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As we talk about the clever Rat or the strong Ox, we will also be exploring themes like hard work and perseverance in ways that feel fun and meaningful to them. This project helps bridge challenging vocabulary, such as \"prosperity\" and \"tradition,\" with real experiences, giving my students confidence to use their growing English skills in authentic ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us celebrate global cultures while strengthening the literacy skills my students will carry with them for years to come. Your kindness made a true difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful. 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My students have no idea that this project was funded and I cannot wait to tell them the good news. My students are vey sweet and smart and I reward them often. They deserve this reward.\r\n\r\nWith donors like you, it makes a such a difference. You saw a need and helped take care of it. I cannot thank you enough. My main focus is to take care of my students academic and social needs. Many come in and have other obstacles that they cannot control. So if I can take one thing off their plate to help them focus, then it's a win. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1766067652656,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-for-successful-lea/9853809/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks for Successful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8496320_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655087599317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8496320"},{"teacherId":222202,"projectId":9910033,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and support of our classroom pantry project. Your kindness is making a real difference for my students, and I want you to know just how much this means to us.\r\nIn our ESL classroom at a Title I school, many of my students face challenges that go far beyond academics. Thanks to your gift, we now have a small pantry stocked with simple, shelf-stable foods like oatmeal cups, mac and cheese, granola bars, and fruit pouches. 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You are helping me foster a community of learners who know how to support one another through the \"wins\" and \"losses\" of daily life.","fullyFundedDate":1765734734295,"projectUrl":"project/resilience-through-play/9897152/","projectTitle":"Resilience Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp222202_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692107488130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-nelson"},{"teacherId":222202,"projectId":9946051,"letterContent":"On behalf of my fifth-grade students and our school community, I want to thank you for your generous support. 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