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The materials you provided have transformed writing time into one of the most exciting parts of our day. Students eagerly grab their supplies and dive into journaling, storytelling, and creative responses. Having the right resources at their fingertips has helped them focus less on \"what they don't have\" and more on developing their voice as writers.\r\n\r\nThis project has improved my classroom by creating a space where students feel empowered to express themselves. I've already seen hesitant writers begin to take risks, share their work proudly, and even encourage their classmates along the way. 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The resources you provided have given my students a tangible way to see the value in making good choices and working hard every day.\r\n\r\nWhen I introduced the project, the students' eyes lit up—they couldn't wait to \"dig for gold\" and earn their treasures. The system has quickly become a powerful motivator, helping students stay focused and reinforcing positive behavior in a fun and memorable way. It has also created a stronger sense of teamwork, as students cheer for each other's successes and share in the joy of reaching their goals.\r\n\r\nThis project has improved my classroom by transforming daily routines into opportunities for celebration and growth. The treasure theme keeps my students engaged while building responsibility, self-control, and pride in their achievements. 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Whether we are breaking down math problems, brainstorming ideas during reading groups, or practicing vocabulary, the board allows me to bring the lesson right to my students, no matter where they are seated.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when they first saw the mobile whiteboard was priceless! They immediately wanted to be the ones to write, solve problems, and share their ideas with the group. For many of my students, having the chance to stand up and use the board gave them the confidence to participate in a way they hadn't before. It has made learning more interactive, engaging, and fun—exactly what I had hoped for when I launched this project.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are using the whiteboard daily to guide small group lessons in both reading and math. For example, during a recent lesson, students collaborated to solve multi-step word problems and proudly explained their thinking to their peers, using the board to model each step. 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This gift card empowered me to find exactly what my students needed, and I'm so grateful to DonorsChoose for supporting a project that helps us close learning gaps, build mastery, and grow together every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746489456454,"projectUrl":"project/spiral-resources/9242131/","projectTitle":"Spiral Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8671828_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677766326534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-weaver1415"},{"teacherId":8671828,"projectId":9241870,"letterContent":"Thanks to the incredible support from DonorsChoose, our 2nd grade classroom library has been completely transformed into a vibrant and inviting space where students are excited to read every day. With the addition of engaging and high-interest book sets like Dork Diaries, The Baby-Sitters Club, Dog Man, Geronimo Stilton, Goosebumps, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, our young readers are now immersed in stories that truly capture their imaginations. These series have sparked a new love for reading among even the most reluctant students, helping them build stamina, comprehension, and confidence. It's a joy to see students racing to finish one book just so they can start the next in the series.\r\n\r\nThe impact has extended beyond just academics—our library has become a hub for connection and discussion. Students are engaging in conversations about characters, predicting what might happen next, and recommending books to their classmates. These shared reading experiences have built a sense of community in our classroom and encouraged a culture of enthusiastic, lifelong readers. Because of your generous donation, our scholars now view reading not as a task, but as a fun adventure. 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Students now come to class excited to use their labeled folders, sharpen pencils independently, highlight key information in their work, and create vibrant projects with colored cardstock and glossy photo paper. The laminating pouches and binding covers have helped us protect and showcase student work, turning simple activities into lasting learning tools.\r\n\r\nThe additional classroom staples like scissors, Stikki clips, filler paper, glue sticks, and a quality pencil sharpener have helped maintain the flow of daily instruction. Students no longer lose learning time due to broken supplies or disorganized materials. Having these resources readily available has fostered independence, responsibility, and pride in their work. From building their AVID binders with tabs and folders to using sharp scissors for crafts and quick transitions with clean desks and prepped materials, these tools have directly enhanced our classroom culture. 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This donation supported my students in so many ways and will not be forgotten! You are appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1735076733911,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-a-love-for-reading/9011579/","projectTitle":"Fostering a Love for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibbs-Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6133674_orig.jpg?crop=520,520,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736394133707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-gibbsjones"},{"teacherId":6133674,"projectId":8952573,"letterContent":"The materials you afforded me allowed me to facilitate engaging and meaningful lessons to my scholars. I was able to support their learning through various resources that were purchased from Teacher Pay Teachers for differentiated small groups, whole group instructions, and peer modeling for other teachers when visiting my classroom.\r\n\r\nThe teacher pay teacher resources help reduce planning time and allow me to invest more time in closing the gaps for scholars. 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I'm most thankful for all of the organizational materials to help our scholars stay organized and prepared for their lessons. The scholars were able to build interactive notebooks and writing journals to build a repertoire of their work to see the growth in their performance. This also builds a portfolio of resources the scholars refer to to support their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1729186634136,"projectUrl":"project/ms-weavers-team-supplies/8511745/","projectTitle":"Ms. Weaver's Team Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8671828_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677766326534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-weaver1415"},{"teacherId":5325241,"projectId":8934397,"letterContent":"The classroom set of headphones has significantly helped students stay focused and complete assignments, especially during independent work time. 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