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I even asked my librarian if she could get some of these for our school library because my students always want to take the books home with them. \r\n\r\nThis project has made such a difference for my students and I am so thankful and grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755717136101,"projectUrl":"project/fetch-a-book-fuel-a-mind/9624505/","projectTitle":"Fetch a Book, Fuel a Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hegdale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4815784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506028515799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4815784"},{"teacherId":9266077,"projectId":9311277,"letterContent":"We had our first coffee cart delivery day today and it was a hit! The students delivering loved it as well as the teachers purchasing the coffee, tea or hot chocolate. All 5 of our Level 3 autism classrooms participated in this project in some way. Our two youngest classrooms colored and decorated the coffee cup sleeves. The middle aged class is helping count inventory of products after our first delivery. The older two classes helped make deliveries and are helping with the accounting process. It was a great first day experience and we could not have done it without your help. We look forward to many more coffee cart days throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1746785656882,"projectUrl":"project/arrowhead-express-o-cart/9311277/","projectTitle":"Arrowhead Express-O Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9266077"},{"teacherId":8325922,"projectId":9624398,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding our classroom project focused on phonemic awareness and phonics development. Thanks to your kindness, we now have a rich collection of manipulatives and supplies that are making a real difference in the early reading skills of our young learners.\r\n\r\nOne special moment stands out: one of my students finally realized that letter names correspond to sounds, and that those sounds come together to form words. This \"lightbulb moment\" was truly inspiring to witness as they began confidently blending sounds and reading words aloud. Moments like these remind me just how powerful the right tools can be in unlocking a child's potential.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, all of my students' self-confidence has soared. They are more eager to participate, practice, and explore reading every day. Your support is not just providing supplies—it's giving my students the gift of literacy and a strong foundation for their academic journey.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity. Your kindness is transforming our classroom and the lives of these early learners.","fullyFundedDate":1757276818632,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-reading-dreams/9624398/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Reading Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8325922_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755614387192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8325922"},{"teacherId":8325922,"projectId":9336972,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding our classroom project focused on phonemic awareness and phonics development. Thanks to your kindness, we now have a rich collection of manipulatives and supplies that are making a real difference in the early reading skills of our young learners.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on tools have brought phonics to life for my students, helping them hear, identify, and manipulate sounds in words with greater confidence. The manipulatives make abstract concepts tangible and engaging, allowing each child to progress at their own pace. I have already noticed increased enthusiasm for reading and improved decoding skills among the children.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is not just providing materials; it is opening doors to literacy and empowering my students to become confident readers. This foundation is critical for their academic success and lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity. Your support is truly transforming our classroom and the lives of our early learners.","fullyFundedDate":1752851686976,"projectUrl":"project/one-word-at-a-time-growing-our-students/9336972/","projectTitle":"One Word at a Time: Growing our Students' Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8325922_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755614387192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8325922"},{"teacherId":8316098,"projectId":9334271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wobble chairs you donated to our classroom. Your generosity has made an immediate difference—students are more focused and comfortable during independent work, small-group stations, and partner discussions. \r\n\r\nSeeing the students' excitement when the chairs arrived was a highlight for our class. They were thrilled to open the boxes and try the wobble chairs. Many students now ask to use the chairs often.\r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your support—your contribution not only provided a practical classroom tool but also helped foster a more inclusive and student-centered learning environment. Thank you for investing in our students' success. Your kindness truly makes a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1756315847899,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-into-learning-support-dynamic-se/9334271/","projectTitle":"Wobble into Learning: Support Dynamic Seating for Active Minds!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kohake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8316098_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746752746520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8316098"},{"teacherId":4815784,"projectId":9315337,"letterContent":"Your contribution has made a wonderful difference in creating engaging and fun learning experiences for my students. Learning to read can be such a difficult process and these games and activities have given my students something to look forward to, as well as making it fun!\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students have enjoyed exciting reading games that spark their imagination and foster a love for literacy. These activities not only improve reading skills but also build confidence and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nYour support helps me bring joy and growth to my classroom every day. I am truly grateful for your commitment to enriching my students' educational journey.