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These stickers help build confidence, reinforce good habits, and cultivate a classroom culture centered on positivity and growth.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your generosity reminds them that there are people out there who care deeply about their education and want to see them thrive. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758898790104,"projectUrl":"project/the-sticker-store-boosting-motivation-w/9479832/","projectTitle":"The Sticker Store: Boosting Motivation With Fun Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp46706_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715806911600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-lora"},{"teacherId":46706,"projectId":9479939,"letterContent":"Thanks to your kindness and generosity, our third-grade classroom is now filled with exciting new nonfiction books! The students' eyes lit up the moment they saw our new collection — from fascinating animal facts to amazing discoveries about space, weather, and famous people in history.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, our nonfiction section was small and outdated, and many students struggled to find books that matched both their reading levels and their interests. Now, they have a wide variety of high-interest titles that spark curiosity and inspire deeper thinking. It's been incredible to watch them eagerly choose books, share interesting facts with their classmates, and make connections between what they read and what we're learning in science and social studies.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are not only improving their reading comprehension, but they are also developing a lifelong love for learning about the world around them. Thank you for believing in the power of books — and in the potential of every child in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758898923447,"projectUrl":"project/nonfiction-books-for-every-learner/9479939/","projectTitle":"Nonfiction Books for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp46706_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715806911600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-lora"},{"teacherId":46706,"projectId":9542248,"letterContent":"Your contribution has allowed me to bring exciting, personalized, and effective educational technology into our classroom, going far beyond traditional paper and pencil. Instead of a \"one-size-fits-all\" approach, these resources have allowed me to differentiate my instruction to meet every student's individual needs. \r\n\r\nCreating engaging lessons: Resources like interactive Google Slides and educational games have transformed our lessons. Students who might have been disengaged with a worksheet are now actively participating, and this enhanced engagement boosts information retention.\r\n\r\nPersonalizing learning paths: I can now purchase adaptive learning materials from TPT that meet students at their own level. This means students who need extra practice can review concepts at their own pace, while advanced students can explore more challenging material.\r\n\r\nYour donation continues to have a significant impact on student learning in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758898932479,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-diverse-learning-through-tpt/9542248/","projectTitle":"\"Supporting Diverse Learning Through TPT Resources\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp46706_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715806911600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-lora"},{"teacherId":7107997,"projectId":9395464,"letterContent":"Getting school supplies for students is always a challenge. With your help and generosity this dream project became a reality! Providing relief for our students and their families by supplying all the necessary resources is such a blessing. \r\n\r\nThe looks on their faces when they walked into the classroom first thing and had all the essentials displayed on their desk was such a rewarding sight to experience! We are now able to providing color coordinated folders for each subject, pencils for students to write with, supplies to keep our classroom neat and tidy, and germ free! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping teachers provide for their students!","fullyFundedDate":1758820322955,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-pre-peared-for-next-year/9395464/","projectTitle":"Help us Get Pre-Peared for Next Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7107997_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y297&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580867334548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msg-lopez"},{"teacherId":7107997,"projectId":9620784,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for your generous donation. With your help, this project became a reality and we are able to embed technology into our everyday learning. Technology has become increasingly more important in our classrooms and being able to use a document camera truly changes our approach to teaching. \r\n\r\nWith a document camera, I am able to show explicit guided instruction during math, display manipulatives for students to mimic, provide students the opportunity to showcase their work to peers, and provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of my learners. \r\n\r\nThe students are so excited to be able to follow along in real life and receive immediate feedback!","fullyFundedDate":1758898920570,"projectUrl":"project/projecting-ourselves-into-learning/9620784/","projectTitle":"Projecting Ourselves into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7107997_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y297&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580867334548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msg-lopez"},{"teacherId":10045138,"projectId":9383005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my speech and language sessions! With your kindness and generosity, my students have been able to grow their communication skills in ways that are both meaningful and lasting. Every day, I get to see the direct impact of your donation through the smiles, confidence, and joy that happen in our sessions.\r\nThe WH-Question Bingo game has been one of our biggest hits. Students eagerly take turns answering and asking questions, and I've watched them begin to carry this skill over into small group conversations, using strategies and turn taking with their peers. The Social Inferences Fun Deck has sparked wonderful discussions about what people might be thinking or feeling, which has made my students more aware and empathetic in social settings. Meanwhile, the Story Sequencing Center has helped my younger students organize their thoughts to start to organize and tell a complete story with a beginning, middle, and end! For many of them, this is a HUGE start in developing early narrative and writing skills.\r\nThe Phonology Minimal Pairs Cards have been especially important for some of the students at our school. These students struggle to produce certain sounds clearly and need specific strategies to address these difficulties. Using these decks, we practice words in pairs that differ by just one sound like \"coat\" and \"goat\" and it's been special to see their progress already. One of my students proudly told me, \"I hear it different!