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The print colors and varied activities contained in the workbook make it very engaging for the students! We so appreciate your generosity toward our children!","fullyFundedDate":1758899098239,"projectUrl":"project/practice-makes-perfect/9490250/","projectTitle":"Practice Makes Perfect!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dibiase","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp428825_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690998088994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-dibiase"},{"teacherId":8895832,"projectId":9549579,"letterContent":"Children's stories open up imagination and natural curiosity of students. The stories we shared and read together inspired philosophical discussions around ethical issues such as honesty, bravery, friendship... and so much more.\r\n\r\nMy students and I cannot thank you enough. Your gift will continue to give to students in the future. The stories are timeless and relatable. We all enjoyed reading them and will continue to have conversation s on recurring ethical issues and topics. Thank you so much for your gift!","fullyFundedDate":1758898906896,"projectUrl":"project/childrens-stories-encourage-critical-th/9549579/","projectTitle":"Children’s Stories Encourage Critical Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8895832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754867811491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8895832"},{"teacherId":8895832,"projectId":9425098,"letterContent":"My students have been able to engage in philosophical discussions around familiar and loved children's stories. Each of the books you have donated to my class have themes that are based on questions such as \"what is bravery,\" \"Friendships and courage\" identity, Honesty, and trust. \r\nWhen I read theses stories out loud to my students they are completely engaged and answering questions and then ultimately questioning each other which is the goal of philosophy for young students.\r\nMy English language learners love these stories that are new to them because of the beautiful illustrations and easy to follow text. \r\nOlder students read parts of the text in groups or with partners and discuss themes.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful to you. Your generosity has provided us the opportunity to develop literacy skills and support critical thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1758899282074,"projectUrl":"project/enriching-discussions-in-philosophy-and/9425098/","projectTitle":"Enriching Discussions in Philosophy and Ethics Class: Grades 3-5","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8895832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754867811491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8895832"},{"teacherId":6951442,"projectId":9357581,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been able to explore new ways of learning with this technology. In school, technology is more than just a convenience—it's a bridge to deeper understanding. With these new tools, my students are able to practice core skills in reading and math at their own pace, while also exploring creativity through writing, problem-solving, and collaborative projects. For many of them, it's the first time they've been able to see immediate feedback on their work, which builds both confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is how interactive and engaging the new product is. Instead of simply completing worksheets, they're diving into activities that feel like games while still strengthening essential skills. I've seen students who were once hesitant to participate light up with excitement when it's their turn to use the program. \r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who often struggled to stay focused, now looks forward to this part of the day—he beams with pride when he can show his classmates the progress he's made.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly transformed our classroom. You've given my students not just access to technology, but opportunities to grow, engage, and believe in themselves as learners. We are so grateful for the difference you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1752671632110,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-with-teachers-pay-te/9357581/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning With Teachers Pay Teachers Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Awika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6951442_orig.jpg?crop=1350,1350,x0,y450&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681844965070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rajab"},{"teacherId":3799027,"projectId":8885098,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to update you on how your generous contribution to our Cricut project is making a difference in our classroom. Thanks to you, I've been able to provide my students with a variety of new, hands-on learning materials that are engaging and effective.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the Cricut, I've been able to create customized flashcards, manipulatives, and visual aids that are tailored to each of my students' needs. For example, I've made large, colorful flashcards to help with sight words, math facts, and even phonics. The Cricut allows me to create precise, attractive materials that make learning feel fresh and exciting. Students are responding really well to these new resources—they're more engaged, and I can see that these materials are helping them retain information more easily.","fullyFundedDate":1729528868414,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning-for-ells/8885098/","projectTitle":"Interactive Learning for ELLs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3799027"},{"teacherId":8895834,"projectId":8873365,"letterContent":"Upon receiving the xylophone and glockenspiel mallets provided, our students were able to benefit from the orff instruments that were given to us. It was extremely rewarding to have our students perform in an ensemble setting and fully benefit from their education in music. \r\n\r\nI had mentioned in my initial statement that a set of classroom mallets would allow our students to fully engage in the music making process. I'm very happy to report that your generous donation has helped us accomplish our goal; my students and I are blessed to have received so much support!","fullyFundedDate":1729359344017,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-set-of-xylophone-mallets/8873365/","projectTitle":"Classroom Set of Xylophone Mallets","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8895834_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728666991528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8895834"},{"teacherId":8895832,"projectId":8580894,"letterContent":"The rolling cart you have made possible for me to have through your donations has made transitioning from one classroom to the other so much faster, thus lessening lose of instructional time. This is so important to me and my students because the time I have with each class is never enough to get through all the material needed to help each student succeed. I teach ELA to two classes of 30 students each, so organization of materials needed for every lesson is so very important. \r\n\r\nThe look are their faces when I rolled on in with all materials readily available in one cart was adorable! Thank you for making this so much more efficient for us all. It may sound like a simple task, but organization is key when working in a departmentalized grade. \r\n\r\nThe writing materials donated have been such a joy for my students during writing time. It allows them to use their creativity when making story covers or simply illustrating their published pieces. Your generosity has allowed me to bring them that joy! Thank you for \r\nhelping to bring excitement to writing time.","fullyFundedDate":1730905893246,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-along-to-third-grade/8580894/","projectTitle":"Rolling Along to Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8895832_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754867811491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8895832"},{"teacherId":428825,"projectId":8625259,"letterContent":"The subscription to Time for Kids that you have gifted my classes with is already making a huge impact! Students were able to use the magazine to read about the results of the recent presidential election. My students were able to understand the political process, the various elections that took place around our country as well as the electoral college system.\r\n\r\nStudents are enjoying using the variety of text features, improving their comprehension of non-fiction texts and reading about current events happening in the world around them. Thank you again for your generous donation! My students and I greatly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1728000114869,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-it/8625259/","projectTitle":"Extra, Extra, Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dibiase","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp428825_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690998088994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-dibiase"},{"teacherId":3799027,"projectId":8929314,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of a Cricut machine through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your support, our classroom has received a wonderful tool that will transform the way we engage with learning.\r\n\r\nAs a class of English Language Learners, we face unique challenges in developing language skills. With the Cricut machine, we now have a hands-on way to support our students' growth and creativity. We will use it to create visual aids, interactive materials, and personalized resources that make learning both fun and effective. The Cricut will allow us to produce colorful flashcards, posters, and word walls that will support language acquisition and help our students feel more confident in their learning journey.\r\n\r\nYour donation goes beyond just providing a piece of equipment; it demonstrates your belief in the power of education and the potential of our students. The impact of this gift will be felt not just today, but for many years to come as we continue to support our ELL students in building the skills they need for academic success.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your incredible generosity. 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