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Your support truly made a difference in our classroom and in our students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1764628472036,"projectUrl":"project/white-paper-for-creativity/9917109/","projectTitle":"White Paper for Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2590140_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452297813026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2590140"},{"teacherId":9194243,"projectId":9875810,"letterContent":"Your support has given my students valuable opportunities to strengthen their reading and writing skills. Because of you, my classroom now has practice letters and letter-based activities that help students who are working below grade level build confidence with sounds, spelling, and letter recognition.\r\n\r\nThese materials allow students to practice in hands-on, engaging ways while developing foundational literacy skills. 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Because of you, my students now have access to a sensory calm-down area where they can take a moment to relax, self-regulate, and refocus.\r\n\r\nThe sensory supplies have already made a positive impact by supporting students' emotional well-being and helping them return to learning feeling calm and ready. This space has become an important part of our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760122518020,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-calm-down-area/9720979/","projectTitle":"Sensory Calm down area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sania","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9194243_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1243,x0,y708&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713921819508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9194243"},{"teacherId":9194243,"projectId":9582219,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have a classroom rug, folders, and trays that support their learning every day.\r\n\r\nThe rug provides a comfortable space. The folders and trays help students stay organized and manage their individual assignments independently. These supplies have helped create a more structured and welcoming learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762267677637,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-class/9582219/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sania","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9194243_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1243,x0,y708&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713921819508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9194243"},{"teacherId":10176811,"projectId":9594978,"letterContent":"Our classroom is thriving! The materials donated to my classroom, such as the Little Spot of Emotions book have made such an impact. My students are learning to identify their own emotions as well as the emotions of their peers. They love practicing emotions in the mirror and switching between sad and happy faces. \r\nIn a preschool room reading often looks different than it does in upper grades. Shared reading experiences at circle time help students to feel empowered to explore books on their own! Thank you for gifting my classroom with this experience.\r\nThe sensory materials have improved our circle time dramatically. When given the fidgets students are better able to sit and and large group instruction. Helping me further their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1756510706170,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-classroom-counts-on-you-to/9594978/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Classroom Counts on You to Keep Us Regulated!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10176811_orig.jpg?crop=1344,1344,x371,y480&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755288645115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10176811"},{"teacherId":10039531,"projectId":9367226,"letterContent":"My class is about halfway through with Front Desk now. They are loving the story. I think one of my favorite things about teaching this book has been the connection that many of my students feel with the main character, Mia Yang. Mia is a 10 year old immigrant from China. The novel details many experiences that some of my students (also immigrants or refugees) can really relate to. I love seeing them getting excited, and angry, and sad, then happy again along with the characters in the book.\r\n Thank you so much for providing us with this opportunity to experience this book together.","fullyFundedDate":1750700436108,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-stick-class-sets-of-our-co/9367226/","projectTitle":"Stories That Stick: Class Sets of Our Core Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10039531_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747693930872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039531"},{"teacherId":6179689,"projectId":9268727,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has completely transformed. As soon as the new books arrived, students crowded around the boxes, trying to grab their favorite titles before someone else could. The excitement was immediate—students who once struggled to find interest in reading were suddenly eager to get started. These books have made reading feel like a privilege instead of an assignment, and that shift has been incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nNow, reading time is full of energy and choice. Students use these books for independent reading, dyad (partner) reading, and even at-home reading with their families. It's common to hear students talking about what they're reading, swapping books, and recommending series to their friends. Many of my most reluctant readers are now asking to check books out from our class library—and even more exciting, they've started requesting additional series and new titles they'd love to see added next.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than fill our shelves—it's built a community of readers. You've helped my students discover stories that truly interest them and given them the confidence to call themselves readers. Their enthusiasm is spreading, and the ripple effect will last far beyond this school year. Thank you for believing in them and helping bring that love of reading to life.","fullyFundedDate":1753981686090,"projectUrl":"project/from-wimpy-kids-to-wizards-a-library-th/9268727/","projectTitle":"From Wimpy Kids to Wizards: a Library They’ll Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6179689_orig.jpg?crop=1987,1988,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642603952857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6179689"},{"teacherId":2624286,"projectId":9029982,"letterContent":"You have revolutionized my classroom library! Moving grades is always a challenge, but especially a big jump. I moved from 2nd grade to 6th grade, which means that my previous classroom library suddenly became unusable. While there were students still reading on lower levels, the books and their topics were wildly immature for 6th grade. Having these new books not only helped motivate and engage my students, but increased their overall reading ability as well, as it gave them something to read at home. 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