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Now they ask for them when they need help calming down or concentrating, which shows they're learning self-awareness and self-regulation skills. Thank you so much for providing these resources — they've made such a positive impact on our classroom environment and our students' ability to learn successfully.","fullyFundedDate":1744179672747,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools/9030193/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Folsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5318544_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523654639107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jfolsom"},{"teacherId":9119201,"projectId":9252696,"letterContent":"The impact that this has made for the students at Sunnyslope is amazing. This product has helped them create and understand some programs on the iPad. This has shown them a way to create and use to making there own designs for our 3D printers. It really brings out a different type of art media that the kids have. They see that digital art is a fun way to create and to understand 3D printing. \r\n\r\nStudents where a little hesitant to use the iPad until I showed them how it works. Creating something digitally is different then paper and writing utensils. They took to it pretty fast and understood the meaning of how it works. They have created many things like animals and other art work into 3D prints. Thank you for helping them with getting this product in there hands and creating something amazing for them.","fullyFundedDate":1744647479277,"projectUrl":"project/learning-the-trade-of-3d-printing/9252696/","projectTitle":"Learning the Trade of 3D-Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Folsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9119201_orig.jpg?crop=862,862,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697555665567","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119201"},{"teacherId":6101357,"projectId":9329264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations for new pickleball paddles. Pickleball is such a simple sport that is relatively easy to learn so students can easily play quickly and stay engaged. It doesn't take a lot of room and walls can be utilized to practice anywhere.\r\n\r\nIt's fast paced and maintains students attention and interest.Students encourage each other, build teamwork and gain confidence playing with each other. \r\n\r\nOur paddles are probably 20 years old and it's showing. They are falling apart as they are wooden and stapled together. I have taped them many times but they are breaking in other places and not so safe to use, so having these new paddles have been really exciting for our students, so thank you so much for supporting this project!","fullyFundedDate":1746601606950,"projectUrl":"project/pickleball-for-all/9329264/","projectTitle":"Pickleball for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6101357_orig.jpg?crop=3252,3252,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738273009311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6101357"},{"teacherId":6101357,"projectId":9320805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project, \"Blazing Through PE\". Students were very excited to see the new Blaze Pods and have our own set. I have been borrowing some from another school the couple of years. Next year, it'll be great to combine our set and the other schools set. \r\n\r\nUsing the Blaze Pods, students were more energetic about exercising and doing activities they wouldn't otherwise be so excited to do. I had students holding planks until the lights went on for them to slap to turn off.\r\n\r\nBlaze Pods involve running, jumping, reaching, and other movements that help improve cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and gross motor skills. They improve reaction time. Students also develop quick reflexes and hand-eye coordination by reacting to the lights during activities.\r\n\r\nBy integrating Blaze Pods into the curriculum, students had more fun and worked on an environment tailored to meet the needs of all students, including those from low socio-economic backgrounds. 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I had students holding planks until the lights went on for them to slap to turn off.\r\n\r\nBlaze Pods involve running, jumping, reaching, and other movements that help improve cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and gross motor skills. They improve reaction time. Students also develop quick reflexes and hand-eye coordination by reacting to the lights during activities.\r\n\r\nBy integrating Blaze Pods into the curriculum, students had more fun and worked on an environment tailored to meet the needs of all students, including those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Thank you again for supporting our students and PE program here in Roseburg, Oregon!","fullyFundedDate":1746459337607,"projectUrl":"project/blaze-through-pe/9291628/","projectTitle":"Blaze Through PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6101357_orig.jpg?crop=3252,3252,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738273009311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6101357"},{"teacherId":5318544,"projectId":8846607,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging and enriching environment for reading! The new reading materials you helped provide have already made a tremendous impact on my students.\r\n\r\nThe moment we unpacked the books, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them immediately gravitated toward titles they recognized or were curious about—some even sat down right there on the floor and began reading! It was such a joyful and inspiring moment to witness their genuine enthusiasm for reading.\r\n\r\nWe've already incorporated the new materials into a reading project where students select books from our updated library and work in small groups to explore themes, characters, and settings. One of our most memorable moments was during a discussion where a student made a thoughtful connection between a book's main character and their own life—it sparked a meaningful conversation among the whole group.\r\n\r\nNext, we're diving into literature circles, where students will take on roles like discussion leader, vocabulary finder, and illustrator as they dive deeper into their chosen books. These new materials have opened up so many possibilities, and I can't wait to see how my students continue to grow as readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our classroom the gift of reading. Your generosity has truly made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1735834116552,"projectUrl":"project/interested-in-reading/8846607/","projectTitle":"Interested in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Folsom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5318544_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523654639107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jfolsom"},{"teacherId":5318544,"projectId":8966235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our class. Your support means a lot to us and will make a significant difference in our learning experience. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to education. One memorable project involved using the resources to create a collaborative mural, where each student contributed their unique perspective. Looking ahead, we plan to dive deeper into our current lesson by incorporating these materials into a project that explores. 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Finally, I decided to give DonorsChoose a try—and I was thrilled when my project was fully funded by such amazing donors!\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled to explore the variety of shoes and practice their shoe-tying skills. Partnering up worked wonderfully, as one person could hold down the cardboard shoe templates while the other practiced tying. As shown in the pictures, students were fully engaged—listening attentively, concentrating, and eagerly helping their peers master each step of the process.\r\n\r\nAlthough I've only just begun this project, I hope to continue it throughout the rest of the year, helping more students learn to tie their shoes and gain confidence in this essential skill.","fullyFundedDate":1733286168169,"projectUrl":"project/lace-up-for-action-learn-to-tie-your-sh/8768013/","projectTitle":"Lace Up for Action: Learn to Tie Your Shoes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6101357_orig.jpg?crop=3252,3252,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738273009311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6101357"},{"teacherId":6101357,"projectId":8767848,"letterContent":"When I saw that generous donors had contributed to my project, I was overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude. Their support helped turn this idea into a reality for my students. Using BOSU Balance Trainers had been something I had wanted to try for a couple of years, but I wasn't sure how to approach it. Finally, I decided to give DonorsChoose a try—and I was thrilled when my project was fully funded by such amazing donors especially right before Christmas break! That was a great gift! \r\n\r\nThe students were eager to engage with the BOSU Balance Trainers and develop their balance and coordination skills. Adding this equipment in different stations proved to be highly effective. As captured in the pictures, they remained focused—listening carefully, concentrating on their movements, and enthusiastically motivating their peers. 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