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I am incredibly grateful for your kindness, and I can't wait to see the growth and confidence these tools will inspire in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1740521501477,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-sensory-friendly-classroom-fo/9126384/","projectTitle":"Creating a Sensory-Friendly Classroom for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blackman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8163923"},{"teacherId":9277798,"projectId":8469541,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous sponsorship, our classroom now has access to a color printer and ink—and it has made a tremendous difference in how we engage students in learning!\r\n\r\nWe use the printer frequently to create vibrant visual materials such as anchor charts, graphic organizers, interactive bulletin boards, and individualized supports. Having access to color has brought our lessons to life, making content more accessible and exciting for all students, especially our visual learners. Whether it's a full-color map in social studies, a vivid diagram in science, or a behavior chart personalized with a student's favorite character, the ability to print in color makes a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting features for students is seeing their own work displayed in color. It adds a sense of pride and value to what they create. For students who require visual supports—such as those with special needs—the use of color-coded visuals has been incredibly effective in helping them stay organized and understand multi-step tasks.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who often struggles to stay engaged during whole-group instruction, has become noticeably more focused since we began using colorful visual prompts during lessons. 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For many, it felt like a safe, welcoming part of the classroom that belonged just to them—a space where they could breathe, pause, and reset.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the Cozy Corner as part of our self-regulation routine. During moments when a student feels overwhelmed, instead of escalating to a full crisis, they now have the option to take a break in the Cozy Corner. They use the sensory tools to calm their bodies and minds, and the tactile stickers have become a favorite grounding strategy for many of our learners. The corner has truly transformed the way students manage emotions and return to learning ready and focused.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that stands out was when one of our students, who previously struggled with staying in the classroom during tough moments, independently asked to go to the Cozy Corner. After just a few minutes using the tactile tools and deep breathing on the bean bag, they were able to rejoin the class and complete a group activity—a big win for that student and for our classroom community.\r\n\r\nRight now, our class is working on a social-emotional learning unit focused on identifying emotions and building coping strategies. The Cozy Corner directly supports this learning by giving students a real-world application of the skills we're building together. Our next steps include having students create their own personal \"calm cards\" to keep in the corner—reminders of what strategies work best for them.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we've created a more inclusive, responsive classroom environment where every student has the tools to succeed. 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The learning experience also supports their career growth and understanding of tools and skills that can be applied in various media production fields and industries. We appreciate all that you have done to make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1737136230499,"projectUrl":"project/expose-students-to-music-production-with/9031090/","projectTitle":"Expose Students to Music Production With a Recording Studio!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Normil-Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8323681_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644348309676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8323681"},{"teacherId":5536695,"projectId":6908888,"letterContent":"The Impact of the project being funded has help school moral. Being able to access basic needs has help change the environment. We have even been able to open up a cooking club due to having the materials needed. \r\n\r\nHaving your support to help make our day to day better has helped the teachers and students immensely. It takes a village to support what we do and I couldn't be more happy to have you as part of our village.\r\n \r\nI hope to continue to our relationship with future opportunities to give. \r\n\r\nThank you for all your support.","fullyFundedDate":1669771354353,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-teachers/6908888/","projectTitle":"Tools for Teachers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quinones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5536695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531785965448","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5536695"},{"teacherId":6123252,"projectId":8788045,"letterContent":"For instructions to be fully effective, teachers rely on various instructional aids that engage and inform students' learning and enhance the experience and progress of the students. The availability of color printing in a school setting with students with disabilities is an important and necessary classroom resource. Your contribution has given the students the opportunity to have their classroom materials printed in color. Incorporating the color worksheets have helped the student to see the relevance of the content and its real-world application. The materials have served to reinforce the use and value of learning materials that could have otherwise been printed in black and white and appear boring and disconnected to the students. \r\n\r\nThe gift has been used for the printing of differentiated worksheets, reference charts, posters, and various other classroom materials including projects. For example, during Black History Month there were several assignments completed, including our most recent project where students created dioramas and hand puppets. The effect of having access to color printed materials have been far reaching. Your gift has also impacted the wider school community. Teacher colleagues have used the resource to provide materials for the students in their classrooms. \r\n\r\nWe gratefully extend a big thank you for allowing us the opportunity to work with colored materials and truly \"See in Color\".","fullyFundedDate":1733279803918,"projectUrl":"project/we-see-in-color-toner-ink-wanted/8788045/","projectTitle":"We See in Color: Toner Ink Wanted!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6123252_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555386520483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6123252"},{"teacherId":5597744,"projectId":8454089,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our \"Cool Down Corner\" project through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your support, we now have a designated space where students can take a moment to calm down, reflect, and re-center themselves.\r\n\r\nThe \"Cool Down Corner\" has already made a tremendous impact on our classroom environment. It provides students with a safe and peaceful area to manage their emotions, which helps them return to their work with a clearer mind and renewed focus. This space is more than just a physical corner—it's a tool that teaches emotional regulation and self-care, essential skills that will benefit them both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and belief in the power of education truly make a difference. Your support allows us to create a nurturing learning environment where all students can thrive, feel valued, and build their social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity. 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