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My students have been keeping track of their school garden and the plants they have planted by taking pictures and being able to print them to store in their science journal. My students then are able to show me the progress that they are able to see of their plants. \r\n \r\nMy students are very excited to be able to take their own camera to document progress. They love being able to see the prints come out after the picture is taken. \r\n\r\nThey feel much more excited to see the progress their garden is making and how they use items.","fullyFundedDate":1778257535357,"projectUrl":"project/growing-up-great/10209639/","projectTitle":"Growing Up Great","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uriostegui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113047"},{"teacherId":10113047,"projectId":10167376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! It has been very helpful both in my classroom and at my student's home. I was able to create practice folders and sheets for my students that were struggling with learning basics. I recently had new students in my classroom who came in without any background phonetic knowledge. Being able to make them support items for them to use at home has been very helpful. \r\n\r\nMy students enjoy being able to have the resources they need and the materials for them to be able to learn new things and keep up with their classmates. My students also enjoy the practicality of me being able to quickly provide the materials they need. \r\n\r\nMy new students and their parents have expressed their gratitude for the take home materials I was able to to make for them to use the rest of this school year. I even made summer practice materials for my students and their parents were ecstatic for the extra support. 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As we faced the stress of end-of-year testing and transitions, this celebration gave everyone a chance to relax, connect with friends, and feel recognized for their hard work. Your support helped create positive memories and reminded everyone that they are valued, supported, and celebrated as they finish the school year strong.","fullyFundedDate":1775229952433,"projectUrl":"project/swing-into-wellness/10179301/","projectTitle":"Swing Into Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5389952_orig.jpg?crop=2915,2916,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723654017379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sjlibrary"},{"teacherId":5389952,"projectId":10203694,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our classroom project and helping us create a calming, supportive learning environment for our students. 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My students are little but very \r\nsmart and they love to earn their stickers whenever they accomplish something.\r\nIt took a little while for us to figure out how to use the sticker makers, but once we got the hang of it, my four-year-olds are really loving it! It's even an accomplishment for them to have made their own 3-D sticker and they really get a kick out of that. \r\nThis project has motivated my students to no end and I can't express how happy it makes them feel or even how happy it makes me feel.","fullyFundedDate":1770739985162,"projectUrl":"project/good-behavior-in-3d/10089420/","projectTitle":"Good Behavior In 3D!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. I.Y. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8533047"},{"teacherId":8533047,"projectId":10061095,"letterContent":"I just want to say thank you to all of you who helped bring this project to fruition. Although it took a while to figure out how it works my students really got a kick out of making these 3-D stickers and it serves as great motivation for them to continue following directions.\r\nIt has encouraged them to participate more in class, and they are more likely to come up to the Promethean board and show how they arrived at their answers.\r\nIt just brings them so much excitement and motivation for everything that we do. They're more encouraged to do their writing and are even learning how to blend letters together and starting to read two and three syllable words. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1769524430539,"projectUrl":"project/3d-sticker-makers-for-pre-k-enjoyment-o/10061095/","projectTitle":"3D Sticker Makers For Pre-K Enjoyment Of Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. I.Y. 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These resources have especially supported students who were previously hesitant writers, helping them build confidence and develop their voices.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, my classroom has become a space where all students feel supported and inspired to communicate. Their growth in writing, vocabulary, and self-expression is evident every day, and it would not have been possible without the generosity of our donors.","fullyFundedDate":1771000972090,"projectUrl":"project/little-writers-big-voices-writing-tool/10066747/","projectTitle":"Little Writers, Big Voices: Writing Tools for Bilingual First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quiles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3091983_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720476873677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3091983"},{"teacherId":5389952,"projectId":10150211,"letterContent":"This project builds on hands-on experience already underway with an embroidery machine and creative tools. After testing, adjusting, and learning through trial and error, it's clear how engaging and valuable this process can be. Creating custom patches and fabric pieces builds patience, precision, and problem-solving in a real, tangible way. It also connects naturally to careers like fashion, engineering, and entrepreneurship. With continued support, these tools can keep growing into something even more impactful, helping spark confidence and expand future opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1773598054338,"projectUrl":"project/designing-and-creating/10150211/","projectTitle":"Designing and Creating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5389952_orig.jpg?crop=2915,2916,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723654017379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sjlibrary"},{"teacherId":6471082,"projectId":10176910,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting a project that gives students meaningful ways to personalize their learning and care for their mental well‑being. With the creative tools you provided, students were able to design stickers featuring uplifting messages, calming visuals, and positive affirmations that now brighten our classroom spaces and their personal materials.\r\n\r\nThe hands‑on design process helped students build confidence, reduce stress, and discover healthy coping strategies they can use throughout the school year. 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