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With the new materials at their fingertips, even some of our hesitant readers became enthusiastic participants, proudly decorating their cards and sharing them with classmates. The availability of fresh supplies helped them express their ideas more fully and feel ownership over their creative work.\r\n\r\nThese materials will continue to support upcoming library lessons, including book-themed crafts, research projects, and interactive storytelling activities. Thanks to your generosity, our library has become a space where creativity and literacy grow together. 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I give my students choice when they are selecting their seating and many prefer to be on the floor, not in a chair.\r\nThe carpet provided through your amazing donation gives my students a place to make a choice and also provides them with personal space. They have also commented on how soft the rug feels and so it is really a win-win all around!\r\nThanks again for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1757523384744,"projectUrl":"project/coding-comes-to-life/9612476/","projectTitle":"Coding Comes to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4876079_orig.jpg?crop=835,835,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565468235634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meredith-roan"},{"teacherId":3715095,"projectId":9234999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We are deeply grateful, and I want you to know just how much of a difference your contribution has made in our classroom. The new books we received have already become such a valuable resource for both small groups and whole-class lessons. The students and I have truly loved having them, and I wanted to take the time to share the impact they are making every single day.\r\n\r\nIn small groups, these books have been an incredible tool for guiding meaningful conversations. Many of the stories provide examples and scenarios that children can relate to in their own lives, and this creates an opening for us to talk about coping skills, problem-solving strategies, and ways to handle big emotions. Children are often more willing to open up when they see a character experiencing something similar to what they are going through. Having a story to reflect on takes the pressure off and allows them to talk about their feelings in a safe, comfortable way. 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