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Because of you, my fifth grade students will soon be holding shiny new books that they personally selected, books that reflect their interests, curiosities, and passions. Your kindness has turned student choice into a powerful reality in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen students are given the opportunity to choose what they read, their engagement and confidence as readers grow tremendously. This project wasn't just about adding books to our shelves; it was about empowering students to see themselves as readers and to feel excited about reading. Many of my students are already counting down the days until their books arrive, eager to dive into stories they truly care about.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a lasting impact on my students' love of reading, and I am deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for helping nurture lifelong readers. We couldn't have done this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1766068889168,"projectUrl":"project/self-selected-books/9786781/","projectTitle":"Self-Selected Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laverriere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5884449_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537198227913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laverriere"},{"teacherId":5884449,"projectId":9594020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 5th grade classroom through your generous donation to our project! Because of you, we'll soon have the supplies we need to create a more engaging, student-centered learning environment — and we couldn't be more excited.\r\n\r\nWith the bulletin board materials and chart paper, we'll be able to display student thinking, celebrate growth, and bring our lessons to life in a way that feels meaningful and visible. These tools help us make learning interactive and help students see that their ideas truly matter.\r\n\r\nEven more exciting — students will soon be holding books they personally selected! Having a say in what they read is so empowering, and it makes a huge difference in how deeply they connect with the material. These new titles will inspire curiosity, spark conversations, and help build lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us create a classroom that reflects their voices, their choices, and their potential. 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These graphic novels are a perfect fit for our readers — they're fast-paced, full of action, and bring important moments in history to life in a way that's easy to connect with.\r\n\r\nOur students were thrilled just at the idea of getting to read books they picked out themselves. They've been talking about which ones they're most excited to read, and we can already feel the energy building. These books will not only support literacy growth, but also help build confidence and a love of reading in every student.\r\n\r\nWe can't wait to welcome the books into our classroom and will be sure to share the excitement and impact once they arrive. 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Our small group area is now a welcoming space where students feel excited to collaborate, share ideas, and grow together. It's amazing how something as simple as a stool can transform the way we learn and connect. Students are excited to join our small group space and feel proud of their classroom!\r\n\r\nYour kindness and investment in our students' education is deeply appreciated. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us build a space where learning thrives.","fullyFundedDate":1756989795215,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfortable-small-group-learn/9594084/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfortable Small Group Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Plausteiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3657291_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559746485785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3657291"},{"teacherId":9994279,"projectId":9247990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our project helping our library stay current and relevant. Because of you, our library is now filled with brand-new non-fiction books, and our 3rd to 5th graders are already diving into them.\r\n\r\nThe students' excitement is amazing. They are checking out books on everything from the latest space discoveries to recent historical events. They really love the vibrant photos and large size books. Your donation didn't just provide books; it gave our 650 students access to the most accurate and up-to-date information, helping them become informed and critical thinkers.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a huge difference in our school. Thank you for investing in our students and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1744206176049,"projectUrl":"project/non-fiction-for-the-masses/9247990/","projectTitle":"Non-Fiction for the Masses!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9994279_orig.jpg?crop=2204,2204,x100,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744159578334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9994279"},{"teacherId":5884449,"projectId":9500154,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our classroom feel more like home! Because of your generosity, we now will have a beautiful new rocking chair and cushion that will become a favorite spot for reading, sharing stories, and enjoying special moments together.\r\n\r\nThis chair will not only provide comfort, but it will also help create a welcoming and inviting space where students feel encouraged to relax, focus, and dive into the joy of reading. I know my fifth graders will love taking turns using it during our read-alouds and independent reading time. It will also become a favorite spot of mine. \r\n\r\nYour kindness sends an important message to my students—that people in our community believe in them, in their learning, and in creating positive, lasting change. 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My 5th grade students were so excited to see the new books arrive—and even more excited that they were all about topics that interest them. These high-interest books are already helping spark a love of reading in some of our most reluctant readers. For me, that's what these book projects are all about - creating a deeper interest in reading that was not there before. \r\n\r\nYour generosity means a lot to us. 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The students have enjoyed eating them, and they have helped us prevent hunger as we near the end of the year. Students often lack adequate nutrition, and honestly, the portion sizes for lunches at school are very small. \r\n\r\nI have at least three students a day who access a snack in my room due to food insecurities. The impact of having so many choices has been felt. 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Students eagerly unboxed them, sharing their choices with friends and immediately diving into reading. For many, this was the first time they had a book that truly reflected their interests, whether it was an adventurous fantasy, a thought-provoking mystery, or a book that helped them understand the world around them.\r\n\r\nYour gift has done more than fill our shelves—it has ignited a passion for reading. Students who struggle to connect with books have begged for extra reading time. They are discussing stories with enthusiasm, making recommendations to their classmates, and most importantly, developing a lifelong love for reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. 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