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Students will read independently and in small groups, using sticky notes to record questions, predictions, and important moments as they read. We will pause often for discussion and reflection so students can share their thinking and build understanding together. Several students who don't always see themselves as \"readers\" have already shown excitement just from hearing about the book, especially those drawn to the survival story and science-based challenges. 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This refresh was very much needed and provided exciting new options for students who had already earned prizes or were patiently waiting for just the right one to work toward. Your support helped renew motivation and excitement in our classroom, and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768532373758,"projectUrl":"project/stock-the-prizes-spark-the-smiles/9937339/","projectTitle":"Stock the Prizes, Spark the Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milem-Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2787985_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465932911517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-milem"},{"teacherId":2787985,"projectId":9941198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for funding the Squish series graphic novels and other high-interest books for our classroom. Students were immediately excited, especially those who had seen the show on HBO Max and were able to make instant connections to the Squish series. The Pokémon chapter books were also picked up right away, with students eager to dive into stories featuring characters they already love. Our sports fans connected strongly with the MVP series and flew through every book. Your support gave my students the opportunity to read books that truly interest and excite them, and it has made a meaningful impact on their enthusiasm for reading. Thank you for helping foster a love of reading in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766860995029,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9941198/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! 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I am deeply grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1764097293383,"projectUrl":"project/stock-the-prizes-spark-the-smiles/9897645/","projectTitle":"Stock the Prizes, Spark the Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milem-Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2787985_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465932911517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-milem"},{"teacherId":1607853,"projectId":9466955,"letterContent":"These books have been such a hit! Every Monday Mabel was a kindergarten classes very favorite read aloud of the week. No More Chairs was loved by the upper grade students. It is a true story of empathy and kindness. Thank you so much for providing me with these amazing stories to share with my students and other students as well. Without your generosity I am not sure that I could continue to inspire reading the way I would like to. You are so appreciated, and every donation makes a difference in the lives of my readers. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1758838541528,"projectUrl":"project/compassionate-kids-and-characters/9466955/","projectTitle":"Compassionate Kids and Characters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Biggert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1607853_orig.jpg?crop=267,267,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759945702644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-biggert"},{"teacherId":2787985,"projectId":9357499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding The Unicorn Rescue Society 6-Book Set, The Wild Robot Boxed Set, and the Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter! My third graders have been especially excited about the Sports Illustrated graphic novels. It's the first time many of them have had on grade level books that dive into individual sports. They love reading about the ones they already play and are just as eager to learn about new ones! The Unicorn Rescue Society books have also sparked interest among some of our stronger readers who are excited to take on a longer challenge. Your generosity has filled our shelves with books that truly connect to our students' interests and inspire them to read more every day. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1753887405690,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9357499/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! 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Your generosity is helping us build a community of enthusiastic, lifelong readers!","fullyFundedDate":1754338224935,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9283263/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milem-Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2787985_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465932911517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-milem"},{"teacherId":2787985,"projectId":9638296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Bad Kitty chapter books! My third graders are absolutely obsessed with this series—they can't get enough of Kitty's hilarious adventures and are constantly (and good-naturedly!) debating over who gets to read the newest ones next. Thanks to your generosity, we now have enough books for everyone to enjoy, and it's been wonderful watching their enthusiasm for reading grow. One of our students was so inspired that they even created a Bad Kitty sketch to celebrate our new collection! We've loved pairing the books with our Bad Kitty stuffed animal for read-alouds and cozy reading time. Your support through DonorsChoose has truly made reading a highlight of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756478337977,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9638296/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milem-Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2787985_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465932911517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-milem"},{"teacherId":2787985,"projectId":9357375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the donations to fund the Captain Underpants Books 1–12 Complete Full-Color Collection and the Dog Man: The Supa Buddies Mega Collection! My third graders have absolutely loved diving into these hilarious and action-packed stories. The books have brought so much laughter and excitement to our classroom, and it's wonderful to see students so eager to read and share their favorite moments with each other. Your generosity has truly helped make reading fun and engaging for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1755734489246,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9357375/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milem-Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2787985_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465932911517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-milem"},{"teacherId":2787985,"projectId":9675165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful donation of the Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles, Minecraft Stonesword Saga, Pages & Co. three-book collection, and the Tia Lola chapter books! My third graders have been absolutely captivated by these stories and have loved reading them as part of our October and November book challenge. Each series has sparked lively discussions, imagination, and excitement about reading. Your generosity has truly helped inspire a love of books and adventure in our classroom. Thank you for making reading such a joyful experience for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758838442730,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9675165/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Milem-Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2787985_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465932911517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-milem"},{"teacherId":2787985,"projectId":9762256,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support in funding our new rotating bookshelf for my third grade classroom! Thanks to your kindness my students now have a special space to display and explore their growing collection of chapter books. This bookshelf has already sparked excitement and curiosity as students eagerly browse, share, and recommend their favorite stories with one another. Your donation has truly helped create a more engaging and inviting reading environment. One that encourages a lifelong love of books. 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