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The students were immersed in this STEM activity and not only were they engaged by the lights and sounds that the sticks emitted but they also sparked curiosity which encouraged them to become very creative in designing groups of human circuits. It was so fun!! \r\n\r\nBy exploring alternative pathways that the electrons travelled, students were continually motivated to keep exploring by the various color lights that flashed and buzzing sounds created which supported collaboration and communication between the student groups. This was such an exciting and great hands-on STEM investigation project that truly did benefitted our students to further understand our current unit of study and how they think about the different forms of energy that is transferred in our life.","fullyFundedDate":1765921204278,"projectUrl":"project/educational-entertaining-experimenti/9898664/","projectTitle":"Educational, Entertaining, & Experimenting with Electricity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kurz-Porretto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2906653_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451422281458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2906653"},{"teacherId":1003082,"projectId":9857776,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generous donation. The students have a broad range of needs. These materials will help build the social-emotional aspects of our classroom. These students are struggling readers and the more positive reinforcement I can give them, the better. These rewards increase engagement and helps students stay on top their own success.\r\n\r\nThe students were very excited to receive our materials and ask for different types of rewards. They, also, have various emotional needs and the fidget accessories will greatly help students who have challenges focusing and remaining engaged. Finally, we look forward to the anxiety stickers to help students regulate during the day and stay focused and engaged. We are grateful for this opportunity you have given us. We are greatly appreciative and hope to pay the generosity forward.","fullyFundedDate":1767220310428,"projectUrl":"project/be-the-change-you-wish-to-see-in-the-wor/9857776/","projectTitle":"Be the Change You Wish to See in the World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barbara Snell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1003082_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457721568524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brasole"},{"teacherId":8401707,"projectId":9757200,"letterContent":"The posters played a meaningful and energizing role in helping students create signs that elevated school spirit and boosted overall morale throughout the building. As students gathered to design their posters, they engaged in genuine collaboration, sharing ideas and encouraging one another's creativity. The positive messages they wrote—ranging from motivational phrases to celebrations of our school community—helped foster a sense of unity and pride. This process allowed students to express themselves while also contributing to a larger culture of encouragement and support. 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This gift has allowed me to purchase updated and relevant resources for our virtual and in-classroom instruction. These resources have provided our students with real world connections and current interactive lab activities that will support all our ongoing investigations in our classroom. 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With these resources, I was able to purchase high-quality, creative lessons and project materials that immediately captured my students' attention. The lessons were engaging, hands-on, and aligned with curriculum standards, which helped make even the most challenging concepts accessible and exciting. My students became more motivated to participate and took pride in completing activities that felt new, relevant, and thoughtfully designed.\r\n\r\nBeyond the student experience, these resources also made a significant difference for me as a teacher. Instead of spending hours creating materials from scratch, I could focus on adapting and personalizing lessons to fit my students' unique needs. The ready-to-use activities and project templates saved time, reduced stress, and allowed me to dedicate more energy to meaningful instruction and individual student support. 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The carpet area became the heart of the classroom—a place where students gathered to share ideas, problem-solve together, and build stronger connections with one another. It not only improved classroom culture but also had a positive effect on focus, collaboration, and student confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1758636708045,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-corners-flexible-seating-for-ca/9651412/","projectTitle":"Comfort Corners: Flexible Seating for Calm and Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Pukhkiy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8401707_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649037655938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8401707"},{"teacherId":8401707,"projectId":9671066,"letterContent":"The iPad has been an incredible tool in my math classroom, transforming the way I teach and the way students engage with lessons. 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