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With some of the tools provided by this project, all students can have the opportunity to complete this task independently or with minimal support, and this is just one example. \r\n\r\nThank you all so much! We can't do it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1733273271610,"projectUrl":"project/you-know-the-drill-always-measure-twice/8965879/","projectTitle":"You Know the Drill: Always Measure Twice & Cut Once","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6829072_orig.jpg?crop=961,961,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569009674021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6829072"},{"teacherId":7597576,"projectId":10020964,"letterContent":"hank you — impact of the AAC speech device on our apartment classroom\r\n\r\nI want to express my sincere thanks for providing the speech AAC device to our apartment classroom. Its arrival has made a clear and positive difference for the students with disabilities we serve.\r\n\r\nWith the device, students who had limited verbal communication are now participating more in class routines, requesting needs more independently, and showing greater confidence during group activities. The device has also improved peer interactions and reduced frustration-related behaviors, allowing staff to focus more on instruction and individualized supports. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting accessible communication tools that directly improve learning, engagement, and wellbeing. Your investment has had an immediate and meaningful impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1774452824133,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-talking/10020964/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Talking!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7597576_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663792218339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariecaggiano721k"},{"teacherId":7261086,"projectId":10230441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom tower garden project. Because of your kindness, our students now have a hands-on opportunity to explore science, responsibility, and the wonders of nature every day.\r\n\r\nOur students have been excited to help set up and care for the tower garden. They are learning how plants grow, what they need to thrive, and how their actions can help living things succeed. The garden provides meaningful opportunities for observation, problem-solving, and teamwork while creating a calming, sensory-rich experience for our learners.\r\n\r\nThe attached photo shows our tower garden fully set up and our students beginning their growing journey. Seeing the garden come to life has already sparked curiosity and enthusiasm throughout our classroom. We look forward to watching our plants grow and using this experience to support learning across many subjects.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping provide this unique educational opportunity. Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778223726616,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-my-students-with-a-tower-gard/10230441/","projectTitle":"Supporting My Students with a Tower Garden for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7261086_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778170714702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ttliu"},{"teacherId":1104878,"projectId":10228709,"letterContent":"Your generosity has a lasting impact on our students, providing them with hands-on learning experiences that extend far beyond the classroom. Through your support, students have the opportunity to engage in gardening projects that teach practical skills, foster teamwork, and deepen their understanding of sustainability. As they plant, nurture, and harvest, they develop confidence, responsibility, and a meaningful connection to the environment. These experiences inspire lifelong habits of stewardship and equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to help create a more sustainable future. Thank you for investing in their growth, learning, and success.","fullyFundedDate":1778525375783,"projectUrl":"project/going-green-life-skills-for-students-wi/10228709/","projectTitle":"Going Green: Life Skills for Students with Disabilities Part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1104878_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632458033135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/piastana-antoine"},{"teacherId":525462,"projectId":10192185,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a more organized, welcoming, and functional classroom space. 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They're proud of mastering a new skill. Something they can now use to create other items, express themselves creatively, and share their work with others.\r\n\r\nThese tools have also supported emotional regulation. The soft texture and gentle movement provide comfort during transitions or challenging moments, helping students stay engaged instead of becoming overwhelmed. Most importantly, students feel supported and empowered, they know they have a tool that helps them learn without drawing attention to their needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, my students are more calm and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1775183136752,"projectUrl":"project/hands-busy-minds-engaged-crocheting-si/10157001/","projectTitle":"Hands Busy, Minds Engaged, Crocheting Silent Fidgets for Better Listening","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10464192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775312975934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10464192"},{"teacherId":9229890,"projectId":9665209,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive their new hygiene kits, along with a fresh pair of socks, gloves, and warm hats. We paired the distribution with a lesson on hygiene, and each student was able to take home their own set of items. We also did a lesson on importances of staying warm in the winter time and the things we need to stay warm. The moment they realized these kits were for them, their eyes lit up with pure joy. Several students hugged their items tightly, and many told me how grateful their families would be.\r\nYour support has also opened the door to important conversations about self‑care, confidence, and respecting one another's dignity. As we move forward, students will continue building routines that help them feel prepared and empowered. Our next steps include integrating these resources into a broader lesson on personal responsibility and community care, helping students understand how meeting basic needs supports learning, kindness, and confidence.\r\nThe impact reached far beyond the session. Families shared their appreciation, explaining how helpful these essentials were during the colder months. For many of my students, having these items made them feel cared for, confident, and ready to focus on learning. Your generosity created a moment of dignity and comfort that my students will remember, and it has strengthened our classroom community in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1765914877396,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-through-comfort-and-cleanline/9665209/","projectTitle":"Confidence Through Comfort and Cleanliness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9229890_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726089283732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9229890"},{"teacherId":2931061,"projectId":9810512,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of Gelli plates, brayers, and other printmaking supplies to our classroom. Because of your support, my students now have the opportunity to explore a professional-grade artistic medium that was previously out of reach.