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Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1750888703704,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-one-center-at-a/9389312/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers, One Center at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":9458222,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are kicking off learning with excitement and energy! The soccer equipment you funded has transformed our recess and movement breaks into engaging opportunities for skill-building, teamwork, and joy.\r\n\r\nMany of my kindergartners come to school with high energy and big feelings. Having structured, fun ways to move—like playing soccer—not only helps them burn off energy but also builds coordination, cooperation, and confidence. 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The new materials you helped fund transformed our literacy centers into exciting, interactive spaces where students are motivated to read, write, and explore language every day.\r\n\r\nWith hands-on resources and differentiated tools, students at all levels found ways to participate meaningfully. Struggling readers gained confidence through supportive activities, while more advanced students stretched their skills with new challenges. The centers encouraged collaboration, independent learning, and joyful discovery.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes has been watching students choose to go to the literacy center during free time—proof that the tools you provided are not only educational but truly enjoyable.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our journey and for making a lasting difference in the lives of young learners. Because of you, our students are not just learning to read and write—they're learning to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1750095631724,"projectUrl":"project/read-write-shine-boosting-literacy-on/9378735/","projectTitle":"Read, Write, Shine: Boosting Literacy One Center at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":9378755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Piece by Piece: Building Literacy Skills With Puzzles\" project! Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students now have engaging, hands-on tools that make learning letters, sounds, and words exciting and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles you helped provide are being used daily to build fine motor skills, reinforce early literacy concepts, and promote cooperative learning. My students are truly thriving as they put the pieces together—both on the table and in their learning journey.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. 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With books like Apt. 3 and Hi, Cat!, we explored big ideas like friendship, curiosity, and understanding others. The beautiful illustrations and relatable characters really pulled my students in. We used these stories to build important reading skills like making predictions, describing characters and settings, and using details from the text to support our ideas.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and fun. We sit together for read-alouds, share our thoughts, and even act out scenes from the stories. After reading Hi, Cat!, one student suggested we have our own \"Animal Parade,\" which turned into a writing and drawing activity. Apt. 3 sparked great conversations—especially among students who live in apartments themselves. One boy, who usually has a hard time staying focused, was so interested in the story that he asked to read it again on his own.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped make reading exciting and meaningful for my students. These books helped them see themselves in the stories and reminded them that reading can be joyful and powerful. Thank you so much for making this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746698807611,"projectUrl":"project/a-journey-with-ezra-jack-keats/9238389/","projectTitle":"A Journey with Ezra Jack Keats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5490892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530395035830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5490892"},{"teacherId":5490892,"projectId":9151089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! The LAZGOL dry erase markers and whiteboard erasers have been a game-changer for my first graders. From phonics to math, we now have the tools to make learning hands-on, immediate, and fun. The moment the students saw their individual markers and erasers, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to start writing—and erasing! One student even said, \"I feel like a teacher now!\" as he proudly spelled out his sight words on his board.\r\n\r\nWe use the boards every day for phonics drills, word building, and sentence writing. During a recent lesson, students used their boards to practice digraphs and build CVCe words, which helped reinforce what they'd just learned in our UFLI phonics lesson. The ability to quickly write, check, and correct their own work has boosted both confidence and engagement. Our next step is to use the boards for partner games and group spelling challenges to strengthen collaboration and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping to build strong, enthusiastic readers and writers. Your kindness has truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746698798783,"projectUrl":"project/write-wipe-learn-boosting-literacy-wi/9151089/","projectTitle":"Write, Wipe, Learn: Boosting Literacy With Dry Erase Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5490892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530395035830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5490892"},{"teacherId":5490892,"projectId":9238409,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has come alive with joy, wonder, and the magic of reading! \"Sliding Into Reading with *The Snowy Day*\" has opened new doors for my young readers, and the excitement is contagious. As soon as we unwrapped the new books, the students' eyes lit up — they recognized *The Snowy Day* by Ezra Jack Keats right away and couldn't wait to dive in. The moment we sat down for our first whole-group reading session, they scooted close, wide-eyed and eager, hanging on every word. One child whispered, \"I love this book,\" as if letting me in on a special secret.