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With a steady supply available, our pencil monitor can sharpen and prepare multiple pencils each day, helping students transition quickly without losing learning time. This simple routine has made a noticeable difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly and supporting focused learning.\r\n\r\nYour support continues to enrich our classroom environment and will carry our students through the rest of the school year. The growth we have seen in their engagement, creativity, and enthusiasm is a direct reflection of your generosity. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1756316966116,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-school/9427861/","projectTitle":"Tools For School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orozco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8358850_orig.png?crop=326,326,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752607294697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358850"},{"teacherId":6913924,"projectId":9623193,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new wireless document camera has transformed the way we learn together.\r\n\r\nThis technology allows me to move freely around the classroom while still projecting clear images of our lessons. I can model writing, math strategies, and reading comprehension in real time, all while staying close to students who may need extra guidance. Instead of being anchored to the front of the room, I can circulate, check for understanding, and provide one-on-one support without interrupting instruction.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their own work up on the screen. They beam with pride when their writing or math strategies are shared with the class. The wireless camera makes it easy to showcase their thinking instantly, sparking conversations, peer feedback, and so much enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nEvery student in our classroom has embraced this new tool with excitement and curiosity. It's incredible to see how such a simple piece of technology has made our lessons more dynamic, collaborative, and engaging.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring learning to life for my students. You've made a real difference in how they see themselves as learners and contributors in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1757568959940,"projectUrl":"project/see-what-we-see-a-wireless-document-cam/9623193/","projectTitle":"See What We See: A Wireless Document Camera for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6913924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646769149087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/areli-ceja"},{"teacherId":8358850,"projectId":9243505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of new texts for my classroom. These books have already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning experience. Through them, we've introduced key reading skills like identifying important life events in biographies, understanding historical context, and sharing interesting facts with peers. Most importantly, your support has allowed my students to connect more deeply with history through stories that feel relevant and personal.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading takes two forms: shared and independent. Shared reads align with the historical units we're studying, offering a more personal lens into each time period through novels. For independent reading, students select books at their level and based on their interests — and the new additions have greatly expanded those options. Students are now engaging with figures and stories they recognize from other parts of their lives, like sports, movies, or even video games, which makes them even more eager to read and learn.\r\n\r\nSome of the most enthusiastic responses have come from students who previously struggled to see themselves in our classroom library. With more diverse and relatable content, these students are now discovering not only a love for reading but also a sense of connection to the wider world and its history. 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We used the items to create a classroom economy system where students could earn points for demonstrating respect, responsibility, and safety, as well as showing kindness to peers. This incentive system helped reinforce positive behaviors and celebrate academic and personal growth. A specific moment that stands out was when a student who often struggled with participation began consistently contributing during group discussions, all because he was motivated to earn enough points for a reward he had his eye on.\r\n\r\nThese new materials didn't just help with behavior management; they transformed our classroom culture. As students became more familiar with the system, the rewards became less about the items themselves and more about the sense of accomplishment they brought. Acts of kindness and responsibility became second nature. These positive habits have laid a strong foundation that I will continue to build on in future lessons and with new groups of students. Our next step is to use this system to support academic goals, like tracking progress in reading and math, and recognizing improvements along the way. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our class has a new sense of purpose and community that will carry on well beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1731940451725,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-motivation-exciting-rewards-an/8724468/","projectTitle":"Boosting Motivation: Exciting Rewards and Incentives for Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6913924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646769149087","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/areli-ceja"},{"teacherId":8716693,"projectId":8613980,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your donation of the micro bits to my classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students will soon be able to start coding lessons and be able to practice with hands on experiences. \r\n\r\nAs any other subject, learning to code has many aspects that can be used in real life situations. 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