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That sense of encouragement has carried into our daily instruction and classroom culture.\r\n\r\nThe resources you provided have been especially impactful during our reading block. Students are using the supplies daily to support reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and written responses to text. These tools allow students to actively engage with what they read rather than passively consuming information. As a result, students are more focused, more willing to take academic risks, and more confident in sharing their thinking.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the supplies, I have already seen growth in student reading stamina and comprehension skills. Students are spending more time reading independently, annotating texts, and responding thoughtfully to questions. Many students who previously struggled with confidence are now participating more during discussions and demonstrating a stronger understanding of grade-level texts. These gains may seem small, but they are powerful steps toward long-term academic success.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, your generosity has positively influenced our classroom environment. The supplies have helped create a space where students feel organized, supported, and ready to learn. This has improved classroom routines, reduced distractions, and allowed us to maximize instructional time. A well-equipped classroom empowers students to take ownership of their learning and encourages responsibility and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to support my classroom and for believing in the potential of my 5th graders. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in their learning experience and has helped set them on a path toward increased reading levels and academic confidence. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for your generosity, encouragement, and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1746786442006,"projectUrl":"project/reading-jackpot-help-us-hit-the-literac/9315788/","projectTitle":"Reading Jackpot: Help Us Hit the Literacy Prize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ayers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349374_orig.jpg?crop=2591,2591,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721165279308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349374"},{"teacherId":5878810,"projectId":9691792,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My science lab is so full of learning and excitement and your generous donation will keep the fun and learning going! The students will use the materials to learn to plan, build and rebuild using multiple modalities. The students love when we have our monthly stem building challenge. Your donation has increased the amount and variety of materials to choose from during the challenge. It's support like yours that makes teaching science fun and rewarding. Again, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1757959024794,"projectUrl":"project/stem-building-day-materials/9691792/","projectTitle":"STEM Building Day Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scialpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878810_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690844236780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5878810"},{"teacherId":5878810,"projectId":9519383,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting this project. My school is a low income school with all students receiving breakfast and lunch. The students are so motivated by my \"science stories\" and really work hard to become the super scientist. Having these small rewards for them and seeing their smiles when the achieve their goals is so rewarding. And thank you for taking the worry of having to refill the super scientist box every month. It's helps with stress and it helps financially.\r\nThanks again for helping me reward these hard working students!","fullyFundedDate":1755708463321,"projectUrl":"project/super-scientist-rewards/9519383/","projectTitle":"Super Scientist Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scialpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878810_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690844236780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5878810"},{"teacherId":7396672,"projectId":5887940,"letterContent":"It is so great to have a one-to-one pairing of tubano drums with students with the regular class size being around 26 to 27. So with these additional two bottle drums I have enough to go around!\r\n\r\nThe students were so happy to see them! They just think it's so cool that they have really classy instruments that are in great shape.\r\n\r\nFor next steps they've been able to collaborate using the drums with music videos that teach rhythm and teach sight reading. They've been able to combine these instruments with others to create much larger kind of concert moments. And they are using these in recording for compositions that they're writing using music technology. Again thank you so much","fullyFundedDate":1633795206491,"projectUrl":"project/boom-boom-tubano-drums/5887940/","projectTitle":"Boom Boom Tubano Drums!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pulver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7396672_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x250,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596815204858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-pulver"},{"teacherId":8114122,"projectId":9224295,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to see all of the magnets. They had worked so hard to create a little something for their mom and the magnets helped them finish their projects. All the Mothers' Day gifts were wrapped up and sent home. The kids were so excited.