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It has been great for them to have a variety of puzzles to choose from and seeing them work cooperatively in putting the puzzles together has been great to see. \r\n\r\nWithout your help, we wouldn't have enough puzzles to challenge my class. It has been wonderful to tell my students to work on a puzzle and there is enough for every one to work with!","fullyFundedDate":1742483954958,"projectUrl":"project/problem-solving-with-puzzles/9102643/","projectTitle":"Problem-Solving with Puzzles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7234305_orig.jpg?crop=1067,1067,x0,y263&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589480819881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7234305"},{"teacherId":8807099,"projectId":9120724,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom!! Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students and the way we are able to approach learning each day. 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