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Finally, the graphic novels have helped inspire several students in my class to engage with reading on a deeper level. All the resources have gone above and beyond in my classroom and have exceeded expectations. Thank you for your generosity and help!","fullyFundedDate":1768708233640,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-is-everything/10029915/","projectTitle":"Engagement is Everything","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5393045_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566327649535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5393045"},{"teacherId":9355268,"projectId":10005419,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom. Your generosity promotes Math, Hands-On Learning, Critical Thinking, and Confidence & Motivation for students who need it most.\r\n\r\nDesktop calculators ease computation anxiety so students can focus on understanding concepts. 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With your help, my students have access to tools that strengthen their math skills, encourage hands-on learning, and build both critical thinking and confidence and motivation.\r\n\r\nDesktop calculators help to reduce anxiety around computation so students can focus on understanding concepts. Rulers and scissors have supported everyday classroom tasks and foundational skill development. 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My students have been using the dice and dominoes during math centers and math club to practice computation and number sense through hands-on games, and the engagement has been incredible. One especially meaningful moment was during Math Club when students used dominoes to model perfect squares — seeing them explain their thinking to one another with confidence was truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. They were eager to explore the colorful paper, new math games, and chart stands, and many asked if we could start using them right away. The easel stands and large chart paper have already helped us create clear, student-friendly anchor charts that stay up for reference, and the math resource books have been invaluable in helping me plan more targeted small-group instruction that meets students right where they are.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include creating more interactive math games using the colored paper and dice, and continuing to build anchor charts that support current lessons on problem-solving strategies. Students will also rotate through small groups that focus on specific skills using these new resources, allowing for deeper understanding and confidence in math. Your support has truly enhanced our classroom, and my students and I are so grateful for the opportunity to learn in such an engaging and supportive environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768069741949,"projectUrl":"project/making-mathematics-meaningful/9990713/","projectTitle":"Making Mathematics Meaningful","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Q","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8124279_orig.jpg?crop=2018,2018,x237,y344&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644605250190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8124279"},{"teacherId":8133793,"projectId":8092225,"letterContent":"With the funds, I had purchased student incentives, English Learning games and materials. These materials were so important to motivate my students to begin the difficult process of learning English in the middle school, English only setting.\r\n\r\nThe students that benefitted from this project were students in their first year in the US. They had left family, friends and pets to come to a new part of the world. They were in crisis. They missed their old lives and were having to keep up academically in a new culture, land and language. \r\n\r\nYour gift brought joy and entry points as well as motivation to these students. The students thoroughly enjoyed the games and materials and the snacks went a long way to motivate them to do the hard work necessary to engage in middle school curriculum in English.\r\n\r\nThank you for all you did!","fullyFundedDate":1702139948600,"projectUrl":"project/help-newcomers-learn-english/8092225/","projectTitle":"Help Newcomers Learn English!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matan-Ring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133793"},{"teacherId":5393045,"projectId":9360528,"letterContent":"Your generosity has helped my classroom immensely! Having my classroom stocked with important supplies not only makes the school day easier for me, but makes it easier for my students. The hand sanitizer was an absolute must. We are going through it like crazy as we head into the cold and flu season. This allows students to makes sure they are as healthy as possible.\r\nThe board games have also made a big impact. We are a phone-away-for-the-day school and students are not allowed to be on them in class. The board games allow students to have a fun time engaging with one another in a positive way. These activities allow for students to spend time with one another and rather than just staring into the technological void. 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With your support, we were able to purchase wobble chairs and number line whiteboards—two tools that have made a real difference for my students, all of whom have learning disabilities and/or autism.\r\n\r\nThe wobble chairs have been a game changer. Many of my students struggle with staying seated for long periods due to sensory needs or attention challenges. The flexible seating options have allowed them to move safely while staying focused on their work. I've seen increased engagement, fewer disruptions, and improved task completion.\r\n\r\nThe number line whiteboards are also an essential part of math instruction. These visual and hands-on tools help make abstract concepts more concrete and accessible, especially for students who benefit from multisensory learning. 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