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For instance, students have created reference materials for their math assignments including multiplication times tables, fraction anchor charts, and laminated hundreds charts on which they can write using dry erase markers. \r\nNow that we're nearing the end of the second quarter, I see students using their reference materials daily when they can not solve equations independently. \r\nStudents are also tracking their daily assignments and self-monitoring their academic progress using these binders. I see an overall improvement in the students' executive functioning skills; most notably with their organization, task initation, and self-monitoring. I see their confidence grow weekly as they are learning how to find what they need without adult support. I see their frustration levels decrease as they discover information and support at their fingertips.\r\nI am sincerely delighted and grateful for your generous donation and helping organize \r\nour students.","fullyFundedDate":1757644174849,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-them-organized/9638591/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Them Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stolarski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9289659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755910912535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9289659"},{"teacherId":777172,"projectId":9636829,"letterContent":"This year with my school, like many other public schools, class size has bloomed. Because of that the number of white boards I had was limited. I have been doing Building Thinking Classroom for several years with success. So when the class got bigger I needed to make some tweaks. The major change was having enough white boards for all my students to have access. \r\n\r\nBecause of the new board, all of my scholars can access the white boards and participate fully in The Building Thinking Classroom practices with fidelity! \r\n\r\nThank you for allowing me the chance to provide them with this resource!","fullyFundedDate":1756678260317,"projectUrl":"project/rollin-rollin/9636829/","projectTitle":"Rollin' Rollin'","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zelwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp777172_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514506404480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tamera-zelwin"},{"teacherId":4997784,"projectId":9767603,"letterContent":"This 16x20 heat press has already made its mark with my second grade scholars! It has also gotten other staff and students involved in making their own custom T-shirts using fun heat transfer techniques.\r\n\r\nMany of them now understand how heat and pressure work from an academic standpoint and are able to see their ideas turn into real products they can hold by using digital tools and prior knowledge to bring those designs to life with the assistance of a trained adult.\r\n\r\nStudents are never too young to be entrepreneurial, and this heat press has opened the door for me to give them the chance to see how their creativity and hard work can grow into something meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1759314962274,"projectUrl":"project/pressing-towards-steam/9767603/","projectTitle":"Pressing Towards STEAM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4997784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511664205064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4997784"},{"teacherId":4997784,"projectId":9388718,"letterContent":"My second-grade scholars were in desperate need headphones. They needed them to focus on the programs they are using to learn the targeted content each day. You kindness to this project has definitely paid off. Students are able to \"Listen Up\" to instruction, music, and/or a book without getting distracted by their peers and other deterrents.\r\n\r\nMy scholars use these materials to explore all listening standards when the program requires comprehension skills. The iPad chargers are used to keep to keep their iPads fueled up for any given assignment. They have been a tremendous asset to the class as their devices need to stay charged.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation to our project has already helped improve our scholars in becoming a stronger reader and writer. They love listening to the content and feel successful as well as independent.","fullyFundedDate":1758203014045,"projectUrl":"project/listen-up/9388718/","projectTitle":"Listen Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4997784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511664205064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4997784"},{"teacherId":272839,"projectId":9724919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding my project, \"I Dig Volleyball.\" It was such a wonderful surprise to see the funding come through, and my students will be so excited to know that a stranger believed in their need for new volleyballs to work on their skills. I'll be watching their faces light up when they open the boxes. Your support truly makes a difference in our program. We are so thankful for your belief in our students and for helping us create a more dynamic and engaging learning environment. I can't wait to see how these new resources continue to inspire them as we learn and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1758479205943,"projectUrl":"project/i-dig-volleyball/9724919/","projectTitle":"I Dig Volleyball!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Solitaria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp272839_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y710&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762023095342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/272839"},{"teacherId":2466717,"projectId":8307796,"letterContent":"Our headphones have been a huge impact on student learning and the chargers have kept us in action. Our science text book is 100% online. It helps our students listen to the book. Reading science is difficult, listening helps the students focus on the content. \r\n\r\nOur ipad are used most of the day. We needed extra chargers so that they can charge around the room. We are able to to keep up with our work thanks to you all. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe appreciate all your help in helping to keep students engaged. A big thank you from all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1713130376454,"projectUrl":"project/help-enhance-student-independence/8307796/","projectTitle":"Help Enhance Student Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tobin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2466717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468869848109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alisontobin"},{"teacherId":8430770,"projectId":9251693,"letterContent":"this 3D printers is important in our classroom because it allows students to turn their ideas into real objects, making learning more interactive and exciting. By designing and printing models, students can better understand complex subjects in science, math, and art. Using 3D printers also helps students develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and experience with new technology that will be useful in future careers.