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Your kindness has not only provided tools but also shown students that their education matters and that people care about their success.\r\nMy students and I are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for investing in my students' well-being and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1756398103224,"projectUrl":"project/starting-off-the-write-way/9456269/","projectTitle":"Starting Off the \"Write\" Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166888_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x564,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762384170347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166888"},{"teacherId":8166888,"projectId":9706090,"letterContent":"A rug may seem like a simple addition, but in a classroom, it becomes a powerful tool for learning, comfort, and community. It creates a defined space where students can gather for lessons, story time, and group discussions—fostering a sense of belonging and structure. For younger learners especially, a rug helps establish routines and encourages engagement by making the classroom feel more welcoming and less formal.\r\nBeyond its practical use, a rug softens the environment, literally and emotionally. It provides a cozy spot for students to sit, read, or collaborate, which can be especially comforting for children who may not have such spaces at home. It also helps reduce noise, making the classroom more conducive to focused learning.\r\nYour support in providing a classroom rug directly contributes to a more inclusive, nurturing, and effective learning environment. It's a small gift with a big impact—helping students feel safe, seen, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758824145182,"projectUrl":"project/a-magic-carpet-to-learn-on/9706090/","projectTitle":"A Magic Carpet to Learn On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166888_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x564,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762384170347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166888"},{"teacherId":8166888,"projectId":9365865,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of headphones to our classroom. Your thoughtful gift has made a significant impact on our learning environment, and we are truly grateful.\r\nWith these headphones, my students are now able to engage more deeply in their lessons, focus better during independent work, and participate in online learning activities without distractions. Your support has not only provided a valuable resource but has also shown our students that there are people who care about their education and success.\r\nYour kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated, and we are inspired by your commitment to supporting education. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom and in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757541836430,"projectUrl":"project/an-ear-resistable-approach-to-learning/9365865/","projectTitle":"An Ear-Resistable Approach to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166888_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x564,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762384170347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166888"},{"teacherId":8916350,"projectId":7625882,"letterContent":"This project had a huge impact on my students by allowing me to create personalized, engaging materials that meet their individual learning needs. Having a color printer and copy paper in the classroom meant I could prepare differentiated activities right away—without waiting days for copies or worrying about delays.\r\n\r\nColorful visuals helped my students stay focused and interested in learning, especially those who benefitted from visual supports and clear structure. In addition, the headphones gave my students a quiet way to focus during independent or computer-based activities, helping them block out distractions and feel more successful.\r\n\r\nTogether, these tools made our classroom a place where every child had what they need to learn, focus, and thrive each day.","fullyFundedDate":1701360120674,"projectUrl":"project/print-scan-copy/7625882/","projectTitle":"Print, Scan, Copy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosado-Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8916350_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685668768358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8916350"},{"teacherId":8166888,"projectId":9324332,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation of the ipad to our class. The iPad has had a significant positive impact on my students and their learning. It provides access to interactive educational apps that reinforce math, reading, and phonics skills in engaging ways. Students are able to practice independently, receive immediate feedback, and explore concepts through visuals and games that make learning fun and meaningful.\r\nThe device also supports differentiated instruction. I can assign activities tailored to individual needs, allowing struggling learners to build foundational skills while advanced students extend their learning. \r\nStudents enjoy learning on the ipad since they prefer the touch screen over the actual keyboards on the computers. Again, thank you for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1746786234303,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-my-students/9324332/","projectTitle":"iPad for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166888_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x564,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762384170347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166888"},{"teacherId":8166888,"projectId":9033114,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and generosity. The project has been a blessing for my students. They get to have snack every day. They enjoy having the cereal for breakfast, especially when they are late (school breakfast serving time is over), or when they would appreciate something different from what is being served at school on that particular day. I also believe they do prefer the cereal that you so generously donated.\r\n My students react with great enthusiasm during snack time and breakfast time. I firmly believe it is because of the wide variety of snacks that was supplied ; many of which are their favorite (I personally chose snacks they love and would enjoy eating). The cheese balls are the number one snack in the class. They get excited just by seeing the huge container. They talk of how crunchy and fresh it is and how it feels to just bite into it! You will see by their various thank you letters how much they appreciate your donation to our class.\r\n With much appreciation, we thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1746121067571,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9033114/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166888_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x564,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762384170347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166888"},{"teacherId":4522686,"projectId":6016028,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are experiencing learning in new and exciting ways through the technology and resources made available on Teachers Pay Teachers. The digital activities, assessments, and intervention tools are allowing us to track progress more effectively and tailor instruction to each student's needs. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, I can now group students for small group lessons and centers based on real-time data, ensuring that every learner—whether they are catching up on foundational skills or ready for enrichment—is engaged at their level. This has been especially important as we work to close the gaps from the pandemic while still pushing forward with grade-level content.","fullyFundedDate":1640992898986,"projectUrl":"project/data-driven-groups-for-learning/6016028/","projectTitle":"Data-Driven Groups for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Smart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4522686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507850973595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smartkids"},{"teacherId":4522686,"projectId":6156418,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now a more welcoming and energized space. The snacks you provided have boosted student focus, improved attendance, and even became part of our math lessons! Students were thrilled when they saw the snack bins and loved using them to count, sort, and graph.\r\n\r\nNext, we're launching a classroom economy where students earn snacks through attendance and academic effort. Your donation is helping us turn small moments into powerful learning opportunities. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1643553568564,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-a-nutritional-mind/6156418/","projectTitle":"Learning with a Nutritional Mind!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Smart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4522686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507850973595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smartkids"},{"teacherId":4522686,"projectId":6058918,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the Brooklyn Gardens Kitchen. When our students walked into the kitchen classroom and saw the new toaster oven, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many had never seen one up close, let alone used it in a hands-on cooking lesson. We immediately put it to use in a cross-curricular activity where students baked mini flatbreads using herbs they grew in the garden. Through this experience, they practiced math by measuring ingredients, explored chemical reactions during baking, and deepened their understanding of how food connects to science, culture, and community.\r\n\r\nThe toaster oven has expanded our culinary possibilities and brought new life into our kitchen classroom. 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