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I also take pictures of students as markers for their lockers and, at the end of the year, the students take these pictures home to showcase how much they have grown from their first day of 3rd grade to their upcoming first day as 4th graders.\r\n\r\nThank you for all that you do to support your teachers and students. We appreciate and are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1768504045340,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-vibrant-classroom-for-all-lea/9815587/","projectTitle":"Creating a Vibrant Classroom for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8109878_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641658876030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherpaultran"},{"teacherId":8109878,"projectId":9983541,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to this project and making it come to life. The school that I teach at is an old building and, with that, comes with its problems, such as the heater not working. During these next few winter months, it is important that our students are able to come into a classroom where there is warmth and comfort in order for them to do and feel their best.\r\n\r\nWith repairs taking time, we were left without a heater to warm up our class and, with this project, we now, at least have a source of heat to fill the room that we exist and learn in. The heater will not only be in my classroom but an additional classroom for students with special and medically-fragile needs.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generous donation and thoughtfulness. Thank you for keeping us warm throughout these next few months and for years to come. :)","fullyFundedDate":1768415250884,"projectUrl":"project/heating-up-our-minds-and-bodies-for-lear/9983541/","projectTitle":"Heating Up Our Minds and Bodies for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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The students feel more cozy and comfortable when reading. \r\n\r\nThese items has really helped my students feel more at home in our classroom, thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1762265204653,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-nature-inspired-learning/9578510/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds: Nature-Inspired Learning for a Calm and Engaged Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krizten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9683679_orig.jpg?crop=448,448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723855037359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9683679"},{"teacherId":9683679,"projectId":9592759,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom. We are using the beginning-of-the-year materials daily during our learning centers, art activities, and calming routines. These supplies have helped students engage more confidently with hands-on tasks and practice important early skills.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided are especially appropriate for kindergarteners — the thicker pencils and large crayons are easier for small hands to grip, and the stress balls support self-regulation during transitions and moments of overwhelm. Because these supports make fine-motor tasks and focus easier, all students are now writing sentences and most of them are now able to read! Your donation directly supports their progress in these foundational skills.\r\n\r\nThese items have supported a positive start to the school year by making routines smoother and lessons more accessible. Next, we will build on this momentum by continuing units that develop fine motor control, early literacy, and social-emotional skills. Your support has given our students a joyful, confident beginning—thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755465779693,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-ready-supplies-for-a-creat/9592759/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Ready: Supplies for a Creative, Organized Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krizten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9683679_orig.jpg?crop=448,448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723855037359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9683679"},{"teacherId":9683679,"projectId":9629186,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing hands-on materials — the sensory sand, paper, and markers have already transformed our classroom. We're using the sensory sand to help students practice academic, and social skills. The paper and markers have sparked daily creative projects that helps students practice their fine-motor skills. \r\n\r\nMy students love these materials so much we use them every day! These materials have noticeably increased student engagement and participation; I was able to introduce daily hands-on centers and targeted practice that improved fine-motor control and social interaction. 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Having a permanent, reliable tool that stays right here in the counseling space means I'm always ready to help a student or a family the second they walk through the door. It has become a staple of my daily routine, and I honestly can't imagine going back to the way I was doing things before.\r\n\r\nIt's been especially helpful during those high-stress moments when a student is in crisis and can't find the English words to explain what's wrong. Instead of the situation escalating because of a misunderstanding, I can just grab the iPad and we can get on the same page immediately. It has made my office feel like a much more professional and safe space for our diverse families. They know that when they come to see me, I have the tools ready to actually listen to them. It's been nine months of much smoother meetings and much better support for my kids.","fullyFundedDate":1707420756093,"projectUrl":"project/translation-needs-in-our-diverse-school/8118919/","projectTitle":"Translation Needs in Our Diverse School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339774_orig.jpg?crop=2257,2257,x1236,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749515395478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339774"},{"teacherId":9339774,"projectId":9402859,"letterContent":"The transformation of my counseling office has been profound. Before this project, the room felt like a standard, sterile school office. Now, it is a sensory-rich environment that immediately communicates safety to my students. The new layout and materials have allowed me to create a \"peace corner\" where students can go to self-regulate without feeling like they are being watched or judged. It's no longer just a room; it's a therapeutic tool in itself. It's also a space that other staff and teachers utilize for students and for themselves at time, it has really transformed the feel of the room having so many sensory, inclusion, and calming items available for students.