{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bartow Elementary Academy","outOfStateSupporters":12.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":10162414,"letterContent":"Because of your support, my students will have access to resources that truly meet them where they are. In a first grade classroom, no two learners are the same. Some students are just beginning to recognize letters and sounds, while others are ready to read and write full sentences. Having a TpT gift card allows me to respond to those differences in real time instead of relying on one-size-fits-all materials.\r\n\r\nWith this flexibility, I can choose phonics activities that give struggling readers the extra practice they need, while also finding engaging centers that challenge students who are ready to move ahead. I can bring in hands-on math resources that make abstract concepts easier to understand, as well as reading comprehension activities that help students think more deeply about what they are learning. I can also select social-emotional tools that support my students in building confidence, managing their feelings, and learning how to work together.\r\n\r\nThis project directly impacts my students because it allows me to be intentional with every lesson. Instead of trying to make something work for everyone, I can find the right fit for each group of learners. That means less frustration, more confidence, and stronger growth over time. When students feel successful, they are more willing to take risks and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nMany of my students benefit from repeated practice and interactive learning. Being able to quickly access high-quality resources helps me keep lessons fresh, meaningful, and aligned to their needs. 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Others are using ten frames to model equations, count on, and physically see what \"making 10\" really means. These hands-on tools are giving my students the confidence to take risks, try again, and own their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776099701345,"projectUrl":"project/math-that-kids-can-see-touch-and-expla/10173659/","projectTitle":"Math That Kids Can See, Touch, and Explain","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslopez1st"},{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":10146853,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to books they truly want to read and the impact has been incredible.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment these books arrived, my classroom has been filled with excitement. Students who used to struggle to stay engaged during reading time are now rushing to grab a book, especially the Dog Man series. They can't wait to see what happens next, and many of them are even asking for extra time to read.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most meaningful is watching their confidence grow. My students are not only reading more, but they are also understanding and enjoying what they read. They are proudly taking Accelerated Reader (A.R.) tests on these new books and celebrating their success. It has turned reading into something they feel excited and proud about.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just provide books, you helped create a love of reading in young learners. In a Title I classroom, access to high-interest books like these makes all the difference, and you have truly changed the reading experience for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them and for helping make reading something they beg to do.","fullyFundedDate":1773886713520,"projectUrl":"project/books-kids-beg-to-read/10146853/","projectTitle":"Books Kids Beg to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslopez1st"},{"teacherId":5789064,"projectId":10074962,"letterContent":"Creating care kits for the homeless had a powerful impact on my first grade class. It helped my students see that even young children can make a real difference in their community. As we prepared the kits together, students talked about what people might need and why small acts of kindness matter. 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