\r\nOur 3D printer serves as an excellent positive behavior reinforcement tool because it offers students meaningful, creative rewards that extend beyond traditional incentives. When students demonstrate positive behaviors like following classroom rules, showing kindness to peers, or completing assignments on time, they can earn the privilege to design and print their own creations. This approach is particularly effective because it combines immediate gratification with long-term learning benefits—students not only receive a tangible reward they can keep and share, but they also develop valuable STEM skills and creative thinking abilities. The excitement of seeing their digital designs become physical objects motivates students to maintain positive behaviors while fostering a sense of ownership and pride in both their conduct and their learning achievements.","fullyFundedDate":1746552906838,"projectUrl":"project/print-it-here/9251693/","projectTitle":"Print it Here","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bteibet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8430770_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660669773178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8430770"},{"teacherId":5185365,"projectId":9161657,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Donor's Choose project! Because of your kindness and generosity, every classroom in our primary hallway now has a compost bin with a colorful label. The labels are a nice visual that makes them both inviting and informative for our little composters.\r\n\r\nThese bins teach a daily lesson in responsibility and sustainability and also a lesson in team work as we come together to work for something bigger than ourselves. Our students are already excited to sort their food scraps and watch our compost efforts grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us to make a greener future...one banana peel at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1746552908388,"projectUrl":"project/lets-go-green-with-classroom-compost/9161657/","projectTitle":"Let's \"Go Green\" with Classroom Compost Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5185365_orig.jpg?crop=2965,2965,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757896310050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kette"},{"teacherId":5185365,"projectId":9151468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous donation to our project! The extra clothes and underwear you provided are already making a difference in our kindergarten classroom. You helped restock our nearly empty bin.\r\n\r\nAs you can imagine, accidents happen from time to time in the classroom, the cafeteria on the playground and in the bathroom. Having clean, comfortable clothing ready has helped our students feel safe, cared for and able to return to learning with confidence. Your kindness has taken a big worry off our shoulders and their little shoulders too!\r\n\r\nIt's the little things that mean so much, and your support reminds us that we're not alone in caring for our young learners. Thank you for being part of our classroom community!\r\n\r\nWhile most pictures that accompany thank you notes include students using the donated items, out of respect and privacy, I'll share a few pics of our kinderbabes on the playground instead!","fullyFundedDate":1742023433386,"projectUrl":"project/accidents-happenand-sometimes-clean-c/9151468/","projectTitle":"Accidents happen...and sometimes clean clothes are needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5185365_orig.jpg?crop=2965,2965,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757896310050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kette"},{"teacherId":5185365,"projectId":9046566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! When the materials arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled! The kids had big smiles and inquisitive hands and minds that were ready to learn and play. The light table continues to be a favorite spot in the room and your donation helps to keep it new, fun and cool for us.\r\n\r\nWhile paper and pencil activities certainly are important, engaging activities like a light table promote collaboration, curiosity, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThank you for blessing us in a bright and beautiful way!","fullyFundedDate":1741407638817,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-rich-math-light-table-activities/9046566/","projectTitle":"Sensory-rich Math Light Table Activities for Students with Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5185365_orig.jpg?crop=2965,2965,x0,y88&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757896310050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kette"},{"teacherId":4997784,"projectId":9211476,"letterContent":"We have \"Charged our students with a Task\" of staying focused and dedicated to the assignments given to them but their devices were dying at a rapid pace. Our charging cart was not charging all of the scholars iPads despite getting new cords.\r\n\r\nThis new charging cart has impacted our learning environment completely! Not only does it look amazing and functions better than the previous one, it is able to house more devices if needed and it's fast charging. Students were able to complete assignments with no disruptions because their devices are fully charged to do so. My goal with getting this new cart was to not only fully charge these students ' iPads, but to also recharge their enthusiasm for learning. Students were amazed at how the draws slide forward making it easier to place their devices in the correct slots! It was definitely worth it and your contributions made it possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746787426527,"projectUrl":"project/charged-with-a-task/9211476/","projectTitle":"Charged With a Task!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4997784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511664205064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4997784"},{"teacherId":4997784,"projectId":9075331,"letterContent":"This year has been a doozy but it is almost over! There were many lows however, many successes at our school. Many of my scholars that have struggled learning have made growth of some sort and are more comfortable contributing to their learning process. With your assistance, our school wide incentive now has the items that students want and love. The pops, candy bars, and other delectable and/or trinkets jumpstarted the school's PBIS store for the quarter.\r\nThey were excited to be able to purchase these items using points that they have earned throughout the day and/or week given by myself and other staff members. 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