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Goldie, our class goose, also gave the Golden Goose awards where students earned a special golden egg with prizes inside for excellent work and showing respect and kindness! We are WILD about learning!","fullyFundedDate":1755254962680,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-learning/9499693/","projectTitle":"Wild About Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cartieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3551094_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459449622894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cartieri"},{"teacherId":3551094,"projectId":9457249,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in helping me bring this project to life in my 4th grade classroom! The students LOVE \"Flashlight Friday\" - it is a time when students sit all around the classroom and read independently using their flashlights. \r\nThe students also enjoy earning \"punches\" on their punch cards. They LOVED earning the adorable small stuffed animals when they achieved their AR goals. \r\nGinger is our newly adopted class pet! This adorable giraffe stuffed animal is already so loved. She has gone on many \"adventures\" with the fourth graders. They have written all about their adventures together in the Class Pet Journal. Thank you for helping me make this such a fun and memorable year for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1753917383846,"projectUrl":"project/putting-the-cool-back-in-school/9457249/","projectTitle":"Putting the COOL Back in School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cartieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3551094_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459449622894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cartieri"},{"teacherId":3551094,"projectId":9446017,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so very much for your kindness and generosity in helping bring this project to life in my 4th grade classroom. My students LOVE the digital centers I was able to purchase with the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. They are having a blast with the Reading Comprehension Escape Rooms! They get to solve educational puzzles that are fun, while practicing their reading comprehension skills. #WINWIN\r\nThe students are also enjoying the new books I was able to add to our classroom library! They are taking turns reading the new books and taking AR tests in order to assess their independent reading comprehension. \r\nThe scissors are a great addition to our crafting area! The students love being creative and also use the scissors for STEM projects. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1752671492255,"projectUrl":"project/fabulous-in-fourth/9446017/","projectTitle":"Fabulous in Fourth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cartieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3551094_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459449622894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cartieri"},{"teacherId":8424711,"projectId":9815508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the gift card to teachers pay teachers. Every week I try to have a technology center where they practice a skill we are learning. This week it is central ideas and key details. Last week it was text features. This give the students some hands on materials as well as technology that keeps them focused. I also made some Halloween themed math centers for the students to do as a fun day on October 31st. I truly appreciate all of the help I have received for these activities. The students always look forward to centers and have even said it's their favorite part of the day!","fullyFundedDate":1760296804475,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-pay-teachers-activities/9815508/","projectTitle":"Teacher Pay Teachers Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8424711"},{"teacherId":3551094,"projectId":9446497,"letterContent":"Wow! This project, Motivational Materials, has helped create a magical, motivational space in my classroom where my students can pose for pictures, discuss their achievements and work hard to reach their goals. This space is a focal point in my 4th grade classroom. I have the students pose for pictures we share with their families and on our classroom sharing app. My little learners love the neon sign that says, We Can Do Hard Things! This is a daily reminder that even though the work is challenging, if we keep trying, we can do hard things!","fullyFundedDate":1752172867080,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-materials/9446497/","projectTitle":"Motivational Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cartieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3551094_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459449622894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cartieri"},{"teacherId":3551094,"projectId":9227906,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in helping bring the Sunshine State books to my 4th grade classroom! My students are eager readers and they CANNOT put these books down! So far, 5 students have already read at least one book and have passed the Accelerated Reader test for that book. My little learners have set a goal to read all 15 Sunshine State books this school year! I am so excited that I can support their goal by providing the books for them to borrow from our classroom library! After all, readers are leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1744242494037,"projectUrl":"project/sunshine-state-readers/9227906/","projectTitle":"Sunshine State Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cartieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3551094_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459449622894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cartieri"},{"teacherId":3551094,"projectId":9298961,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in helping bring this project to life in my 4th Grade classroom. I can say with absolute certainty that BrainPop is one of the best digital resources I have in my classroom! Not only are the videos standards-based, they are engaging and really fun to watch! They help the students preview and review content in reading, math, social studies, and science. 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They have been so excited to see the new reading center activities each week! These activities in particular have a secret puzzle to solve after they select the correct answers. #ReadersAreLeaders","fullyFundedDate":1746490263299,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-centers/9034293/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cartieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3551094_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459449622894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cartieri"},{"teacherId":1163606,"projectId":9247905,"letterContent":"My students love to read! It is always my goal to have as many books as possible available to the students in my classroom. However, it can be a challenge to obtain books that are interesting and good quality. This is where the Florida State Sunshine books come into play. \r\n Each year the Florida Media Association selects 15 books for students in grades\r\n 3-5 to read. These are considered the best of the best in literature. I try to get 2 copies of each title to have available in my class library. Students are so excited each year to read the books on the list! This year is no different. My students are devouring these books. Many of these books are part of a series, so after being able to read the first book, they continue reading the series. These books truly help students develop a love for reading. \r\n Your donation makes this possible. Thank you for supporting my classroom with your donation and giving students the opportunity to become a lifelong reader and experience the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1744212861920,"projectUrl":"project/spread-a-little-sunshine-for-reading/9247905/","projectTitle":"Spread a Little Sunshine for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deveault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1163606_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624998347103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1163606"},{"teacherId":3829103,"projectId":9412850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom carpet project! Because of your kindness, my students now have a welcoming, comfortable space to gather for learning and community. The carpet has quickly become the heart of our classroom—it's where we start our mornings together, share stories, solve problems as a team, and celebrate our successes.\r\n\r\nYour gift has provided more than just a place to sit; it has created a sense of belonging, structure, and joy for our class. The children feel special knowing that people they've never met cared enough to make their classroom better. Each day, as they gather on the carpet, they are reminded that they are supported, valued, and capable of amazing things.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755735317466,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet-for-collaborative-learners/9412850/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet for Collaborative Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scime","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3829103_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749831511886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3829103"},{"teacherId":1163606,"projectId":9096919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. Your donation allowed me to purchase several engaging projects for my students. \r\n\r\n The projects allowed students to think creatively and critically. My students were able to apply what they've learned in the classroom to real life situations. \r\n\r\n Once the projects were completed, students were able to share their final product with their classmates. This allowed students to share, collaborate and communicate. They had the opportunity to see their peers ideas implemented and how to approach the project in a different way.\r\n\r\n These projects provided my students the opportunity to learn in a fun, creative way. They are definitely getting exposure to 21st century skills.\r\n\r\n Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1738704671300,"projectUrl":"project/project-based-learning-is-real-life-lear/9096919/","projectTitle":"Project Based Learning is Real Life Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Deveault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1163606_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624998347103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1163606"},{"teacherId":3551094,"projectId":8519855,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for the generous donation! With your support, I was able to provide the coolest reading and math centers to my little learners. I was able to provide more standards-based BOOM Cards, as well as rigorous, yet meaningful, themed passages with comprehension questions for my students. The students are making huge gains in reading comprehension due to these amazing centers. The students absolutely love the \"Escape Room\" centers. There is an escape room for every month of the year! 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