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In addition, I have been able to find activities on TPT to engage the students and to help the students understand a skill in a different way.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your generosity, kindness, and devotion to bettering the education of the students in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1768227509998,"projectUrl":"project/helping-teachers-students-with-a-tpt-g/9973561/","projectTitle":"Helping Teachers & Students With a TPT Gift Card","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3961135_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597468673748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3961135"},{"teacherId":3961135,"projectId":9973555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation towards this project. The students at my school will greatly benefit from these new basketballs.\r\n\r\nBecause of your help, I will be able to provide each of the students in my intramurals basketball program with their own basketball.\r\n\r\nIt's important for children to engage in some sort of physical activity. Learning and playing sports at school has many benefits, such as improved classroom behavior, daily exercise, making friends, developing good sportsmanship, etc.\r\n\r\nTeaching students the fundamentals and exposing them to different sports will hopefully inspire them to continue playing as they get older. This will also help them develop good sportsmanship which is an important skill for students to develop.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again! I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1767211612806,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-love-for-basketball/9973555/","projectTitle":"Creating a Love for Basketball","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3961135_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597468673748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3961135"},{"teacherId":3961135,"projectId":9852036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and supporting the students in my class!\r\n\r\nAs you know, being able to read is an essential skill children must learn in order to become successful.\r\n\r\nThese books have provided my students a number of books that they can choose from and be able to read independently.\r\n\r\nIn addition, these books also have helped me increase student interest in wanting to read.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your generosity, kindness, and devotion to bettering the education of the students in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1767633895556,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-library-full-of-new-and-exci/9852036/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Library Full of New and Exciting Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3961135_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597468673748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3961135"},{"teacherId":3961135,"projectId":9973564,"letterContent":"This year like many other years, there are germs everywhere. With your help, we have been trying to keep our students clean and healthy with the supplies that we are receiving. It is important to us to keep students healthy so that they can attend school daily and do their best work.\r\n\r\nWith the cleaning supplies we are able to clean our tables, chairs, pencil boxes and areas that are touched on a daily basis. We even have our own cleaning crew among the students in our class! The students love to be part of the classroom and taking care of their space.\r\n\r\nWhen the students see the materials, they feel that someone is looking out for them and these are supplies that can help them throughout the year. It is a gift to our classroom family.\r\n\r\nThere are many other classroom projects out there and we are flattered that you chose ours to contribute to. Thank you for all of us in Class 402!","fullyFundedDate":1767211612181,"projectUrl":"project/staying-clean-and-healthy-in-class/9973564/","projectTitle":"Staying Clean and Healthy in Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3961135_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597468673748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3961135"},{"teacherId":3961135,"projectId":9973546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and supporting the students in my class!\r\n\r\nAs you know, classroom supplies are used constantly and diminish greatly every year.\r\n\r\nMy students benefit so much from visual and auditory learning and these supplies are just the right stepping stone for them.\r\n\r\nFor example, having extra glue sticks has allowed the students to glue anchor charts in their notebook when needed, as well as help them glue things on a poster for a class project. In addition, being that technology is a big part of instruction nowadays, the use of headphones has allowed the students to work on educational apps without any distraction.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your generosity, kindness, and devotion to bettering the education of the students in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1768227527928,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-year-full-of-new-classroom-supplie/9973546/","projectTitle":"A New Year Full of New Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3961135_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597468673748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3961135"},{"teacherId":3961135,"projectId":9537823,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing these snacks for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your help, I have been able to provide my students with a variety of snack options to choose from when they arrive to school, as well as during the school day and my different after-school programs.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have helped the students stay energized, focused, and diligently working throughout the entire school day. For example, these snacks have been used as an opportunity to eat something in the middle of the day as we have a late lunch.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1763995134827,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-bellies-and-minds-with-snack/9537823/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Bellies and Minds With Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3961135_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597468673748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3961135"},{"teacherId":3961135,"projectId":9430517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and supporting the students in my class!\r\n\r\nAs you know, being able to read is an essential skill children must learn in order to become successful.\r\n\r\nThese books have provided my students a number of books that they can choose from and be able to read independently.\r\n\r\nIn addition, these books also have helped me increase student interest in wanting to read.