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Some students who were previously hesitant to participate online became more enthusiastic and confident when using these tools, and families shared how excited their children were to learn with the new technology each day","fullyFundedDate":1606876248242,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-successful-remote-learnin/5289132/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Successful Remote Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hercules","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4881546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683829021372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-whercules"},{"teacherId":9872642,"projectId":9971913,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us create a beautiful, welcoming space for our young learners! Your generous donation of our boho-style classroom materials has made such a wonderful impact on our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe soft, calming colors have helped transform our classroom into a warm and friendly space where my students feel comfortable, peaceful, and excited to come to school each day. The gentle colors and organized materials create an environment that helps my students remain calm while still encouraging them to explore, learn, play, and have fun.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful watching my students enjoy their newly decorated classroom. At this young age, their environment plays such an important role in helping them feel safe, happy, and ready to learn. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom feels even more like a special place that belongs to them.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me give them a classroom filled with comfort, creativity, and joy. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1772550447058,"projectUrl":"project/boho-bliss-a-calming-classroom-for-youn/9971913/","projectTitle":"Boho Bliss: A Calming Classroom for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9872642_orig.jpg?crop=1037,1037,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734035880869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9872642"},{"teacherId":8855307,"projectId":9786239,"letterContent":"It is hard to put into words how grateful I am for your generous support of my \"Science Sorting\" project. Because of you, my students now have materials for sorting and classify various topics in science that will enhance my student's learning.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is buzzing with excitement! These tools are not just supplies; they are opportunities for my students to engage in deep, hands-on scientific problem-solving. This project allows us to move beyond textbooks and truly explore the scientific method.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' education and for fostering a love for STEM in our classroom. I cannot wait to share the photos of their final projects with you!","fullyFundedDate":1764944997721,"projectUrl":"project/science-sorting/9786239/","projectTitle":"Science Sorting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lebron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8855307_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700007339022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855307"},{"teacherId":8855307,"projectId":9561406,"letterContent":"It is hard to put into words how grateful I am for your generous support of my \"Instant Science Centers\" project. Because of you, my students now have centers in a vast majority of topics to enhance their learning.\r\n\r\nOur Science classroom is buzzing with excitement! These kits are not just supplies; they are opportunities for my students to engage in deep, hands-on scientific problem-solving. This project allows us to move beyond textbooks and truly explore the scientific method.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' education and for fostering a love for STEM in our classroom. I cannot wait to share the photos of their final projects with you!","fullyFundedDate":1758202772400,"projectUrl":"project/instant-science-centers/9561406/","projectTitle":"Instant Science Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lebron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8855307_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700007339022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855307"},{"teacherId":9872642,"projectId":9751505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the canopy and sensory toys you donated to our Pre-K classroom. These new resources have helped us create a cozy corner where students can calm their bodies, feel safe, and take a break when emotions feel big.\r\n\r\nOur students use the cozy corner every day. One special moment was when a student who felt upset chose to sit under the canopy with a sensory toy. After a few quiet minutes, the student was able to take deep breaths and rejoin the class feeling calm and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the cozy corner, they were excited and curious. They smiled, explored the space, and asked to use it right away. Many said it looked \"cozy\" and \"soft,\" and it quickly became a favorite part of our classroom.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue teaching our Pre-K students how to name their feelings and choose calming tools independently. These lessons help them build early self-regulation skills that support learning and positive interactions with peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760533316512,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-to-shine/9751505/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space to Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9872642_orig.jpg?crop=1037,1037,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734035880869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9872642"},{"teacherId":7479561,"projectId":9339295,"letterContent":"I am happy to share that the writing resource has made a great difference to the students in my small groups with whom I interact daily.\r\nWe use a variety of tools because of the individual differences encountered in each student. The writing table is one of the tools that students use and get immediate feedback. They interact with each other and make corrections before using pencil and paper.\r\nOne student shared that the writing table is like a huge white board. They look forward to the times when we are engaged in sound and sentence dictation.\r\nI am so thankful for your part in making on the spot learning in my classroom a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1756221221050,"projectUrl":"project/write-right-now/9339295/","projectTitle":"Write Right Now!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hutchinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7479561"},{"teacherId":4810834,"projectId":9602362,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your dedication and involvement to the Mindfulness Matters project. Your commitment to fostering mindfulness and well-being has not only helped create a positive impact in my class but has also inspired others to slow down, reflect, and embrace the present moment. \r\nMy students enjoys going to the calm down corner where they learn to control and react in a positive way when they are upset using the materials provided by your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1756851879409,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-matters/9602362/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thorne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4810834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625794074697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-a-thorne"},{"teacherId":8855307,"projectId":9499897,"letterContent":"I am extremely grateful for your incredible generous donation to my science classroom. My students at PS 81 in Bed-Stuy are extra happy for the new addition to our classroom. Your support means the world to us. \r\n\r\nThank you for your contribution, we are able to use the gift card to obtain resources that support instruction, the owl pellets will be great investigation for a group of future scientists and the science kits are helpful to create centers for the students and introduce more inquizative instruction. These materials will have an immediate impact by allowing students to engage in hands-on experiments and real world research that goes beyond the standard curriculum.\r\n\r\nYou are truly making a difference in the lives of my students, providing them with unparalleled educational opportunities that they might not have otherwise. 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