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They take so much pride in keeping our space neat and taking ownership of their learning tools!\r\n\r\nThe new headphones have also made an immediate difference during our small-group digital instruction time. Every student can now clearly hear their personalized phonics and math programs without background noise or distractions. The classroom is noticeably calmer, and my students are able to focus deeply on their individual goals.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just buy supplies—it created a structured, empowering learning environment where every child feels capable and supported. Thank you for believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1788472555816,"projectUrl":"project/organization-and-listening/10532897/","projectTitle":"Organization and Listening","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4230464_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573046444457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-m-warner"},{"teacherId":6992102,"projectId":10579266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Artfully Rewarding: Inspiring Creativity in Every Classroom.\" Because of your generosity, my art room feels more organized and ready for our young artists than ever before. The new storage locker keeps our more expensive art supplies protected and easy to reach, so materials are ready the moment students walk in. We've also started playing Art Elements Bingo, and the students love it. They get excited when they spot a line, shape, color, texture, or form on their card, and I've heard them using our art vocabulary on their own as they talk about their artwork.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, their reactions were priceless. The capsule toys and animal erasers drew gasps and big smiles, and many students wanted to know right away how they could earn one. That has turned into a wonderful way to celebrate creativity, perseverance, responsibility, and kind choices in our classroom. Watching students work a little harder to help a classmate or finish a challenging project has been a joy.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll keep using Art Elements Bingo to review the elements of art as we move into our upcoming projects, and students will continue earning rewards for the positive choices they make as artists. With 650 students in our school community benefiting from your gift, your kindness is reaching far more children than you may realize. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of art.","fullyFundedDate":1788579791488,"projectUrl":"project/artfully-rewarding-inspiring-creativity/10579266/","projectTitle":"Artfully Rewarding: Inspiring Creativity in Every Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6992102"},{"teacherId":2522046,"projectId":10407433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our classroom. We are so much more organized and colorful thanks to your donation.\r\n\r\nOur work is more colorful, and our days are more joyful thanks to all the crayons and colored pencils. We are able to keep our treasures safe in our new pencil boxes. We have so many fewer problems with missing items now!!\r\n\r\nWe also use our cleaning wipes every day! I bet we have the cleanest classroom in the school!! We are not missing school as much which helps us grow our brains! Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1785331525852,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-get-us-going/10407433/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Get Us Going!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2522046"},{"teacherId":446255,"projectId":10402001,"letterContent":"Elementary school is often a child's very first exposure to structured music education, and your investment ensures that this critical introduction is filled with joy, wonder, and meaningful engagement. Thanks to your generosity, our music classroom has been revitalized into a dynamic, well-equipped space where every child feels empowered to create, express, and explore.\r\n\r\nThe addition of new music-themed literature and instructional books has built a wonderful bridge between literacy and the arts. Watching our younger students light up as stories come to life through song and sound has been one of the true highlights of our school year.\r\n\r\nEqually impactful has been the integration of essential classroom management supplies and motivational items, including our new classroom treasure box. For elementary students, positive reinforcement is fundamental to building confidence, focus, and enthusiastic participation. The treasure box has quickly become a beloved tool for celebrating daily achievements—not only musical precision, but also teamwork, active listening, persistence, and kindness. \r\n\r\nThank you for your inspiring commitment to education and for investing so generously in the future of our young artists.","fullyFundedDate":1785895758440,"projectUrl":"project/positive-incentive/10402001/","projectTitle":"Positive Incentive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Massy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp446255_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534684971946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/446255"},{"teacherId":446255,"projectId":10582650,"letterContent":"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Nevada Department of Education for their generous music grant donation. This incredible support will enrich our arts curriculum, providing students with essential instruments, resources, and transformative musical opportunities. We have already been able to utilize many of the things that were ordered. i.e. manipulatives for singing, mallets for playing xylophones, etc. Thank you for investing in our students' creative futures and fostering a vibrant artistic community.","fullyFundedDate":1788651736066,"projectUrl":"project/music-supplies/10582650/","projectTitle":"Music Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Massy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp446255_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534684971946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/446255"},{"teacherId":7518867,"projectId":10570737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your donation has brought a vibrant, diverse collection of books directly into the hands of my students, catering to a wide range of reading levels and interests. Having access to books that meet them right where they are—whether they are just beginning to build confidence or searching for their next challenging read—has transformed our classroom library into a space of discovery and excitement for every single child.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your kindness is felt every day during our reading time. Seeing my students eagerly flip through pages, share story recommendations with their peers, and discover topics that ignite their curiosity has been truly inspiring. By providing books that reflect their varied interests and abilities, you haven't just added resources to our shelves; you have empowered my students to see themselves as capable, enthusiastic readers. