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Children are choosing to explore books independently during free-choice time, they love to touch and listen as they press the buttons on the books. Many of my students now look forward to go to the Science station and get ahold of these books and love to play teacher.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and commitment to supporting early childhood education. Your book donation has made a lasting difference in my classroom, and its impact will be felt for years to come as these children continue their educational journeys. 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When students are comfortable and able to access their work and show me their knowledge through the microphone, it makes them feel more seen in the classroom and eases any frustrations they have been having. 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I am able to replenish my hand sanitizers often and the kids have been able to clean their desks as well. At the beginning of the year, we all get sick often, so these are very helpful! 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Your generosity has made a tremendous difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith the new charging and storage stations, our students now have devices that are always ready for use. No more dead devices slowing down lessons. Learning can happen smoothly whenever it's needed. This improvement allows students to access digital resources, complete assignments, and participate in interactive lessons more efficiently.\r\n\r\nStudents are excited to see their devices neatly stored and fully charged each day. It gives them a sense of responsibility and independence. 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During our \"Read Around the Room\" activity, I've seen even my most reluctant readers become excited to grab a cushion and dive into their books.\r\n\r\nThe STEM toys have been a huge hit! Students eagerly use them to build, create, and problem-solve together. I've watched their teamwork and critical thinking grow as they experiment and share new ideas with one another.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase boards and markers have transformed our lessons. Every child has the chance to practice problems, share answers, and get immediate feedback. This has boosted participation and given my quieter students more confidence to show their thinking.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now learn in an environment that is more engaging, supportive, and fun. You have helped create a classroom where every child feels they belong and can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1749141209087,"projectUrl":"project/read-build-create-cozy-corners-crea/9378127/","projectTitle":"Read, Build, Create: Cozy Corners & Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10043358_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748641966227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043358"},{"teacherId":7938239,"projectId":9418933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Bilingual Bins: Organize Our World project! Because of your kindness, my students now have sturdy storage bins to keep their workbooks and materials neatly organized.\r\n\r\nThese bins are already making a huge difference in our classroom. My students are learning responsibility by caring for their own materials, and our lessons run more smoothly because everything has its place. For bilingual learners especially, having a designated bin for their resources helps them stay focused, confident, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nYour gift may seem simple, but the impact is powerful. You've provided my students with more than just storage—you've given them structure, independence, and a sense of pride in their work.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in them and investing in their success. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1750959118436,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-bins-organize-our-world/9418933/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Bins: Organize our World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938239_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632689921402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938239"},{"teacherId":7938239,"projectId":9248860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, our classroom now has a collection of wonderful books that my students are excited to explore.\r\n\r\nThese new books are already making a difference—students are discovering new authors, sharing stories with one another, and building stronger reading habits. For many of them, this is the first time they've had access to such a wide variety of engaging, high-quality books right in their classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than you know. You've not only provided books—you've given my students the chance to grow their imaginations, strengthen their literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in the power of education and for helping bring our classroom library to life.","fullyFundedDate":1746492304842,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-through-characters/9248860/","projectTitle":"Connecting Through Characters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938239_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632689921402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938239"},{"teacherId":5198107,"projectId":8888978,"letterContent":"This project was an instant hit! We have had a major push in recent years to ensure students are engaging in Science & Social Studies. These STEM books have encouraged my readers to explore the vast world of STEM! 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It is no fault to them that they arrived late, so they do not deserve to be penalized by missing out on a healthy breakfast. Having these snacks and protein bars available is a saving grace! And of course SLIM JIMS! My kids love earning a Slim Jim snack! I could not do this beautiful job without the support of people like you. 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