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Series like Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, and Spy x Family have drawn reluctant readers into our reading community by demonstrating that literature can be visual, dynamic, and deeply emotional. These books have also provided opportunities to teach essential literacy skills like analyzing character development, theme, and visual symbolism in a way that feels accessible and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe inclusion of historical and socially conscious texts like Maus I & II, Women Warriors of World War II, and Athletes for Social Justice has encouraged powerful classroom discussions about identity, justice, and resilience. My students have learned to compare how authors and illustrators use text and imagery to convey emotion and truth. Several students who previously struggled to stay engaged during reading time now ask to borrow books to read at home. 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The classroom headphones have been especially useful for supporting all learners - students can listen to audiobooks, participate in guided reading, and record responses without distraction. These resources have helped my students build independence and confidence as they navigate technology in meaningful, academic ways.\r\n\r\nThe addition of new graphic novels and historical texts - like Maus I & II, Infinite Hope, and Tokyo Rose: Zero Hour - has brought our World War II unit to life. Students have been especially drawn to the stories of courage and resilience told through visual storytelling. Having multiple perspectives represented has encouraged rich classroom discussions about identity, justice, and the human experience during wartime. Our discussions have made reading feel more personal and inclusive for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1746786468440,"projectUrl":"project/empower-our-classroom-engaging-lessons/9225744/","projectTitle":"Empower Our Classroom: Engaging Lessons, Organized Learning, and Reading Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whiteman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9736187_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744907757656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whiteman"},{"teacherId":9736187,"projectId":8749117,"letterContent":"When my students walked into the room for our Percy Jackson celebration, their faces lit up - literally and figuratively! The soft blue lighting transformed our classroom into an underwater sanctuary that felt like a scene straight out of The Lightning Thief. Students immediately noticed the blue candy and snacks, a nod to Percy Jackson's mom and her special tradition of making blue food for her son. It was incredible to see how something so simple helped make our celebration feel meaningful and connected to the book we had worked so hard to finish together.\r\n\r\nThroughout the event, students reflected on Percy's journey and shared their favorite moments from the story. The new classroom lighting also made the space feel more inviting, helping create a calm, focused environment that we now use regularly during reading time. 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We will be preforming the elephant tooth paste lab and could not be more excited that we are now able to perform this lab safely and as their teacher I am able to rest at ease knowing that they will be safe while engaging in hands on labs. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1751039193804,"projectUrl":"project/science-safety/9331371/","projectTitle":"Science Safety!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925628"},{"teacherId":9925628,"projectId":9130055,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the support in our roller coaster project. My students were immensely impacted by your kindness to support our classroom. Due to your contributions my students were able to use the supplies such as the marbles and duct tape to complete their hands on learning experiences. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to participate in this lab. They loved the hands on engagement that was proved by the products you sponsored. They enjoyed learning about potential and kinetic energy and this project made it so they could depend their level of understanding.","fullyFundedDate":1746487557033,"projectUrl":"project/roller-coaster-lab/9130055/","projectTitle":"Roller Coaster Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925628"},{"teacherId":9925628,"projectId":9116959,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity. With your donation my students were able to participate in a hands on engaging project that show cased their understanding of electricity and electrical circuits. \r\n\r\nThey were very excited to get the donations and be able to use the supplies like the wire cutters/strippers and electrical tape to complete their project. They love being able to engage in hands on practices and with out donors like you they may not have had the opportunity to engage in hands on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746484664264,"projectUrl":"project/electricity-project/9116959/","projectTitle":"Electricity Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925628"},{"teacherId":6752230,"projectId":8978857,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, we've been able to provide our students with resources that truly make a difference in their learning every day. With your donation, my students have access to science equipment and technology that we use to conduct experiments, collaborate in groups, and practice critical thinking.\r\n\r\nThese resources help bring lessons to life and allow my students to engage, explore, and learn in ways that wouldn't have been possible otherwise. Your support directly impacts their daily experience and inspires them to be curious, creative, and confident learners. Thank you for investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1739455209669,"projectUrl":"project/science-projects/8978857/","projectTitle":"Science Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752230_orig.jpg?crop=1683,1683,x258,y391&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756065414536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752230"},{"teacherId":6752230,"projectId":8966226,"letterContent":"These TPT gift cards will allow me to purchase these materials for my students and make it easier for them to succeed and be engaged in their learning. TPT has been an amazing resource throughout year and will certainly continue this year as I return to the classroom. I would use the gift card to purchase resources that would benefit my students academically.I have been pleased with the products I have purchased from this website in the past. I know my students will learn so much from the activities I would be able to purchase with this gift card. Thank you in advance for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1733266750888,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-to-the-rescue/8966226/","projectTitle":"TpT to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752230_orig.jpg?crop=1683,1683,x258,y391&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756065414536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752230"},{"teacherId":6752230,"projectId":8978832,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for fulfilling my classroom project. Thank you for transforming their learning experiences with much-needed resources. Imagine their faces when they were able to see materials arrive knowing they would get to have these incentives when they performed and acted like scientists. We like to have competitions in class where they are awarded prizes when a goal is met. We also like to combine with the social studies classes to play bingo for incentive days. Thanks again for fulfilling this order.","fullyFundedDate":1739455253582,"projectUrl":"project/incentive-prizes/8978832/","projectTitle":"Incentive Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6752230_orig.jpg?crop=1683,1683,x258,y391&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756065414536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6752230"},{"teacherId":9847909,"projectId":8967244,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my sincerest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Your kindness and support mean the world to us, and we are truly grateful for your contribution.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students now have access to the materials they need to succeed. Seeing the excitement on their faces as they use these new resources is a reminder of how much your support matters.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and support. 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