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The deodorant and lotion have also become popular items for both students and teachers, especially after recess when everyone needs a quick refresh to feel comfortable and ready to learn again.\r\n\r\nTheir reactions when the materials first arrived were priceless. Students were excited, curious, and genuinely grateful. Some of my more emotional students have especially benefited from the sensory stones; I've already had several moments where I was able to help a child regulate and come down from an upset moment simply by offering one. These items have supported not just academic needs but emotional and physical comfort throughout the day—exactly what this project was created to do.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to support our current lessons and routines. Students will use the headphones during upcoming multimedia projects and literacy centers, and the sensory stones will remain a key tool in helping students self‑regulate so they can return to learning quickly. The hygiene items will continue to meet daily needs that help students feel confident and ready to participate. Your generosity has made our classroom a more comfortable, supportive, and engaging place, and I am deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1783294306913,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-every-students-needs-every-day/10186324/","projectTitle":"Meeting Every Students’ Needs, Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shorkey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9937873_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x698,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758209784593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9937873"},{"teacherId":9937873,"projectId":10321422,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom. The resources you provided have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. The doorbell has become an unexpected hero—it's now my go‑to tool for gaining student attention quickly and calmly. Meanwhile, the laminating machine has barely had a moment to rest; I use it constantly to preserve scaffolds, reference materials, and hands‑on supports that help students stay engaged and confident.\r\n\r\nYour donation of a class set of dictionaries has also been invaluable. Many of my students are still learning how to navigate and use them effectively, and having enough copies for everyone has allowed us to build those foundational skills together. The printer, presentation clicker, and other materials have strengthened our classroom workflow and made instruction smoother and more accessible. Your kindness has directly enriched the learning experience for every student who walks through our door, and I am deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1784121648412,"projectUrl":"project/growth-as-a-first-year-teacher/10321422/","projectTitle":"Growth as a First-Year Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shorkey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9937873_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x698,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758209784593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9937873"},{"teacherId":10113804,"projectId":9982818,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful impact by giving my students access to a variety of sporting equipment that allows them to learn, practice, and experience different sports firsthand. Having the proper equipment has created more opportunities for students to participate safely, confidently, and with purpose.\r\nThrough these experiences, my students are learning that sports are about much more than winning or having fun. They are developing important life skills such as teamwork, discipline, communication, resilience, accountability, and perseverance. Students have also had opportunities to try activities they may not have experienced before and discover new interests and abilities.\r\nThe biggest impact has been seeing students become more engaged, willing to challenge themselves, and supportive of one another. These resources allow me to create meaningful experiences that help students grow both physically and personally. I am extremely grateful to the donors who made this possible. Your generosity is helping provide my students with experiences and lessons that can extend far beyond the classroom or playing field.","fullyFundedDate":1769638759294,"projectUrl":"project/sports-are-more-than-just-fun/9982818/","projectTitle":"Sports Are More Than Just Fun.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113804"},{"teacherId":9258755,"projectId":9842417,"letterContent":"This new technology has made learning more engaging and interactive for my students. It gives them more opportunities to learn at their own pace and helps make difficult concepts easier to understand through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is being able to use the technology themselves and see their learning come to life. I have especially noticed students who thrive with hands-on learning becoming more confident and enthusiastic. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where students are excited to learn, take ownership of their work, and see themselves as capable learners. Thank you for making this opportunity possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1762040660105,"projectUrl":"project/technology-rocks/9842417/","projectTitle":"Technology Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Branch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9258755_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758549036050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9258755"},{"teacherId":6713660,"projectId":10164514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible 3D printer and filament packs you donated to our 3rd-grade classroom! Your extraordinarily generous gift has brought a whole new world of technology, creativity, and hands-on learning to our students.\r\n\r\nThe kids are absolutely fascinated by watching the 3D printer bring their ideas to life layer by layer. The printer and colorful filaments allow us to explore STEM concepts in a real, tangible way—whether we are printing geometric shapes for math, models for science projects, or creative designs the students imagine themselves. It has sparked so much curiosity, problem-solving, and excitement in our daily lessons.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom gives our 3rd graders early access to cutting-edge technology that builds their confidence and inspires them to think like future engineers and scientists. Thank you for your amazing generosity and for making our classroom such an inspiring place to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1785256441246,"projectUrl":"project/3d-magic/10164514/","projectTitle":"3D Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. AIKENS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6713660_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703720499009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6713660"},{"teacherId":6713660,"projectId":10229792,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the new vacuum and steamer to our 3rd-grade classroom! Your incredibly generous and practical gift is making a huge difference in keeping our learning space clean and healthy.\r\n\r\nA classroom full of active 3rd graders sees a lot of daily dirt, crumbs, and messes from our hands-on projects and recess time. The new vacuum allows us to quickly clear away messes from the floors, and the steamer is a total lifesaver for deeply sanitizing our rugs and surfaces without using harsh chemicals.