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Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1755708308558,"projectUrl":"project/document-camera-and-clicker-for-every-da/9568454/","projectTitle":"Document Camera and Clicker for Every Day Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7252523_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621448324189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrade11"},{"teacherId":6123924,"projectId":9432175,"letterContent":"I would first like to thank you for generously providing the funds needed to complete the project. My students were ecstatic when I showed them the boxes with all the new materials for the classroom. \r\n The letters are used during stations to build vocabulary words the students are learning. The letter tubs are used during whole group to review the focus letter of the week. 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This book has been the perfect book to review literary elements such as characters, setting, problem, solution, and plot elements. This chapter book has also helped me teach about staying strong and coming together as a community and nation. We were excited to learn about this time in our history. Thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1753837773710,"projectUrl":"project/courage-history-and-hope-a-classroom/9460361/","projectTitle":"Courage, History, and Hope: A Classroom Journey Through 9/11","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6531791_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749443691001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6531791"},{"teacherId":6531791,"projectId":9403826,"letterContent":"My students really enjoyed reading the Lemonade War. I am proud to say we finished the book and it was a page turner. They were very invested in reading about the brother/ sister rivalry and the character changes the siblings went through. They also had background knowledge on multiplication and profit, and this book actually went along with the same concept we were learning in class. \r\nI enjoy teaching with novels because it help me teach so many skills while reading one book. This book has been the perfect book to review literary elements such as characters setting, problem, solution, and plot elements. This chapter book helped me teach the theme of acceptance and that rivalry doesn't always solve the problem.\r\nThey really want to read The Lemonade Crime to see what happens next.\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1749597561415,"projectUrl":"project/the-lemonade-war/9403826/","projectTitle":"The Lemonade War","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6531791_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749443691001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6531791"},{"teacherId":7252523,"projectId":9375660,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation toward our Minecraft themed project. My students love all things Minecraft so it has been exciting to integrate something they love into our math and reading lessons. I have been fortunate to be able to use these items during our Saturday tutoring camps. Students attend once a month and I try to make it fun for them by creating my lessons around a theme. Minecraft has been a hit! A student favorite has been the Minecraft books and they are always checked out of our classroom library.\r\nThanks again for being passionate about reading and literacy and helping me create fun, engaging lessons for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1754946359313,"projectUrl":"project/mining-for-books-a-minecraft-reading-an/9375660/","projectTitle":"Mining for Books: A Minecraft Reading and Math Camp","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7252523_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621448324189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrade11"},{"teacherId":10044252,"projectId":9380490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Minecraft camp project! My 3rd grade students are thrilled to have this opportunity to learn, build, and explore in a way that excites their creativity and teamwork. Because of your kindness, even students who sometimes struggle in class are discovering new strengths and stepping up as leaders. Your gift is not just providing resources—it is inspiring confidence, imagination, and a love for learning. We are truly grateful for the difference you've made!","fullyFundedDate":1748384020317,"projectUrl":"project/minecraft-camp-with-literature-math/9380490/","projectTitle":"Minecraft Camp with Literature & Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10044252"},{"teacherId":7252523,"projectId":9472665,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying reading this book! I am proud to say we are about 75% done with it and we excited to learn it is a part of a series because the characters have captured our hearts! I enjoy teaching with novels because it helps me teach so many skills while reading one book. This book has been the perfect book to review literary elements such as characters, setting, problem, solution, and plot elements. 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These books not only sparked curiosity and joy but also helped reinforce key reading skills in a fun, engaging way. We're truly grateful for your support in helping our young learners aim for the stars—both literally and academically!","fullyFundedDate":1755464329271,"projectUrl":"project/out-of-this-world-literacy-camp/9375681/","projectTitle":"Out of This World Literacy Camp","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7252523_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621448324189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/andrade11"},{"teacherId":9617043,"projectId":9356439,"letterContent":"Your donation to my 3rd grade classroom for an Out of This World Literacy Camp will create an extraordinary impact on students' learning and imagination!\r\nWith resources such as engaging books, space-themed materials, and interactive activities, students are transported into a world where reading becomes an exciting adventure.\r\nThese donations help foster a love of literacy by making stories come alive and connecting them to creativity, exploration, and discovery.\r\nBeyond strengthening reading skills, the camp inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and encourages students to dream big—showing them that reading truly opens doors to new worlds.","fullyFundedDate":1755708783396,"projectUrl":"project/out-of-this-world-literature-camp/9356439/","projectTitle":"“Out of This World” Literature Camp","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S. 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These donations not only foster a positive classroom environment but also help students build resilience, empathy, and confidence—skills that last well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755387559152,"projectUrl":"project/calming-literature-corner/9379317/","projectTitle":"Calming Literature Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9617043_orig.png?crop=1315,1315,x47,y197&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723266355611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sgarzahendricks"},{"teacherId":6640494,"projectId":9079172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students a place where they can feel safe and grow. We've been using these resources daily as part of our classroom routines. For example, during literacy centers, students now rotate through a \"calm corner\" where they can use the sensory tent or peapod for a quick reset before returning to their work. The flexible seating has allowed students to choose spaces where they feel most comfortable and focused, which has helped increase their engagement during reading and math lessons. \r\n\r\nThese resources have already created a calmer, more supportive classroom environment where students feel safe and ready to learn. As we continue our current unit on social-emotional learning, students are practicing identifying their emotions and using the sensory items as tools to help them manage big feelings. Our next step is to integrate these strategies into collaborative projects, giving students the opportunity to use their calming strategies and flexible seating while working together.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students this opportunity. Your generosity didn't just provide items—it created a learning environment where my students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1746554677932,"projectUrl":"project/transform-our-sensory-room-support-comf/9079172/","projectTitle":"Transform Our Sensory Room: Support Comfortable, Functional Furniture!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuellar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6640494_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722106538630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6640494"},{"teacherId":9617043,"projectId":9356181,"letterContent":"I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support. Your donation is more than just a contribution—it's an investment in creativity, education, and the limitless potential of young minds.\r\nThanks to you, my students are exploring literature through interactive storytelling quests and mastering math by building, problem-solving, and collaborating inside immersive Minecraft worlds. These experiences are making learning fun!\r\nI am deeply grateful for your role in making this possible. Thank you for being a part of my mission to build brighter futures—one block at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1747445773722,"projectUrl":"project/minecraft-camp-for-literature-and-math/9356181/","projectTitle":"Minecraft Camp for Literature and Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S. 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