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Through her play, she has begun to open up, sharing her feelings and experiences, which has allowed me to support her in a more meaningful way.\r\n\r\nI am very grateful to Donors Choose for making this resource available to my students. This generous grant has not only enriched the lives of my students but also enhanced my ability to connect with and support them during their most challenging times. Thank you so much for the positive and lasting impact you have made on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1755700221457,"projectUrl":"project/building-bridges-in-the-sand-encouragin/9509208/","projectTitle":"Building Bridges in the Sand: Encouraging Expression through Play Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8618014"},{"teacherId":8984625,"projectId":9515203,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, our students have new opportunities for creative expression. The new supplies, including markers and colored pencils, have been integrated into our art and general curriculum. \r\nOur new organizational systems are already helping our class function better and keep track of our work. This project has not only enhanced their artistic skills but also built a stronger, more positive classroom community, which is further reinforced by the items in our new class store rewards. \r\n\r\nThanks to your help, our classroom has the necessary supplies to be creative, stay organized, and have a class store with fun prizes.","fullyFundedDate":1755712083577,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-haslams-4th-grade/9515203/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Haslam’s 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haslam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8984625"},{"teacherId":1514705,"projectId":9508206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting my classroom. The Shut the Box math games have become a favorite game/center for the students. It is fun to watch them learn to strategize and play with numbers.\r\n\r\nI have a class wit a lot of BIG feelings this year. 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My students who entered first grade with strong foundational skills have become confident readers because of these books. They meet them right at their level increasing their motivation and engagement. It is so excited for first graders to find a book that speaks to them!\r\n\r\nWe use many of the other tools daily! The headsets keep our classroom calm and quiet. Our calm down corner is a safe place to refocus and calm our bodies. 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So many of my students love reading the Westing Game each year and it sets them on a journey to become life long readers and by extension life long learners. This trait of life long learning helps them to become model citizens in the future making our entire community one of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755701389984,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-up-with-a-good-book/9464448/","projectTitle":"Cozy Up With A Good Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boulton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6217546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652909222609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6217546"},{"teacherId":8984625,"projectId":7592843,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed from a space of limited supplies into a vibrant hub of creativity and organization. Your donation of new supplies- such as organizing materials, pencils, erasers, and class rewards, has not only enriched our curriculum but has profoundly impacted my students' engagement. For many, the sight of brand-new, colorful resources was a powerful reminder that their learning is valued and supported by a community that believes in them. This moment reminded us all that these tools are more than just supplies; they are a sign of encouragement that has made our classroom feel like a place built for their success.\r\n\r\nWe have loved using our air purifiers to keep our portable clean with fresh air. It has also been a breeze collecting and organizing all of our papers with the construction paper organizer. Students know exactly where to turn in their work and it keeps our classroom looking clean. \r\n\r\nThe donation of multiple sanitizing supplies has helped minimize the spread of germs and kept out class healthy. 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This allows them to track their progress with a better visual than if it had just been provided in black and white. I am also able to print pages that they want to share or use for projects in color as well. This has been a delightful addition to our classroom.\r\n\r\nReplacing some of our non-working headphones was also such a bonus to the students. We use technology every day, multiple times a day. Much of this work requires that the students be able to listen to lessons or instructions. The headphones work amazingly for this.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness in helping our our classroom this year. We are beyond grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755692361275,"projectUrl":"project/catching-the-seamless-flow-of-learning/9494865/","projectTitle":"Catching the Seamless Flow of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4867812_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507242671585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4867812"},{"teacherId":7534964,"projectId":9194965,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity for this project. You should have seen the excitement when I brought out the bells. The kids were so excited to get to play something beautiful without hours of practice. They loved the idea of getting to perform for their parents. They were so motivated to excel academically and behave so they could earn a chance to play the bells. Thank you for expanding their creativity. Music is magical and you made it possible for us to make magic in our class. \r\nThe best thing is they are a gift that will keep on giving.","fullyFundedDate":1742969011095,"projectUrl":"project/books-bells-and-markers/9194965/","projectTitle":"Books, Bells, and Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7534964_orig.png?crop=301,301,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600054000481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7534964"},{"teacherId":9623817,"projectId":9037186,"letterContent":"On behalf of me and students, we want to say a huge THANK YOU! We have absolutely loved the STEM products and prizes that were donated to our classroom. The students use them all of the time. They love being able to use their imaginations to build and create different things. The students beg to use them and even ask for inside recess so that they can continue to create and put their ideas into action.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate people like you who are willing to donate to the education of students and help to shape their futures. Your kindness and generosity have not gone unnoticed. Thank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1740123059322,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-just-needs-some-more-hands/9037186/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Just Needs Some More Hands-on Opportunities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9623817_orig.jpg?crop=1973,1973,x1866,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722727362014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9623817"},{"teacherId":3124681,"projectId":8641746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Storex Active Tilt Stools that you donated to my classroom this school year. When we first received them and realized how much they actually swivel, I was a little worried that my students might get carried away on them and fall. I have been pleasantly surprised by their ability to stay on them and by how effective the stools have been in helping my students keep focused, especially my students who have a lot of energy. Parents of my students have also enjoyed them during parent teacher conferences. We all appreciate them! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1723689344087,"projectUrl":"project/solutions-for-active-5th-graders/8641746/","projectTitle":"Solutions for Active 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muir","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3124681_orig.jpg?crop=627,627,x116,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643322245603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3124681"},{"teacherId":2136599,"projectId":8635279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gifts to our classroom at Westland. The supplies you gave us, including whiteboard erasers, earbuds, outdoor balls, a Bluetooth speaker, dry erase markers, and felt tip markers, have significantly enhanced our learning environment.\r\n\r\nIn our recent grammar lessons, students have been using dry erase markers and boards to write sentences. This hands-on method has not only improved their understanding but also made learning more engaging. The Bluetooth speaker has become a classroom favorite, playing music during breaks to keep the atmosphere lively and conducive to learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, their excitement was palpable. They were eager to try everything, with the outdoor balls for recess being a particular highlight. The earbuds have proven invaluable during individual learning times, enabling students to focus on their studies without distractions.\r\n\r\nThese resources have been seamlessly integrated into our lessons, allowing students to express their ideas clearly and creatively. Your support empowers us to achieve more, and I am thrilled to witness my students' growth and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful contributions. 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