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My beginner readers are already eyeing the new books with so much anticipation. For my students who are just starting to recognize their letters and sounds, having access to approachable, level-appropriate books makes the idea of reading feel achievable rather than overwhelming.\r\n\r\nOur mini pocket charts, CVC phonics cards, and mini dry-erase boards are making our center preparation hands-on and interactive right from the start. Students are practice-ready, eager to use their new pencils and individual boards to trace letters and build simple words at their own speed. Thank you for equipping our classroom with everything we need to build strong foundational routines and inspire a lifelong love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1779301932888,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-small-groups-and-big-growth/9998411/","projectTitle":"Supporting Small Groups and Big Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arellano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250788"},{"teacherId":6488162,"projectId":10106909,"letterContent":"These books and classroom supplies have made a positive impact on my students' learning and engagement. Having access to a variety of books has encouraged students to read more often, explore new topics, expand their vocabulary, and connect with different ideas and perspectives. I have seen students become more confident in choosing books independently and more excited to share what they are reading with their classmates. \r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies have also helped create greater organization and consistency throughout the school day. Having essentials such as pencils, glue, notebooks, folders, and testing blockers readily available allows students to focus on learning rather than worrying about whether they have the materials they need. \r\n\r\nThese resources have helped make lessons more interactive, supported different learning needs, and created a classroom environment where students feel prepared, confident, and ready to succeed. 📚💛","fullyFundedDate":1771737628223,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-essential-supplies-for-student/10106909/","projectTitle":"Books and Essential Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teixeira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6488162_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789586443572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6488162"},{"teacherId":6488162,"projectId":9154776,"letterContent":"These books have had a wonderful impact on my students by giving them greater access to engaging, high-interest reading materials that reflect a variety of interests, reading levels, and experiences. 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Having new books, organizational tools, pocket charts, and other essential supplies has helped create a classroom environment where students feel prepared, supported, and ready to learn. \r\n\r\nThe organizational materials have helped students stay focused and understand expectations, while the books have provided additional opportunities to explore new ideas, build literacy skills, and develop a love of reading. \r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped reduce some of the stress that can come from not having the materials students need. Most importantly, they have helped create a welcoming and organized classroom where every student can participate fully, build confidence, and feel a sense of belonging. 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They have helped spark conversations about emotions, empathy, kindness, relationships, and making positive choices within our classroom ohana. \r\n\r\nThe math flash cards, especially the fraction cards, have been valuable during small-group instruction by giving students opportunities to practice fluency and explore multiple ways to understand and represent fractions. \r\n\r\nThe additional supplies have also strengthened our small-group learning across multiple subject areas. 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Having these resources available has encouraged students to participate, share their thinking, and feel more successful in math. Mahalo for helping make learning more engaging and meaningful for our classroom ohana! 💛🌺","fullyFundedDate":1718142120242,"projectUrl":"project/math-rti-groups/8218519/","projectTitle":"Math RTI Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teixeira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6488162_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789586443572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6488162"},{"teacherId":8618636,"projectId":10107357,"letterContent":"This project made a meaningful impact on my fifth-grade students by helping create a more structured, organized, and supportive learning environment. The supplies allowed me to create durable anchor charts, task cards, visual supports, and small-group materials that students could use throughout reading, math, and intervention activities.\r\n\r\nLamination materials, card stock, labels, sheet protectors, tape, and other organizational tools helped make classroom resources easier for students to find and use independently. These systems supported smoother transitions, increased student focus, and reduced the need for constant adult direction.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials helped my students build independence, responsibility, and confidence as learners. Thanks to the generosity of our DonorsChoose supporters, we were able to create a classroom where students could stay organized, access the tools they needed, and focus on learning while developing skills that will prepare them for middle school.","fullyFundedDate":1771760259041,"projectUrl":"project/organized-focused-and-ready-for-fifth/10107357/","projectTitle":"Organized, Focused, and Ready for Fifth Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stacey Dela Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8618636_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y268&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700244407166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/staceydc"},{"teacherId":7567751,"projectId":10117338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your kindness, our school received American flags for every student and staff member to celebrate our military-connected students and their families during our Purple Up! parade. \r\n\r\nSeeing our students wave these flags with pride added so much meaning to our parade. It created an unforgettable atmosphere of community, honor, and appreciation for the sacrifices military families make every day. Your contribution did more than just supply resources, it showed our students and their families that their community stands behind them. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your belief in our project and our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1772504909496,"projectUrl":"project/purple-up-with-pride-flags-for-every-st/10117338/","projectTitle":"Purple Up With Pride: Flags for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheryl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7567751_orig.jpg?crop=1305,1305,x80,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673656900170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7567751"},{"teacherId":8822800,"projectId":8938084,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing STEM learning to life in our Pre-K classroom! Your generous donations have given my students exciting hands-on materials that encourage exploration, creativity, and problem-solving every day.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a group work together with the wooden tool kits to build and solve challenges. They shared ideas, encouraged one another, and celebrated their success. Another group used the number sorting tray to count, sort, and recognize numbers while strengthening their early math skills. These resources have become an important part of our STEM learning centers, helping students develop critical thinking, fine motor skills, teamwork, and confidence through meaningful play.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our young learners and helping create a classroom where curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning grow every day. Your generosity is making a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1732632583817,"projectUrl":"project/spark-curiosity-in-our-prek-classroom/8938084/","projectTitle":"Spark Curiosity in Our PreK Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakaoka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822800"},{"teacherId":8822800,"projectId":8877467,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Pre-K classroom! Your donations have created exciting new opportunities for hands-on learning every day. Our students were filled with excitement when they first explored the new materials. The farm animals, felt storyboards, dinosaur figures, fishing game, and baby dolls quickly became classroom favorites. One memorable moment was watching a small group use the farm felt board and animal figures to retell a story and create their own ending. They practiced vocabulary, took turns, and worked together while having fun.\r\n\r\nThe clear-view bins help students independently access and organize materials, while the laminating supplies, magnets, and Velcro allow me to create durable, individualized learning activities that match each child's interests and needs.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, these resources will support literacy, math, fine motor development, imaginative play, and social-emotional growth through engaging, play-based activities. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where curiosity, creativity, and confidence flourish.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our young learners and making a lasting impact on their education. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1728961608030,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-the-love-of-learning-for-speci/8877467/","projectTitle":"Fostering the Love of Learning for Special Education Preschool Children","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakaoka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822800"},{"teacherId":8355742,"projectId":10109284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to help fund this project! One of the biggest resources that helped my students and I stay organized with the craziness that comes with the end of the school year was the tiered cart. It gave a new addition to our classroom where students are able to look for things they need whether it's the next step in class projects or even late work that they missed while they were out. It created another home for things in my classroom. For that, I am thankful for the organization that came with this one item.\r\n\r\nOne of my biggest things as a teacher is still finding pockets of ways students are able to be creative and show off that creativity. I utilized a lot of different things from this project to help that. This could be from hanging up art work outside of the classroom, a classroom read aloud that pairs with an activity or even having an extra resource to complete their assignments.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1771719818881,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-things/10109284/","projectTitle":"Books and Things!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baraoidan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355742_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759261384480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355742"},{"teacherId":8821978,"projectId":10109250,"letterContent":"hank you so much for supporting our project! When the supplies arrived, the students were incredibly excited to explore the new materials. Having access to these proper tools has made them feel like true artists, and they couldn't wait to get started.\r\nWe have been using the resources for our current classroom projects, exploring different techniques and learning how to work with the unique qualities of each tool. 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