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With support from the Eagles' Philly Special, students researched influential figures using high-quality, engaging texts that made learning meaningful and accessible. These books helped students practice close reading, research skills, and critical thinking while deepening their understanding of history and representation. Your contribution played a vital role in making this project inclusive, engaging, and impactful for every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1674737994413,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-wax-museum-research-1/7107754/","projectTitle":"Books for Wax Museum Research 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hansberry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3701417_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471130326753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hansberry"},{"teacherId":3701417,"projectId":7107610,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible for my students. Your donation helped provide Kindles that were used as reading incentives, motivating students to read more and explore new genres. For many students, earning a Kindle made reading feel exciting and rewarding rather than like a chore. These devices encouraged independent reading, curiosity, and pride in their accomplishments. Even years later, I can clearly see how this project helped foster positive reading habits and confidence. 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The books you provided were intentionally selected to represent diverse historical figures and a wide range of reading levels, ensuring that every student could see themselves reflected in history and access the material with confidence. This equity in resources allowed all learners to fully participate in our Wax Museum research project. Students used the books to engage deeply with their figures, practice note-taking, and create presentations they were proud to share. 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Having access to the right tools made interventions more effective and learning more personalized. Even though this message comes later than intended, the benefits of your generosity were felt throughout the school year and helped students make meaningful academic progress.","fullyFundedDate":1674737972918,"projectUrl":"project/im-ready-for-ireadypart-2/7120764/","projectTitle":"I'm Ready for IReady_Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hansberry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3701417_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471130326753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hansberry"},{"teacherId":800157,"projectId":9701016,"letterContent":"My students are thrilled with the variety of prizes that were provided with funding for this project. Every Friday, we have voted as a class on which prize should be the one earned that week. Our classroom culture supports determination and hard work throughout their literacy block, even when a student group is not gaining individual attention from the teacher. I can't say that the prizes motivate students to complete their work or stay on task, we work very hard on being intrinsically motivated by our own goals and ambitions, but the prizes certainly make students feel appreciated at the end of each week. \r\n\r\nSo far, kids have been able to choose from the candy, slime and squishies for prizes since their arrival. This week, everyone is excited to work towards the little \"desk buddies\", small acrylic figurines that they can choose to sit on their desk during worktime. We'll still have journals and special message pens for the next few weeks to use as rewards. I'm also grateful to have the additional book baggies for students that are entering our classroom late in the year, my previous set was completely used up. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for helping keep my room full of joy!","fullyFundedDate":1758293098877,"projectUrl":"project/philly-fifth-graders-love-earning-prizes/9701016/","projectTitle":"Philly Fifth Graders Love Earning Prizes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheehan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp800157_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516805735296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msschott"},{"teacherId":8304953,"projectId":9529229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! We are thoroughly enjoying our new supplies, and they're already making such a positive difference in our daily routines.\r\n\r\nThe Blue Jays are loving all of our new supplies for the school year!\r\n\r\nMy favorite supplies are the markers, paper sleeves, glue sticks, and of course, the headphones! The markers and paper sleeves allow us to move quickly in the classroom — students can write their math problems on their \"whiteboards\" and easily make adjustments as they go. The glue sticks have also been put to great use! We've had several opportunities to cut out pictures from stories and glue them in order of events. The headphones have been a huge help, too, allowing students to work on our literacy program without disturbing one another. All of these supplies make such a big difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nNow for the kids' favorite supplies — the new baby dolls! They love pretending to feed them and dress them up. The kitchen toys have been another huge hit! The students are always pretending to be top chefs, creating beautiful (and sometimes silly!) dishes. And of course, the new bins to keep all our toys safe are a wonderful bonus!","fullyFundedDate":1754455542260,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-success/9529229/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Couchara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8304953"},{"teacherId":2561563,"projectId":9210155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Because of you, my students now have access to high-quality headphones and organized storage that will make a huge difference in their learning experience. These tools allow every child to focus during digital lessons, assessments, and independent practice—without distractions—and to take ownership of their learning in an engaging, technology-rich environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create a space where curiosity thrives and every student can succeed. My class and I are deeply grateful for your support and belief in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1752449044211,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-learning-with-headphones-for-our/9210155/","projectTitle":"Enhance Learning With Headphones for Our 3rd Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Germak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2561563_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613357867291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-germak"},{"teacherId":10046926,"projectId":9387324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Classroom Essentials project! Because of your generosity, my students now have a full set of 30 headphones and a classroom speaker system that have completely transformed how we engage with learning every day. Your gift has brought clarity, focus, and excitement into our science and homeroom classroom in a way that words can hardly express.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we use technology for independent learning activities like science simulations, reading digital texts, and watching instructional videos that align with our Amplify curriculum. Having a dedicated set of headphones means that every student can fully engage in their lessons without distraction—whether they're listening to science-based stories, exploring virtual labs, or completing digital assessments. The new speaker system has also made it possible for me to share videos and audio aloud during whole-group instruction, and every student can now hear clearly, no matter where they are sitting in the room.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is the feeling of independence and professionalism they now experience. They love having their own headphones and being able to plug in and focus without sharing or waiting. One student, in particular, who is normally very shy, has started participating more because she can now complete her audio-based tasks without the fear of others overhearing her. Another student who struggles with focus says he feels \"like he's in his own world now\" when he puts the headphones on—and for him, that means fewer distractions and more learning time.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped me build a classroom that supports not only academic growth but also comfort and confidence. Thank you for helping me create a space where students are excited to learn and have the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1753493314351,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9387324/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046926"},{"teacherId":2832111,"projectId":9540040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations to help provide school supplies for our students. Because of your generosity, our classroom is now filled with the tools we need to learn, create, and succeed. From sharpened pencils and colorful markers to notebooks and folders, each supply makes a difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nYour support not only gives our students the materials they need, but it also shows them that there are people who believe in their potential. 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