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We use our materials for our interactive science journals and they are looking great and full of learning. \r\nThe coloring supplies allow us to draw diagrams and visuals that really stand out and show the topics we are learning. \r\nThe scissors and tape make adding things to our notebooks quick and efficient so we can focus our time and energy on activities and assignments!\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom by providing general supplies so we can focus on the learning!","fullyFundedDate":1746783022868,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9120404/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zanger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6725803_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y691&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568389562006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6725803"},{"teacherId":9868329,"projectId":9094089,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude once again for your incredible support of our classroom. The arrival of the new resources was met with pure excitement! When I unveiled the boxes, there were gasps of awe and a chorus of \"Wow!\" as they peeked inside. It felt like a holiday morning. The vibrant assortment of color pencils that were needed, scissors, glue sticks, notecards, headphones to use with their reading programs and the sheer variety of materials sparked immediate curiosity. Many students rushed forward, eager to touch and explore. There were shouts of \"Can we use these now?\" and beaming smiles all around. It was truly heartwarming to witness their enthusiasm and the immediate sense of possibility that these resources brought to our classroom. Their engagement level has noticeably increased since these materials became available. It was your contributions that have truly made a tangible difference in the learning experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nOne particularly memorable moment was when students were creating anchor charts for their peers. The effort that they put into their work was incredible and could not have been possible without the supplies my class received. The students were so engaged in their work just by having earphones readily available for my students. One of my students, who often struggles with staying focused, was completely absorbed, meticulously adjusting the readings and excitedly pointing out the first signs of growth. It wasn't just a lesson; it was a hands-on exploration that brought abstract concepts to life right before their eyes.\r\n\r\nBeyond peer learning, the students will transition to now creating their very own Podcast centered on Early American history. The next step is for the students to analyze historical content they've collected from their readings and primary sources. They will be working in small groups to identify patterns, analyze information, and troubleshoot any challenges they observe. 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We've used the highlighters when making predictions on graphs to help us understand our area of focus. \r\n\r\nOur rulers have worked well when drawing lines of best fit and our light covers have helped reduce over stimulation in the classroom that the florescent lights add. \r\n\r\nOur headphones helped keep students on task and focused during independent work, which aided in student success!\r\n\r\nLearning has been better because of you, and we thank you with all our heart for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1735931446163,"projectUrl":"project/different-needs-different-materials/9005621/","projectTitle":"Different Needs, Different Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Acevedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6501902_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609857931622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6501902"},{"teacherId":8576608,"projectId":8769093,"letterContent":"The students absolutely love all of the incentives I now have available in my classroom! They have been earning them for demonstrating teamwork, critical thinking, and perseverance in their assignments. \r\n\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the materials, they were so excited! Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to start using earning them.\r\n\r\nIt has been amazing to see how these new tools have increased engagement and participation as well. They will continue to play a key role in keeping students motivated and invested in their progress. 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I was awarded a construction trucks center ready to go. I added some more kinetic sand for the kids to explore with. \r\nMy students were so excited when I received the boxes. They couldn't wait for me to put them into the centers!! Now these are two of their favorite centers to explore and work in. Thank you so much for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1731526782753,"projectUrl":"project/kinetic-sand-and-sensory-learning/8869671/","projectTitle":"Kinetic Sand and Sensory Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029848_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728517114968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8029848"},{"teacherId":7611015,"projectId":6153974,"letterContent":"Reading is such a struggle in middle school. 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