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Thank you for your help and contribution to ensure my students have a bright future!","fullyFundedDate":1773856108979,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-books/9995341/","projectTitle":"We Love Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kamenov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1878339"},{"teacherId":1878339,"projectId":10087739,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation!\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to see the new books and flashlights. They love reading in the dark with the flashlights. All students were so engaged and excited. They loved reading all our new non-fiction books. \r\n\r\nThe books and flashlights school event made the students feel confident in their retelling skills, making reading even more enjoyable and rewarding for them. Thank you for helping nurture a love of reading in our classroom!\r\n\r\nMy students truly appreciate you. Thank you for your help and contribution to ensure my students have a bright future!","fullyFundedDate":1773856483221,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read-lights-out/10087739/","projectTitle":"Let's Read! Lights Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kamenov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1878339"},{"teacherId":1878339,"projectId":9726478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support on this project. My students were thrilled to see the new books on the shelf that they could check out. They love reading about all the new characters and eagerly predict what will happen next. My students were also very excited to see all the new materials, They are so engaged and learning so much so quickly with the new materials. They love being creative and building with the new materials. They communicate with each other more. These items have helped them improve their fine motor skills and counting skills so much! Thank you for your help and contribution to ensure my students have a bright future!","fullyFundedDate":1769177839329,"projectUrl":"project/counting-towards-financial-literacy/9726478/","projectTitle":"Counting Towards Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kamenov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1878339"},{"teacherId":10428011,"projectId":10082521,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for providing the science kits for our classroom. They have truly been such a meaningful and impactful addition to our daily instruction. From the very first time we introduced them, the excitement and engagement from our students have been incredible to witness. Your support has made a noticeable difference in the way our children experience learning.\r\n\r\nThe science kits have given us the opportunity to create rich, hands-on small group experiences that foster curiosity and deeper thinking. The children absolutely love working in small groups with my para and me during center time. These kits have allowed us to guide meaningful conversations, ask open-ended questions, and support students as they explore and investigate new concepts. It has been amazing to see how naturally they step into the role of \"little scientists.\"\r\n\r\nDuring our science centers, students eagerly make predictions before beginning an activity. They share their ideas with confidence, explain their thinking, and listen thoughtfully to the ideas of their peers. As they test their predictions, they observe changes, compare results, and discuss what they notice. These moments are powerful because they show true engagement in the learning process. The children are not simply completing tasks; they are thinking critically, asking questions, and making real-world connections.\r\n\r\nWe have also seen tremendous growth in collaboration and communication skills. Students are learning how to take turns, problem-solve together, and respectfully share materials. The hands-on nature of the kits has encouraged even our quieter students to participate more actively. They are excited to touch, build, test, and explore, and that excitement carries over into other areas of the day.\r\n\r\nIn addition to strengthening science skills, the kits have supported vocabulary development and confidence. Words like \"predict,\" \"observe,\" \"experiment,\" and \"conclude\" are becoming part of our everyday classroom language. The students are proud of their discoveries and eager to explain what they have learned. 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Thank you for your help and contribution to ensure my students have a bright future!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Kamenov","fullyFundedDate":1758720041406,"projectUrl":"project/number-books-help-us-learn/9726492/","projectTitle":"Number Books Help Us Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kamenov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1878339"},{"teacherId":1878339,"projectId":9699446,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation!\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled to see the new books on the shelf that they could check out. STEM books are extremely popular — it's always being borrowed! They love reading about all the new characters and eagerly predict what will happen next.\r\n\r\nThese books helps students feel confident in their story skills, making reading even more enjoyable and rewarding for them. 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