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My students are now diving into stories that make the past feel real and relevant, and their curiosity has grown so much because of it. We've had powerful conversations about the people and events that shaped our world. None of this would have been possible without the generosity of The DonorsChoose Community. Your support has created a space where 120 young learners feel inspired, valued, and excited to learn every single day—thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1755716095095,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-see-themselves-in-ameri/9548180/","projectTitle":"Help My Students See Themselves in American History","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emmett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8813627_orig.jpg?crop=2150,2150,x1827,y873&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756239675400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8813627"},{"teacherId":9633975,"projectId":9499685,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students now have the materials they need to stay organized, creative, and engaged in their learning! The new notebooks and binders have helped them keep track of their writing projects and class notes, while the colorful pencils, scissors, and supplies have made our lessons more hands-on and fun. The iPad has become a wonderful tool for interactive language activities for those who need extra help. — it's amazing to see how much more motivated my students are to learn when they have everything they need to explore and create.\r\n\r\nWe're currently working on a writing project where students create bilingual illustrated stories about their families and cultures. The new supplies allow them to design and color their books beautifully. These materials have truly transformed the way we learn and create together. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools to express themselves and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1758855753264,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-creativity-supplies-for-young/9499685/","projectTitle":"Boosting Creativity! 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It has been a game changer in our classes for student with disabilities.","fullyFundedDate":1733180941146,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-ozobots/8966717/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Ozobots!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Molihan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2156327_orig.png?crop=272,272,x46,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662554357981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aimee-molihan"},{"teacherId":9649655,"projectId":9723463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! The new board games you helped fund will be used for our big end-of-year project, when students design their own educational board games using everything they've learned in English Language Arts.\r\n\r\nI shared photos of board games created by past students so you could see the kind of creative, high level work this project inspires. Now, thanks to your generosity, my current students will have real, professional board games to study and reference as they develop their own designs. I know these new materials will take their creativity and craftsmanship to the next level.\r\n\r\nStudents haven't started the project yet—they'll dive in this spring—but I can already imagine their excitement when they see the examples and materials waiting for them. Your support has made it possible for them to experience authentic, hands-on learning in a way that feels both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and helping bring their ideas to life!","fullyFundedDate":1758825024461,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn-building-better-thinkers/9723463/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn: Building Better Thinkers Through Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9649655_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723576129935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9649655"},{"teacherId":327124,"projectId":8616275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. This is going to be year 2 using the books and the students are very excited. I am trying to encourage students to bring in all aspect of life science. In this exercise, we will be looking at how there are important facts in the book Flush.\r\n\r\nWe are working to see how we can improve reading scores across all of our students and in my honors class, we are using books such as Flush to challenge to students to make connections. It is part of our unit on human impacts on the environment and the discussions focus on how to tie the work of the book in with what we are exploring in class. Your donations are critical to building science and reading skills every single day. \r\n\r\nMy students and I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1726691209517,"projectUrl":"project/improving-reading-comprehension-through/8616275/","projectTitle":"Improving Reading Comprehension Through Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/327124"},{"teacherId":6327443,"projectId":9400829,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our project. Because of your donation, my students now have access to a collection of graphic novels that will make reading more engaging, meaningful, and accessible.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are immigrants and refugees who are navigating a new language and culture. These graphic novels are more than just books—they are a bridge. The visual storytelling helps students understand complex ideas, build their vocabulary, and, most importantly, see themselves reflected in the stories they read. For students who often feel overwhelmed by traditional texts, graphic novels open the door to confidence and joy in reading.\r\n\r\nAlready, I see the excitement on their faces when they pick up these books. They are eager to discuss characters, share their favorite parts with friends, and connect what they're reading to their own lives. Your generosity has given them not only resources, but also the encouragement that their stories matter and that people believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' learning and well-being. 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These books have encouraged them to read more often, share their thoughts with classmates, and grow more confident in their English. Seeing their excitement when they find a book that feels \"just right\" for them has been such a joy.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support because it has made a real difference in our classroom. You've given our students more than just reading material—you've given them a way to feel seen, valued, and inspired. Your kindness is helping them build the skills and confidence they need to succeed, and it's creating a welcoming space where every student can thrive. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1744212236137,"projectUrl":"project/to-infinity-and-beyond-inspirational-bo/9036402/","projectTitle":"To Infinity and Beyond: Inspirational Books for Post-secondary Planning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7420521_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662694713988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7420521"},{"teacherId":9633975,"projectId":8589963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. My students truly enjoyed the snacks—especially those in classes with late lunches, as they were hungry and it's hard to focus on learning with an empty stomach.\r\nThe cleaning supplies have been essential in keeping our classroom clean and promoting a healthier environment for everyone. Thanks to your donation, students in need also received the materials necessary to complete their assignments successfully.\r\nThe organizer cart has been incredibly helpful for collecting and grading student work—it's become my favorite tool for staying organized. 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