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Having these brand-new, physical copies in their hands has made our reading time significantly more immersive and accessible for every student in the room.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the stack of *Matilda* books placed on our reading table, the atmosphere was absolute electric excitement. They immediately gathered around, eyes wide, pointing at Quentin Blake's iconic cover illustrations and flipping through the pages to preview the story. Unboxing and handing out their very own copies felt like a celebration—there were collective gasps, cheers, and instant whispers as they recognized characters or pointed out their favorite scenes. That initial spark of wonder set an enthusiastic tone for our whole class, boosting their eager anticipation before we had even read the very first chapter together.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are eager to build on the momentum this story has created. Our next step is to dive into a creative writing and drama project where students will write from the perspective of different characters—like Miss Honey or Bruce Bogtrotter—and act out pivotal scenes from the book. They will also design their own \"ideal library\" recommendations to encourage other classes in our school to read more. Thanks to your generosity, my students aren't just completing a reading assignment—they are discovering a lifelong love of literature, practicing empathy, and learning that even the smallest person can make a huge difference.","fullyFundedDate":1775230721433,"projectUrl":"project/matilda-books/10178864/","projectTitle":"Matilda Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10473960"},{"teacherId":10473960,"projectId":10317340,"letterContent":"The addition of these new resources has transformed our daily learning environment, giving my students hands-on tools that bring abstract concepts to life. Right now, we are utilizing the materials for a collaborative science and engineering unit where students design and test their own structural models. A standout moment occurred last week when two of my quietest students successfully built a load-bearing bridge using the new kits; the sheer pride on their faces as their team tested its strength was unforgettable. Having access to these high-quality supplies has made our lessons significantly more interactive, accessible, and engaging for every learner in the room.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the boxes arrive in our classroom, the atmosphere was absolute electric excitement. They immediately gathered around, eyes wide, asking a million questions about what was inside and if they were actually allowed to use them. Unboxing the materials felt like opening presents on a holiday—there were collective gasps, cheers, and instant whispers of ideas for what we could create. That initial spark of wonder set a enthusiastic tone for the entire school week, boosting their motivation before we even opened the first instruction guide.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are eager to build on the momentum these resources have created. Our next step is to take the skills they have developed during these initial projects and apply them to a larger, cross-curricular presentation. Students will work in small groups to refine their creations, document their problem-solving process, and present their final models to guest judges from our school community. Thanks to your support, they are not just completing assignments—they are learning how to collaborate, iterate, and take genuine pride in their academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1784137894107,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies/10317340/","projectTitle":"School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shapiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10473960"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_109236","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":701,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.8,"schoolId":109236,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Coventry Oak Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Coventry Oak Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kentucky/fayette-county-public-schools/coventry-oak-elementary-opens-fall-2016-/109236"}