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For many students, especially those who need a quieter learning environment, this simple resource has had a powerful impact.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a more inclusive and engaging classroom where all students can fully participate and succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping students learn in ways that meet their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. We truly could not have done this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1768227545841,"projectUrl":"project/helping-every-student-hear-focus-and/9985956/","projectTitle":"Helping Every Student Hear, Focus, and Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joann Detelj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp99481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461092311341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jdetelj"},{"teacherId":3546866,"projectId":9963561,"letterContent":"A butterfly garden has a very positive impact on a 4th-grade classroom because it supports learning, responsibility and excitement about science. Students will observe the butterfly cycle in real time, which helps them better understand science concepts like ecosystems and animal growth. Caring for the garden also builds responsibility and teamwork as students work together to look after living things. In addition, the butterfly garden sparks curiosity and excitment, encouraging students to ask questions, write observations, and feel more connected to nature.","fullyFundedDate":1766808107435,"projectUrl":"project/watching-science-take-flight-our-classr/9963561/","projectTitle":"Watching Science Take Flight: Our Classroom Butterfly Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3546866"},{"teacherId":99481,"projectId":9693922,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of STEM in Action: Growing with Hydroponics and Aquaponics. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the learning experiences of my students and has helped bring hands-on, real-world STEM education to life.\r\n\r\nMy students explored science, technology, engineering, and math in an authentic and engaging way. By building and maintaining hydroponic and aquaponic systems, students applied scientific concepts such as plant life cycles, fish life cycles, ecosystems, water quality, and sustainability. We also aquired fish as class pets. We voted and named them Ice & Spice.\r\n\r\nBeyond content knowledge, this project fostered critical thinking, responsibility, and teamwork. Students took ownership of their systems, monitored plant growth, and made adjustments based on evidence and experimentation. So many of my students expressed increased curiosity about environmental science.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your commitment to enriching student learning and expanding access to high-quality STEM opportunities. Because of you, STEM in Action continues to grow—not only plants and fish, but curiosity, skills, and a passion for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for being an essential part of this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1765496595840,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-action-growing-with-hydroponics/9693922/","projectTitle":"STEM in Action: Growing with Hydroponics and Aquaponics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joann Detelj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp99481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461092311341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jdetelj"},{"teacherId":99481,"projectId":9963563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Growing Curiosity With Air Plant Terrariums project. Because of your generosity, my students were able to engage in a meaningful, hands-on learning experience that combined science, curiosity, and responsibility in a truly special way.\r\n\r\nThrough building and caring for their own air plant terrariums, students learned about plant life cycles, ecosystems, and what living things need to survive. More importantly, they practiced patience, observation, and care—checking on their plants daily and taking pride in keeping them healthy. For many students, this was their first experience caring for a living organism, and it sparked thoughtful conversations about stewardship and the environment. This was also an exciting new idea as many of my students thought all plants need soil to survive.\r\n\r\nYour support helped transform our classroom into a space of exploration and wonder. The excitement, questions, and sense of ownership my students showed would not have been possible without you. Thank you for investing in experiential learning and helping my students grow—not just plants, but confidence and curiosity too.","fullyFundedDate":1766508999559,"projectUrl":"project/growing-curiosity-with-air-plant-terrari/9963563/","projectTitle":"Growing Curiosity With Air Plant Terrariums","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joann Detelj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp99481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461092311341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jdetelj"},{"teacherId":99481,"projectId":9963240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and supporting my classroom. Because of you, my 4th grade students have been able to have an experience that is truly special as we prepare to perform the Disney musical Frozen for our school and community.\r\n\r\nYour donation has had a meanginful impact—far beyond what these materials might suggest. Through this musical theater experience, students are learning essential life skills such as compassion, empathy, teamwork, inclusion, and especially finding their voice, which are the core themes of Frozen.\r\n\r\nThe most meaningful outcome has been the way these materials have supported our students with selective mutism and social anxiety. When speaking feels impossible, they are using the journals as their voices. Through writing and drawing, they are able to express emotions, ideas, and reflections that they are not yet able to share aloud. This has been truly empowering for them, allowing their thoughts and feelings to be heard.\r\n\r\nStudents who often struggle academically have found new confidence through creative expression. Many have taken pride in designing flyers, decorations, and visual materials for our performance. Watching these students work diligently, collaborate with peers, and see their artistic contributions displayed has been incredibly rewarding. They are discovering strengths they didn't know they had—and believing in themselves in new ways.\r\n\r\nStudents with disabilities are fully included in every part of the production. All students work side by side, learning to appreciate individual strengths, support different needs, and celebrate everyone's contributions. They are learning that inclusion is about working together so everyone belongs. These experiences are helping students develop empathy, patience, and respect in a way no textbook ever could. It is rewarding to see new friendships develop as new commonalities are being recognized.