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your generosity, kindness, and devotion to bettering the education of the students in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1754317340267,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-library-full-of-new-and-exci/9430517/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Library Full of New and Exciting Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3961135_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597468673748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3961135"},{"teacherId":1847,"projectId":9832772,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to my art class through the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. Your support means more than words can convey, and I am truly thankful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nI am thrilled to share that the gift card has already been put to wonderful use in purchasing a variety of fun and engaging resources that have enhanced the projects I plan for my students. These resources have allowed me to incorporate new extensions and creative ideas into the curriculum, providing students with enriching experiences both in class and at home.\r\n\r\nThe materials purchased through the Teachers Pay Teachers platform have been invaluable in helping to create an interactive online learning environment. From downloadable activities to visual aids and supplemental lesson plans, these resources have played a crucial role in ensuring that my students remain engaged and excited about their art projects. Not only do they enhance the lessons themselves, but they also empower students to explore their creativity in new ways, fostering their growth and enthusiasm for the subject.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, my students are able to enjoy a more dynamic and well-rounded learning experience, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to make this possible. Your support is helping shape the future of these young artists, and I couldn't be more thankful for your contribution.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for believing in the importance of art education. Your impact on our class is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1766502855014,"projectUrl":"project/creating-digital-art-experiences/9832772/","projectTitle":"Creating Digital Art Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pappas- Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1847_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532549165351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1847"},{"teacherId":1898311,"projectId":9938016,"letterContent":"Thank you all for funding my project requesting stylus pens for the students in the 4th and 5th grade. As more of their assignments are computer-based, the need for the stylus pens becomes essential. Not only does it make the work they show on the screens neater, but the students no longer have to resort to using their fingers to write or show computations.\r\n\r\nOne thing I have discovered as these stylus pens are consistently used is that they also have short lives. Their rubber tips fall off and the pens become useless. That is why the pens were requested in bulk form.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and for making my efforts in the classroom easier to manage.","fullyFundedDate":1765964371558,"projectUrl":"project/stylus-pens/9938016/","projectTitle":"Stylus Pens","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robert Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1898311_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448593771036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-robertmelendez"},{"teacherId":9210536,"projectId":9665708,"letterContent":"My students loved their cozy colorful gloves! They wear them daily and were so excited when they received them. They also appreciate having yummy snacks to eat in the afternoon. This really helps them maintain their focus and complete their work without being distracted by hunger. None of these additions to our classroom would have been made possible without your generous contributions. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where some of their basic needs are met. Your generosity warms our hands and hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1759957559242,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-gloves-caring-hands/9665708/","projectTitle":"Cozy Gloves & Caring Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yavuz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210536"},{"teacherId":9683383,"projectId":9623860,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students and I have been able to use these new resources every day in meaningful ways. We've incorporated them into hands-on lessons, small-group work, and independent practice, allowing students to explore concepts more deeply and confidently. One especially memorable moment was watching students collaborate during a recent project—using the materials to test ideas, ask thoughtful questions, and explain their thinking to one another. The resources helped turn learning into an active, engaging experience rather than just a lesson on the board.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we're now moving into the next phase of our learning by building on these experiences with more complex projects and lessons. Students will continue using the resources to apply what they've learned, reflect on their progress, and challenge themselves with new goals. Your contribution didn't just provide materials—it created opportunities for curiosity, confidence, and growth. Thank you for giving my students this meaningful glimpse into what's possible in our classroom","fullyFundedDate":1756550394706,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-essentials/9623860/","projectTitle":"Back to School Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lennon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9683383_orig.jpg?crop=182,182,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736206710776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9683383"},{"teacherId":9683383,"projectId":9802784,"letterContent":"Thanks to the donated materials, my sister's 4th grade after-school program has become a space where the girls can truly express themselves and connect with one another. The students are using these resources during collaborative projects such as group art activities, journaling, and guided discussions, where they share ideas, stories, and encouragement with their peers. When the girls first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate—they eagerly explored everything and couldn't wait to start creating together. Many of them took pride in using supplies that felt special and \"just for them,\" which boosted their confidence and willingness to participate. These resources have helped the girls open up, strengthen friendships, and form meaningful bonds in a supportive environment. 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