\r\n\r\nThe students explored with the magnets before put them on their projects. The students were excited to go around the room and figure out what the magnets would stick to. Once all the investigating was done, we got right to work and learned how to safely attach magnets to our art.","fullyFundedDate":1743660181637,"projectUrl":"project/lets-stick-with-it/9224295/","projectTitle":"Let's Stick With It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114122"},{"teacherId":8482184,"projectId":9304657,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new resources in a variety of hands-on projects that make learning more interactive and exciting. They've been creating projects with the new materials to help them better understand and apply what we're learning in class. For example, instead of simply reading about concepts, they've been able to build, design, and work collaboratively, which has sparked more curiosity and creativity in our lessons. These projects have not only deepened their understanding but have also made the classroom a place where learning feels fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they instantly fell in love with them. Their eyes lit up with excitement, and the room was filled with energy as they couldn't wait to explore and get started. It was such a special moment to see how much joy and motivation these resources brought to them. The materials turned what could have been an ordinary day into one that felt full of possibilities and discovery.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps are to continue building on this excitement as we move into new lessons and projects. Since we've transitioned to a new grade level, the goal is not only to become amazing students academically but also to grow as kind, respectful, and responsible individuals. With these resources, students are gaining the tools to collaborate, problem-solve, and express themselves, all while learning how to be good people alongside being strong learners. The materials are helping us shape a classroom community where both academic and personal growth go hand in hand","fullyFundedDate":1746699579950,"projectUrl":"project/hearts-and-smarts-with-ms-melville/9304657/","projectTitle":"Hearts and Smarts with Ms. Melville","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8482184_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715782368148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8482184"},{"teacherId":9716124,"projectId":8718742,"letterContent":"Our classroom is very grateful for your generosity and support. Your donations made a huge difference in our classroom as pertaining to comfort, projects, daily work and snack time. The students were excited to open the materials together as they arrived each day. It was like Christmas. We wanted to take time to express our gratitude. Without you, they would not know that people believe in them enough to invest in their future.\r\n\r\n Students are using the dry erase boards daily, along with the Expo markers that were donated. We were able to practice spelling and self regulation, simultaneously. We have been focusing on removing the need for students to raise their hands at our school. This has been easier to achieve because each student has tools to answer questions. It allows students to demonstrate their knowledge, without being left out. Also, they have been encouraged to communicate via dry erase boards to alleviate disrupting my lessons. I cannot express the improvements that I have seen in my students' spelling and handwriting.\r\n\r\n My students were able to enjoy the snack boxes that were purchased with the donation that you made to us. I was able to make sure that children who had missed breakfast, were able to eat in the mornings because your gift purchased a variety snacks for them. I was also able to reward students for their hard work and efforts with the donated snacks. The mechanical pencils were popular with my students as well. They benefited from the paper, and wobble stools as well. \r\n\r\nI have students who are fidgety. They enjoy sitting and being able to curb their need to be up and down or act out in unproductive ways. I am convinced that the donations aided in my ability to instruct, rather than correct unwanted behaviors. \r\n\r\n Again, thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1735392814129,"projectUrl":"project/in-motion-or-at-rest-when-comfortable-t/8718742/","projectTitle":"In Motion or at Rest, When Comfortable They Learn the Best","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9716124_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724906559809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sonyalpierce"},{"teacherId":9348746,"projectId":8478446,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our autism class, I express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of tablets for communication and other essential supplies. Your kindness is truly making a difference in our students' lives.\r\n\r\nThese tools are more than just materials—they are keys to communication, learning, and independence. Thanks to your support, our students have greater opportunities to express themselves, engage in meaningful learning, and develop essential skills.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply thankful for your generosity and for believing in our mission. Your contribution changes lives, and we are honored to have your support.","fullyFundedDate":1730149527658,"projectUrl":"project/let-me-say-something/8478446/","projectTitle":"Let Me Say Something","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. EGAO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699126878355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348746"},{"teacherId":9366038,"projectId":8024548,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our project, \"Who Me? Yes You!\" When the boxes of new books arrived, my students were thrilled beyond words. This experience grew us as encouraged reading students. We were able to bond imagination on the go and represent our student body with pride and confidence. It was a moment of pure joy that wouldn't have been possible without your support. The students know these items came from generous strangers. Wanted to support students who want to expand their minds.","fullyFundedDate":1700700810063,"projectUrl":"project/who-me-yes-you/8024548/","projectTitle":"Who Me? 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