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Many of them shared that it felt like a \"break in the day\" where they could relax while still engaging their minds. The mix of competitive and cooperative games has appealed to different personalities, and it's been rewarding to see students gravitate toward new challenges they wouldn't have tried before.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to continue using the board games to foster community, leadership, and creative thinking. Students are beginning to take ownership by teaching rules to peers and even suggesting house rules to make games their own. I plan to build on this momentum by connecting certain games to academic skills—like logic puzzles for critical thinking and storytelling games for literacy practice. Thanks to your generosity, our students now have a space to connect, learn, and thrive in ways that go far beyond a traditional classroom lesson.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our Pack Time board game group and for giving students this joyful opportunity to learn together.","fullyFundedDate":1724874625467,"projectUrl":"project/teen-tactics-building-skills-through-bo/8587182/","projectTitle":"Teen Tactics: Building Skills Through Board Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bair-Epps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2019464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458657552407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bair-epps"},{"teacherId":9051916,"projectId":9226133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Sparking Spanish Adventures in Our Classroom Library. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a wide variety of Spanish short stories and children's books that have transformed the way we read and learn together in class. These books have introduced skills beyond vocabulary and grammar—they've helped students see how language works in context, how familiar stories sound in another language, and how culture and storytelling are deeply connected. Reading has become a time not just for practicing Spanish, but for imagination and fun! \r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading often looks like small groups working together with picture books, taking turns reading aloud and helping each other identify words they do and don't recognize. It looks like quiet moments when students are absorbed in a story they first heard in English as a child, now discovering it in Spanish. And it looks like proud smiles when students realize they can understand a new story without needing help or translation. Several students who once hesitated to read out loud now volunteer with confidence, showing their peers that progress is possible! Some students get really into the books, and they seek out opportunities to read their favorites.\r\n\r\nThese books have given my students both a challenge and a joy—the chance to grow as readers, language learners, and storytellers. You have truly made a difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746785532764,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-spanish-adventures-in-our-class/9226133/","projectTitle":"Sparking Spanish Adventures in Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9051916_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x42,y157&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684249445433","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9051916"},{"teacherId":10005051,"projectId":9451248,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity in supporting our classroom! My students and I have been putting the new resources to great use, and they've already made a noticeable difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the materials arrived, the students' faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't believe that people outside our school cared enough to help them succeed. One of my favorite moments was watching them dive right into our first activity using the new supplies — their curiosity and enthusiasm filled the room!\r\n\r\nWe're currently working on a project that encourages collaboration and real-world problem-solving, and these new materials have helped us take it to the next level. Students are using them daily to research, create, and present their ideas confidently. The tools have made learning more engaging, interactive, and hands-on — exactly what our classroom needed.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students feel valued and inspired to keep learning and pushing themselves. Your kindness has not only provided resources but also reminded them that their education matters to people they've never even met.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us, thank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Goad\r\nEconomics & Personal Finance / Civic Literacy\r\nWalkertown High School","fullyFundedDate":1753383359740,"projectUrl":"project/project-materials/9451248/","projectTitle":"Project Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10005051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745508998718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmgoad"},{"teacherId":10005051,"projectId":9275147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the support. This was my first Donors Choose, and I can't wait to share all of this with my students next year. As a teacher in a Title 1 school, a lot of my students cannot afford basic materials. Your donation has made it possible to gift one notebook, a glue stick, and a pair of scissors to my each of my students. \r\nI am so excited to share with my new classes next semester. One of my goals is to be more creative in my teaching and create more engaging work for my students to work on.","fullyFundedDate":1746785780221,"projectUrl":"project/making-students-more-accountable-for-the/9275147/","projectTitle":"Making Students More Accountable for Their Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10005051_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745508998718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmgoad"},{"teacherId":9051916,"projectId":8752879,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous support of our hygiene closet project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to essential items such as feminine products, hair care supplies, deodorant, and more. These resources have made an immediate difference in the daily lives of students. One memorable moment was when a student, who had previously felt self-conscious, quietly shared how grateful they were to have access to these products. Students, who I would never get a chance to know otherwise, come into my classroom each day to get products and say hello. \r\n\r\nWhen students first discover the hygiene closet, many express surprise and relief. For some, it was the first time they felt seen and supported in a school setting beyond academics.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I plan to keep the hygiene closet stocked and accessible, ensuring that every student who needs these resources can rely on them. Your generosity has not only provided essential items but also given our students dignity and peace of mind. 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