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Studying civil rights has so many modern applications for my students who have been inspired to fight for what is right.\r\n\r\nThanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1691625551239,"projectUrl":"project/civil-rights-movement-text-set/7638327/","projectTitle":"Civil Rights Movement Text Set","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gold aka Mama G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7075337_orig.jpg?crop=528,528,x0,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595566560780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/english-with-mama-g"},{"teacherId":3003155,"projectId":9540452,"letterContent":"We are using the new books, games, and hands-on activities as part of our early finisher routine. When students complete their core work, they choose from the new materials to extend their learning. As we move forward, students will continue using these resources to build independence and reinforce key skills during independent work time. 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Having access to high-quality playdough allowed every student to fully participate, experiment, and revise their work without limitations, which increased both engagement and creativity throughout the project.\r\n\r\nAs students worked on their claymations, they practiced important skills such as planning, problem-solving, collaboration, and perseverance. They learned how to break a big idea into smaller steps, adjust their designs when something didn't work, and communicate effectively with their peers. The hands-on nature of the project helped students better understand sequencing and storytelling, while also strengthening fine motor skills and encouraging imaginative thinking.\r\n\r\nThis project would not have been possible without the generosity of our donors.","fullyFundedDate":1760472928770,"projectUrl":"project/claymation-project/9796856/","projectTitle":"Claymation Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ostler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10274224_orig.jpg?crop=1590,1590,x163,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758552787074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10274224"},{"teacherId":10164393,"projectId":9628740,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are using the new whiteboard markers and organized whiteboard bins every single day. We use individual whiteboards during lessons so students can quickly model their thinking, try multiple strategies, and take risks without fear of \"getting it wrong.\" One of my favorite moments was during a recent problem-solving activity when every student was actively engaged—boards up, ideas flowing, and students confidently explaining their reasoning to peers. Having reliable markers and an organized system means we spend less time managing materials and more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new supplies, they were genuinely excited. They immediately noticed how smooth the markers wrote and how easy it was to grab and return materials from the labeled boxes. The air fryer was an unexpected but huge hit, especially during math club! Being able to make warm snacks together created a fun, welcoming environment where students wanted to stay after school, collaborate, and tackle challenging problems. 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