\" after a couple of weeks of practice. It was a priceless moment! \r\nThese resources turned what sometimes felt like hard work to the students into fun, purposeful practice. My students are becoming stronger communicators everyday and I am so grateful for your support in helping them find their voices. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1754872874188,"projectUrl":"project/speak-up-and-shine-tools-to-spark-stude/9383005/","projectTitle":"Speak Up and Shine: Tools to Spark Student Voices!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045138"},{"teacherId":46706,"projectId":9065069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your contribution, we were able to replenish our supply of printer ink and copy paper. Both are simple yet essential materials that have a huge impact on our daily learning.\r\nThese resources may not seem most important, but they are the backbone of so many classroom activities. With fresh ink and paper, I've been able to print differentiated worksheets for students at various levels, create engaging visual aids, and send home important communication to families. Perhaps most importantly, I can now provide students with immediate access to printed resources tailored to their individual needs, whether it's practice materials, assessments, or creative projects.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful outcomes has been seeing students take pride in their work when it's printed, polished, and ready to share. They love seeing their writing or artwork in a tangible form. That physical connection to their learning boosts their confidence in ways that digital-only access sometimes can't.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom. Your support is felt every day, every time a student picks up a freshly printed worksheet, engages with a hands-on activity, or shares a printed story with a friend. You've helped keep our classroom running smoothly and made learning just a little more special.","fullyFundedDate":1747142340183,"projectUrl":"project/print-the-possibilities-essential-print/9065069/","projectTitle":"Print the Possibilities: Essential Printer Ink for Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp46706_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715806911600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-lora"},{"teacherId":9994936,"projectId":9249145,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are now learning and creating in ways that bring STEM to life! When the Burgkidz pipe and wheel set arrived, excitement filled the room. Students immediately began connecting tubes, adding wheels, and testing their designs. Their laughter and curiosity made it clear how meaningful this experience was.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was when a group of students collaborated to build a small car. They tried various methods to make the wheels turn faster and the car travel farther. After a few tries and lots of teamwork, their car rolled smoothly across the classroom floor, and everyone cheered with pride.\r\n\r\nYour support transformed our classroom into a space of innovation and joy. Every day, my students are thinking like engineers, exploring new ideas, and discovering the power of creativity one block at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1746456852629,"projectUrl":"project/block-by-block-engineering-fun/9249145/","projectTitle":"\"Block by Block: Engineering Fun\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9994936_orig.jpg?crop=900,900,x0,y159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744216905491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9994936"},{"teacherId":5931703,"projectId":7434760,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of essential supplies like notebooks, crayons, and folders for our classroom! These materials have given every student the tools they need to stay organized, express their creativity, and fully engage in their learning. Having these supplies ready at the start of the year helped every child feel prepared and excited to dive into their work. Watching our students proudly use their new supplies and share their colorful work has brought so much joy to our classroom. Your support has made it possible for every child to start the year strong, with confidence and excitement, and we're incredibly grateful for the positive impact you've had on their daily school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1695734780021,"projectUrl":"project/whats-in-your-backpack/7434760/","projectTitle":"What’s in Your Backpack?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Latorres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5931703_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541274031383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5931703"},{"teacherId":5931703,"projectId":4646099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Qball microphone to our classroom! This innovative tool has made a huge difference in how our students participate in discussions and share their ideas. The Qball has given every student, including our shy speakers and English language learners, the chance to confidently project their voice and be heard by the entire class. It's also added a fun, interactive element to our lessons—students are excited to toss the microphone and take turns speaking. Your support has created a more inclusive, engaging, and empowering learning environment for every child, and we're truly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1584933590456,"projectUrl":"project/let-your-voice-shine/4646099/","projectTitle":"Let Your Voice Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Latorres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5931703_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541274031383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5931703"},{"teacherId":5931703,"projectId":7417248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Scholastic News magazines to our classroom! These engaging, high-interest magazines have brought current events and fascinating topics right to our students' fingertips, sparking curiosity and critical thinking in our daily lessons. Our students especially love reading about kids their own age and how they're making a difference in their communities—it's inspiring and helps them see that they, too, can have a positive impact. These magazines have made reading and learning more relevant, interactive, and fun for every child. Your support has truly made a difference by helping us grow a community of lifelong learners and future leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1695568736537,"projectUrl":"project/fantastic-scholastic-news/7417248/","projectTitle":"Fantastic Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Latorres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5931703_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541274031383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5931703"},{"teacherId":5931703,"projectId":7248670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a new laptop for our classroom! This laptop has opened up countless opportunities for our students, giving them access to vital digital tools, research resources, and creative programs that enhance their learning experience every day. 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