\r\n\r\nThese beautifully illustrated stories have helped us explore essential reading skills in ways that are both meaningful and fun. With *Whistle for Willie* and others from the Keats collection, we've been learning to identify characters and settings, and even diving into discussions about problems and solutions in the stories. Students are beginning to understand how stories are built—and they're making those connections with growing confidence. One of my quieter students, who rarely volunteered to speak, now raises her hand to share insights about what Peter might be feeling or how the setting changes from one page to the next. These books are not just pages with words—they're launching pads for deeper thinking, rich discussion, and heartfelt engagement.\r\n\r\nYour gift has made a visible difference. There's a particular student who has struggled with reading all year, but something clicked when he saw Peter chasing his shadow down the street. Now, he insists on re-reading *The Snowy Day* and *Whistle For Willie* during independent time and even shared the stories with his little sister at home. You've done more than give us books—you've given us connection, confidence, and a love of learning that will last far beyond this season. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746699642639,"projectUrl":"project/sliding-into-reading-with-the-snowy-day/9238409/","projectTitle":"Sliding Into Reading with The Snowy Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5490892_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530395035830","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5490892"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":9293680,"letterContent":"On behalf of my kindergarten class, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for supporting our Kinder Literacy Leaders: Building Readers and Spreading Knowledge project. Your generosity has made it possible for us to place engaging and meaningful literacy tools directly into the hands of our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students are growing in confidence as readers and leaders. The materials you've helped provide are making a real difference—sparking a love of reading, encouraging thoughtful conversations, and laying the foundation for lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to education and community is truly inspiring. We are grateful not only for your financial support, but also for the encouragement and belief you've shown in our students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1746120332845,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-literacy-leaders-building-reader/9293680/","projectTitle":"Kinder Literacy Leaders: Building Readers and Spreading Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":9237383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Learning Life Lessons With Food Style! project. Your support has brought meaningful, hands-on learning experiences to our classroom that have already made a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nWith the materials we received, my students are engaging in exciting food-related activities that not only spark joy and curiosity but also teach valuable life skills like teamwork, responsibility, and healthy habits. These experiences are helping my young learners build confidence, develop social-emotional skills, and explore the world around them in fun and educational ways.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support mean the world to us. You've made a difference in our classroom—and in the hearts of our children.","fullyFundedDate":1744237866383,"projectUrl":"project/learning-life-lessons-with-food-style/9237383/","projectTitle":"Learning Life Lessons With Food Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":9221079,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, the Scientists at Work: Hands-On STEM Explorations project has made a impact on the lives my students Your donation brought science to life in a tangible, exciting way, transforming my classrooms into room of discovery, experimentation, and innovation.\r\n\r\nThrough your generosity, my of students—many from underrepresented and underserved communities—had the opportunity to experience science as a process of inquiry. This items provided hands-on experiments, real-world STEM challenges, and opportunities to interact with each other. These experiences sparked curiosity, and inspired many students.","fullyFundedDate":1744032923641,"projectUrl":"project/scientists-at-work-hands-on-stem-explor/9221079/","projectTitle":"Scientists at Work: Hands-On STEM Explorations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jamie Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878469_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676989375633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jyoung823"},{"teacherId":5878469,"projectId":9237441,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant learning space where early literacy and numeracy come together in magical ways! The \"Where Reading Meets Math Magic\" project has ignited a spark in our young learners, making reading and math feel like an exciting adventure rather than a challenge.\r\n\r\nWith the resources you helped provide, students now have access to engaging books, that support both subjects in a joyful and meaningful way. We've seen more smiles, more curiosity, and most importantly—more confidence! Our students are reading with greater fluency, solving problems with pride, and making connections that will support them for years to come.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just supply books—it gave our children the gift of possibility. 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