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They love working as a team, checking on their compost progress, and brainstorming what we can grow together. These moments of discovery and collaboration have been so powerful in building not only their scientific knowledge but also their sense of community and ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are eager to expand the garden, track plant growth, and use their journals to document the process. They are beginning to see themselves as \"green thinkers\" who can make real changes in their own homes and community. None of this would be possible without your generosity, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunities you've given them to learn in such a meaningful and lasting way.","fullyFundedDate":1756416454456,"projectUrl":"project/from-garbage-to-gardens-growing-green/9351743/","projectTitle":"From Garbage to Gardens: Growing Green Thinkers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8367524_orig.jpg?crop=2002,2002,x120,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747281316329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367524"},{"teacherId":8367524,"projectId":9264053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, Sorting Success: Organization That Sparks Learning! The new organizational resources have truly transformed our learning environment. 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They couldn't wait to start earning points toward these rewards, and the conversations about making positive choices began almost immediately.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've noticed students encouraging each other to stay on task, follow expectations, and show kindness—all because they are motivated by the opportunity to \"shop\" at the store. One student even shared that saving up his points for a bigger item made him feel proud of his patience and hard work. These resources are not just prizes—they are tools that are building responsibility, motivation, and a stronger classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for us are continuing to reinforce positive behavior through our PBIS system and helping students set goals for how they'll earn and spend their points. With your help, we've turned the idea of motivation into something tangible and exciting for kids, and we are so thankful. 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Another student said, \"This book makes me feel like the author understands me,\" which truly shows how powerful the right books can be.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and helping to build a space where reading is celebrated and cherished. Your kindness gave my students not just books, but access to worlds, ideas, and voices that inspire them to keep reading, learning, and dreaming.","fullyFundedDate":1647173706153,"projectUrl":"project/new-teacher-here-must-have-books-to-mak/6280458/","projectTitle":"New Teacher Here! Must Have Books To Make Kids Happy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8367524_orig.jpg?crop=2002,2002,x120,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747281316329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367524"},{"teacherId":8367524,"projectId":9067427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom's Write & Wipe Erase boards! 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