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Your generosity helped us bring in some really thoughtful tools that my students have been enjoying. The write-and-wipe number boards are perfect for practicing skills in a fun, low-pressure way, and the kid-sized broom and dustpan set is helping students learn how to take responsibility for keeping their classroom clean.\r\n\r\nStudents have also really taken to the pop-it number chart—it's quickly becoming a favorite for a few students who are not always easy to engage.\r\n\r\nThank you again for choosing to support us. Your kindness means more than you know, and my students have been feeling the impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1757894222227,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-supporting-my-student/9631645/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Supporting My Students With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. F.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristin-flood"},{"teacherId":9225356,"projectId":9413755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for your generous donations! The storage bins have made a major difference in our classroom organization and the ease of finding the materials we need for each lesson. With everything now clearly labeled and within reach, students are able to take more ownership of their learning by gathering their supplies independently. It has truly helped our daily routines run more smoothly and allowed us to spend more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nOne moment that really stood out was during a recent group science project. Students were tasked with building simple machines using different materials. In the past, finding everything we needed could take up a lot of time, but now that our supplies are neatly sorted in the new bins, students dove right into their work with excitement and confidence. Their reactions when they first saw the new system were priceless—lots of \"oohs\" and \"wows\" as they realized how easy everything was to find!\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we're continuing to work on collaborative projects that build critical thinking and creativity. With the support you've given us, my students are better prepared to take on these challenges, and our classroom feels more like a space that belongs to them. 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Because of your generosity, my students have been able to engage with new materials that reflect a wide range of identities, experiences, and cultures — and it's made a powerful difference in how they see themselves and others.\r\n\r\nOne of our most memorable moments came when we read The Proudest Blue, a beautiful story about a young girl wearing her hijab for the first time. As we read, I watched students light up with recognition, curiosity, and empathy. Afterward, we created a project reflecting on how the story made us feel — and so many students said it made them feel special, brave, and proud of who they are. It opened a meaningful conversation about self-expression and respect for our differences.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students are not only learning to read — they're learning to see themselves and each other with love and understanding. Up next, we're using what we've learned to build personal projects that explore identity, family, and culture through writing and art in our module three ELA lessons. Your support has made all of this possible. Thank you again for helping us create a classroom where every child feels seen, heard, and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1742941811807,"projectUrl":"project/embracing-diversity/9082860/","projectTitle":"Embracing Diversity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Page","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9225356_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693054463610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225356"},{"teacherId":8833394,"projectId":9019478,"letterContent":"The resources funded through your donations have allowed us to create a vibrant and inclusive reading environment, stocked with diverse and engaging literature. 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