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Thank you for investing in my students and helping them grow as confident mathematicians!","fullyFundedDate":1763592913172,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-tools-to-strengthen-math-skills/9745328/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Tools to Strengthen Math Skills for Grades 1-5!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scelia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649566_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502746850007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-scelia"},{"teacherId":5945217,"projectId":9690266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our STEM project! Because of your kindness, my students now have exciting new hands-on materials to explore, create, and problem-solve with every day. Watching their faces light up as they dive into engineering challenges and bring their ideas to life has been truly amazing. These resources have sparked their creativity, encouraged teamwork, and helped them think outside the box in ways that will benefit them for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your generosity. Thank you for helping inspire the next generation of innovators!","fullyFundedDate":1757541140607,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins-grow-little-minds/9690266/","projectTitle":"Stem Bins Grow Little Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zupko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5945217_orig.jpg?crop=869,869,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693576289830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrszupko"},{"teacherId":5945217,"projectId":9176809,"letterContent":"Educational Impact:\r\nStudents will become active participants in eco-friendly practices, learning how everyday choices affect the planet. The composter offers a tangible, real-world application of science, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. As students monitor decomposition, apply fertilizer to their plants, and observe improved garden growth, they'll build a deeper connection to nature and a stronger understanding of recycling and resource conservation.\r\n\r\nCommunity Impact:\r\nThe habits and values students cultivate in the classroom often grow into long-term lifestyle choices. This project empowers them to take sustainable practices into their homes and neighborhoods, fostering a ripple effect of environmental awareness throughout the community.\r\n\r\nGarden Impact:\r\nWith a steady supply of fresh, natural fertilizer produced in under 24 hours, our garden will flourish. Stronger, healthier plants mean increased opportunities for hands-on science lessons, tastier harvests, and a more vibrant learning environment for all.\r\n\r\nYour support helps us grow more than a garden—it helps us grow responsible, eco-conscious citizens of tomorrow. Thank you for making this green journey possible!","fullyFundedDate":1748727975796,"projectUrl":"project/turning-trash-into-treasure-a-composter/9176809/","projectTitle":"Turning Trash into Treasure: A Composter for Our School Garden!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zupko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5945217_orig.jpg?crop=869,869,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693576289830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrszupko"},{"teacherId":5945217,"projectId":9568113,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation, which has fully funded our snack station project for the second-grade class. Your support means the world to us.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come to school without extra food for snack time, and your contribution will ensure that they no longer have to face the school day hungry and distracted. By providing a snack dispensing station with cereal, you are helping our students stay focused and energized, boosting their concentration and motivation throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have made a significant impact on our classroom, and we are incredibly thankful for your support. 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The 120 board has been exactly what they needed. Being able to physically move, touch, and arrange the number tiles has helped students see number patterns, understand sequencing, and build confidence with place value in a way that worksheets simply cannot provide.\r\n\r\nStudents who once struggled to visualize numbers are now eagerly spotting patterns, explaining odd and even numbers, and using the board to make sense of addition and subtraction. Their faces light up when they discover a pattern on their own, and that spark of understanding is priceless.\r\n\r\nThis resource has supported my teaching across multiple grade levels and has made differentiating instruction so much smoother. Whether I'm working with a first grader learning to count by tens or a fifth grader strengthening number fluency, the board has provided a clear, engaging way to build understanding.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving my students a tool that brings math to life. Your generosity has helped create moments of clarity, confidence, and joy for learners who truly deserve it. We are so grateful for your support. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1762265220142,"projectUrl":"project/building-number-confidence-from-1-to-120/9745337/","projectTitle":"Building Number Confidence from 1 to 120!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scelia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649566_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502746850007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-scelia"},{"teacherId":4649566,"projectId":9618528,"letterContent":"I wanted to share a heartfelt update now that my students have been using the Grab & Play Math Games your generosity helped bring into our AIS classroom, and the impact has been truly wonderful.\r\n\r\nIn AIS, so many of my students need more than traditional practice. They need math to feel fun, hands-on, and achievable. These Grab & Play games have done exactly that. Suddenly, students who once felt unsure or overwhelmed are eagerly diving into division at the robot factory, comparing fractions on the western frontier, and solving multiplication problems to uncover ancient treasure. Math doesn't feel like work anymore—m, it feels like an adventure.\r\n\r\nThese materials have transformed our small-group rotations. While I provide targeted instruction with one group, the others can work collaboratively or independently on high-quality, purposeful games that reinforce exactly the skills they need. The variety, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and place value, allows every child to practice at their level. The teamwork built into these games has also helped students encourage one another, problem-solve together, and feel proud of their success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, math time has become more joyful, more engaging, and far more confidence-building. My students are strengthening their skills, building independence, and discovering that math can be exciting and rewarding. Thank you so much for giving them tools that enrich their learning and transform their mindset. Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference, and we are truly grateful. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1757556275160,"projectUrl":"project/math-adventures-box-grab-play-games-f/9618528/","projectTitle":"Math Adventures Box: Grab & Play Games for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scelia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649566_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502746850007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-scelia"},{"teacherId":4649566,"projectId":9604001,"letterContent":"I wanted to share a heartfelt update now that my students have begun using the Teachers Pay Teachers resources your generosity helped bring into our AIS math classroom. These materials have already made such a meaningful difference for my learners in Grades 1–5.\r\n\r\nSo many of my AIS students need extra time, extra support, and new ways to connect with math in ways that feel clear and manageable. The hands-on games, center activities, and practice tools I've purchased through TPT have given them exactly that. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by traditional worksheets, my students are now exploring math through interactive activities that make the concepts truly click. I'm already seeing more smiles, more confidence, and more \"I get it now!