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Often students were taking two or three photos in a row allowing for each of students in the friend group to have a keepsake of their own.","fullyFundedDate":1747425484137,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-the-moments/9332153/","projectTitle":"Capturing the Moment(s)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madril","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319086_orig.jpg?crop=997,997,x151,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674923821036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-madril"},{"teacherId":2319086,"projectId":8805389,"letterContent":"Your gift has made it easier for my students to focus on the content of a lesson with real time translations. I appreciate how I am able to deliver the lesson to all students at the same time and they can take in the material. With that we are saving some time and energy allowing students to ask mroe meaningful and in-depth questions in regards to the material being taught/learned.\r\n\r\n Beyond the use in the classroom during instruction, these tools have assisted in better communication with families. It is often challenging to meet with parents afterschool if a tranlator is unavailable. These tools have helped me to better communicate with the families of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1730400373211,"projectUrl":"project/eliminating-language-barriers/8805389/","projectTitle":"Eliminating (Language) Barriers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madril","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319086_orig.jpg?crop=997,997,x151,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674923821036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-madril"},{"teacherId":2319086,"projectId":8565977,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project! These stories helped get my students excited about reading. For those who have had some experiences with camping and with the nation parks, the books brought excitement and connection. \r\n\r\nWith the diversity of experiences of students in the classroom, it is always fun to see what books students are drawn to, pick up, and read. As the diversity of books and stories in my classroom library grows, the more easily my students are able to find stories that they can relate to, stories where they can see themselves and feel a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us get here, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1728008425537,"projectUrl":"project/national-parks-through-books/8565977/","projectTitle":"National Parks Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madril","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319086_orig.jpg?crop=997,997,x151,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674923821036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-madril"},{"teacherId":9598864,"projectId":8840624,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and for making a difference in the lives of my students. Having the right environment and fascinating reading material have contributed to their love for reading. If you were to ask any of my students which is their favorite part of our classroom, without a doubt, I can tell you they will reply \"Our Magical Reading Corner\". Not only has our reading corner become a place of learning, but it has also become a place of self challenge.\r\n\r\nThe \"Magic Tree House\" book series has captured the interest of both my first and second grade students. Finishing a book and moving on the next one in the series has become a celebration as my students cheer and motivate one another to continue. It is truly amazing to see how much pride and support is shared amongst them. It has become \"the best challenge ever\" as one of my first graders put it.\r\n\r\nNot only are the chapter books keeping students engaged, but the cozy reading corner has become the \"popular\" area of our classroom. The bean bags have been so fun and comfy for my readers. The carpet gives an inviting feel and the posters are very motivating. What a difference the right environment can make!\r\n\r\nThrough your support, my students have made growth in their reading skills and have been introduced to fascinating new vocabulary. Since each of the \"Magic Tree House\" books takes place in a new era and has a new theme, my students have been living amazing adventures through reading. \r\n\r\n I am grateful for your contributions and for caring about literacy just as much as I do. Your support has become a core memory for a group of wonderful students.","fullyFundedDate":1740691504502,"projectUrl":"project/theres-magic-in-reading/8840624/","projectTitle":"There’s Magic in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castaneda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9598864_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730596417792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598864"},{"teacherId":2319086,"projectId":8587754,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us organize our desks, our backpack, and our work. The colored folders are helpful in student organizing their needed materials for the different subjects that they are learning throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nThe time saved during transition times in the classroom is valuable in the overall school day and allows students to make the most of our learning time in the classroom. When the students first saw the materials and organized their work, so many were excited to have this as a system in our classroom. