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We are spending less time searching for materials and more time focused on meaningful learning.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives have truly transformed our lessons. Students are more engaged and excited as they use hands-on tools to understand math and literacy concepts in deeper ways. I've seen increased participation, confidence, and collaboration among my 2nd graders.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a learning environment where students feel empowered, capable, and eager to grow. 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They materials have been placed in our reading/ class library area which has made it a more dynamic and inclusive space.\r\n\r\nThe listening center has provided students with a wealth of opportunities to learn, explore, and grow. With the new materials and learning resources, students or more engaged, motivated, and excited about learning than ever before. It's so incredible to see them taking ownership of their education and thriving in their independent learning environment.\r\n\r\nA want to send a huge thank you to the generous donors who helped to make this possible! Thank you for bringing our \"Listen and Learn\" project to life. Your contributions have had a profound impact on our classroom. We are so grateful for your support. Your investment in my students' education will have a lasting impact. We are honored that you chose to support us and hope that we will have your support in the future as well.\r\n\r\nSending a great big hug and thank you from our All-Star kindergarten class.","fullyFundedDate":1756072150776,"projectUrl":"project/listen-and-learn/9596051/","projectTitle":"Listen and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5849647_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755198155556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5849647"},{"teacherId":3582,"projectId":9725647,"letterContent":"My students have had their recorders for a little over a month now. We started by learning to hold the instruments correctly, then how to blow gently to play with a pleasing sound. That's always more challenging than you would think!\r\n\r\nWe learned how to play our first song already- \"Rain, Rain, Go Away,\" and in my class, we do Recorder Karate. 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