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Students checkout books bi-weekly that reflect their interests, set reading goals, read independently, and join together to share stories they love. There is always a quiet buzz of excitement as students swap recommendations, ask about the next book in a series, or proudly announce they've finished a novel they never thought they could get through. The headphones and sensory tools have also created a more welcoming environment where every student can focus and feel comfortable during reading time.\r\nSome students have formed especially strong connections to the new books. One student, who historically hasn't liked reading, has now finished multiple titles from the Maze Runner series and continues to ask for more. He comes to school daily, and that is not an exaggeration, and excitedly tells me what he read about the past night. Another group of students is reading the Lemonade War series together and have created a book club for themselves outside of school. These moments remind me how powerful it is when students can see themselves in stories and find books they genuinely enjoy.\r\nYour support has helped my students grow not only as readers, but as thinkers and community members. They will carry this love of literature with them for the rest of their lives and remember these books you helped bring them into adulthood. Thank you for helping me give them the tools, stories, and safe space they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1754263799503,"projectUrl":"project/filling-the-shelves-and-fueling-young-mi/9491369/","projectTitle":"Filling the Shelves and Fueling Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kosner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7281251_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y956&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753223224082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportmskosner"},{"teacherId":6491248,"projectId":9446709,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help this year. Us teachers spend a ton out of our pockets for things like Kleenex, paper towels, snacks and snacks and snacks, lol. Among so many other things like antibacterial wipes, expo markers, alternative seating...... \r\n\r\nBecause of you, this teacher (me!) didn't have to spend every last penny to make sure my students had what they needed for the second half of the school year. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your provision as it went to helping some of the sweetest children!\r\n\r\nLove, Mrs. Pratt","fullyFundedDate":1753121283219,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs-for-our-4th-grade-classroom/9446709/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs for our 4th grade Classroom. Thank you.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6491248_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737411012309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-amypratt"},{"teacherId":542747,"projectId":9256929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating four headphones to our third-grade classroom. These headphones are already making a big difference by allowing students to focus on their individualized learning plans during computer time without distraction. Each child can listen closely to lessons, practice skills at their own pace, and build confidence as independent learners. Your generous gift helps create a quieter, more focused classroom environment where every student can succeed and grow. 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With this support, I can meet students' needs more effectively, save valuable planning time, and ensure every child has access to lessons that build confidence, inspire curiosity, and strengthen learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746826797997,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-created-resources/9138448/","projectTitle":"Teacher Created Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542747_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489103447520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sanchez203"},{"teacherId":6770770,"projectId":9412741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with Scholastic magazines! Your generosity has given my students access to engaging, up-to-date texts that make reading come alive.\r\n\r\nThrough these magazines, students are practicing important skills like identifying main ideas and supporting details, analyzing text features, comparing perspectives, and making connections between what they read and the world around them. Because the articles are high-interest and often tied to current events, students are not only building reading comprehension but also developing media literacy and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading now looks like small groups leaning over a magazine spread, highlighting key ideas, or debating their opinions after reading a paired text. The colorful photos and real-world topics spark curiosity and lead to discussions that go far beyond the page.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially connected with the magazines. One reluctant reader who struggled with longer texts is now excited to finish an article in one sitting and share what he's learned. Another student has started bringing in related news stories from home to add to our classroom discussions, showing how these texts inspire learning beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour donation has turned reading into an exciting, interactive experience for my students. Thank you for helping them see that reading isn't just a skill—it's a way to understand and engage with the world.","fullyFundedDate":1750374364885,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-tomorrows-leaders/9412741/","projectTitle":"Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6770770_orig.jpg?crop=148,148,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749825667403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6770770"},{"teacherId":9988479,"projectId":9220077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The two electric pencil sharpeners and the bean bag chairs for our cozy reading corner have already made a big difference for my students. The sharpeners have been such a time-saver — no more long lines waiting to get pencils ready — and the bean bag chairs have quickly become a favorite spot for students to read and recharge.