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These tools allow us to keep visual supports, schedules, checklists, and learning activities accessible and long-lasting—saving us precious classroom time and ensuring students always have the resources they need.\r\nYour support also provided a variety of sensory and regulation tools, including the Hand2Mind Sensory Fidget Kit, Chair Bands, and Theraputty set. These items have already brought comfort, focus, and calm to students who benefit from movement or tactile input. It is incredible to see how much more confident and engaged they become when they have the right supports in place. The essential oil diffuser and set of natural oils have helped transform our classroom into a calming, welcoming space, especially during hectic parts of the day.","fullyFundedDate":1758898940704,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-superstars-helping-st/9542816/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Superstars: Helping Students Learn Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2108801_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x97,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598745118494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2108801"},{"teacherId":8991429,"projectId":9559675,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our therapy room has become a place where students don't just learn—they grow, explore, and discover new confidence in themselves. In our school setting, even simple materials play a powerful role in helping students learn. Items like the laminating machine allow me to create durable visual supports and communication tools that my students can use every day, helping them regulate emotions, follow routines, and build independence. Fidget stickers, sensory tools, and sharpened pencils give my students hands-on opportunities to strengthen motor skills and stay focused during tasks that once felt overwhelming.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting to my students is the sense of ownership and pride they feel when using these new materials. The toy hammers and play-dough activities quickly became a favorite—turning hard-to-practice fine-motor work into something fun and empowering. Even the simple addition of a classroom broom has sparked new enthusiasm, with students eagerly helping keep our room clean and calm. These tools may seem small, but to my students, they represent accomplishment, responsibility, and the belief that they can do hard things. Thank you for your generosity in making this happen! We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758898860578,"projectUrl":"project/from-fidgets-to-focus-fuel-our-ot-room/9559675/","projectTitle":"From Fidgets to Focus: Fuel Our OT Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991429_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680444432609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991429"},{"teacherId":8991429,"projectId":9557588,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become a more structured and accessible learning environment. While many people use these tools at home, in our therapy room they help students build essential executive-function skills like planning, organizing, and following routines. The laminator, label maker, colored tape, and dry erase board provide clear visual supports that guide students through their day and help them feel more confident and independent.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about their new visual routines and task cards—now sturdy enough to use daily without wearing out. The dry erase board has also become a favorite spot for practicing writing skills, giving students a low-pressure way to try, erase, and try again. Even students who were hesitant writers are now eager to participate.\r\n\r\nWith your help, my students have begun to take more ownership of their materials and routines. Your donation has truly helped our students grow more independent and confident each day. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758898749527,"projectUrl":"project/stuck-on-success-building-executive-fun/9557588/","projectTitle":"Stuck on Success! Building Executive Function Through Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991429_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680444432609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991429"},{"teacherId":616877,"projectId":9385137,"letterContent":"Because of the LEGO SPIKE Essential kits, my classroom has become a place where my students get to be inventors and builders every day. My students use the pieces to build creations that move, solve problems, and do meaningful work. When something doesn't work the first time, my students learn to try again, test new ideas, and improve their designs. They are excited to share their thinking, collaborate with classmates, and see their creations come to life.\r\n\r\nThese LEGO kits help every student feel capable and confident as a learner. Some of my students shine as builders, others as coders, and others as creative thinkers—and all students have a chance to contribute and support one another. My students are learning that mistakes are part of the learning process and that perseverance leads to success. Thank you for supporting learning experiences that help my students feel proud, confident, and excited to come to school each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758917548756,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-bring-our-ideas-to-life/9385137/","projectTitle":"Help Us Bring Our Ideas to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nunez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp616877_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759778250378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/616877"},{"teacherId":8991429,"projectId":9212724,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, having a printer in my therapy room has truly transformed what I'm able to offer my students! It's made it so much easier to provide hands-on, personalized materials that meet each student's unique needs. From visual schedules to fine motor activities, I can now create and print exactly what my students need—when they need it. They're more engaged, more independent, and more confident as they work on skills that help them succeed both in therapy and in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also helped me better support my students' teachers by quickly sharing adapted materials, visual supports, and classroom tools that carry over therapy strategies into their daily routines. Having the ability to print on demand has made a big difference in how seamlessly we can meet students' goals. Thank you so much for making this possible! Your generosity is making a real and lasting impact on my students' learning and success!","fullyFundedDate":1746785395846,"projectUrl":"project/printed-possibilities-tools-to-help-kid/9212724/","projectTitle":"Printed Possibilities: Tools to Help Kids Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991429_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680444432609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991429"},{"teacherId":8991429,"projectId":9212950,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, the iPad has made a huge difference in my therapy sessions! It's become an essential tool for helping students with disabilities strengthen fine motor skills, regulate their sensory needs, and express themselves in fun, meaningful ways. It's been incredible to watch their confidence grow as activities that once felt hard or frustrating are now something they look forward to.\r\n\r\nWe use it often to practice writing and prewriting, including tracing letters, drawing shapes, and working on pencil control. A lot of my students usually resist these kinds of tasks, but the iPad completely changes their attitude. It's engaging, it gives them instant feedback, and it just feels fun. We also use games that help build visual skills like scanning, tracking, and attention - skills that are super important for reading and classroom learning. The shift in motivation has been amazing. Thank you so much for making this possible! You are truly helping my students grow in ways that matter.","fullyFundedDate":1746785893537,"projectUrl":"project/swipe-sketch-succeed-unlocking-potent/9212950/","projectTitle":"Swipe, Sketch, Succeed: Unlocking Potential With an iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991429_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680444432609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991429"},{"teacherId":616877,"projectId":8866288,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation toward the purchase of new Dash Robots for my classroom. Your support has made a tremendous impact, and I am excited to share how these new tools are enhancing our learning environment.\r\nThanks to your contribution, my students now have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology that helps them develop critical skills in coding, problem-solving, and creativity. The Dash Robots are already making a difference, fostering teamwork, and encouraging students to think outside the box. Watching them work with the robots has been a truly rewarding experience, and it's clear that these hands-on learning experiences are sparking their interest in STEM fields.\r\nThank you once again for your generous contribution. 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