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Each text provides clear, practical strategies that help me strengthen writing instruction across all grade levels in our school.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I am now able to:\r\n\r\nImplement Small-Group Writing Instruction\r\n\r\nThe books offer structured, strategy-based approaches for small-group lessons, allowing me to give students more personalized feedback and targeted skill development.\r\n\r\nDifferentiate Phonics Instruction for Writing\r\n\r\nI can now incorporate differentiated phonics strategies that help early writers improve spelling, sound-spelling connections, and sentence construction—critical foundations for strong writing.\r\n\r\nAlign Writing Instruction with the Science of Reading\r\n\r\nThese resources help me reinforce reading comprehension through writing and ensure that instructional decisions align with how students learn best.\r\n\r\nApply a Structured, Research-Based Framework\r\n\r\nUsing The Writing Rope and other similar frameworks, I can build more explicit, systematic writing lessons that support all learners in all content areas.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only supports my professional growth but also directly impacts the students I serve every day. By strengthening instruction, I can better help our young writers express their ideas, build confidence, and communicate with clarity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom, our students, and the importance of strong writing instruction. Your support means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1740671434701,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-for-leaders/9129341/","projectTitle":"Readers Are for Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4481491_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523223125117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4481491"},{"teacherId":9808292,"projectId":9882845,"letterContent":"hank you so much for your generous support in providing snacks to help fight hunger in our school community. Your kindness ensures that every student has access to the nourishment they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. 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Your kindness has made a meaningful difference, ensuring that every child has the nourishment they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. These snacks have helped create a more positive and supportive learning environment, especially for students who may come to school hungry or need an extra boost throughout the day. 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The pink bears and bracelets sparked meaningful conversations about courage, hope, and the power of standing together for a cause bigger than ourselves.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project reached far beyond the classroom. Our students proudly wore their bracelets and shared their bears with loved ones, spreading awareness throughout our school and community. Many students expressed a deeper understanding of what it means to show care and support for others, especially those going through difficult health challenges. Thanks to your generosity, our young learners didn't just learn about breast cancer—they learned how their small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the world.","fullyFundedDate":1761243141128,"projectUrl":"project/breast-cancer-paws-for-pink/9767403/","projectTitle":"Breast Cancer: Paws For Pink","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Towns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp795419_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1484602991718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/795419"},{"teacherId":3097038,"projectId":9729283,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping with the funding of our project, STEM Powerups. We have already begun using the batteries for make and take activities after school such ad wind powered cars and motor generators. We will also be using them this week for our screen free robots (robots that can have code input using buttons on a remote instead of creating code on a robot). 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