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the bean bag chairs, their faces lit up. They immediately asked if they could take turns using them during independent reading time, and now the cozy corner has become a calm and inviting place where students can focus. It has also been helpful for students who need a short break to reset before returning to learning.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to use the cozy corner as part of our reading rotation. Students will not only get to enjoy their books in a comfortable spot, but they will also practice responsibility by taking turns and caring for our new classroom materials. The sharpeners ensure everyone is prepared to do their best work, and the cozy corner is helping us build a classroom environment that feels safe and supportive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for giving my students these wonderful resources. Your support truly makes a difference in their daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1749004987165,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-chairs-sharp-minds-creative-heart/9220077/","projectTitle":"Cozy Chairs, Sharp Minds, Creative Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mougolias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9988479"},{"teacherId":6963253,"projectId":9391386,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind contribution to our classroom project. We have been able to start the year exploring families, racial representation and ethnic backgrounds with the materials we received from our order. \r\nWe have read our story book and had a fruitful conversation with our kindergarteners about their visits to their relatives homes/home countries. We have been able to assess how our skin colors differ and which we identify with most and create a rendition of ourselves.\r\n Aside from this, we have been able to open a new calm area, with the pillow chair we ordered, and entertain our brains with the magnetic maze, to build rapport and community with our peers.\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU for helping us achieve this!","fullyFundedDate":1748957199380,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-racial-representation/9391386/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Racial Representation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jesus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6963253_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574188816755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-estradaprek"},{"teacherId":6491248,"projectId":9117730,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help this year. Us teachers spend a ton out of our pockets for things like Kleenex, paper towels, snacks and snacks and snacks, lol. Among so many other things like antibacterial wipes, expo markers, alternative seating...... \r\n\r\nBecause of you, this teacher (me!) didn't have to spend every last penny to make sure my students had what they needed for the second half of the school year. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your provision as it went to helping some of the sweetest children!\r\n\r\nLove, Mrs. Pratt","fullyFundedDate":1742921340590,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives-and-kleenex/9117730/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives and Kleenex!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6491248_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737411012309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-amypratt"},{"teacherId":6491248,"projectId":9040092,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help this year. Us teachers spend a ton out of our pockets for things like Kleenex, paper towels, snacks and snacks and snacks, lol. Among so many other things like antibacterial wipes, expo markers, alternative seating...... \r\n\r\nBecause of you, this teacher (me!) didn't have to spend every last penny to make sure my students had what they needed for the second half of the school year. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your provision as it went to helping some of the sweetest children!\r\n\r\nLove, Mrs. Pratt","fullyFundedDate":1739559783390,"projectUrl":"project/basics-need-replenishment-for-second-hal/9040092/","projectTitle":"Basics Need Replenishment For Second Half Of the Year: Thanks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6491248_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737411012309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-amypratt"},{"teacherId":7281251,"projectId":8527931,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful to each and every one of you who donated to my classroom this year. Thanks to your generosity, my students had access to a growing classroom library in a school where no library exists. Every single child found a book they connected with, some for the very first time, and the results were incredible. It was not uncommon for students to jump two full reading levels simply because they were finally given the opportunity to get lost in stories that spoke to them. The joy on their faces when they discovered a new favorite book was priceless, and it wouldn't have happened without your support.\r\n\r\nBeyond the books, the classroom supplies you helped provide made all the difference. From the basics to the enrichment tools, everything contributed to a smooth, organized, and focused learning environment. Your donations allowed me to create a space where students felt safe, excited, and empowered to grow. This year was filled with meaningful progress, both academically and personally, and I truly believe your kindness helped spark that growth. Thank you for investing in my students' futures. You have made an impact that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1722643146912,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-reluctant-readers/8527931/","projectTitle":"Reaching Reluctant Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kosner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7281251_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y956&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753223224082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportmskosner"},{"teacherId":6491248,"projectId":8579310,"letterContent":"My ask in this Donor's Choose was for snacks to help supplement all the money spent weekly on snacks for my students. These are hungry and growing kids who frequently dislike the free breakfast and lunches provided. The snacks are a blessing to my students. Enabling them to better focus on learning and not their growling stomachs.\r\n\r\nI greatly appreciate your generosity and kindness. 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