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Students curl up with books during independent reading time, share sticky note thoughts with partners, and lean into our discussions with genuine excitement. They laugh at the funny moments, gasp during the surprising ones, and hurry over to my desk asking to read just one more chapter. They recommend books to each other, celebrate when they finish a novel, and proudly place their favorites on our classroom display. The room feels warm, connected, and full of possibility because these books have become part of our daily routine and part of our classroom family.\r\n\r\nSome of the greatest changes I have seen are in my most hesitant readers. One student who used to avoid reading now walks into the room asking if it is time to read yet. Another who rarely finished a chapter book is already deep into her second novel from our collection and loves sharing what she thinks might happen next. Even my strongest readers feel challenged and inspired by having fresh, engaging stories to explore. These books have created moments of joy, belonging, and success for children who truly needed them. Your support has changed them. It has given them confidence, comfort, and a sense of pride in their reading that I could not have created alone. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping them discover the kind of magic that only a book can bring.","fullyFundedDate":1755740086059,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-building-futures/9393778/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Building Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Webb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10048787_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748950498675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10048787"},{"teacherId":10048787,"projectId":9392326,"letterContent":"Receiving the class set of Holes has had such a positive impact on my reading classes. 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This project has not only equipped us with essential tools but has also helped build a stronger culture of engagement, creativity, and confidence in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1696205074383,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-to-support-engagement/7896602/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies to Support Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Traci Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8584691_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660180479539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8584691"},{"teacherId":8584691,"projectId":7836165,"letterContent":"When our materials arrived, my students were so excited—they immediately started opening boxes, asking questions, and exploring everything we received. You would've thought it was Christmas morning!\r\n\r\nWe're using these supplies daily for writing workshops, group activities, and reading responses. 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