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The decorations, materials, and hands-on resources brought the unit to life and helped students move beyond surface-level facts to a deeper understanding of traditions, symbols, and values associated with the Chinese New Year. Instead of simply reading about customs, students were able to see, touch, and experience elements of the celebration, which significantly increased their curiosity and engagement.","fullyFundedDate":1767121904896,"projectUrl":"project/chinese-new-year-luck-light-and-learn/9972643/","projectTitle":"Chinese New Year: Luck, Light, and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louissaint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397020"},{"teacherId":2765226,"projectId":9984829,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books about tea and the items that supported our 3rd grade unit on China and Chinese New Year. Your kindness helped bring this unit to life in meaningful and memorable ways for our students.Through the books and hands-on materials, students were able to explore Chinese culture, traditions, and history in a deeper and more engaging way. Learning about tea traditions gave students insight into daily life and cultural practices, while the Chinese New Year items helped them understand the importance of celebrations, symbols, and customs. 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Through this experience, students will practice problem-solving, measurement, collaboration, and critical thinking in a fun and engaging way.\r\nMost importantly, this tool allows our students to learn by doing. They are excited to turn their ideas into real creations, and your generosity is helping spark creativity, confidence, and a love of learning that will last well beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765921024150,"projectUrl":"project/experimental-learning/9954379/","projectTitle":"Experimental Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2765226"},{"teacherId":8397020,"projectId":9976529,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for supporting this project. My students are going to love Chinese new year and love learning about the Chinese culture ! Thank you so much for believing in teachers and students and allowing our students to take part in something so spectacular! Please continue to support teachers and students. Doing these projects every year are costly but with your help you are making our dreams come true as education and students dreams come true. They will remember this for the rest of their lives. Thank you !","fullyFundedDate":1767636109158,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-luck-a-chinese-new-year-experi/9976529/","projectTitle":"Crafting Luck: a Chinese New Year Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louissaint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397020"},{"teacherId":8397020,"projectId":9972719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this possible. I can not wait to celebrate the Chinese new year with my students. Most importantly I can not wait for them to learn so much about china. This will pus their love for leaning about other countries even more. Thank you for making this project come true !!This project will open their eyes to new traditions and they will talk about this experience forever. Thank you for making learning fun for all these students. I can not wait for them to talk about it at home with their parents!","fullyFundedDate":1767227896661,"projectUrl":"project/lucky-new-year-learning/9972719/","projectTitle":"Lucky New Year Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louissaint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397020"},{"teacherId":8397020,"projectId":9839573,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and believing in my students. Because of your generosity, my students now have meaningful, hands-on opportunities to explore civics and government in ways that feel real, relevant, and exciting. 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These resources are helping my English Language Learners build vocabulary and confidence across all content areas, while also supporting my struggling readers as they work to better understand new words and concepts. Your kindness is opening doors for students to participate more fully in lessons, express their ideas, and feel successful as learners. I am truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and for believing in my students' potential. Thank you for helping create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1765365692234,"projectUrl":"project/picture-dictionaries/9845318/","projectTitle":"Picture Dictionaries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2765226"},{"teacherId":8397020,"projectId":9908693,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your donation to this project. I have noticed my students gravitation to these materials and thought to add this on the donation list, and you made this come true! Thank you once again for supporting this classroom and believing in my students. This builds lots of encouragement for my students and lots of encouragement for me. Many of my students are not exposed to these tools, this will expose them to something far much bigger. I want them to know that even though they do not have the means for certain tools, that they can still have the access. I am so thrilled! Thank you so much! I will look forward to your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1764614619792,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-creativity-lab/9908693/","projectTitle":"Mindful Creativity Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louissaint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397020"},{"teacherId":2765226,"projectId":9880811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of smart glasses for our classroom. Your support has opened the door for my students to explore science and STEM in new and exciting ways that were never possible before.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment we unboxed them, the excitement in the room was undeniable. My students are already using the glasses to make observations, record their thinking, and explore concepts with a level of engagement that has truly transformed our lessons. Many of my stdents, especially those who are shy or need more hands-on support are now participating with greater confidence because the technology makes learning feel interactive, accessible, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1763590875134,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-science-and-stem-in-the-classr/9880811/","projectTitle":"Exploring Science and STEM in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2765226"},{"teacherId":8397020,"projectId":9847223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project come to life. I would have never imagined to do this for my students. I can't wait during our learning block to surprise them with this. This will be an amazing learning tool they can use and who knows this might spark some more learning opportunities for them. My students aren't exposed to much and with this learning tool it will be unlimited because of you. Thank you so much! Please continue to support teachers and classrooms all over the world because we truly need it.","fullyFundedDate":1764226521129,"projectUrl":"project/through-their-eyes-the-living-science-l/9847223/","projectTitle":"Through Their Eyes: The Living Science Lab!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louissaint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397020"},{"teacherId":8397020,"projectId":9897505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for once again making this classroom a calm and collective zone. A place for students to relax and look forward to coming every day. This warms my heart to see how comfortable they are and how they know that this classroom is theirs. Thank you so much for believing in my students and believing in me, their teacher. This gives me so much encouragement to continue to think of amazing things to do for my students. Please continue to support students and teachers all over the world.","fullyFundedDate":1763589675627,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-calm-hearts/9897505/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Calm Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louissaint","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397020"},{"teacherId":2765226,"projectId":9872395,"letterContent":"The Bad Guys series has brought a lot of excitement and energy into our 3rd grade classroom. Many students who were unsure about reading longer chapter books have become eager readers because the books are funny, fast-paced, and filled with comic-style illustrations that make them feel confident. The characters have sparked great conversations about teamwork, making good choices, and how people can change for the better. 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