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A Tale Dark and Grimm is a favorite of many students which explores themes forgiveness, courage and trust. Exploring Themes in our class is an essential standard and can not only make them better readers but also make them more rounded humans. \r\n\r\nThe second novel that we received is Restart. I am so excited to start this returning after Winter Break. This book explores themes such as identity and responsibility as well as talking about the social aspects of bullying and social hierarchies. This teaches students that it is never too late to make a change and that everyone is capable of being the better version of themselves. \r\n\r\nThis will be a great rest of the year learning and exploring themes during our novel studies.","fullyFundedDate":1759710116676,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-grows/9793148/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Grows","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8523374"},{"teacherId":8940145,"projectId":9578857,"letterContent":"This project will allow students to experience the full joy of giving. With wrapping paper, bags, and tissue, they'll be able to carefully wrap the gifts they select from our holiday store, building skills like empathy, generosity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen I told my students about the holiday store, they became very excited. Many were already planning who they wanted to surprise with a gift. They are working extra hard in following our school expectations to earn more points. Your support makes moments like that possible and gives every student the chance to give from the heart.","fullyFundedDate":1755521976710,"projectUrl":"project/lets-wrap-it-up/9578857/","projectTitle":"Let's Wrap It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nancy C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8940145_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675909569371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8940145"},{"teacherId":9264028,"projectId":8527711,"letterContent":"Having access to a color printer has transformed my classroom environment. Colorful posters, anchor charts, and student-created drawings now brighten the room and serve as constant visual reminders of key concepts. 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It brings lessons to life and makes abstract or complex ideas more concrete and accessible.\r\n\r\nI will be forever gratefull with all of you!!","fullyFundedDate":1723559636962,"projectUrl":"project/lets-bring-our-lessons-to-life-with-a-c/8527711/","projectTitle":"Let's Bring Our Lessons to Life With a Color Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9264028"},{"teacherId":3155188,"projectId":9110190,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for your generous donation through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your support, our classroom is now equipped with a colored printer, and it has made an incredible impact on both our learning environment and student engagement.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made learning more fun and dynamic for my students. The new colored printer has truly enriched our classroom, and I can already see the positive impact it is having on student enthusiasm and learning outcomes.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. It is because of people like you that teachers and students are able to thrive. 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