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Students are learning that successful outcomes depend on planning and care, not just excitement. One of my high school students is especially enthusiastic, already talking about holding and caring for the chicks and joking that he will spoil them because he loves interacting with animals. 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We are using this space for small-group discussions, peer collaboration, and quiet work time, especially during reading, writing, and project-based learning activities.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new furniture, their faces lit up with excitement. Many immediately asked when they could work at the table or sit in the papasan chairs, and several students shared that it made the classroom feel more like a place where they truly belong. Having flexible seating options has helped students feel more comfortable, confident, and focused throughout the day.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using this space during ongoing lessons and projects that emphasize collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. The table and chairs support our goal of creating an inclusive learning environment where every student has a space that meets their needs. 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My students have not only used them as a scanner, but also as a camera to document changes over time in experiments. They've also used them as a light source to test for photosynthesis. Most recently, we've discovered that they can scan a document written in cursive, upload the file to AI, and get a translation. This is a big step towards equity for students who struggle with reading even when it is not in the cursive script. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1757515278748,"projectUrl":"project/scan-and-save/9650958/","projectTitle":"Scan and Save","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461825075723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-akins"},{"teacherId":7744390,"projectId":9599386,"letterContent":"My students are very grareful for your donations! We have enjoyed using the drawing supplies to make our own concept maps, organizing and collaborating to make vocabulary acquisition much more memorable with the small and giant post its. My students also diagrammed scenes from a novel and were very creative to make props for the play they are producing in Spanish, based on this novel. \r\nThis impacts them because it gives every single student a role in making the language a part of their experiential learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755691092134,"projectUrl":"project/writing-learning-and-kleen/9599386/","projectTitle":"Writing, learning and Kleen!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Plett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7744390_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612016268954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7744390"},{"teacherId":9339165,"projectId":9325742,"letterContent":"The flexible seating arrived over the summer, so students didn't get to use it until school started in August. A few of my former students, who stop by often, immediately noticed the new furniture. They were excited for this year's classes and kept saying how lucky the new students were to have it.\r\n\r\nWhen the school year began, my 10th- and 12th-graders were quick to try out the different seating options. Some chose softer chairs for reading, others picked more active seating to help them focus. Several students told me it made the room feel more comfortable and helped them settle in.\r\n\r\nWe now use the flexible seating every day—for independent reading, writing, group discussions, and quiet breaks. It has made the room feel more welcoming and has given students more control over how they learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom space where students feel supported and at ease. Your generosity has made a real impact.","fullyFundedDate":1746717680989,"projectUrl":"project/making-space-for-every-learner/9325742/","projectTitle":"Making Space for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moses","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339165_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697988986879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339165"},{"teacherId":7744390,"projectId":9621519,"letterContent":"Reading a novel in Spanish 1?? YES!! Staging a play because the novel inspired my students? YES!! This has been possible thanks to your generous donations. It has been amazing. Nothing short of a wonderful experience for my students. The level of engagement will be evident once you see the pictures of them in action. Reading a short novel in a different language during the first semester might have seemed like a very ambitious goal. But with the support you provided, my novice learners have been able to get in touch with historic events and cultural practices that made the language classroom a community of learners. This time the story of a not-so popular kid in contemporary Mexico, uncovered legends of hidden treasures from the times of the Mecican Revolution and family celebrations with traditions that are otherwise widely misunderstood. I wish you could see firsthand the details in the props they built for their \"stage\" and the conversations about their own understanding, the leadership qualities that have emerged, and the way their eyes lit up when they realize they have completed yet another chapter in a new language!!","fullyFundedDate":1755718125371,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-them-reading-in-another-langua/9621519/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Them Reading In Another Language!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Plett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7744390_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612016268954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7744390"},{"teacherId":10186784,"projectId":9619470,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my 9th grade classroom at Edmond Memorial High School. Your contributions have made it possible for us to bring in games, interactive materials, and collaborative activities that truly enrich our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have meaningful opportunities to build personal connections, engage in healthy competitive play, work through challenges as a team, and develop stronger social skills, all while striving toward shared goals. These experiences are helping them grow not only academically, but emotionally and socially as well.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community. Thank you for believing in our students, supporting their growth, and investing in the kind of learning that inspires them to participate, connect, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755734303772,"projectUrl":"project/board-game-on/9619470/","projectTitle":"Board? 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Teachers truly appreciate being able to turn to our community to help fill in the gaps.","fullyFundedDate":1755703328345,"projectUrl":"project/complete-our-set-of-ti-30xs-calculators/9587828/","projectTitle":"Complete our set of TI-30XS Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835126_orig.jpg?crop=645,645,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755115061752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835126"},{"teacherId":2952582,"projectId":9644336,"letterContent":"It has been amazing to watch my students dig deeper into science. When I gave the students gloves, aprons, masks, and goggles, they knew it was not going to be a typical science lesson. I showed them videos of owls casting pellets so they would understand that it was not excrement. Finding teeth, bones and fur was a different experience for them. Some of them thought the activity was disgusting, some thought it was interesting, all of them had a memorable experience! Thank you for helping bring this vision to life for these kids!","fullyFundedDate":1757523382462,"projectUrl":"project/special-students-serious-science/9644336/","projectTitle":"Special Students, Serious Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2952582_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461825075723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-akins"},{"teacherId":9650490,"projectId":9619413,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous support of my project. Your contribution has made a remarkable difference in my classroom. This project has provided my students with meaningful opportunities to calm down, refocus, and connect with one another in positive and proactive ways.\r\n\r\nThey were absolutely thrilled to explore all of the puzzles, games, fidgets, art supplies, and other materials you helped provide. It was such a joy to see their faces light up with excitement and gratitude. These resources have already had a noticeable impact on our classroom climate, creating a more supportive, engaging, and joyful learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have truly touched the lives of my students and inspired them to care for one another in new ways. 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