\r\n\r\nHaving a fresh, spotless, and germ-free environment helps all of us stay healthy, comfortable, and focused on our schoolwork. Thank you for caring about our health and well-being, and for providing us with the tools to keep our classroom shining!","fullyFundedDate":1778369776105,"projectUrl":"project/cleanliness-is-next-to/10229792/","projectTitle":"Cleanliness Is Next to...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. AIKENS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6713660_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703720499009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6713660"},{"teacherId":6713660,"projectId":10219251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new files and organizing supplies you donated to our 3rd-grade classroom! Your gift arrived at the perfect time to help us get everything sorted and organized.\r\n\r\nAs you can imagine, a busy classroom generates a lot of paperwork, worksheets, and art projects. These new files have allowed us to neatly organize our student portfolios, lesson plans, and classroom materials. The students are even learning great organizational skills by helping keep their own important papers in the right spots!\r\n\r\nHaving a clutter-free and well-ordered classroom makes our daily learning environment so much calmer and more productive. Thank you for your practical generosity and for helping our class stay organized and successful!","fullyFundedDate":1778415711910,"projectUrl":"project/organization-files/10219251/","projectTitle":"Organization Files","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. AIKENS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6713660_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703720499009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6713660"},{"teacherId":6713660,"projectId":10185603,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Clorox refill packs for our classroom wipes buckets! Your practical donation is exactly what our 3rd-grade class needs to keep our environment healthy as we head toward the end of the school year.\r\n\r\nWith a busy classroom of active 3rd graders, we go through sanitizing wipes incredibly fast. These refills allow us to easily keep our desks, learning stations, and shared supplies clean and germ-free every single day. Having a tidy and sanitized workspace helps all of us stay focused, healthy, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and your commitment to keeping our classroom safe and clean. Thank you for your wonderful support!","fullyFundedDate":1778059548908,"projectUrl":"project/clorox-refill/10185603/","projectTitle":"Clorox Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. AIKENS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6713660_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703720499009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6713660"},{"teacherId":6713660,"projectId":10183849,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the incredible end-of-year gifts you sent to our 3rd-grade class! Your thoughtful package was the perfect way to celebrate a great school year and send the students off into summer.\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely thrilled with everything. They loved the balls to help them stay active and exercise their physical muscles outside. At the same time, the journals, pens, and notebooks with inspirational sayings are perfect for keeping their intellectual muscles working over the break. The fidgets have also been a huge hit for keeping their hands busy and minds focused.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provided our students with both fun tools for play and meaningful items for personal reflection. Thank you for investing in their growth, mind, and body, and for helping us close out this wonderful year on such a high note.","fullyFundedDate":1776186991145,"projectUrl":"project/so-long-to-a-great-year/10183849/","projectTitle":"So Long to a Great Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. AIKENS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6713660_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703720499009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6713660"},{"teacherId":6713660,"projectId":10115431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing snacks, bins, and storage items you sent to our 3rd-grade classroom! Your kindness has made a huge difference as we get ready for the end of the school year.\r\n\r\nWe love using the new storage items to clean up our desks, organize our learning centers, and keep our classroom looking neat and tidy. The snacks have also been a wonderful treat that gives us the extra energy we need to finish our schoolwork and projects strong.\r\n\r\nWe are so lucky to have supporters like you who care about our education and make our classroom a better place to learn. Thank you for thinking of us and for your wonderful generosity!With a big thank you from all of us,","fullyFundedDate":1778415711069,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-ready/10115431/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. AIKENS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6713660_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703720499009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6713660"},{"teacherId":6713660,"projectId":10182070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of snacks for our students this summer. Your kindness provided the vital fuel our kids needed to stay energized, focused, and healthy throughout the vacation months.Hunger doesn't take a summer break, and for many families, losing school-provided meals creates a significant gap.\r\n\r\nYour support directly addressed this need, ensuring our students had access to nutritious snacks during our summer programs. Reliable nutrition has a massive impact on a child's ability to learn, play, and grow, and your gift brought immense peace of mind to both the students and their families.\r\n\r\nThe kids were absolutely thrilled with the treats, and their bright smiles during snack time said it all. You did more than just provide food; you showed these children that their community truly cares about their well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing so meaningfully in the health and happiness of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1775652995957,"projectUrl":"project/snack-and-supplies/10182070/","projectTitle":"Snack and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. AIKENS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6713660_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703720499009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6713660"},{"teacherId":6713660,"projectId":10293169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of books for our third graders. Your kindness ensured that every student in our class went home for summer break with wonderful stories to read.\r\n\r\nThird grade is a pivotal year for literacy, and keeping up reading momentum over the summer is absolutely critical. Access to books at home is the most effective way to prevent the \"summer slide.\" Because of your support, our students didn't have to worry about finding things to read; they left for vacation excited, prepared, and eager to dive into their new books.\r\n\r\nThe sheer joy and excitement in the classroom when the students received their books was unforgettable. 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