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and belief in the power of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1746489370929,"projectUrl":"project/intervention-prevention/9315337/","projectTitle":"Intervention Prevention","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hegdale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4815784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506028515799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4815784"},{"teacherId":4815784,"projectId":9130793,"letterContent":"My student's love the new magnetic phonics boards. Their eyes lit up with excitement as I handed one to them and they couldn't wait to start making words! They began to ask me why some of the letters were different colors and that led to an opportunity to talk about short and long vowels. I can't tell you how happy that makes my teacher heart! \r\nI am using these in a small group setting where we focus on making and writing words. This is an opportunity for my students to work on their level and at their pace using multiple styes of learning. \r\nSince I have introduced these boards, as students come to group, they ask me if they get to use the phonics boards! \r\nThe impact this is having on my students is incredible and I cannot thank you enough for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1745847022341,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-letters-endless-possibilities/9130793/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Letters: Endless Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hegdale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4815784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506028515799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4815784"},{"teacherId":9869074,"projectId":8997558,"letterContent":"We've been using the ukuleles to explore sound and vibration during our music class. They were beyond excited when they got to use the ukuleles for the first time. A lot of them had never seen or touched a ukulele before, so when they realized they'd actually get to play them, their faces lit up. Now that we've got the basics down, we're starting to learn simple chords and songs. The goal is to keep building on the science concepts while also giving them a creative way to express themselves. They're also helping with confidence, teamwork, and giving students something to look forward to in class. It's been a total game changer.","fullyFundedDate":1739374634627,"projectUrl":"project/strumming-for-success-uke-can-help/8997558/","projectTitle":"Strumming for Success: Uke Can Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mckelvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9869074_orig.jpg?crop=1834,1834,x584,y997&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733771232737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869074"},{"teacherId":9550436,"projectId":9275494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations for my project \"Helping Young Minds Tune in to Learn.\" Because of your generous donation my students will now have access to high-quality headphones to help them stay focused while working on their Chromebooks. We love the different colors of each headphones which help make learning even more fun.\r\n\r\nThese headphone will make a HUGE impact on our learning environment and will allow the students to be focused and engaged in their work. With these headphones they will be able to successfully participate in online lessons and educational games with no distractions. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your contribution to my project and to my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746785954978,"projectUrl":"project/helping-young-minds-tune-in-to-learn/9275494/","projectTitle":"Helping Young Minds Tune in to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550436_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717089535313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-alexander"},{"teacherId":9550436,"projectId":9145097,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom through your donation to our DonorsChoose project.\r\n\r\nThe Pete the Cat series has become a classroom favorite for its engaging stories and relatable lessons. These books have helped foster a love of reading among my more hesitant readers. These books have not only improved literacy skills but also contributed to the positive social-emotional growth of the class.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, the Dr. Seuss books have opened up a world of imagination, creativity, and phonemic awareness. The rhythmic, rhyming text has become a powerful tool in developing fluency and early reading skills. We've incorporated them into our read-alouds, phonics lessons, and even art projects. \r\n\r\nThe bookshelf itself has become a focal point in our room. More than just furniture, it symbolizes access, choice, and independence. Students love visiting \"our library,\" selecting books to read during independent reading time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!!","fullyFundedDate":1744156638355,"projectUrl":"project/reading-adventures-await-with-pete-the-c/9145097/","projectTitle":"Reading Adventures Await with Pete the Cat and Dr. Seuss","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550436_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717089535313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-alexander"},{"teacherId":9550436,"projectId":9115942,"letterContent":"The Junie B. Jones box set has had an incredible impact on my students' reading habits and overall enthusiasm for books. These books, filled with humor and relatable stories, have captured their attention in ways that few other books have. My students love the quirky, adventurous character of Junie B., and they find themselves laughing out loud at her misadventures. This connection with the character has made reading feel fun and less intimidating, sparking a genuine interest in books they might not have picked up otherwise.\r\n\r\nMoreover, the Junie B. Jones box set has fostered a sense of community in our classroom. We've used these books for group read-alouds, and students eagerly discuss the different events in each story. The relatable situations in Junie B.'s life encourage them to share their own experiences and feelings, building a stronger classroom bond. This has also improved their comprehension and critical thinking skills as they actively participate in discussions, predict what will happen next, and reflect on Junie B.'s decisions. Overall, the Junie B. Jones series has not only sparked a love for reading but has also contributed to their growth as confident, thoughtful learners.","fullyFundedDate":1740785744657,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-magic-of-chapter-books-wit/9115942/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Magic of Chapter Books With Junie B. Jones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550436_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717089535313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-alexander"},{"teacherId":4815784,"projectId":9093143,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my Donors Choose project. Thanks to your contribution, my students now have access to new phonics materials that will enhance their reading skills and foster a love for learning.\r\n These resources are incredibly valuable in helping my students develop essential literacy skills. Phonics is a crucial part of learning to read, and the materials you provided will allow me to implement engaging activities that cater to different learning styles. I am excited to see how these tools will help my students gain confidence in their reading abilities.\r\nYour kindness and belief in our classroom make a significant difference. My students were extremely excited when I brought out the new learning activities and they didn't want to go back to their own classrooms.! I am truly thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1739374641518,"projectUrl":"project/reading-begins-with-phonics/9093143/","projectTitle":"Reading Begins with PHONICS!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hegdale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4815784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506028515799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4815784"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87370","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":423,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":6,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.1,"schoolId":87370,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Arrowhead Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Arrowhead Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/broken-arrow-public-schools/arrowhead-elementary-school/87370"}