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The books give us a common language to use when discussing emotions and help students recognize when they need a moment to calm down, take a break, or use a coping strategy. Instead of struggling to communicate their feelings through challenging behaviors, students are learning healthier ways to express themselves and work through difficult moments. These lessons are especially valuable because they give students practical tools they can use throughout the school day and beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Little Spot of Feeling books have become a valuable resource in creating a classroom environment where students feel understood, supported, and empowered to manage their emotions. By building emotional awareness and teaching self-regulation in an age-appropriate, engaging way, these books are helping my students develop skills that will benefit them academically, socially, and emotionally. 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Because of your support, I received a class set of 30 calculators, which will allow all 150 of my students (over 5 different class periods) to feel success. Many of my students do not have access to their own calculators, and the calculators that I do have in my classroom have become worn out (they have cracked screens, don't turn on, or have missing buttons). When your gift arrived in my classroom, it was such an exciting moment. Students couldn't wait to help unbox them and they were floored by the fact that they were donated from people we didn't even know! Your gift has ensured that every student now has access to a reliable mathematical tool that supports their learning every time they step into my classroom.\r\n\r\nHaving a complete class set of calculators allows students to focus on developing important mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills. While I continue to strengthen math fact fluency in the classroom through a variety of activities there are some times during the lesson that I want students to engage in higher-level mathematical thinking and tackle more complex problems without worrying about whether their multiplication problem has the correct answer. These calculators provide students with that exact opportunity. Students can now confidently work through more complex math skills, such as solving multi-step equations, calculating slope, and finding the area of composite figures without becoming frustrated by basic computation errors. \r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful difference in the middle-school experience of my students. By removing a potential roadblock in their learning process, you have helped make my classroom more equitable where every student has the opportunity and tools to succeed. On behalf of all of my students, their parents, and the entire school community, I want to thank you again for your generous support and investing in my students' education. 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