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We recently used the new resources to kick off a project where students worked in groups to research different regions of the United States and present what makes each area unique. The maps and visuals helped them see how landforms, climate, and culture all connect—something that would have been so hard to explain without these materials.\r\n\r\nSeeing their curiosity grow has been amazing. They love tracing routes, comparing states, and making connections between history and the land we live on. Next, we'll use these resources to dive deeper into lessons about how our land has shaped communities over time and how students can become good stewards of the places they call home. 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These new books help us work on skills like making predictions, summarizing, identifying main ideas, and understanding how characters grow and change throughout a story. In our classroom, reading isn't just about sitting quietly—it's about sharing what we notice, asking big questions, and connecting what we read to our own lives and experiences.\r\n\r\nIt has been amazing to see students light up when they find a book that speaks to them. One student who used to struggle to finish a single chapter is now devouring entire books in a week and asking for recommendations for what to read next! Your gift has given my students more choices and a bigger window into the world of books. Thank you for putting stories in their hands and helping us build a classroom where every reader can grow, wonder, and feel excited to read more every day!","fullyFundedDate":1711404499045,"projectUrl":"project/more-books-please/8226955/","projectTitle":"More Books Please","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6635286_orig.jpg?crop=695,695,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565573367195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missparker2nd"},{"teacherId":6635286,"projectId":8226854,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to books that help them see themselves and others in new and meaningful ways. These new texts have given us opportunities to dig deeper into important reading skills like making inferences, understanding character motivations, comparing points of view, and connecting themes to our own lives. In our classroom, reading is not just silent time with a book—it's lively discussions, partner reading, journaling, and group projects that help students grow as thoughtful, confident readers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once reluctant to pick up a book are now eager to dive in because they finally see characters and stories they relate to. One student in particular, who often struggled to engage during reading time, now asks if they can read ahead and share their thoughts with the class. Your support has helped make reading feel personal, exciting, and relevant—something every child deserves. 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Because of your generosity, we now have plenty of markers on hand so no student ever has to worry about not having what they need to get started right away.\r\n\r\nThe LCD writing boards were out of stock, but thanks to your support, I'll be ready to order them for next year so my students can keep working efficiently and stay engaged. Your donation means our classroom stays organized, stocked, and ready for learning every single day.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and helping us make our time together count. 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For many of them, our classroom library is their main source of books, so every new title opens a door they might not have had otherwise. Seeing their faces light up as they pick out a new book to read is the best gift you could have given them.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students know that people care about their learning and their future. Thank you for believing in them and for helping me create a classroom where reading is something to look forward to every single day. 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