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Because of your generosity, every student is fully included in this experience, and they feel proud knowing they'll be part of something big together. Thank you for giving my students the tools and confidence to grow as musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1757044906546,"projectUrl":"project/nuvo-recorders-for-confident-kids/9466148/","projectTitle":"Nuvo Recorders for Confident Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Applebaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5284263_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754618418424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicalmsapplebaum"},{"teacherId":5284263,"projectId":9401400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! We received ukulele wall mounts, to liven up our space while aiding in materials management and simplify classroom procedures. While our original request included ukulele picks which were unavailable, I was able to select a set of sensory items that have already made a big impact in our classroom. Our calming corner is now stocked with weighted plush animals, rainbow liquid viewers, and sensory shapes, which younger students are using regularly to reset, regulate, and rejoin class activities with confidence.\r\n\r\nThese materials help students manage their emotions and energy in healthy ways. For example, one student who was disregulated found comfort in the weighted sloth plush and was able to return to music-making much more quickly. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful to you for giving my students the tools they need not only to explore music but also to care for themselves along the way.","fullyFundedDate":1752586530278,"projectUrl":"project/uke-can-do-it/9401400/","projectTitle":"Uke Can Do It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Applebaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5284263_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754618418424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicalmsapplebaum"},{"teacherId":5284263,"projectId":9401383,"letterContent":"The arrival of our brand-new ukuleles created such a buzz of excitement in the music room! Many can't believe they will have the chance to learn a \"real\" string instrument, and already they are asking about when we will begin. The anticipation is filling our classroom with joy and motivation!\r\n\r\nWe will begin playing in the spring, and the ukuleles will open a brand-new chapter in our music program. Students will explore chords, harmony, and strumming patterns, as well as learn patience, perseverance, and the value of working together as an ensemble. Having these instruments ready and waiting has already given students something to look forward to!\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students this incredible opportunity. 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Many students who are normally shy found it easy to join in, because these instruments are accessible to everyone, no matter their skill level.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these new resources to practice steady beat, rhythm patterns, and ensemble playing. Because of your generosity, my students can create music, and that sense of ownership is building both their skills and their confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving them this powerful opportunity to learn, grow, and make joyful music together.","fullyFundedDate":1752586481497,"projectUrl":"project/all-hands-in/9403743/","projectTitle":"All Hands In!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Applebaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5284263_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754618418424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicalmsapplebaum"},{"teacherId":9180702,"projectId":9359957,"letterContent":"The project created a positive impact on our school community. Our school's Facebook page views doubled, and the number of followers increased, thanks to the pictures and videos we were able to post using the donated camera. This allowed us to better showcase student activities and highlight achievements. In addition, students felt more motivated and engaged as they enjoyed snacks and rewards after successfully completing important weekly tasks. We sincerely thank our donors and supporters for making this possible and for helping us strengthen both student engagement and community connection.","fullyFundedDate":1752586540314,"projectUrl":"project/showcase-and-shine-boosting-school-visi/9359957/","projectTitle":"Showcase and Shine: Boosting School Visibility through Social Media","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9180702_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694135762222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9180702"},{"teacherId":5284263,"projectId":9403797,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now surrounded by a vibrant library of music-themed picture books that bring sound, rhythm, and imagination to life on every page. These stories connect music history, diverse musicians, and playful adventures with the concepts we practice in class, such as beat, rhythm, tempo, and expression. Students are learning to listen for patterns, connect music to emotions, and see how music tells powerful stories across cultures and time.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is now filled with excitement. Books like The Jazz Fly 2 and Rhythm Rescue spark movement and improvisation, while ones like Strange Fruit and Becoming Bach open doors to deep conversations about music's role in history and personal identity.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to see themselves in these stories, hear new voices, and experience music in a whole new way. For many of my students, these books are the bridge between literacy and music, building a place where they can shine. Your gift has truly amplified our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1752586510552,"projectUrl":"project/look-listen/9403797/","projectTitle":"Look & Listen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Applebaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5284263_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754618418424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicalmsapplebaum"},{"teacherId":9800600,"projectId":9207318,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom. We appreciate your support and look forward to using it this school year. Thank you for helping us create a safe and happy space where we can all learn and grow together. Your generosity helps us stay clean and healthy.\r\n\r\nSometimes we make big messes with glue and paint so the disinfecting wipes you donated come in very handy. many of our students suffer from seasonal allergies like most of us here in Oklahoma so the tissue you donated to our classroom are very needed and appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1747852138534,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-me-keep-my-students-healthy/9207318/","projectTitle":"Please Help Me Keep My Students Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cordoba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9800600_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742839899497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9800600"},{"teacherId":7924326,"projectId":8785915,"letterContent":"The funding of these tubs is a game changers \r\nThey are incredibly helpful for hands-on, engaging literacy instruction. The tubs typically contain objects and picture cards representing different blends and digraphs (like \"ch,\" \"sh,\" \"bl,\" \"st\"), which help students make concrete connections between sounds and words.\r\n\r\nOur multi languages learns use these materials to support multisensory learning — students can see, touch, and discuss the objects while practicing their phonics skills. This can be especially effective for younger learners or those who need extra support with speech and language development. The variety of items also makes small-group work and independent centers more interactive.","fullyFundedDate":1735705834684,"projectUrl":"project/practice-practice-practice/8785915/","projectTitle":"Practice, Practice Practice!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7924326_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627427016033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brence"},{"teacherId":7924326,"projectId":8786715,"letterContent":"Sure, here's a way to respond to these prompts in a teacher-focused context:\r\n\r\n⸻\r\n\r\nHow are you and your students using the new resources? Share a specific classroom project or moment.\r\nWe've been using the new resources in a variety of ways, but one of the most exciting projects has been our hands on learning tools.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was palpable! 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