\" moments.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I've been able to provide targeted interventions that meet students precisely where they are. These resources have helped turn math frustration into steady progress, and those small wins are building confidence that carries over into everything they do. 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But these self-checking folder games have completely changed the tone of our small-group rotations. Students absolutely love being able to grab a game, work at their own pace, and get instant feedback without feeling rushed or judged. They feel successful, and that success is motivating them to keep trying.\r\n\r\nWhether they're racing around a multiplication racetrack, solving fraction problems on a sports court, or working through geometry challenges, my students are engaged. They are practicing essential skills in a way that feels more like play, and I can see their confidence growing with every session. These games have helped turn math time into something students look forward to instead of something they worry about.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I'm able to run AIS small-group rotations more effectively. While I work closely with one group on targeted instruction, the rest of my students are actively learning, practicing, and reinforcing key skills independently. 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We are truly, deeply grateful. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1755745432180,"projectUrl":"project/math-made-fun-engaging-centers-for-grow/9618514/","projectTitle":"Math Made Fun: Engaging Centers for Growing Problem-Solvers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scelia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649566_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502746850007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-scelia"},{"teacherId":4649566,"projectId":9618544,"letterContent":"I wanted to share an update now that my students have begun using the hands-on math materials you generously helped bring into our AIS classroom, and the impact has already been so encouraging.\r\n\r\nThe Fraction Multipliers have been an absolute game changer for my older students who often struggle with fraction concepts. Instead of trying to visualize multiplication in their heads, they can now see how fractions combine as they layer the transparent tiles. The moment the tiles overlap and the new fractional area appears, you can literally watch their understanding click into place. Their confidence with an abstract concept has grown so much in just a short time.\r\n\r\nThe double-sided magnetic number tiles have brought joy and structure to my younger learners. They love manipulating the tiles, matching numbers to quantities, building addition problems, and sequencing. For many of them, this tactile approach is exactly what they've needed, something they can touch, move, and experiment with until the ideas truly make sense.\r\n\r\nAnd the classroom favorite... the Real World Math: Unexpected Events Game! This resource has been such a fun (and surprisingly eye-opening) way to introduce money management and problem-solving. The students absolutely love navigating the real-life scenarios and making decisions based on their \"budgets.\" It's been wonderful hearing them make connections to situations they recognize outside of school. They're beginning to see that math isn't just a subject, it's a life skill.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I've been able to differentiate more effectively during AIS small groups and centers. While I work closely with one group, the others can engage in meaningful, hands-on math practice that builds understanding and independence. These tools have allowed every child, from those building foundational number sense to those tackling more advanced topics, to access math in a way that feels accessible and empowering.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping my students experience math with clarity, confidence, and excitement. Your generosity is making a real difference in their learning, and we are truly grateful. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1755745431549,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-building-skills-through-g/9618544/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math: Building Skills Through Games and Real-World Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scelia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649566_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502746850007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-scelia"},{"teacherId":4649566,"projectId":9411015,"letterContent":"I wanted to share an update now that my students have been using the math materials your generosity made possible, and truly, the impact has been amazing to see!\r\n\r\nThese hands-on math games and center activities have brought a new level of excitement and confidence into our AIS sessions. Students who once felt overwhelmed by number sense or operations are now eagerly jumping into activities that help them practice in ways that feel fun, meaningful, and approachable. The real-world math resources, fact fluency games, place-value centers, and problem-solving tasks have given my learners exactly what they needed, more time, more practice, and more opportunities to feel successful.\r\n\r\nIt has been amazing to watch students who used to shy away from math suddenly light up when they get an answer right, solve a problem independently, or master a skill that was once frustrating. These materials have helped turn \"I can't do this\" moments into small victories, and those victories are building confidence that carries over into everything they do.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed me to provide targeted, thoughtful interventions for students across Grades 1–5, meeting them right where they are and giving them tools that truly help. I cannot thank you enough for believing in my students and giving them the chance to learn in ways that work best for them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making such a difference, and we are so deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1752671636004,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-click-hands-on-help-for-gro/9411015/","projectTitle":"Making Math Click: Hands-On Help for Growing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scelia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649566_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502746850007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-scelia"},{"teacherId":4649566,"projectId":9186167,"letterContent":"I wanted to share an update now that my students have begun using the TPT resources your generosity made possible. Truly, the impact has been immediate and so heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThe variety of materials we were able to bring into our classroom has given my students opportunities they simply wouldn't have had before. They've been diving into math fluency practice with so much excitement. The mindfulness and real-world math resources have also opened up meaningful conversations that help them grow not only academically, but as thoughtful, confident young people.Our classroom feels richer, more engaging, and more connected because of the tools we now have.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for believing in my students and for making this possible. Your kindness has brought so many new opportunities into our learning space, and we are truly, deeply grateful. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1750256134571,"projectUrl":"project/learning-resources-20/9186167/","projectTitle":"Learning Resources 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scelia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4649566_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502746850007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-scelia"},{"teacherId":4649566,"projectId":9618536,"letterContent":"I just wanted to share how wonderful things have been going thanks to your generosity. The Power Pen Math Quiz Cards have truly transformed our AIS time in the sweetest, most unexpected ways.\r\n\r\nThe moment the materials arrived, my students' eyes lit up..they could not wait to try them. And now that they've been using them for a little while, I can honestly say they are loving every second. 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