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Thanks to your generosity, I was able to create a quiet comfortable space that students can relax and enjoy their favorite book in. \r\n\r\nOut of the way of the normal hub bub of a school day, students enjoy getting cozy and having quiet reading time in our space. We are also able to keep the space clean with our amazing vacuum cleaner that students take turns using. Once again, your contribution helps my students feel at home and comfortable.","fullyFundedDate":1746786269850,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-nook/9317507/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bickoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9646992_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724599162437","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bickoff"},{"teacherId":9646992,"projectId":8950544,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support of my classroom. The desks have been great for student collaboration. Students have more room at their individual work stations and are able to work better. By giving the students a larger working area they are able to work on collaborative projects without moving to the floor or other spaces. \r\n\r\nCollaborating in 4th grade is essential to the growth of our students. Learning to work together helps make them more successful in the future. 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Through this hands-on experience, they quickly discovered that every decision directly impacted their success.\r\n\r\nYour support made this authentic learning experience possible. You didn't just fund supplies — you invested in future business owners, critical thinkers, and financially savvy young people. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them turn creativity into opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1738692320170,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-supplies-for-financial-literacy/8884630/","projectTitle":"Cricut Supplies for Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4789849_orig.png?crop=684,684,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619197145162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbeane"},{"teacherId":4789849,"projectId":8857851,"letterContent":"Your generous support of our Elementary Counseling Social Emotional Learning book project will have a lasting impact on our students. Because of you, our children will have access to engaging, age-appropriate stories that help them understand their feelings, build empathy, strengthen friendships, and develop healthy coping skills. 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Thank you for investing in their well-being and helping us create a safe, supportive space where every child can learn, grow, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1728049282464,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-books-for-elem/8857851/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Books for Elementary Counseling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4789849_orig.png?crop=684,684,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619197145162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbeane"},{"teacherId":4789849,"projectId":8859213,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of donors like you through DonorsChoose, our students were able to purchase a Cricut machine that significantly enriched how I teach financial literacy to my elementary students.\r\n\r\nAs their counselor, I am always looking for meaningful, real-world ways to help students understand financial concepts beyond a textbook. The Cricut allowed me to design a hands-on fundraising project that connected directly to our financial literacy standards while also working toward a shared goal: raising money for our end-of-year trip.\r\n\r\nThe excitement and ownership they felt throughout the fundraiser was incredible to witness. Because they understood that their efforts directly supported their trip, they were motivated, focused, and eager to apply what they were learning. \r\n\r\nTo our generous donors: thank you for investing in our classroom. Your support provided not only a resource, but an opportunity. You helped create a meaningful learning experience that empowered my students with practical financial skills and lasting confidence. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1728832437453,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-for-financial-literacy-for-elemen/8859213/","projectTitle":"Cricut for Financial Literacy for Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4789849_orig.png?crop=684,684,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619197145162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbeane"},{"teacherId":4789849,"projectId":8835588,"letterContent":"As a counselor, I see every day how much my students are carrying. They have big feelings, worries, excitement, frustration, and sometimes anxiety they don't yet have the words to explain. \r\n\r\nThe books you helped me provide focused on anxiety, emotions, and mental health will allow us to have honest, meaningful conversations in our school. Through stories, my students will see characters who feel nervous, overwhelmed, or unsure. Together, we'll learn coping strategies, practice calming techniques, and remind each other that it's okay to have big feelings. My hope is that these books will help my students feel seen, validated, and less alone.\r\n\r\nThe threading boards will support another very real need I see in my classroom, the need to move, to fidget, and to create. Some of my students focus best when their hands are busy. These boards will give them a productive, calming outlet that builds fine motor skills while also helping them regulate their bodies. Instead of feeling frustrated about sitting still, they'll have a tool that supports both their focus and their creativity.\r\n\r\nMore than anything, this project is about creating a school where emotional wellness is just as important as academics. When my students feel safe, calm, and understood, they are more confident learners. These resources will not only support their growth this year, but will also give them lifelong skills to manage emotions, cope with anxiety, and express themselves in healthy ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me care for the whole child — heart, mind, and hands.","fullyFundedDate":1727875134710,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-books-for-elem/8835588/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Books for Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4789849_orig.png?crop=684,684,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619197145162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbeane"},{"teacherId":6704755,"projectId":9904296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, Building Big Thinkers with Plus-Plus Blocks. Because of your generosity, my students now have hands-on materials that are transforming our STEM time in the library/technology classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, everyone's excitement was immediate—big smiles, curious questions, and so many creative ideas. They were eager to build everything from animals to intricate towers. We're even using the blocks to help memorize usernames and passwords! For many of my students, hands-on exploration is where learning truly clicks, and these materials give them a meaningful way to think, create, and problem-solve.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our library is not just a place to read — it's a place to create, collaborate, and innovate. You are helping build confident thinkers who see themselves as engineers, designers, and problem-solvers. Thank you for investing in our students and their big ideas.","fullyFundedDate":1765499854807,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-thinkers-with-plus-plus-blo/9904296/","projectTitle":"Building Big Thinkers with Plus-Plus Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6704755_orig.png?crop=864,864,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732885930470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6704755"},{"teacherId":248052,"projectId":9724260,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help with our IXL Math project! Students are able to access IXL on their own by scanning their QR code, and it gives them an independent, digital, engaging activity to use for momentum-building, targeted skills practice, and as something to do for fun!\r\n\r\nWork that can be accessed and completed independently is so important in our self-contained room. Students who have developed the habit of waiting for teacher instruction use tools like IXL to develop independence, self-confidence, and the tendency to initiate. We are off to a great start with our IXL practice program! Thanks so much for being a part of building these essential math and independence skills.","fullyFundedDate":1763570463569,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-hit-our-math-goals-with-an-ixl-s/9724260/","projectTitle":"Help Us Hit Our Math Goals with an IXL Subscription!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dooley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp248052_orig.jpg?crop=1278,1278,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745160040433","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/248052"},{"teacherId":1933461,"projectId":9824417,"letterContent":"Thanks to our donors, this Epson EcoTank printer has transformed how learning happens in my classroom. 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