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We cannot thank you enough!!","fullyFundedDate":1768441834286,"projectUrl":"project/books-diffuser-lights-what-more-c/9816923/","projectTitle":"Books, Diffuser, & Lights... What More Could You Ask For?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wyatt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6592366_orig.jpg?crop=4026,4026,x257,y1099&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760151149592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswyatt14"},{"teacherId":8823939,"projectId":9090741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to basic supplies for my classroom!\r\n\r\nMy students use the expo dry erase markers daily for practicing writing their names, and doing different math and writing tasks within the classroom. Expo markers are our highest used item in our classroom, and without your support it would have been very costly to be able to replace them so frequently! Many of the tasks that they do during our daily centers are laminated task cards to practice the skills they are learning in our curriculum, and having an adequate amount of lamination sheets for my personal laminator has made creating those items so much easier for me!\r\n\r\nThe classroom packs of crayola crayons and markers have been utilized frequently in our classroom, as my students love to spend their free time at the end of the day using our free-draw center. With your support, they have been able to unleash their creativity and draw nearly every day this year!","fullyFundedDate":1746124886954,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-class-with-classroom-basics/9090741/","projectTitle":"Support Our Class With Classroom Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823939_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676864945243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/king-michelle"},{"teacherId":8823939,"projectId":9091766,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this project! With your help I was able to receive an Ablenet quicktalker 12 for my students to help further their communication abilities.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are non-verbal or non-conversational, so through this device I am able to print out visuals and program verbalizations in order to increase engagement during our read aloud stories and daily classroom work.\r\n\r\nThis device helps to support all of my students by bringing greater levels of engagement throughout our day, making it easier for all students to interact within the classroom, not just the ones who are able to independently verbalize their answers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and their academic abilities- through your support I was able to remove a barrier and help to build a closer knit classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746785528796,"projectUrl":"project/communication-support-to-bridge-the-gap/9091766/","projectTitle":"Communication Support to Bridge the Gap!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823939_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676864945243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/king-michelle"},{"teacherId":9720843,"projectId":9304095,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the support. The new rug has been a great addition to my classroom. We do morning meetings, whole group instruction, and play class community building games around this rug. My students often gather to the carpet during independent work with clipboards as a flexible seating option. I've read many of the books I received from this project to my class already. I've enjoyed sharing these stories and the class discussions that have come from reading them. I am so grateful for the support from donor's like you!","fullyFundedDate":1746786187507,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-our-class-family/9304095/","projectTitle":"A Place for our Class Family","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9720843_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743735499269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720843"},{"teacherId":9720843,"projectId":9233270,"letterContent":"I cannot express to you how grateful I am for your support. These resources have been such a blessing to me and my students. As we wrap up the first week of school, we have already put many of these resources to use. We read The Name Jar and talked about being ourselves and accepting each other for who we are. We read The Magical Yet and talked about all the things we can't do yet, but with hard work and perseverance we can achieve our goals!\r\n\r\nI use the mobile dry erase board daily! Whether I'm using it to hold anchor chart paper during whole group instruction, or with small groups for individualized instruction, it has made a huge impact in my instruction practice. The other writing resources have given my students engaging opportunities to practice their writing. They love using the white boards and dry erase markers throughout the day! \r\n\r\nAgain, I'm truly grateful for donor's like you who support classrooms like mine.","fullyFundedDate":1746786057135,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-and-writing-skills-in/9233270/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy and Writing Skills in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9720843_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743735499269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9720843"},{"teacherId":9720843,"projectId":9347802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of you, we now have wonderful new books and sturdy book bins that will help transform our reading corner into an inviting, organized space for every student.\r\n\r\nYour donation means more than you know. Our students will now have access to engaging stories, rich informational texts, and a cozy, organized environment that encourages them to explore, imagine, and grow as readers. Seeing their excitement as they choose books from the new bins has already been a joy, and it's clear that your kindness is making a real difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom, our students, and the power of reading. 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I also believe that the listening center help the students understand the proper usage of new vocabulary in context. \r\n\r\nThe listening center allows students to focus on the meaning of the text without the added stress of decoding, which improves their overall comprehension. They feel more successful when the story is read to them and they understand the meaning of the text. \r\n\r\nThe listening center has been a real blessing in many ways.","fullyFundedDate":1692107441583,"projectUrl":"project/listening-center/7642570/","projectTitle":"Listening Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Savari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7869806_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665078480666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7869806"},{"teacherId":8404037,"projectId":6357292,"letterContent":"I am absolutely thrilled to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support in funding the books for my classroom! Thanks to your contribution, my students will have the opportunity to explore new worlds through reading and develop essential skills in fluency, expression, and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nThese books will not only enrich our reading curriculum but also inspire meaningful discussions on the author's purpose and deepen their understanding of texts. I'm excited to model these practices and watch my students grow into confident, independent readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly making a difference in their learning journey, and I can't wait to see the positive impact it will have on them. Thank you once again for investing in the future of my students and in the power of education!","fullyFundedDate":1649727987829,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-are-engaging/6357292/","projectTitle":"Books That Are Engaging!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8404037_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651441848702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8404037"},{"teacherId":9919559,"projectId":9105363,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have truly transformed my classroom. Because of your support, I've been able to create a wide variety of visuals and activities that would not have been possible otherwise. 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