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Students will benefit from a more seamless learning experience where content is exciting, accessible, and engaging.\r\n\r\nChildren are naturally curious, and interactive learning keeps them motivated and eager to grow. This iPad will help create a smooth-running classroom and open the door to meaningful lessons that inspire a lifelong love of learning. Thank you again for helping make this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758917554521,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-an-ipad/9742121/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with an iPad!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230387_orig.jpg?crop=1598,1598,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693338189985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kacarevic"},{"teacherId":2230387,"projectId":9682249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference for my 3rd grade students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom will become a more comfortable, organized, and inspiring place to learn. The comfortable chair and beanbags will create a cozy space for read-alouds, independent reading, and quiet moments—times when students can relax, focus, and truly enjoy learning. These moments are often the highlights of our day, and your support helps make them even more special.\r\n\r\nYour donations also allow me to print and showcase students' writing and projects, helping them take pride in their hard work and see their ideas come to life. The STEM games and building tools will give students hands-on opportunities to explore, problem-solve, collaborate, and think creatively in ways that are both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the organizational tools you helped provide—such as pouch bags, a rolling cart, and a large digital clock—will help students stay organized, manage their materials responsibly, and stay focused throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom will be a calm, creative, and structured environment where every child feels comfortable, capable, and inspired to learn. 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These new texts introduce essential skills like self-awareness, empathy, problem-solving, and emotional regulation—helping students reflect on their feelings, understand others, and practice strategies for managing challenges.\r\n\r\nReading in our sessions is interactive and reflective. Students don't just read—they discuss characters' choices, role-play scenarios, and connect the stories to their own lives. One student especially loved a book about perseverance, sharing how the character's journey reminded them of their own challenges in staying focused. It sparked a meaningful conversation about setting goals and celebrating small successes.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly transformed our space into a safe and inspiring environment for growth. 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With this technology, we can screenshare directly onto our StanbyMe screen, model strategies in real time, and make lessons more interactive and accessible for all learners in our ICT classroom.\r\n\r\nJust today, as part of CSEd Week, we took a trip to the Apple Store to learn how to use procreate, an app on the ipad, and students are excited to be able to try it back in our classroom on our own ipad mini!\r\n\r\nYour generosity brought this tool into our classroom, and it's becoming part of our daily routines in the best possible way. Thank you for helping our students learn in ways that are engaging, supported, and joyful. 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Having colored visuals definitely increased their engagement and excitement for our work. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for supporting the work that we do.","fullyFundedDate":1757335278268,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-visuals-for-english-language-le/9677377/","projectTitle":"Engaging Visuals for English Language Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1941675_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490382789318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lexy-dixon"},{"teacherId":10231082,"projectId":9742595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Aspen Cozy Corner! Your generosity has created a warm, welcoming space where students can relax, read, and reset during the school day. The cozy seating and calming materials have already made such a difference in helping students feel safe and comfortable in our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have a dedicated spot to build their love for reading, practice mindfulness, and take positive brain breaks when they feel overwhelmed. I've noticed a boost in focus and motivation. Students are excited to learn and proud to have a classroom that truly feels like home. 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These resources have sparked thoughtful discussions, inspired questions, and supported their growing confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nThe animal books have become some of the most popular choices in our classroom library. Students are using them during independent reading to practice finding key details, making connections, and sharing interesting facts with their classmates. The Scholastic News magazines have also become an essential part of our nonfiction reading lessons, helping students build comprehension skills while learning about the world around them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my first graders are developing a deeper love of reading and discovering the joy of learning new information. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on their education!","fullyFundedDate":1756304265983,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-to-our-classroom-with/9502523/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World to Our Classroom With Exciting Nonfiction Texts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heide","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp106937_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486841175741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-h-heide"},{"teacherId":106937,"projectId":9470240,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support—our new materials have made a tremendous impact in our first-grade classroom! Students are using their folders to keep their work organized and take pride in having a special place for their writing, math activities, and important papers. Our notebooks have become daily tools for practicing writing, drawing, and recording thinking during lessons. It's been wonderful to see how excited the children are to open a fresh page and get right to work.