\r\n\r\nMy students are using their journals to self reflect on moments when they showed kindness, or when they helped or supported a peer. They are write about how characters in Frozen demonstrate empathy and how those lessons connect to their own lives. The stickers and cardstock are being used to create programs, posters, and messages of kindness that will be shared with our audience—extending the message of compassion beyond the stage and into our community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom, our students, and the power of compassion, creativity, and inclusion. Your support will make a long lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1766874402218,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-takes-the-stage/9963240/","projectTitle":"Compassion Takes the Stage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joann Detelj","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp99481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461092311341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jdetelj"},{"teacherId":3546866,"projectId":9703528,"letterContent":"Your generous support will make an immediate and meaningful difference for my 4th grade students in the Bronx. Many of our students come to school each day facing challenges that no child should have to worry about-especially staying warm during the winter months. With the blankets, hat and glove sets, my students will feel cared for, protected and ready to learn. These items will ensure that every child has what they need to stay warm on their way to and from school, as well as during emergency situations. Your donation does more than provide physical warmth- it brings a sense of belonging, dignity and stability. Thank you for helping us bring comfort, confidence and care to our classroom. Your kindness will be felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1763995234959,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-warm-hands-keeping-our-stu/9703528/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Warm Hands: Keeping Our Students Cozy This Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3546866"},{"teacherId":115858,"projectId":9659550,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project! Thanks to your kindness, our classroom now has a vacuum and mop robot that helps keep our learning environment clean and welcoming every single day.\r\n\r\nThis addition has made such a difference — our students are able to spend more time focusing on their work instead of cleaning up, and our classroom feels fresh and ready for learning each morning. The students love seeing the robot in action and have even given it a nickname! Her name is Raina 25! It's been a fun, practical way to teach responsibility and care for our shared space.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provided a useful tool but also reminded my students that there are people out there who believe in supporting education and teachers. \r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom brighter, cleaner, and more efficient.","fullyFundedDate":1758899017968,"projectUrl":"project/make-the-science-room-clean-again/9659550/","projectTitle":"Make the Science Room Clean Again","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. R.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/115858"},{"teacherId":9993236,"projectId":9242417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with a new carpet! While it may seem like a simple addition, this carpet has truly transformed the way we learn and connect in our space. From the moment my students saw it rolled out across our classroom floor, their faces lit up with excitement. They instantly understood that this was more than just a rug—it was a place for gathering, sharing, and learning together.\r\n\r\nWe now use our carpet throughout the day for a variety of purposes. During whole-group lessons, the carpet helps bring us together in a shared space where everyone can see, hear, and engage more easily. It's also been essential for small group instruction, allowing me to pull students aside for focused discussions and interventions in a cozy, welcoming environment. Even during classroom discussions and morning meetings, the carpet fosters a sense of community. Students feel safe and included, which has led to more participation and deeper conversations.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, this simple but powerful resource has become the heart of our classroom. As we move into our next units in reading and math, the carpet will continue to serve as our go-to learning space for collaboration, storytelling, problem-solving, and more. Thank you again for giving my students a place to gather, grow, and feel like they truly belong.","fullyFundedDate":1747852455321,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-learning/9242417/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hossan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9993236_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x34,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747886345298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9993236"},{"teacherId":3546866,"projectId":9704260,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and allowing us to have a classroom camera. The camera has brought so much excitement to my students. With it, we're able to capture moments of student learning, creativity and collaboration that we can share with families and our school community. My students feel proud seeing their projects and hard work documented, and it helps them reflect on how much they've grown. \r\n\r\nThe camera allows us to record classroom presentations, science experiments, and special events, giving students the chance to look back at their progress and build confidence. Thanks to you, we can preserve meaningful memories and showcase the amazing things happening in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758899218036,"projectUrl":"project/say-cheese-capturing-our-school-memorie/9704260/","projectTitle":"Say Cheese! Capturing Our School Memories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3546866"},{"teacherId":3546866,"projectId":9380892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our classroom speaker! This gift has already made such a positive impact on my students. The speaker allows us to bring music and read-alouds from our reading curriculum to life in a way that engages all of my students. With clear sound, students can fully engage in lessons and sing along to songs. It will also allow us to rehearse for class performances and presentations, helping students project their voices and gain confidence in front of an audience. \r\n\r\nYour support has created a more vibrant and dynamic learning environment where every child can be heard and inspired. 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Some even expressed relief, saying they were glad to have something to eat since they had missed breakfast that morning. Their smiles and gratitude made it clear how much these snacks mean to them- not just as treats, but as an important way to feel cared for and supported in school.","fullyFundedDate":1746786880061,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-snacks-for-hungry-l/9062887/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds: Snacks for Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3546866"},{"teacherId":3546866,"projectId":9351936,"letterContent":"My students are putting the new pencils and sharpener to great use every day. Whether it's during writing workshops, math problem solving, or note-taking, they now have reliable tools that allow them to stay focused on their learning instead of worrying about broken pencils. 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