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Because of your kindness, my students now have access to engaging small group literacy materials, including games and decodable texts that are already making a meaningful difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, students are able to work with a buddy to practice important spelling patterns and build their confidence in reading. The decodable texts provide them with opportunities to apply their skills in a supportive way, while the games make learning interactive and fun. I've already seen growth in their oral reading fluency, as well as increased enthusiasm during our literacy time.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping create a classroom environment where second grade students feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn. 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