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These pockets have encouraged participation from students who were previously hesitant to take academic risks.\r\n\r\nThe Flex-Space Premium Floor Seats have transformed our classroom environment. When students first saw them, they were excited and immediately asked when they could use them. These flexible seating options help students feel comfortable, calm, and focused, allowing them to choose a learning space that fits their needs. As a result, students are more engaged during reading, writing, and collaborative activities, and our classroom feels more inclusive and welcoming.\r\n\r\nFinally, the professional resources have had a direct impact on my teaching and, in turn, on my students. Esperanza Rising has enriched our literacy instruction by exposing students to a powerful story that builds empathy, vocabulary, and cultural understanding. Meanwhile, Scaffolding Language Development in Immersion and Dual Language Classrooms has helped me better understand how to support students' language growth intentionally and effectively. Using the strategies from this book, I am planning lessons that provide clearer structure, stronger language support, and more opportunities for students to succeed. Thank you for giving us tools that support both student learning and teacher growth—your support truly reaches every corner of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761267441193,"projectUrl":"project/hablamos-espaol-learning-reading-and/9850746/","projectTitle":"Hablamos Español: Learning, Reading, and Thinking in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Portillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9449769_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707100119807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9449769"},{"teacherId":10324811,"projectId":9863902,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my kindergarten classroom. Because of your donation, my students are learning and practicing essential skills in a more engaging, organized, and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThe magic slates have become an important part of our daily writing routine. My students use them to practice letter formation, write words, and experiment with early sentences in a fun and low pressure way. They are especially helpful during Spanish literacy instruction, as students practice writing and reading letters and words in Spanish. Being able to erase and try again has helped build their confidence and increased their willingness to participate in writing activities.\r\n\r\nThe wall-mounted whiteboard you provided is used daily during instruction. Students practice writing on the board and then read what they have written, which strengthens both writing and early reading skills in Spanish. This immediate connection between writing and reading has been especially impactful for my kindergarten students as they develop foundational bilingual literacy skills.\r\n\r\nThe shelves and storage cart have helped transform our classroom organization. One shelf is used to display student work, which builds pride and motivation. The other shelf and the storage cart allow me to keep reading materials and small group supplies organized and easily accessible. This has improved classroom transitions, increased student independence, and made small-group instruction more efficient.\r\n\r\nYour donation has had a meaningful and lasting impact. My students now have fun, accessible, and well organized materials that support their learning every day. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1761857719277,"projectUrl":"project/little-bees-happily-reading-and-writing/9863902/","projectTitle":"Little Bees Happily Reading and Writing in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Sra. Ortega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324811"},{"teacherId":10334647,"projectId":9862198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! My students have been loving the materials that we received. They have enriched the classroom in more ways than I could count. This enrichment can be seen both academically and socially. One resource that has made a huge impact is the set of dry erase sentence strips. These have turned writing into a fun activity and my students have made extreme progress in their sentence writing. Another thing that we received were multiple books that help students navigate their feelings and begin to handle them in an appropriate way. This is a huge impact in a first grade classroom!\r\n\r\n When the packages began to arrive the students were overjoyed. They loved opening them up and planning the different ways that they could learn or play with the new materials. Games that we received encouraged them to develop turn taking and sharing skills. We will continue to develop these skills and dive further into the curriculum. These materials have changed the way my classroom operates and I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1761672579951,"projectUrl":"project/autism-support-classroom/9862198/","projectTitle":"Autism Support Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334647"},{"teacherId":10311853,"projectId":9828239,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. The students have been using the new resources as a way to encourage classroom discussion and promote a positive classroom. They are engaged as they are reading and learning. Furthermore, since this is a dual language school, the phonics are encouraging students to read in English. The students were happy when they got the materials and now, they are still engaged with the projects.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students is to encourage my students to continue reading using the projects. Considering I work in a Title 1 school, there are a lot of students who need more support to read at grade level. The projects continue to promote engagement and encourage discussion in English with all students involved.","fullyFundedDate":1760584306554,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-literacy-package/9828239/","projectTitle":"First Grade Literacy Package","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311853"},{"teacherId":10311358,"projectId":9826782,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you again for your incredible generosity and support of my students education. Your donation has truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom. From the moment the materials arrived, my students were filled with excitement and curiosity. We took time to open and explore each item together, and their reactions were priceless- eager questions and big smiles! They were in awe knowing that these special resources where selected just for them, and it was incredibly heartwarming to see how valued and motivated they felt. \r\n\r\nWe are using these new resources every single day in our classroom, both during small group and whole group instruction. In small groups, I created task boxes that target a variety of skills, allowing students to work hands-on while practicing at their individual levels. These task boxes have helped students stay engaged, focused, and confident. In whole group, students have also been using the dry erase markers, erasers, and dry erase pockets to practice weekly phonics skills. Each student is able to have their own pocket, marker, and eraser to complete their work. \r\n\r\nMy students are already showing increased enthusiasm for learning and a willingness to challenge themselves. Because of you, my students have more tools that support their academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1760549095569,"projectUrl":"project/creating-literacy-legends-with-miss-gre/9826782/","projectTitle":"Creating Literacy Legends with Miss. Gregg","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gregg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311358"},{"teacherId":10323246,"projectId":9847139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, My Digital Adventure Journal. Your donation has made a real difference in our classroom, and I am very grateful for your help.\r\n\r\nThe new technology is helping my students learn in many important ways. It allows them to write, reflect, and share their ideas more easily and creatively. Students are now able to combine writing with images and digital tools, which helps them stay engaged and better understand what they are learning. Technology also supports different learning styles and gives students more confidence in expressing themselves.