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me turn this vision into a reality. In social work, the environment is often called the 'third teacher,' and your gift has allowed me to create a space that teaches my students they are worthy of comfort and peace. I've already seen students who used to be hesitant to enter my office now asking to come in just to take a 'reset' break. Your generosity has provided the physical foundation for the emotional healing that happens here every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759547751318,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-counseling-space-for-st/9402859/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Counseling Space for Student Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339774_orig.jpg?crop=2257,2257,x1236,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749515395478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339774"},{"teacherId":9339774,"projectId":9791808,"letterContent":"This library has opened up the world to my students right here in our classroom. Many of my students come from families with global roots, and seeing stories of migration and international resilience has been incredibly healing for them. It has helped transform our social work space into a hub of global empathy and understanding.\r\nI've been using these materials to help students see their own personal challenges as part of a larger human experience. We use the stories of global change-makers to inspire our own \"school-wide\" acts of kindness and advocacy. This project has given my students the tools to see themselves as powerful, capable citizens of a much larger world.","fullyFundedDate":1767216908991,"projectUrl":"project/brave-voices-bold-stories-building-an/9791808/","projectTitle":"Brave Voices, Bold Stories: Building an Inclusive Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339774_orig.jpg?crop=2257,2257,x1236,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749515395478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339774"},{"teacherId":9339774,"projectId":9791779,"letterContent":"This project has bridged a major gap in my curriculum. Before these materials arrived, I struggled to find SEL resources that didn't feel \"one size fits all.\" Now, I can tailor my emotional support to be culturally responsive. When we talk about big feelings like grief or anger, we are doing it through stories that respect and honor the diverse backgrounds my students come from.\r\nI am using these books daily to help students navigate complex emotions in a way that feels authentic to them. It has made my counseling sessions much more effective because the students feel that their culture and their feelings are being treated with equal respect. Having these high-quality, diverse resources has elevated the level of care I can provide to every student.","fullyFundedDate":1766342372953,"projectUrl":"project/real-books-for-real-kids-facing-real-lif/9791779/","projectTitle":"Real Books for Real Kids Facing Real Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339774_orig.jpg?crop=2257,2257,x1236,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749515395478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339774"},{"teacherId":9339774,"projectId":9791837,"letterContent":"The impact of these books on our school community has been immediate. By having stories that explicitly feature neurodiversity and different physical abilities, I've been able to normalize these experiences for all my students. It has shifted the conversation from \"why is that person different?\" to \"how can we make sure everyone is included?\" This library has given us a shared language for empathy.\r\nIn my small group sessions, we've used these texts to talk about self-advocacy and friendship. Students who rarely saw themselves in literature are now pointing to characters and saying, \"That's just like me.\" That moment of recognition is huge for their self-esteem. Your support has allowed me to create an environment where \"belonging\" is a visible, tangible reality for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1767216907827,"projectUrl":"project/sel-diversity-and-inclusion-in-action/9791837/","projectTitle":"SEL, Diversity, and Inclusion in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339774_orig.jpg?crop=2257,2257,x1236,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749515395478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339774"},{"teacherId":9339774,"projectId":9402929,"letterContent":"I finally got these books on the shelves this past week, and they're already getting a lot of use. It's been cool to see the kids just walk over and start flipping through stories that actually look like them and their families. Instead of me just talking at them about how to handle feelings, I can just hand them a book that hits on exactly what they're going through. It makes the whole session feel a lot more natural when we have something real to look at together.\r\nHonestly, having these updated stories has just made my daily work a lot smoother. I've noticed that some of my kids who usually stay pretty quiet are actually starting to speak up more because they recognize a character or a situation from their own life. It's been a busy week getting everything organized, but seeing a student actually get excited about a book in my office makes all the effort worth it. These aren't just sitting on a shelf; they're already becoming a regular part of how I check in with my students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759251505572,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-build-us-diverse-stories-for/9402929/","projectTitle":"Books That Build Us: Diverse Stories for Social-Emotional Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339774_orig.jpg?crop=2257,2257,x1236,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749515395478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339774"},{"teacherId":9339774,"projectId":9402842,"letterContent":"This collection of social justice books has fundamentally changed the conversations we have in my social work classroom. For my students, social-emotional learning cannot be separated from the reality of the world they live in. By providing stories that tackle topics like fairness, activism, and systemic change, I am able to help them process the \"big feelings\" that come with navigating an unequal world. It has moved our sessions from just talking about personal coping skills to talking about collective resilience and the power of their own voices.\r\nI am using these books as a framework for helping students manage the stress and anxiety that often stem from social injustices they see or experience. We've been using these stories to practice \"courageous conversations,\" giving students a safe space to ask hard questions and develop a sense of agency. These resources are helping my students realize that emotional health isn't just about \"staying calm\"—it's about having the confidence and the vocabulary to stand up for themselves and their community.\r\n\r\nNow that these books are in the hands of my students, I've watched them become a bridge between the classroom and their lived experiences. 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