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Students collaborated, tested their games, revised their designs, and proudly shared them with classmates. They were excited to play one another's games and explain the math behind their thinking. This project helped students see math as something they could create, not just something they complete on a worksheet.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, this experience gave students ownership of their learning. Many students who are typically hesitant in math found confidence through creativity and teamwork. Your support helped transform math into an interactive, student-driven experience that will be remembered long after the games are put away.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in learning that inspires curiosity, confidence, and creativity. 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Thank you for investing in our classroom and for helping our students see that learning can be creative, hands-on, and fun. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1765318549968,"projectUrl":"project/modeling-nature-nc-insects-and-undersea/9940000/","projectTitle":"Modeling Nature: NC Insects and Undersea Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp355998_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572018917456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/355998"},{"teacherId":7373620,"projectId":9675090,"letterContent":"Your donations mean so much to my students and me! Thank you so much for your donations! Your kindness and generosity mean more than you will ever know! This has been an awesome project for my fifth-graders. My students have been working hard during the week to earn Green Paws to use on Fridays for the treat box! The only downside to this project is that the items get gone quickly! They love going to Mrs. Potter's Treat Box!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations! You are making more of an impact than you will ever know!","fullyFundedDate":1762266433201,"projectUrl":"project/treats-for-treat-box/9675090/","projectTitle":"Treats For Treat Box!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7373620_orig.jpg?crop=1456,1456,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605711237235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connorpotter"},{"teacherId":7373620,"projectId":9688662,"letterContent":"Your donations mean so much to my students and me! Thank you so much for your donations! Your kindness and generosity mean more than you will ever know! This has been an awesome project for my fifth-graders. My students love our classroom pet, Tully. His current tank is only 20 gallons. 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The stress of needing hygiene products has been lessened with this project. Students can quietly come up to me and tell me that they need supplies. They can go get what they need without drawing attention to themselves. This has been an awesome project for my fifth-graders. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donations! You are making more of an impact than you will ever know!","fullyFundedDate":1761077898153,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-know-you-know/9731715/","projectTitle":"If You Know, You Know.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7373620_orig.jpg?crop=1456,1456,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605711237235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/connorpotter"},{"teacherId":6728522,"projectId":9757177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 5th grade science project, \"Conductor or Insulator? 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We are truly grateful for your support and the opportunities you helped create.","fullyFundedDate":1761172334743,"projectUrl":"project/conductor-or-insulator-investigating-th/9757177/","projectTitle":"Conductor or Insulator? Investigating the Transfer of Heat Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6728522_orig.jpg?crop=1851,1851,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737034501937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristina-jones"},{"teacherId":355998,"projectId":9715170,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Supporting Minds, One Sense at a Time\" project has brought an entirely new level of excitement, motivation, and sensory support to our classroom. The resources you provided are being used daily, and they have quickly become an essential part of helping students stay focused, regulate their emotions, and take pride in their academic progress.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were excited. They loved exploring the sensory items. The stress balls, fidgets, putty, and calming tools were things that would help them during the day. Students now have other resources during center rotations to help with their emotions. What used to cause anxiety now feels manageable, even motivating, because they have meaningful rewards to work toward.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than materials; you've given them encouragement, confidence, and the tools they need to thrive. Thank you for believing in them and for making such an important difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761395979482,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-minds-one-sense-at-a-time/9715170/","projectTitle":"Supporting Minds, One Sense at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp355998_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572018917456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/355998"},{"teacherId":355998,"projectId":9718187,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Earn Your Stripes\" project has transformed the atmosphere in our classroom and brought a new level of excitement to learning. The resources you provided have become a powerful tool in motivating students to put forth their best effort on their assessments, and the impact has been immediate and meaningful.\r\n\r\nStudents earn punches on their cards for demonstrating growth and perseverance on their assessments. Once their card is full, they get to \"shop\" using the rewards you helped make possible. These resources are helping create a culture where students celebrate each other's progress and take pride in their achievements.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were excited. They immediately began setting goals for how they could fill their punch cards. Many of them said it felt like having their own little school store, and they couldn't wait to get to work.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in this project. You've helped create a system that motivates, celebrates, and builds confidence every single day. We are so grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1761130141620,"projectUrl":"project/earn-your-stripes/9718187/","projectTitle":"Earn Your Stripes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp355998_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572018917456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/355998"},{"teacherId":7038245,"projectId":9484897,"letterContent":"My students and I are absolutely loving the new resources! They've quickly become a meaningful part of our daily routine. The class especially enjoys spending time with Oreo — feeding him, observing his behavior, and learning responsibility through caring for him. It's been wonderful to see how much excitement and engagement he brings to our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with pure excitement! They were so eager to explore everything and couldn't wait to meet Oreo. At first, Oreo was a little shy as he got used to his new environment, but the students were gentle and patient with him. Before long, he was comfortable and curious, and now he's truly part of our classroom family.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, Oreo will continue to play an important role in our learning. He'll be part of science lessons, writing prompts, and even social-emotional learning discussions about kindness and care. My current students, as well as future ones, will continue to interact with Oreo and learn valuable lessons about empathy, responsibility, and observation. This project has truly made a lasting impact on our classroom, and I'm so grateful for the donors who made it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1756738513414,"projectUrl":"project/whats-up-dude-turtle-time/9484897/","projectTitle":"What's Up Dude? Turtle Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7038245_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756309238171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7038245"},{"teacherId":6728522,"projectId":9694019,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Empowering Eager Minds: Building a Hands-On STEM Lab. Your generosity has transformed my classroom into a space where curiosity and creativity thrive. In our low-income school, resources like these are often out of reach, but your support has given my students the tools to actively explore, question, and discover through hands-on STEM experiences.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student learning has been incredible—students who were once hesitant are now fully engaged, collaborating with their peers, testing their ideas, and proudly sharing their discoveries. They are not just learning science and engineering concepts; they are learning confidence, problem-solving, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThis project has also rejuvenated my own teaching. With access to hands-on materials, I can create lessons that are more interactive and meaningful, allowing me to guide students through authentic learning experiences instead of just teaching from a textbook. You have reignited my excitement for teaching, and I see that same spark reflected in my students' eyes every day.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and in me. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1757532618821,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-eager-minds-building-a-hands/9694019/","projectTitle":"Empowering Eager Minds: Building a Hands-On STEM Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. 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It's been a joy to see their excitement as they explore new games, stay active, and build confidence in their physical abilities.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their growth — physically, socially, and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1755526248738,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-physical/9431369/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Physical!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. 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