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Because of your kindness, my students will have warm hands and happy hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1769448075171,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hands-and-happy-hearts/9934320/","projectTitle":"Warm Hands and Happy Hearts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cantu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5464685_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531447109247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5464685"},{"teacherId":5277295,"projectId":8433222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation. This much needed ink cartridges will help us print out the necessary activities to continue to support my students' visual learning throughout the day. My students thrive on resources, and colorful images. Ink is necessary to support their skills as well as create differentiated, engaging, and fun packets for students.\r\n\r\nThis ink will aid as a resource where students are able to receive printed assignments that assist them in creating projects that showcase their learning.\r\nHaving ink will allow my students to have printed instructional resources that meet their academic and social needs.","fullyFundedDate":1728178832881,"projectUrl":"project/essential-colorful-visuals/8433222/","projectTitle":"Essential Colorful Visuals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5277295_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593038833254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-perez-chavez"},{"teacherId":5277295,"projectId":8299509,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind and generous donation. This project helped me provide my students with chapter books to read during the summer to continue learning. They will also feel so cool as they move on to 3rd grade.\r\n\r\nHaving the ability to read chapter books opens doors they never knew existed!\r\nMany students have been reluctant to reading them for various reasons. I usually read chapter books to my students to spike their interest. Every year I read this very humorous book to my 2nd grade students, \"How to be Cool in Third Grade\". They really enjoy it because they can relate to it. 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We were off to a rough start without access to ink, but now we are ready to print out the necessary activities to continue to support my students' visual learning throughout the day. \r\nI now have the necessary Ink to support their skills as well as create differentiated, engaging, and fun packets for students.\r\nThis ink will aid as a resource where students are able to receive printed assignments that assist them in creating projects that showcase their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1733279510385,"projectUrl":"project/urgent-ink/8860414/","projectTitle":"Urgent Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5277295_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593038833254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-perez-chavez"},{"teacherId":5277295,"projectId":9444138,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind and generous donation. This was a much-needed ink so we can print out work to continue to support my students' visual learning throughout the day. My students thrive on resources that involve paper, cut-and-paste assignments, and images that take up a lot of ink and paper for their interactive journals. Ink is necessary to create differentiated, engaging, and fun packets for students.\r\n\r\nHaving ink will allow my students to have printed instructional resources that meet their academic and social needs, creating projects that showcase their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755521828329,"projectUrl":"project/color-my-world/9444138/","projectTitle":"Color My World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5277295_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593038833254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-perez-chavez"},{"teacherId":5277295,"projectId":7315701,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me meet my goal so my students could become self-sufficient, considerate, and kind individuals. The bookmarks, tags, and other items personalized through sublimation or vinyl have given my students a sense of purpose.\r\n\r\nPromoting random acts of kindness among classmates has helped them demonstrate empathy, thoughtfulness, and selflessness.\r\nThese materials and activities have encouraged them to be kind and encourage others through RAK (Random Acts of Kindness). 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They were turning out amazing! Science is an area where it should be expanded more at home and school because that helps our students learn more about the subject and what else is beyond it. This gift gave them a little knowledge of what terrariums are and the life cycle of a plant.\r\nAlso, the play-doh and play-doh cookie cutters are helping my students with their fine motor development. They enjoy using them almost every day for Letter of the week, ABC cards, numbers with ten frame counting, and using their imagination to create a work of art. Students practice their grasping movements and \"exercise their fingers\", as I tell them. They get excited and happy everytime I tell them they will use them. \r\nThank you so much helping me give my students the opportunity to expand their creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1764300009156,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-curiosity-with-stem-science/9906855/","projectTitle":"Sparking Curiosity With STEM Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. 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They have also enjoyed using the dry erase markers in their learning centers, and tune into their creative skills using the acrylic paints on the canvas! \r\nWe are truly blessed to have the support and generosity of our community to make resources available to us!","fullyFundedDate":1769949881887,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-up-with-our-learning/10019563/","projectTitle":"Keeping Up With Our Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5285376_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522791889305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5285376"},{"teacherId":5285376,"projectId":9717202,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in making this project a reality for my students and our classroom! My kids have truly enjoyed the new carpet in our library center area. \r\nThis beautiful carpet has added a very sweet personality to our class. My students have been able to enjoy a comfortable spot to sit in when they need to calm themselves, while reading a book, or simply to relax throughout our school day. \r\nYour generosity has truly helped our classroom grow into a cozier place where my students can learn and feel at home.","fullyFundedDate":1762561098445,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet/9717202/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5285376_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522791889305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5285376"},{"teacherId":8827917,"projectId":9631093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a printer to our classroom. Because of you, I am able to print colorful worksheets, games, and learning materials for my students. The bright colors help grab their attention and make lessons more exciting.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the colorful pages, they were so excited. They love seeing their work in color, especially during art projects and special activities.\r\n\r\nNext, I will continue using the printer to create engaging lessons, center activities, and take-home materials. Having access to color printing truly makes a difference in our classroom. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make learning more fun!","fullyFundedDate":1764719896039,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-work/9631093/","projectTitle":"Colorful Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8827917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761883674674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8827917"},{"teacherId":8827917,"projectId":9437163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the dino egg dig kit and the alphabet soup play set to our classroom. My students have been using the dino eggs during center time to \"dig\" and discover the dinosaurs inside. It has been a fun way to build curiosity and practice patience. The alphabet soup set has been great for letter recognition and building simple words in a hands-on way.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the dino eggs, they were so excited to start digging. They cheered when they found the dinosaurs inside. With the alphabet soup, they loved scooping out the letters and naming them.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these materials to connect to our reading lessons and science activities. These fun, hands-on tools help keep my students engaged and excited about learning. Thank you for bringing so much joy to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757683187495,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-here-i-come/9437163/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Here I Come","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8827917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761883674674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8827917"},{"teacherId":8827917,"projectId":9030803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the dot markers and crayons to our classroom. My students use them every day during centers and writing time. The dot markers help them practice letters, numbers, and patterns, while the crayons are used for coloring, drawing, and completing class projects.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the new supplies, they were so excited to use them. They loved picking their favorite colors and getting started right away.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using the dot markers for hands-on learning activities and the crayons for writing and art projects. These supplies help build fine motor skills and make learning more fun. 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