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Thank you for believing in my students and giving them this extra spark of motivation to keep striving toward their best selves.","fullyFundedDate":1758852833272,"projectUrl":"project/you-get-a-gold-star-you-get-a-gold-star/9481691/","projectTitle":"You Get a Gold Star! You Get a Gold Star!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cunha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4690418_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y124&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709752618650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgaynorhistory"},{"teacherId":8926669,"projectId":9206085,"letterContent":"Our lungs thank you! Every year we struggle with dust and pollen that keeps us from feeling our best and working to our full potential. These air filters keep our room air feeling clean and healthy. The students really are grateful to have the air purifiers running throughout the day. They provide a bit of a breeze, but more importantly, they filter out a surprising amount of dust and pollen. You should see how quickly they get dirty! It's no fun trying to study when you're sneezing. Keeping our students healthier means they learn more, and you have helped us maintain that goal.","fullyFundedDate":1750506699904,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-fight-allergens-with-cl/9206085/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Fight Allergens With Cleaner Air","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8926669_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x182,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683203180404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8926669"},{"teacherId":8926669,"projectId":9176149,"letterContent":"This project has been a lot of fun. While many students have tried to make paper airplanes before, few have any idea what they are doing. These paper airplane instruction books, models and origami paper have made the classroom a fun and inventive environment. Students are trying new designs and having fun throwing them across the room and across the parking lot. \"How far did yours go?\" \"Let's try this again outside.\" These are great examples of student-driven inquiry that is infectious. We look forward to using these designs and resources over and over again. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1744033028570,"projectUrl":"project/airplanes-are-awesome/9176149/","projectTitle":"Airplanes Are Awesome!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8926669_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x182,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683203180404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8926669"},{"teacherId":8926669,"projectId":9132332,"letterContent":"Your generosity is so appreciated! 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We thank you for making it possible to have these things available to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1741758765983,"projectUrl":"project/clean-kids-are-confident-kids/9132332/","projectTitle":"Clean Kids Are Confident Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8926669_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x182,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683203180404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8926669"},{"teacherId":8926669,"projectId":9112445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Our study of Africa spans millions of years, starting with the movement of tectonic plates. The Pangaea cutter and placemat set have allowed the students to cut the shapes of continents from Clay and move them around. This is a wonderful hands-on activity that brings the lessons to life. This project also included some wonderful books that are vibrant and engaging. Our unit also discusses the caravans of camels crossing the Sahara desert. Thank you for helping to bring a small herd of camels into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1747212260525,"projectUrl":"project/across-the-sahara-to-west-africa/9112445/","projectTitle":"Across the Sahara to West Africa","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8926669_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x182,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683203180404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8926669"},{"teacherId":8926669,"projectId":8917364,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to fund this growing project! This will impact both my seventh and sixth grade students as they learn about the agriculture of our past. The students were very excited to see that they would be able to put hands-on these items, getting their hands dirty and growing actual plants.\r\nThe acrylic models are especially interesting as students make the connection between a seed and the plant that comes from it. Seeing all stages that once is fascinating. The microscope slides have enhanced our unit on MesoAmerica as we talk about the importance of corn in the development of the Aztec and Mayan cultures. 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Since vocabulary is such a foundational part of success in language learning, having these tailored tools has made it easier to target gaps and reinforce understanding in a hands-on, low-pressure way.\r\n\r\nWhen I first introduced the flashcards, students were surprisingly excited. For some, it was the first time vocabulary practice felt manageable — even empowering. They liked being able to physically move cards around, quiz themselves, and track which words they'd mastered. One student even asked if she could take her cards home to study more on her own, which was a huge win!\r\n\r\nCurrently, students are working through their personalized sets while we focus on key thematic units like greetings, weather, and classroom phrases. I rotate in new words based on quiz results and class discussions, so the intervention stays fresh and relevant. With your support, this project has helped struggling students build confidence and actually enjoy vocab practice. Thank you for making this possible — it's already making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746786300798,"projectUrl":"project/learning-spanish-vocabulary-in-a-flash/9208405/","projectTitle":"Learning Spanish Vocabulary in a Flash!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Profe Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8710909_orig.jpg?crop=1199,1199,x652,y297&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663685623197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profec"},{"teacherId":8710909,"projectId":9203638,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom got a major glow-up — and it's making a big impact! Your donation helped fund a bulletin board project that included cork rolls, borders, letters, and display materials that are not only way cuter than what I had before, but so much more functional. Before, switching things out was a huge hassle that involved a staple gun and a lot of frustration. Now I can easily rotate student work and culturally relevant content every few months without the stress — and that flexibility has totally changed how we use the space.\r\n\r\nThe first time students saw their own work displayed on the new board, their faces lit up. They stopped to read each other's writing and noticed the connections between their projects and the cultures we're studying. Having their efforts on display gives them a sense of pride and ownership, and it's also helping them engage more deeply with the curriculum. They're not just turning in work — they're contributing to the classroom environment.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're wrapping up a unit on celebrations and traditions, so next up on the board is a seasonal piece showcasing student-created artwork and short descriptions of holidays in Spanish-speaking countries. It's so exciting to have a display area that supports these ongoing projects and gives the classroom a living, changing feel. Thank you again for making this possible — you've brought both joy and function to our classroom walls!","fullyFundedDate":1746786114342,"projectUrl":"project/brighter-boards-brighter-days/9203638/","projectTitle":"Brighter Boards, Brighter Days!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Profe Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8710909_orig.jpg?crop=1199,1199,x652,y297&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663685623197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/profec"},{"teacherId":4951617,"projectId":8482804,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. It was a long school year with packed ELD classes with a wide range of levels mixed together and the donations from this project certainly made it easier. \r\n\r\nI had students with no ability to read or write in any language, which made the phonics materials and game especially helpful. I also had several students who passed the ELPAC test on their first or second try and quickly excelled at everything they learned. Being able to use the Teachers Pay Teachers donations to access materials to differentiate for the wide range of learners was invaluable. \r\n\r\nI'm so grateful for your donation, which enabled me to better serve my students this past year. Thank you again for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1722274206887,"projectUrl":"project/eld-english-language-deficiency-supple/8482804/","projectTitle":"ELD: English Language Deficiency- Supplementing an Insufficient Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gadbut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4951617"},{"teacherId":9195116,"projectId":8740815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Thanks to your kindness, our classroom is filled with vibrant, engaging anchor charts and posters that provide daily visual scaffolding for my students. These tools have made a big difference in our learning environment. For example, during a recent writing unit, students were frequently looking at our narrative poster elements to remind themselves of how to structure their stories and make sure they had the required components. Seeing students use these visuals independently showed me just how impactful your contribution has been.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new posters displayed around the room, their eyes lit up. They appreciated the color they've added to our classroom and remarked that \"this feels like an English class,\" which was one of the goals of the project. 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This is what drives the love of reading - finding something that grabs their attention. \r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity that made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1738349102879,"projectUrl":"project/more-to-read-is-more-to-love-about-readi/8853725/","projectTitle":"More To Read Is More To Love About Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8926669_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x182,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683203180404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8926669"},{"teacherId":8710909,"projectId":7357627,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity and support! The new materials have already made a huge difference in my classroom, and my students are absolutely thrilled.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the fidget toys and raffle prizes, their excitement was undeniable. 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