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Because of your generosity, my students were able to step beyond the pages of a textbook and directly explore the fascinating world of animal science and ecosystems through real-world investigation. This opportunity brought our life science standards to life in a way that was both memorable and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe owl pellet project encouraged curiosity, teamwork, and critical thinking in every student. As we carefully dissected each pellet, students eagerly examined the tiny bones, fur, and other remains, using their scientific skills to identify what the owl had eaten. The classroom buzzed with excitement as students compared their findings, matched bones to skeleton charts, and discussed food chains and predator-prey relationships. For many of my students, this was their first time participating in a hands-on science lab that felt like a true investigation. 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One of my new students commented, \"this is a great way to study!\" They have been ale to focus on the tasks they are working on and I have witnessed better concentration during assessments. \r\nThe more I have read about building classrooms where students can think, I look to the ways my students are able to move around and work comfortably for them. They are working well together, and I know it has something to with their working environment.","fullyFundedDate":1742965956957,"projectUrl":"project/surface-to-write-on-to-go-with-our-flexi/9165252/","projectTitle":"Surface to Write on to Go With Our Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9044477_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690266199942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9044477"},{"teacherId":1809696,"projectId":9268439,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting our classroom through our DonorsChoose project. With your kindness, we now have five new computer chargers, which will make such a big difference for my students. Having reliable chargers means they can fully participate in lessons and complete their work without the stress of their laptops dying during class. It removes a big barrier to learning and helps us make the most of our instructional time.\r\n\r\nYour donation of snacks is also such a thoughtful gift. Having something to eat not only helps students stay focused but also creates a caring, welcoming environment in our classroom. These contributions remind my students that there are people who believe in them and their success. We are so grateful for your support—it truly makes a positive impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755910817571,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-and-powering-up-for-state/9268439/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus and Powering Up for State Testing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1809696_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480459927699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kmartinez"},{"teacherId":1809696,"projectId":9169947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to healthy snacks that help keep their minds focused and their energy up throughout the day.\r\n\r\nSometimes, it's the small things—like a quick snack between lessons—that make a big difference. These snacks have helped our students stay engaged, boost their concentration, and feel cared for in our learning environment. For some of our kids, it's more than just food—it's a reminder that someone believes in them and their success.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just fill our snack bins—it filled our classroom with joy, gratitude, and a little extra fuel to power through each school day. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1742948117090,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-students-focused-supplies-sna/9169947/","projectTitle":"Keeping Students Focused: Supplies & Snacks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1809696_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480459927699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kmartinez"},{"teacherId":8701255,"projectId":8571355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my class! Reading chapter books with students is a great way to engage them in at and above grade level reading. You have helped make that happen in my classroom. \r\n\r\nAs you may know, third grade is a pivotal year for students in reading. Grades K-2 set the stage with foundational skills such as: phonics, sight words, and phonemic awareness. Students, in general, become accustomed to shorter picture books as they learn the elements of stories. In third grade students take what they have learned in K-2 and apply it to chapter books and more complex text. They are no longer just learning to read, but reading to learn.\r\n\r\nThis is a difficult thing for students to accomplish. Dialogue becomes more difficult (who is speaking when it isn't followed by \"said\" and the person's name?) What does it mean when there is a break in the page for no reason? Why is this book broken into sections (chapters)? They have to be able to break down multisyllabic words and figure out what they mean based on how they are used in the text. Now they are reading books that not only have an overarching problem and solution, but have layers of characters and subplots entwined in the chapters. By reading highly engaging chapter books, like the one you donated to the class, students learn these skills and more. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping to facilitate my students' love of reading. You have given them a wonderful gift. I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1723654756247,"projectUrl":"project/open-the-door-to-a-new-world/8571355/","projectTitle":"Open the Door to a New World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MacBride","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8701255_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663273125566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8701255"},{"teacherId":1809696,"projectId":9010100,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation to our classroom project on DonorsChoose. Thanks to your support, we now have a complete set of headphones with microphones for each student.\r\n\r\nThese headphones will significantly improve our daily learning activities. They will help us focus better during lessons, participate in interactive learning modules, and enjoy educational videos without distractions. Your contribution has truly enhanced our learning environment and provided us with the necessary tools to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. You have made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are excited to show you the progress we are making with these new resources.","fullyFundedDate":1739557344972,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-a-digital-world/9010100/","projectTitle":"Learning in a Digital World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1809696_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480459927699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kmartinez"},{"teacherId":1809696,"projectId":8738290,"letterContent":"The Owl Pellets Project has profoundly impacted our students by enriching their understanding of biology, ecology, and hands-on scientific inquiry. Through this project, students have explored the fascinating process of owl predation and digestion, providing a real-world connection to classroom concepts.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe support from donors like you has made all of this possible. 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