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I am so excited to have access to printing at my finger tips, so my students can have a better visual to help them out!\r\n\r\nThis printer allows me to print what I need for my small groups to help bridge the learning gaps and I am grateful for all your generosity! You have no idea how much this means to me and I am forever grateful for pouring into the next generation of students!","fullyFundedDate":1746543148537,"projectUrl":"project/color-in-action-with-printing/9240312/","projectTitle":"Color in Action with Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3106995_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713225993185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-powellteaches"},{"teacherId":9030257,"projectId":9011021,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom. When I created the project, \"Phonics is our Jam,\" I was in desperate need of materials to help engage my students. Phonics time in our classroom has become on of our favorite times of the day. I have seen my students reading, spelling, and overall phonics skills soar this school year. 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Its soothing, child-friendly audio created a calm and inviting classroom environment. Students were excited to explore the different Tonie characters, each filled with engaging songs and stories. I was also able to upload custom content tied to our current units, adding nonfiction science topics and reinforcing what we were learning in class.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students had daily access to stories in a way that felt personal, exciting, and inclusive. Your donation helped create a richer, more engaging literacy experience for all of my learners. 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Students knew exactly where to sit, which reduced distractions and helped prevent arguments over space. The rug brought a new level of organization and calm to our classroom routines.\r\n\r\nWe spent countless joyful hours on our rug, whether it was listening to stories during read-aloud time, collaborating in small groups, participating in class meetings, or enjoying flexible seating during learning centers. The rug became more than just a place to sit; it became a shared space where community and learning came together.\r\n\r\nThe students loved it from day one, and it quickly became everyone's favorite spot in the room. The pride and excitement they showed in taking care of the rug and gathering there each day were truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nBecause of this addition, I was able to give my students not only a more structured and inviting learning environment but also a space where memories were made and magic happened daily. 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Mahalo for your contributions to making this be an amazing reading station in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1744032846330,"projectUrl":"project/tonies-lets-make-it-screen-free/9220084/","projectTitle":"Tonies Let's Make It Screen Free!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3106995_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713225993185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-powellteaches"},{"teacherId":3106995,"projectId":9138071,"letterContent":"This was an amazing week for students to see all the cool things aligned with our dinostars musical! The excitement was out of this world. The tents were a huge hit to get students to work in a quieter setting. Each student has the opportunity to be in one! The backdrop made our classroom feel like it was a movie!\r\n\r\nMahalo for allowing me to bring this unique idea to life. Room transformations are a great way to show students that learning can look different each day! 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