\r\n\r\nThe scissors, crayons, and other supplies have brought so much joy to our hands-on activities. Whether students are cutting shapes for math, creating illustrations in their reading journals, or working on art projects, they're able to fully participate because they each have what they need. These simple materials help build independence, responsibility, and confidence—and I see that growth every single day. Thank you for giving my students the tools to learn, create, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1756248765597,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-student-success/9470240/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heide","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp106937_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486841175741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-h-heide"},{"teacherId":6964538,"projectId":9570734,"letterContent":"💖 Thank You\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support! Your contributions have brought new energy and joy into our art room.\r\n\r\n🌟 How We're Using the Resources\r\n\r\nThe new rug is now our meeting space where students gather to learn art lessons. The storage bins keep supplies organized so students can focus on creating. We've already used the watercolor paper, and students loved how vibrant their paintings looked.\r\n\r\n🎉 Student Reactions\r\n\r\nStudents said the rug was pretty and made the room feel brighter and more inviting.\r\n\r\n🚀 Next Steps\r\n\r\nWe look forward to using the paint in our upcoming sculpture unit, where students will create figures, animals, and food sculptures.","fullyFundedDate":1755713522814,"projectUrl":"project/new-art-studio-rug-and-supplies-needed/9570734/","projectTitle":"New Art Studio Rug and Supplies Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maryanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-maryanna"},{"teacherId":3109892,"projectId":9617320,"letterContent":"Our fifth-graders are experiencing math in a whole new way! With a color printer in our classroom, we create vibrant charts, graphs, fraction models, and geometry visuals that make abstract concepts clear and engaging. These colorful resources turn lessons into interactive experiences, helping our students visualize ideas and deepen their understanding.\r\n\r\nHands-on, visually rich materials spark curiosity and keep students motivated. Instead of seeing math as simply numbers on a page, they see patterns, relationships, and real-world connections—making learning meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nYour support helps us bring math to life for every student and inspires a love of learning that will last well beyond this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1755693662538,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-math-to-life-with-color/9617320/","projectTitle":"Bringing Math to Life with Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans-Lora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3109892_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y478&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744732495128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-evanslora"},{"teacherId":9756140,"projectId":9874254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Financial Literacy Project for the first-grade classes at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to hands-on materials that make learning about money meaningful, engaging, and fun. These resources have transformed the way our students understand financial concepts and empowered them to build real-world skills at an early age.\r\n\r\nThe play money, coins, cash registers, pretend stores, and financial literacy books have already made a noticeable impact in our classrooms. Students are now able to identify coins, count money, role-play shopping experiences, and practice making change in authentic and enjoyable ways. Games and collaborative activities are helping them develop problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills while building confidence in using money responsibly.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful moments was watching students during Choice Time set up a pretend store, take turns as cashiers and shoppers, and proudly share how much change they earned. Their excitement and real-world understanding grow each day as they explore saving, earning, and spending with purpose. Learning through play has opened a doorway for students with different learning styles to engage deeply and successfully with financial literacy.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping our students build foundational knowledge that they will carry into second grade and beyond. Your support has given them the opportunity to learn life skills early, encouraging independence, critical thinking, and responsible financial habits.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us provide learning experiences that build confidence and spark curiosity. We are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nThe First Grade Team\r\nBrooklyn Arbor Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1762637483524,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-first-graders-through-financi/9874254/","projectTitle":"Empowering First Graders Through Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peralta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9756140_orig.png?crop=390,390,x159,y237&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726719266974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756140"},{"teacherId":2554686,"projectId":9492851,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for donating to my student's Wellness classroom. The Social Emotional Learning project has been such a hit and reaches over 500 students every week. The SEL extension games, materials and books have helped students with relationship and communication skills. 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