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The exploration and refinement of the students' skills in a fun and engaging way make this project a favorite among my students. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your help in making my students love math and science.","fullyFundedDate":1758629772570,"projectUrl":"project/learning-how-to-be-a-scientist/9727320/","projectTitle":"Learning How to be a Scientist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7457483_orig.jpg?crop=509,509,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598278734195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7457483"},{"teacherId":7457483,"projectId":9220594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us make this project become a reality. My students love the educational STEM toys, counters, timers, notebooks, and tattle phone. My students in 1st grade love tattling. The tattle phone allows them to tell the phone instead of the teacher, which allows for a decrease in tattling. 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Students love sitting on the rug and deciding what color/square that they want to sit in. Both parents and students have commented on how they love the rug. The rug brightens the classroom and makes it an inviting place to be. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, kindness, and thoughtfulness. We wouldn't be able to have this wonderful material if it weren't for great donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1746787207050,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-to-gather/9301445/","projectTitle":"A Place to Gather","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7457483_orig.jpg?crop=509,509,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598278734195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7457483"},{"teacherId":7096451,"projectId":9050008,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our school library through your donation. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to a wonderful selection of new books that are already making a meaningful impact.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when they noticed the new books on the shelf was truly priceless. Many of our students come from homes without easy access to reading materials, and your donation has opened up new worlds for them—stories to get lost in, characters to connect with, and knowledge to grow from.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of reading and in the potential of our students. Your generosity is helping us create a stronger culture of literacy and a love for learning that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1737486316545,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-in-the-new-year/9050008/","projectTitle":"New Books in the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caird","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7096451_orig.png?crop=329,329,x33,y68&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620750535522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7096451"},{"teacherId":7457483,"projectId":8913570,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity, kindness, and thoughtfulness. Our class really appreciates your help with funding our project. We could not make this project a reality without your help. \r\n\r\nMy students love the calming corner and sensory materials that are included in there. The pillows and objects help my students refocus, and they are able to come back to learning more quickly. This project was helpful for my students to take a few moments and calm down, which improved their mindset and focus. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your help in funding this project. My students and I appreciate your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1739569628687,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-and-refocusing-to-learn/8913570/","projectTitle":"Organizing and Refocusing to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7457483_orig.jpg?crop=509,509,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598278734195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7457483"},{"teacherId":7457483,"projectId":9068460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund this project. My students and I appreciate your kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness. Without you, this project would not have come to fruition. \r\n\r\nMy students have benefited from having these supplies. They have helped them focus, pay attention to instruction, and reset. The students love the flexible seating arrangements, the organization they use from the communication caddy, and the books that allow them to refocus on classroom instruction. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this project a reality! We couldn't do it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1742907243406,"projectUrl":"project/understanding-student-needs/9068460/","projectTitle":"Understanding Student Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7457483_orig.jpg?crop=509,509,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598278734195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7457483"},{"teacherId":362916,"projectId":8525871,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom! You've made our classroom more engaging!\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly enhanced our learning environment. These games have brought excitement to our daily activities and are helping to shape our students into better thinkers.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity goes beyond just fun and games. You've provided valuable tools that support our curriculum and foster important skills that will benefit these children throughout their lives.\r\n\r\nHow the games are helping our students learn\r\n\r\n* Challenging their minds in new and exciting ways\r\n* Developing problem-solving skills\r\n* Encouraging creative thinking\r\n* Promoting teamwork and collaboration\r\n\r\nWhat I've observed in my students through the games\r\n\r\n* Approaching problems from different angles\r\n* Developing perseverance when faced with challenges\r\n* Improving communication and idea-sharing skills\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support of education. Your contribution is making a real difference in these young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1730390890298,"projectUrl":"project/smart-games-for-smart-students/8525871/","projectTitle":"Smart Games for Smart Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hooker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp362916_orig.png?crop=387,387,x10,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603104339380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hooker"},{"teacherId":362916,"projectId":8624766,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom. These novels have made such an impact on my classroom instruction! Your generosity has truly made a difference in my students' educational journey. The novels you provided have become valuable tools in our curriculum, helping create a more engaging and enriching learning environment. \r\n\r\nSince receiving your donation, I have observed remarkable improvements in students' engagement with literature and their overall academic performance. Specifically increased reading enthusiasm, students have shown a newfound excitement for exploring these different genres and authors, leading to more time spent reading both in and out of the classroom. Also, improved critical thinking as discussions about the novels have encouraged students to analyze characters, plots, and themes more deeply, fostering critical thinking skills. I have observed greater empathy and cultural awareness as the variety of stories has helped students gain perspectives on different cultures and life experiences, promoting empathy and understanding.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful contribution. Your support of education and literacy is deeply appreciated and will have a lasting impact on our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1730392520590,"projectUrl":"project/award-winning-novel-studies/8624766/","projectTitle":"Award Winning Novel Studies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hooker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp362916_orig.png?crop=387,387,x10,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603104339380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hooker"},{"teacherId":7457483,"projectId":8539454,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us achieve this grant. We appreciate your kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness. We couldn't have done this without you! The 2 new chairs, books, and stuffed animals have added extra practice for our students. They want to read to a friend! It provides great practice for them. \r\n\r\nThe students love reading to their buddies. By having stuffed animals to read to the students can read out loud to an audience. This helps build their confidence and fluency. 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