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Students used the new markers and crayons to design vibrant, professional-looking posters to showcase their original inventions. Watching them collaborate and use their artistic tools to express complex ideas in Spanish was truly rewarding. The resources didn't just provide color; they provided the medium for my students to present their creativity with pride.\r\n\r\nThe reaction from the students when the materials first arrived was one of pure excitement and gratitude. Their eyes lit up as they explored the conversation cubes and the fresh art supplies. Many expressed how \"cool\" it was that people they didn't even know cared enough to support their learning. It immediately boosted the classroom morale, making the students feel seen and valued, which is the heart of Social Emotional Learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve a deeper dive into interpersonal communication. Now that the students are comfortable with the conversation cubes, we are moving toward unscripted Socratic seminars where they will use their improved relationship skills to debate cultural topics in Spanish. Your generous contribution has laid the groundwork for these advanced discussions, and we are excited to see their confidence continue to grow as they master the language.","fullyFundedDate":1764700536854,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together-social-emotional-learn/9572579/","projectTitle":"Growing Together: Social-Emotional Learning for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cavazos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9990021_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747612335320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9990021"},{"teacherId":8108223,"projectId":9952007,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. 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Your support has made a real difference in our student's ability to recognize and manage their moods and emotions. We stress to them the importance of checking their mental health status and being aware of their current mood so they can understand the implications of acting on their emotions. These supplies and stress toys have made a real difference in giving students an opportunity to relax and calm down when they are experience stressors. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1764699719968,"projectUrl":"project/lifelong-habits-start-here/9668481/","projectTitle":"Lifelong Habits Start Here!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. valerie martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8058678"},{"teacherId":9340675,"projectId":9881368,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this class project goal a reality! 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