692494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348382"},{"teacherId":9348329,"projectId":10004540,"letterContent":"The supplies that were donated have been used almost every day in our classroom. We use the whiteboards and markers daily for phonics spelling sight, words and math. They use their Beto tools to strengthen their hands and as a reward for good behavior.\r\n\r\nWith the laminating sheets and card stock, I was able to make many stations and centers activity for my students. 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