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The games provide a way to practice basic skills for our grade level, but in a more fun and competitive way. \r\nIt is clear that these resources will enhance learning in a way that is both fun and effective. \r\n\r\nYour generosity reflects a genuine commitment to education and to the success of our students. We are truly fortunate to have supporters like you who understand the importance of creating a positive and enriching classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for helping us provide meaningful learning opportunities. Your contribution will continue to benefit our students throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1759425140533,"projectUrl":"project/operation-math-mission/9770914/","projectTitle":"Operation: Math Mission","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4764809_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517856927574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-gray"},{"teacherId":4764809,"projectId":9703696,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation that allowed us to purchase a full class set of The Christmas Pig. Your support means more than simply adding books to our shelves—it creates meaningful opportunities for our students to read, imagine, and connect through a shared story.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, every student will be able to engage with the novel together, participate fully in discussions, and experience the joy that comes from holding a book of their own. This gift will enrich our classroom for years to come. For each student to have their own copy of the book allows them to follow along as we read and then have a copy to use for discussions and extension questions. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' learning and for helping us build a community of enthusiastic readers. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758301529730,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-novel-studies-and-skills/9703696/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Novel Studies and Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4764809_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517856927574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-gray"},{"teacherId":9770591,"projectId":8809213,"letterContent":"Thank you for the support in bringing The Wild Robot to my students. We were able to use this novel in dig deeper into our study of character changes, as well as story structure. We also talked about environments and what things animals need for survival. Students made connections to our study of ecology and migration, as well.\r\nStudents were able to take an Accelerated Reading test on The Wild Robot and help them reach their reading goals. \r\nAfter completing the study of the novel, we watched the recently released movie. We then used the movie and novel to compare and contrast the two forms of art and storytelling.","fullyFundedDate":1728163804521,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-novels/8809213/","projectTitle":"Wild about Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770591"},{"teacherId":9806122,"projectId":8884840,"letterContent":"The student's thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. We read \"Wonder\" and the students enjoyed the follow up story. The impact this book had on my student's was profound. They became engaged in learning about the Holocaust, thanks to this book! \r\n\r\nToday's students are so engaged in graphic novels. Anytime I can find an engaging story about history-I love to incorporate it. It helps build comprehension skills in reading and social studies. Teaching about the Holocaust is a mandatory standard in the state of Florida. Now I have an engaging book to use for years to come. Thank you, again, for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1730121850239,"projectUrl":"project/holocaust-graphic-novel-study/8884840/","projectTitle":"Holocaust Graphic Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marshman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806122"},{"teacherId":9768875,"projectId":8807056,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of The Wild Robot Project, which has had a profound impact on my fifth-grade students' learning experience. This novel not only served as an excellent vehicle for teaching challenging grade-level standards but also fostered deep, meaningful conversations about empathy and friendship among my students. The enthusiasm for this book was universal, with students eagerly anticipating each reading session.\r\n\r\nMy novel study approach involves a read-aloud format, where I typically cover five chapters at a time while students follow along. Students then work in their small groups where their discussions focus on critical literary elements such as character development, plot analysis, theme identification, figurative language, and context clues. These discussions culminate in a whole-class discussions, which consistently proves to be a transformative experience. The depth of insight and unique perspectives offered by the students never cease to amaze me, often providing me with new learning opportunities as well.\r\n\r\nThe Wild Robot allowed us to address nearly every standard in our curriculum while also incorporating engaging STEAM activities. For instance, students crafted a representation of Roz, the protagonist, using notecards and designed camouflage for various environments. 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By providing access to such high-quality literature and associated learning materials, you have significantly enhanced our classroom experience and contributed to the academic and personal growth of these young learners.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your invaluable contribution to our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1728166801087,"projectUrl":"project/go-wild-for-the-wild-robot/8807056/","projectTitle":"Go Wild for The Wild Robot!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeLange","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9768875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726799842125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9768875"},{"teacherId":7312951,"projectId":8807602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! While you may love to read books, you may not be as familiar with how we teach reading in the classroom. 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