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They love exploring new games, puzzles, and practice sets that make math fun while still challenging them to think critically. Because I can continuously update and rotate the materials, math never feels repetitive or stale. Students are also able to see their own progress more clearly, which has boosted their confidence and participation during lessons.\r\n\r\nI've especially noticed a change in a few students who used to feel discouraged in math. Having access to materials that scaffold learning and provide visual supports has helped them find success and enjoy the subject again. On the other hand, my quick finishers are thrilled to have meaningful extension activities that push their thinking even further. Your donation has made math more inclusive, engaging, and empowering for every student in our classroom - thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1751557772181,"projectUrl":"project/math-for-all-differentiated-learning-th/9396936/","projectTitle":"Math for All: Differentiated Learning Through Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wollin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606093"},{"teacherId":9118316,"projectId":9417167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund my project to get healthy snacks in the hands of my students. Having new snacks for the beginning of the year makes the new year more enjoyable and relaxing knowing we have resources for the first day of school. It is so nice to have the snacks on hand when a student comes to my room hungry because they didn't eat breakfast or forgot their snack at home.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see all of the different options that were available. The favorite right now has been the cookies (Yes, I know they are not the healthiest) but having so many options ensures that a student will be able to find something they enjoy. This wouldn't be possible without your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1752158702801,"projectUrl":"project/new-snacks-for-the-new-school-year/9417167/","projectTitle":"New Snacks for the New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9118316_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690407857767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrericlee"},{"teacherId":9606093,"projectId":9286002,"letterContent":"The 2026 Maud Hart Lovelace nominee books are rich with opportunities to teach essential reading skills while engaging students with high-interest, diverse stories. Through these books, we focus on building comprehension strategies like identifying theme, analyzing character development, making inferences, and summarizing. We also teach vocabulary in context and how to cite text evidence to support thinking—skills that are crucial for developing thoughtful, independent readers.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic skills, these books help students practice empathy, recognize different perspectives, and connect literature to their own lives. Many of the stories feature characters overcoming challenges, standing up for what they believe in, or navigating friendships—topics that really resonate with fourth graders.\r\n\r\nIn our classrooms, reading is both a shared and personal experience. Some days, you'll find us reading independently in cozy corners with books chosen from our classroom library—students completely engrossed in their stories. Other times, we're in small guided reading groups, diving deep into a common text, discussing what's happening, and making predictions together.\r\n\r\nWe also have regular book talks, where students recommend books to one another. Thanks to the books you helped fund, we've been able to keep our classroom library current and exciting, and that has made all the difference in motivating students to read—and love it. \r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to these books continuing to make an even bigger impact in our classrooms next year, too!","fullyFundedDate":1746760101101,"projectUrl":"project/launching-lifelong-readers-with-the-2026/9286002/","projectTitle":"Launching Lifelong Readers with the 2026 Maud Hart Lovelace Nominees!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wollin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606093"},{"teacherId":9606093,"projectId":9214117,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our fourth-grade classrooms were transformed into spaces of curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The Who Was...? books provided engaging, age-appropriate biographies that empowered our students to dive deep into history and connect personally with influential figures from the past and present.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, each student selected an influential figure to research, write about, and ultimately portray in our living wax museum. This hands-on experience not only improved their reading comprehension and research skills but also boosted their writing, speaking, and presentation abilities. Watching students come alive as Rosa Parks, Michael Phelps, Albert Einstein, Selena, Isaac Newton, Shaun White, and many others was a powerful reminder of how meaningful learning becomes when students are truly engaged.\r\n\r\nYour donation brought history to life in our classrooms—and helped our students see themselves as part of a larger story. Thank you for making this unforgettable learning experience possible! We will continue to use these books year after year and are so excited to bring this experience to fourth graders for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1744290624689,"projectUrl":"project/who-was-bringing-history-to-life-in/9214117/","projectTitle":"Who Was...? Bringing History to Life in Our Wax Museum","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wollin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606093"},{"teacherId":9118316,"projectId":9158181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much once again for helping fund this project! While we have only had the resources for a short time the students have absolutely loved playing the different activities. The online resources in this project help make lesson planning a breeze and ensure that the students learn the next skill in sequential order.\r\n\r\nI'm extremely excited to see the growth of my students not only this year but for years to come. They will be able to develop number sense in fun ways! The games have been a great addition to our math intervention learning. The benefit of this project is that we got multiple copies of each activity which means I'm able to share them with classroom teachers and your support is reaching even more students! Thank you again for choosing to support my classroom, my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1742038398354,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-math-foundations-early/9158181/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Math Foundations: Early Numeracy for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9118316_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690407857767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrericlee"},{"teacherId":9118316,"projectId":9007017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much once again for helping fund this project! While we have only had the resources for a short time the students have absolutely loved playing the different activities. The online resources in this project help make lesson planning a breeze and ensure that the students learn the next skill in sequential order. \r\n\r\nI'm extremely excited to see the growth of my students not only this year but for years to come. They will be able to develop number sense in fun ways! The games have been a great addition to our math intervention learning. The benefit of this project is that we got multiple copies of each activity which means I'm able to share them with classroom teachers and your support is reaching even more students! Thank you again for choosing to support my classroom, my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1741281073227,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-addition-facts-like-all-stars/9007017/","projectTitle":"Mastering Addition Facts Like All Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9118316_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690407857767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrericlee"},{"teacherId":9118316,"projectId":9018087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and my classroom with your generous donations. The students were very excited to see our snack box replenished and it even included some new options. They are all very excited to have their favorite snack or try a new snack as we continue through the last half of the school year. With your support I'm able to help provide snacks for students that are unable to bring their own snack to school or unable to each breakfast in the morning. Having snacks available will ensure the students have something available to eat and prevent them from having to learning on an empty stomach.","fullyFundedDate":1737570817902,"projectUrl":"project/replenishing-our-snacks-for-the-end-of-t/9018087/","projectTitle":"Replenishing Our Snacks for the End of the Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9118316_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690407857767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrericlee"},{"teacherId":9752542,"projectId":8790514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting my kindergarten classroom through DonorsChoose! Your thoughtful contribution has truly made a difference in our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThanks to the supplies you provided, our students have been able to engage in hands-on activities that build their literacy skills and enhance their learning many new word building materials. These resources have sparked excitement and curiosity, helping them develop important skills while building their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nIt's amazing to see the joy and growth in their faces as they use these materials daily. Your support has created opportunities that wouldn't have been possible otherwise, and for that, we are deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for being such a wonderful part of their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1729153043465,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-must-haves/8790514/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Must-Haves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Langerud","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9752542"},{"teacherId":9118316,"projectId":8665320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in getting these multiplication! My students have loved playing them during our intervention time and I am already seeing students gain a deeper understanding. It's great that I'm able to reach students that are just learning their multiplication facts as well as students that are mastering their facts.The games have been a great addition to our math intervention learning. The benefit of this project is that we got multiple copies of each games which means I'm able to share them with classroom teachers and your support is reaching even more students! 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