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most about this new product is that learning feels more interactive and personal. They enjoy creating their own digital journals and seeing their progress over time. Using technology makes their work feel meaningful and modern, and it motivates them to do their best.\r\n\r\nSome students have especially warmed to this new technology, particularly those who previously found writing difficult or were less confident in class. With digital tools, they feel more comfortable experimenting, revising their work, and sharing their ideas. I have seen students become more enthusiastic, independent, and proud of their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and supporting their educational journey. Your generosity has truly made this digital adventure possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760932497956,"projectUrl":"project/my-digital-adventure-journal/9847139/","projectTitle":"My Digital Adventure Journal","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10323246"},{"teacherId":10316032,"projectId":9838494,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nI would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the valuable support you provided to our first-grade classroom. Thanks to your generosity, we now have new resources that we use daily to strengthen our students' learning. These materials have been integrated into our reading, writing, and math lessons, allowing us to work in a more engaging, visual, and hands-on way. One especially meaningful moment was when students used the resources for the first time during a small-group activity; they were motivated, curious, and fully engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction when they first saw the materials was truly heartwarming. Their faces lit up with excitement, and many shared their joy through smiles, applause, and comments like, \"This is for us!\" For many of them, these resources represent a new and meaningful opportunity to learn in a more concrete and fun way. They feel valued, important, and motivated to do their very best each day in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include continuing to develop collaborative projects, reinforcing foundational skills, and fostering a love of learning from an early age. Your generosity has not only enriched our lessons but has also positively impacted each student's confidence, enthusiasm, and academic growth. Thank you for believing in our students and for being part of their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1766590037782,"projectUrl":"project/little-minds-big-dreams-learning-with/9838494/","projectTitle":"Little Minds, Big Dreams: Learning with Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10316032_orig.jpg?crop=707,706,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762114196759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316032"},{"teacherId":10316032,"projectId":9861702,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of this project and for your commitment to early literacy. These resources have had a meaningful impact on my first-grade students by increasing their engagement, confidence, and motivation to read and write. The materials allow for hands-on, developmentally appropriate instruction and help meet the diverse needs of all learners, especially those who require additional support. Students are showing growth in foundational literacy skills and a greater enthusiasm for learning. Your investment is helping build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and academic success. I am truly grateful for your continued support of Delaware's students.","fullyFundedDate":1762030697702,"projectUrl":"project/mentes-pequeas-grandes-sueos-aprendi/9861702/","projectTitle":"Mentes Pequeñas, Grandes Sueños: Aprendiendo con Alegría","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10316032_orig.jpg?crop=707,706,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762114196759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316032"},{"teacherId":8739245,"projectId":9830492,"letterContent":"We wanted to thank you so much for your generosity. We have received student name tags that have the phonics cues that match the program they are working with in the classroom. This is a wonderful reinforcement for what they have learned and benefit from having them on their desk for easy reference when reading and writing. The phoneme and grapheme, consonant blend, 6 syllable types and all of the other Phonics related posters are beautiful and serve as a both a teaching tool and for student reference. Additionally, the students have been enjoying the \"Volume of Reading\" books that provide extra practice and exposure to literacy, building vocabulary and content knowledge in each of English Language Arts modules they will work through this year.","fullyFundedDate":1760936318216,"projectUrl":"project/turn-up-the-volume-of-reading/9830492/","projectTitle":"Turn up the Volume Of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8739245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694832563334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8739245"},{"teacherId":10334629,"projectId":9862169,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students are making progress in their language and communication skills. With access to engaging stories, materials, and hands-on language activities, they are improving their vocabulary, sentence structure, and expressive language, while also gaining confidence in their speaking and storytelling abilities. \r\n\r\nYour donation created a rich, language-focused environment where every child had opportunities to practice communication, build listening skills, and develop a love for reading and learning. Together, we empowered students to strengthen their language skills and unlock the full potential of their communication.","fullyFundedDate":1761920812213,"projectUrl":"project/improve-literacy-with-language/9862169/","projectTitle":"Improve Literacy With Language!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pehlert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334629"},{"teacherId":9901624,"projectId":9825131,"letterContent":"This project has impacted my students in several ways. Firstly, my students were held at a higher standard. They were expected to achieve several objectives on their own. The students had to choose a book about an artist. They had to read the book, take notes, and make sketches for their final project. I reviewed with them how to take notes as well as make several sketches for their final project. I reminded them that they are not to copy the words or artwork. Therefore, some skills that the students learned during this lesson were to organize their thoughts and ideas through sketches and words. \r\n\r\nOnce they had their notes and sketches, they were to choose a medium for their project, such as printing, watercolor, or tempera paint. The students really loved to be able to learn on their own by choosing the artist and medium for this project. These opportunities gave my students the responsibility of middle school or high school students. \r\n\r\nAfter the work was completed, the students were able to share what they learned about the artists, medium, and themselves with the rest of the class. \r\nI am very pleased with this lesson. The objective of this lesson was for students to read and learn about someone or something new, and this was definitely achieved.","fullyFundedDate":1760830404408,"projectUrl":"project/art-history-through-the-eyes-of-a-child/9825131/","projectTitle":"Art History through the Eyes of a Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pfister","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9901624_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741873220451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-d-pfister"},{"teacherId":8924322,"projectId":9824008,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my project. I am so excited to be able to add high quality, decodable books to my classroom library. These books are engaging and have captivating photographs. \r\n\r\nStudents will feel so much confidence as they read these decodable books that follow the same patterns I am teaching them. 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