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These resources help our students see themselves reflected in literature while also learning about and appreciating the cultures of others.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on our school community, and we are truly grateful for your generosity. Thank you for helping us create an inclusive and engaging learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767300299303,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-lunar-new-year-through-books/9977024/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Lunar New Year Through Books and Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christa-nelson"},{"teacherId":6587838,"projectId":9924985,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a class set of watercolor paint, paper, and brushes to our kindergarten classroom! 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They love to discover the \"hidden\" letter by coloring it. We have been able to add some many different options during our alphabet center time through your generous donation. I know the kids are learning so much from being able to use these resources in our classroom. Thank you again for your generosity and helping to make my little learners into superstars!","fullyFundedDate":1758827739006,"projectUrl":"project/jump-start-our-learning/9526642/","projectTitle":"Jump Start Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp152991_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621569609218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/152991"},{"teacherId":6587838,"projectId":9685776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing small group materials to our kindergarten classroom! We have been working hard on writing and spelling simple two and three letter words in small groups, and I have seen so much growth in my students' skills! We are currently doing our mid year testing, and the kids have made great gains in their reading and writing abilities! They have become true beginning readers. Your generosity and support of our classroom is greatly appreciated. Thanks again for all that you do for teachers and students!","fullyFundedDate":1764717927932,"projectUrl":"project/small-groups-for-big-gains/9685776/","projectTitle":"Small Groups for Big Gains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leeson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6587838_orig.jpg?crop=1577,1577,x0,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686592342085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nekaleeson"},{"teacherId":2794934,"projectId":9689523,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! 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Students use the dots to find their personal space during rhythm games and dance activities, and the stretchy bands are used in group movement exercises to help students feel the beat, move together, and work as a team.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were thrilled! They immediately wanted to know how we would use them and were excited to try everything out. The seat cushions made an instant difference—students commented on how much more comfortable they felt sitting on the floor, and many were eager to participate in lessons for longer periods of time.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, the next steps for my students include expanding our movement-based music lessons. We are currently working on keeping a steady beat, moving safely in shared space, and coordinating movements with musical patterns. 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Your contribution has made a meaningful impact in our classroom, and we appreciate you for believing in our students and their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our classroom grow.","fullyFundedDate":1746786023490,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-space/9278692/","projectTitle":"New Year New Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8616595_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691842355047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8616595"},{"teacherId":2794934,"projectId":9666767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our school library now has new books focused on money, saving, spending, and other important financial literacy topics.\r\n\r\nThese books are already making a positive impact. Students are excited to explore stories and nonfiction texts that help them understand real-world concepts like budgeting, earning, needs versus wants, and making smart financial choices. For many of our students, the library is their primary access to books, and these resources will help them build essential life skills while strengthening their reading and critical thinking abilities.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create meaningful learning opportunities that will benefit students for years to come. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and in their future success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our school library.","fullyFundedDate":1757140305093,"projectUrl":"project/show-me-the-money/9666767/","projectTitle":"Show Me the Money","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christa-nelson"},{"teacherId":152991,"projectId":9154355,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students develop their math skills. My students need lots of repetition to develop and retain their mathematical skills. These materials have allowed my students to practice their math skills in a fun and engaging way. They love getting to build the numbers over and over. The learning cones has been one of the favorite activities in my classroom. They love being able to stack the ice cream scoops on top as they count. 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