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1723654620597,"projectUrl":"project/organizational-folders/8587754/","projectTitle":"Organizational Folders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madril","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319086_orig.jpg?crop=997,997,x151,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674923821036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-madril"},{"teacherId":2319086,"projectId":8285561,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students oportunity to share their talents in our classroom. We do have opportunities to practice and present monologues in the classroom each year. With you generous donations, we are able to have more resources to improve our performances. \r\n\r\nStudents who lean into these experiences, and find enjoyment in such experiences, truly appreciate the resources. They enjoy being able to choose works that they can share in the classroom and the ability to include sound effects has been appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1713498334779,"projectUrl":"project/drama-in-the-classroom/8285561/","projectTitle":"Drama In the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madril","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2319086_orig.jpg?crop=997,997,x151,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674923821036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-madril"},{"teacherId":6959478,"projectId":8889996,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you all so much for your support and helping fund this project! My students will be ecstatic when they get to work by using these supplies. We are also very excited to receive the learning resources.\r\n I am always looking for different resources for my classroom to make learning fun so the students are also engaged.\r\n\r\nAs stated earlier, my goal is to provide every child a fun learning experience at the same time letting them use their imagination. You have just made this easier for me. Thank you for giving and helping me reach my goal. It will be a great teaching tool.\r\n\r\nThank you all again for your generous donations and your support!","fullyFundedDate":1735705287593,"projectUrl":"project/visual-art/8889996/","projectTitle":"Visual Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ujala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6959478_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589169377743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ujala"},{"teacherId":160086,"projectId":8874908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this project. My students were very excited to learn more about the non-fiction side of The Magic Tree House series. Some favorites include Sabertooth Tigers, Horses, and Mummies. And thanks to you, they will have a more incredible learning experience right within reach. \r\n\r\nThroughout the Magic Tree House Series, the main characters, Jack and Annie, experience incredible adventures through travel in the Tree House. Jack always has a notepad and paper in his backpack, where he keeps notes throughout each adventure. After receiving the book set, one of my students excitedly shared, \"Now we can learn more about what we didn't know. It's like having a backpack filled with facts where we can explore like Jack and Annie do!\" \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to bring this project to life!","fullyFundedDate":1734099397827,"projectUrl":"project/enquiring-minds-want-to-know-more/8874908/","projectTitle":"Enquiring Minds Want to Know More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cintas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp160086_orig.jpg?crop=148,148,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764546820335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/160086"},{"teacherId":6959478,"projectId":9003212,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you all so much for your support and helping fund this project! My students will be ecstatic when they get to work by using these supplies. We are also very excited to receive the learning resources.\r\n I am always looking for different resources for my classroom to make learning fun so the students are also engaged.\r\n\r\nAs stated earlier, my goal is to provide every child a fun learning experience at the same time letting them use their imagination. You have just made this easier for me. Thank you for giving and helping me reach my goal. It will be a great teaching tool.\r\n\r\nThank you all again for your generous donations and your support!","fullyFundedDate":1735850502754,"projectUrl":"project/art-writing/9003212/","projectTitle":"Art & Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ujala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6959478_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589169377743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ujala"},{"teacherId":6959478,"projectId":8773469,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you all so much for your support and for helping fund this project! My students will be ecstatic when they get to work on these financial books. We are also very excited to receive the learning resources.\r\n\r\nCurrently, my students are learning about money and doing the activities related to finance. I am always looking for different activities to make learning fun so the students are also engaged.\r\n\r\nAs stated earlier, my goal is to provide every child with a fun learning experience at the same time letting them use their imagination. You have just made this easier for me. Thank you for giving and helping me reach my goal. It will be a great teaching tool.\r\n\r\nThank you all again for your generous donations and your support!","fullyFundedDate":1727476709136,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-for-students/8773469/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy for Students!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ujala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6959478_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589169377743","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ujala"},{"teacherId":160086,"projectId":8703875,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations in support of my project. My students love The Magic Tree House book series, and we only had a few titles from the set, one of which we had to borrow to read in order. When I shared the great news with my students, they were so excited that they cheered. \r\n\r\nI read a chapter from one book daily as a daily read-aloud. The students have become enamored with the characters and their fate. During silent reading time, many of my students have chosen to read the series to find out what's happening with the characters. I am also quite fond of the series as the author strategically includes facts about each book topic. It makes my day when my students come to me and say, \"Did you know...?\" Having this complete series has encouraged my students to want to read more while also filling their growing minds with knowledge. \r\n\r\nThe photos I attached included several students who wanted to write book reports from the book they had chosen to read. 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