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these tools to work, and the results have been incredible.\r\nFor our first project, students experimented with two-color layering processes. Using the Gelli plates and brayers, they practiced:\r\nInk Distribution: Learning how to achieve the perfect \"velvet\" texture with the brayers.\r\nComposition: Using snowflake stencils to create intricate, winter-themed designs.\r\nRegistration: Mastering the technique of pulling a first print and then layering a second color to create depth and contrast.\r\n\r\nPrintmaking is a unique blend of science and art. It requires patience, precision, and a bit of \"happy accidents.\" Seeing a student's face light up when they peel back the paper to reveal a vibrant print is a reminder of why hands-on art education is so vital. These supplies won't just be used for one project; they are durable tools that will serve hundreds of students in the school year to come as well as many more. In January, we plan to explore negative space and shape. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students' creativity and for providing the resources that make our art room a place of true discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1764705085843,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-printing-for-everyone/9810512/","projectTitle":"Accessible Printing for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2931061_orig.jpg?crop=2130,2130,x463,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764712033894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2931061"},{"teacherId":7865094,"projectId":9696551,"letterContent":"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous donors for providing our students with a laser engraver machine. Your support brings incredible opportunities to our classroom. Students are learning about a whole new area of customization. Allowing students to design, create, and explore new skills in technology, engineering, and artistry.\r\n\r\nThis contribution will have a lasting impact. Our students are excited, inspired, and eager to bring their ideas to life. Thank you for believing in their creativity and investing in their future.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1758899077564,"projectUrl":"project/laser-focused-crafters-laser-engraver-f/9696551/","projectTitle":"Laser Focused Crafters: Laser Engraver for Students' Custom Craft Business","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Furtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7865094_orig.jpg?crop=382,382,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621448212017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-furtadoteaches"},{"teacherId":1104878,"projectId":9694275,"letterContent":"I cannot even begin to describe the impact of your donation to our students. \r\n\r\nWhen the packages first arrived to our school, the students excitedly opened each package. Their facial expression said it all: they were grateful. \r\n\r\nYour support has provided us with essential tools such as knives, vegetable chopper, chopping board - each playing a vital role in helping our students learn basic life skills in the kitchen more effectively. These resources make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every single day, creating a more inclusive, focused, and supportive environment. Your kindness is not only felt in the materials you've given but in the confidence, comfort and engagement they inspire in our students. Thank you for believing in the importance of acquiring life skills in students who are differently abled and for investing in our kids' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1761051953482,"projectUrl":"project/garden-to-kitchen-initiative-part-2/9694275/","projectTitle":"Garden to Kitchen Initiative Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1104878_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632458033135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/piastana-antoine"},{"teacherId":10237625,"projectId":9674675,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our counseling service department received a much-needed boost in dignity, confidence, and care. The hygiene products you helped provide—everything from toothbrushes and deodorant to soap and sanitary items—have made a profound difference for our students. These essentials are often taken for granted, but for many of our learners, they were out of reach. Now, students can focus on learning without the distraction or discomfort of unmet basic needs.\r\n\r\nI'll never forget the moment we introduced the hygiene kits. One student quietly asked, \"Is this really for me?\"—his eyes wide with disbelief. Another student clutched her items and whispered, \"Now I won't have to miss school.\" These moments reminded us that learning starts with feeling safe, seen, and cared for. Since receiving the supplies, we've incorporated hygiene lessons into our life skills curriculum, using the materials to model routines, build independence, and spark conversations about self-care and self-worth.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning to offer these hygiene products to any student in the building who needs them, helping to promote confidence and self-care.","fullyFundedDate":1758636554119,"projectUrl":"project/building-life-skills-through-hygiene/9674675/","projectTitle":"Building Life Skills Through Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Victoria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237625"},{"teacherId":10015254,"projectId":9320855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing my students with such outstanding equipment and supplies. Your contribution has had a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students are developing valuable vocational skills that will support their journey toward greater independence and empower them to become productive members of society.\r\n\r\nAs an educator working with students with special needs, I know how critical vocational training is to their future success. Even more essential, however, is having access to adaptive equipment that enables them to fully engage in these experiences. The Carolina cart has been an incredible addition to our classroom. Its mobility and spacious design make it easy for students to access materials and stay actively involved in their learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to this funded project, my students now operate a small chocolate factory within our school. They create handmade chocolate treats and sell them to both students and staff throughout the building. This initiative has not only taught them practical job skills but has also instilled a sense of pride, ownership, and confidence in their work.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support. 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