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I could immediately see students taking more care with their artwork and showing increased pride in their completed assignments.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will be using these materials for upcoming writing projects. These resources are helping build motivation, creativity, and confidence, and we are so thankful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our learning and helping make school a joyful place!","fullyFundedDate":1762266382943,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world-with-creativity/9467604/","projectTitle":"Color Our World With Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bender","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9816251_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y168&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742342055240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9816251"},{"teacherId":8958345,"projectId":9294547,"letterContent":"The donations of kinetic sand, magnets, and STEM toys has had a transformative impact on my first grade classroom by enhancing student engagement, deepening learning, and supporting critical developmental skills.\r\nThese materials provided my students with hands-on, tactile experiences that made abstract concepts come to life. For example, the kinetic sand have become a powerful tool in writing, as students used it to form letters and spell heart words. This has made learning both interactive and fun! \r\nThe novelty and sensory nature of these STEM toys naturally captured my students attention and curiosity. Whether it's building with magnets or connecting toys, my students have been motivated to explore! \r\nThank you for providing excitement to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746785459559,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-exploration-for-first-grad/9294547/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM Exploration for First Grade Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8958345_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675962103434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8958345"},{"teacherId":8958345,"projectId":9295410,"letterContent":"The introduction of new tables in my classroom have had a positive impact on my first graders both academically and socially. The tables allow students to work in small groups, which promotes collaboration, communication, and peer learning. Students are more easily able to share materials, exchange ideas, and support one another during activities. \r\nFrom a classroom management perspective, the tables create clear groupings, which helps with smooth transitions and organization. Students know their designated space, and the arrangement supports cooperative learning structures. The increased surface area also allows for flexible use of materials during hands-on activities.","fullyFundedDate":1746786288090,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-and-functional-new-tables-for/9295410/","projectTitle":"Flexible and Functional: New Tables for Growing First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8958345_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675962103434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8958345"},{"teacherId":9816251,"projectId":9185188,"letterContent":"On behalf of my first grade students and myself, I want to extend my deepest and most heartfelt thanks to each of you for your thoughtful contributions to our classroom. Your support has made a truly meaningful impact on our day-to-day experiences, and I'm beyond grateful for your generosity, kindness, and belief in the power of education.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donations, our classroom is now better equipped with essential materials that promote learning, exploration, and emotional well-being. The SEL (Social Emotional Learning) resources you helped provide are already making a huge difference in how students interact with one another and manage their own feelings. Your gifts have created a more peaceful, understanding, and emotionally supportive environment for every child in our care. In first grade, students are still learning how to express themselves, resolve conflict, and build strong relationships—and your contributions have made those lessons easier to teach and more effective for our little learners.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helped us build out our STEM resources, and let me just say—the excitement and curiosity in the room are off the charts! With the new STEM materials my students have been eagerly exploring, experimenting, and learning through discovery. Your support has opened up new pathways for learning that inspire creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. These are the kinds of experiences that ignite a love of learning early on, and we couldn't do it without you.\r\n\r\nAnd of course, thank you so much for the snacks! Having snacks available throughout the day has been a huge help, especially for students who may come to school hungry or who need a little boost to help them stay focused and energized. Snacks might seem like a small thing, but to a growing first grader, they make a big difference. Because of your donations, no student in our classroom has to worry about going without. You've helped make our classroom a safe, caring place where basic needs are met—and that lays the foundation for strong learning and growth.\r\n\r\nTeaching is such a privilege, and every day I see firsthand how much students can accomplish when they feel safe, supported, and engaged. Your donations have allowed me to create that kind of environment. You've given our classroom more than just supplies—you've given us opportunities, encouragement, and the message that people in our community care.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this school year brighter, better, and full of possibility. 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Everything from editing business letters to companies all over the United States to learning what certain liquids can do to a simple item like a penny or a nail. It gives us the ability to quickly view student work and share great ideas and concepts. 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