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Whether it's printing charts in bright colors, producing visuals for our centers, or creating student work that they can proudly take home, your donation will make daily learning more engaging and children will become more interested in the work they have created and the charts that will fill our classroom for their learning. \r\nYour kindness reminds my students that there are people that want to see them succeed and believe in their education. Thank you for making this possible through your generous donations , it really means a lot to all of us. Thank you for thinking of us and the wonderful things that we will be creating with your donation. The children and I are very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756995291860,"projectUrl":"project/give-colorful-visuals-for-my-students-wi/9455918/","projectTitle":"Give Colorful Visuals for My Students With a Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8768581"},{"teacherId":1187985,"projectId":6885027,"letterContent":"Thank You for Our Flexible Seating!\r\n\r\nTo our generous donors for \"Flexible Seating to Enjoy the World of Books,\" thank you hardly seems adequate for the transformation you've brought to our classroom. The impact of your contributions has been immediate and profound. We are using our new resources daily, and the atmosphere in our reading corner has shifted from traditional and rigid to inviting and personalized. Instead of the old, hard chairs, students now have a variety of choices—from cozy floor cushions to ergonomic wobble stools. This flexibility has done more than just improve comfort; it has empowered my students to manage their own learning environments. Just last week, during our independent reading time, I watched a usually fidgety student, Alex, settle into a beanbag chair tucked away by the window. He was so deeply engrossed in his book that he didn't even look up when the bell rang for lunch. This moment, where choice led directly to engagement and deep focus, demonstrated that the simple act of choosing where to sit can be the catalyst for enjoying the world of books.\r\n\r\nThe day the materials arrived was truly magical. There were genuine gasps of excitement when we unpacked the colorful pillows and soft seating options. For them, it wasn't just new furniture; it felt like a significant, visible investment in their happiness and learning. The students immediately understood that this was a space created just for them, designed for comfort and dedicated to the joy of reading. I saw smiles, laughter, and a sense of ownership that had been missing before. They treated the materials with immediate respect, organizing the cushions and taking turns trying out the different seats. This moment solidified that you didn't just donate items—you donated a feeling: the feeling of being valued and supported in their intellectual journeys.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are currently diving into a passion project unit where students are researching and presenting on topics they care deeply about. The new flexible seating areas are proving to be invaluable collaboration and research stations. Small groups gather on the floor cushions to discuss primary sources, while students needing focus use the lap desks in the quiet corners to draft their papers. The next steps for this project involve refining their arguments and preparing for their oral presentations, which they will be conducting from their new favorite seats! Your contributions have created the perfect environment for us to continue building confidence, fostering curiosity, and ensuring that every child has a comfortable, inspiring space to enjoy and explore the world of books. Thank you again for being such integral partners in our classroom success.","fullyFundedDate":1669778622967,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-to-enjoy-the-world-of-b/6885027/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating to Enjoy the World of Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taveras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1187985_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568595656229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1187985"},{"teacherId":2774079,"projectId":9424043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom easel. It has quickly become one of the most important tools in our room. We use it every day to display our learning targets and to make our lessons clearer through explicit teacher modeling. It's brought so much structure and focus to our instruction, and I'm truly grateful for it.\r\n\r\nThe easel has also opened up new opportunities for shared learning. My students love coming up to the easel to show their thinking, solve problems, and participate more actively in our lessons. It's helping build confidence, collaboration, and a stronger sense of community in our classroom. Your support made a real difference for us.","fullyFundedDate":1757548136212,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-easel-for-curious-minds/9424043/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Easel for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2774079_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y378&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750365306695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2774079"},{"teacherId":6407758,"projectId":9702720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support!\r\nThe new color printer is making our STEM activities much more hands-on and engaging. Students can now print detailed diagrams, engineering plans, data charts, and full-color visuals that help them better understand complex ideas. Instead of just imagining a design or looking at it on a screen, they can hold it, compare it, annotate it, and use it in experiments. This has made lessons clearer, more interactive, and easier for all students to access.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, our students now have a color printer that brings their STEM projects to life. They're excited to print their designs, diagrams, and data in vibrant color, which is making our lessons more hands-on, creative, and engaging. We're truly grateful for the difference you're making in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758213445887,"projectUrl":"project/printer-to-become-colorful-scientists/9702720/","projectTitle":"Printer to Become Colorful Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6407758_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556883746315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6407758"},{"teacherId":9743485,"projectId":9709180,"letterContent":"Kindergarten is where wonder begins and thanks to you, that spark of curiosity is now glowing brighter than ever in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation of STEM materials has transformed our learning space into a hub of discovery and imagination. These aren't just toys, they're tools that open doors to creativity, critical thinking, and the kinds of questions that shape future innovators.