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their learning and future!","fullyFundedDate":1788466982933,"projectUrl":"project/open-a-book-open-a-world/10570737/","projectTitle":"Open a Book, Open a World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duffy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7518867_orig.jpg?crop=1092,1092,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792068756956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7518867"},{"teacherId":5165538,"projectId":10075061,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use our new Power Pens! We are using them to make learning more interactive and engaging, especially during writing, vocabulary, and independent practice. One special classroom moment was when the students first saw the materials—they were immediately curious and eager to explore. Their excitement made it clear that having hands-on resources can make a big difference in how they approach learning.\r\nAs we continue using the Power Pens, my students are becoming more confident and independent. They are excited to use the new materials during our current lessons and are learning to check their work, practice new skills, and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating the Power Pens into our daily learning activities and give students more opportunities to practice and apply the skills they are learning. I'm looking forward to seeing their confidence grow as they use these resources to become more engaged, motivated learners.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom and giving my students resources that make learning exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1779412213226,"projectUrl":"project/learning-how-to-tell-time/10075061/","projectTitle":"Learning How to Tell Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5165538_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753110181567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5165538"},{"teacherId":4827530,"projectId":10051294,"letterContent":"On behalf of my third graders, I want to say a huge thank you to LOFT for completely funding our project! Your support has made such a massive difference in our classroom. The aromatherapy was an absolute hit. The kids noticed every single time it was on, and it brought such a calm vibe to our room. Having extra snacks on hand was also huge for keeping full bellies and giving them a little extra motivation. Plus, you can never have too many whiteboards and markers! Having those ready to go made daily math and writing practice so much smoother because I could easily see who needed a hand in the moment.\r\nHands down, the coolest part was setting up our new color printer. We wrapped up an animal project where the kids designed their own custom Pokémon cards, and thanks to that printer and the fresh box of paper, we were able to print them out in full color. The kids were over the moon to hold, trade, and keep their own real cards! Having these supplies allowed me to make learning way more hands-on, colorful, and fun. Thank you so much, LOFT, for backing our classroom and giving my students tools they genuinely loved using!","fullyFundedDate":1772550515143,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-needs/10051294/","projectTitle":"Meeting Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stearns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4827530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556932363394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hunterkindergarten"},{"teacherId":4230464,"projectId":10023876,"letterContent":"Learning history is about asking big questions, and The Great Migration resources will allow my students to step into the shoes of young historians. With these materials, my class will examine primary sources, analyze maps and personal letters, and draw their own conclusions about why families made the life-changing decision to migrate. This hands-on, inquiry-based approach moves us away from passive textbook reading and empowers students to practice critical literacy skills like comparing perspectives and evaluating evidence. Your generosity directly equips my students with high-interest, meaningful social studies resources that build both academic skills and a lifelong curiosity about the past.","fullyFundedDate":1778009444956,"projectUrl":"project/informational-social-studies/10023876/","projectTitle":"Informational Social Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4230464_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573046444457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-m-warner"},{"teacherId":10080948,"projectId":10028338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity means so much to me and my first-grade students. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to materials and resources that will make learning more engaging, hands on, and exciting.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just classroom supplies it is an investment in my students and their education. These resources will help create meaningful learning experiences, encourage curiosity, and give my students the opportunity to learn and grow in new ways.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in our classroom. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where my students can feel excited, supported, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1768711485298,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-academic-support/10028338/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies/ Academic Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10080948_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752629743919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080948"},{"teacherId":8133603,"projectId":10031112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us with the filament and extruders for our 3D printers! Your generous donation has given our students the opportunity to bring their imaginations and ideas to life.\r\n\r\nOur kids have been designing, creating, experimenting, and watching their ideas turn into real, 3D creations. Your support is helping us inspire creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make their ideas become reality!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude, \r\nThe Students and Staff at Gehring Academy","fullyFundedDate":1768695436591,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-makers-making-replacement-extr/10031112/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Makers Making: Replacement Extruders for 3D Printers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8133603_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768448269681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133603"},{"teacherId":6330855,"projectId":10006830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generous donation has given my kindergarten students new materials that make learning more hands-on, engaging, and fun. My students were so excited when they first saw the new resources. They could not wait to explore, build, create, and learn with them. It has been wonderful to watch their curiosity and excitement turn into meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWe are using the resources throughout our day to support literacy, STEM, creativity, and problem-solving. My students love being able to learn by doing rather than just listening. As we continue our lessons and classroom projects, these materials give my students opportunities to work together, try new ideas, make mistakes, and try again. Our next steps are to continue using these resources in our hands-on projects and learning centers while encouraging my students to explain their thinking and share what they have created. 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