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see my students exploring, building, and problem-solving with joy and confidence. Whether they're designing simple \"machines\", \"robots\" or experimenting with magnets, they're learning through play in ways that are meaningful and age appropriate. \r\n\r\nYou've helped turn everyday moments into powerful learning experiences. Because of you, our young learners are dreaming big and thinking boldly.Thank you for investing in their future and for believing in the power of early education!","fullyFundedDate":1758058705773,"projectUrl":"project/from-blocks-to-breakthroughs/9709180/","projectTitle":"From Blocks to Breakthroughs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cáceres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9743485_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x228,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735867524552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9743485"},{"teacherId":8707389,"projectId":9720907,"letterContent":"This printing project has transformed my classroom by making printed materials more accessible, engaging, and personalized for my students. With the funded resources such as a high-quality printer, ink, and paper, I've been able to create vibrant visuals, differentiated worksheets, and student-centered learning materials that support a variety of learning styles. Students now have access to printed anchor charts, and graphic organizers. For multilingual learners and students with IEPs, printed materials tailored to their needs have made a noticeable difference in comprehension and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1758899096189,"projectUrl":"project/printspiration-fueling-creativity-one-p/9720907/","projectTitle":"Printspiration: Fueling Creativity One Page at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabreja","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8707389_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y422&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673629992224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8707389"},{"teacherId":3103666,"projectId":9705405,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! In our classroom, the little things truly make a big difference, and your generosity helps make that possible.\r\nThe paper towels and disinfecting wipes will help us keep our space clean and welcoming so students can focus on learning instead of germs. Healthy snacks will give them the energy they need to stay alert and ready to tackle challenges throughout the day. Small gifts and rewards will allow me to celebrate their positive choices, effort, and hard work because recognition really does go a long way in building confidence and motivation.\r\nThank you for caring about our students and for helping create a classroom where they can feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758801145600,"projectUrl":"project/hello-third-grade/9705405/","projectTitle":"Hello Third Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holguin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3103666_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660693377491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3103666"},{"teacherId":3103666,"projectId":9569756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity will help make our room a calm and organized place where students can do their best work.\r\nThe massage chair pad will give students a quiet spot to relax when they feel stressed, so they can return to learning ready to focus. Many of my students work hard every day, but sometimes they just need a short break to reset their minds and bodies. This will help them feel better and ready to try again.\r\nThe baskets and folders will help us keep our materials neat and easy to find. When things are organized, we spend less time looking for supplies and more time learning together. Staying organized also helps students feel proud of their work and more confident in school.\r\nThese items will make our classroom a happier, more comfortable place for everyone. Thank you for helping create an environment where students feel safe, focused, and ready to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755712542091,"projectUrl":"project/relax-and-learn/9569756/","projectTitle":"Relax and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holguin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3103666_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660693377491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3103666"},{"teacherId":196101,"projectId":9478477,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your support and for helping fund this project! My students are so excited about all the new activities we are able to buy with these gift cards. With these TPT gift cards, I will purchase differentiated resources and activities to teach my students in different subjects. In addition, I will purchase interactive learning games and activities to reinforce skills and strategies taught. These resources will greatly benefit all my students, but specially my ENL students and students with special needs.\r\n\r\nThank you all again for your generous donations and your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758899047454,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-gift-cards-to-help-my-second-graders/9478477/","projectTitle":"TPT Gift Cards To Help My Second-Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julissa Olea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp196101_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558148761613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/196101"},{"teacherId":6407758,"projectId":9679348,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! I'm so honored that you donated to this project. My scholars were ecstatic when I opened the brand-new boxes filled with snacks. I cannot express how much this means to the scholars I serve. Your generous gift is something that my scholars enjoy, and it has a significant impact on their learning and future.\r\n\r\nI sincerely appreciate your generosity, and so do my scholars. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in their lives.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart thank again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757532536626,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-focus-healthy-snacks-drinks/9679348/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Focus: Healthy Snacks & Drinks for Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6407758_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556883746315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6407758"},{"teacherId":9718566,"projectId":9405369,"letterContent":"I want to thank you deeply for supporting my math centers through engaging games. Your generous contribution made it possible for my students to have access to hands-on activities that make math fun, meaningful, and interactive. The games have transformed our centers into places where students are excited to learn, collaborate with peers, and build confidence in their problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate; students who once felt nervous about math are now participating eagerly and practicing concepts without hesitation. The games give them opportunities to apply what they've learned in class, strengthen their understanding of multiplication, division, fractions, and problem-solving, and build their critical thinking in a way that feels like play. Thanks to you, my students are experiencing math in a joyful and engaging way that will continue to support their growth throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1753558562443,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-math-centers-through-games/9405369/","projectTitle":"Level Up Math: Centers Through Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9718566_orig.png?crop=455,455,x54,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758490029174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9718566"},{"teacherId":7837210,"projectId":6938428,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous donation of art supplies for our elementary students. Your support inspires creativity and imagination, giving our children the tools they need to express themselves and explore their artistic talents. These supplies enrich our classrooms and help foster a love of learning through art. Thank you for investing in our students' growth and for helping make their educational experience more colorful and meaningful. Your generosity helps us nurture young minds and build a brighter future. 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