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They also were able to read the books on their own during free choice time.","fullyFundedDate":1771982206051,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-do-anything/10111482/","projectTitle":"I Can Do Anything!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Proctor - C156","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704242"},{"teacherId":9686279,"projectId":9532009,"letterContent":"Your support will be greatly appreciated all year, but came just in time for our earth day celebrations! These books were used in activities for all grade levels for education about sustainability, earth and nature appreciation, and environmental stewardship. Lessons for primary level learners used whole class read aloud story time, and students drew prompts related to the story. A class favorite was \"Something, someday\" by Amanda Gorman, and drawing different ways we can help the environment. 3rd and 5th grade students used the books for reference images when completing a nature appreciation drawing activity, which helped them to practice observational skills. Our 4th grade classes read the books as a group and chose one quote that stuck with them to inspire their drawings, as pictured in the photos I've shared. This activity aimed to strengthen visual thinking and creative problem solving! We've only had these books for a short while, but have already used them so much! \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we've added so many valuable resources to our class library. Even though we use our books for activities, students are welcome to read after they complete their work for the day. They're so excited for the new books, and have already asked for more book based activities in the future!","fullyFundedDate":1765045211767,"projectUrl":"project/sustainability-in-the-art-room/9532009/","projectTitle":"Sustainability in The Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686279_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716512756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9686279"},{"teacherId":9704242,"projectId":9844298,"letterContent":"My class wants too thank you very much for funding our Stem project. We have been learning so much about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics with our new materials. The students love observing, making hypothesis, measuring, and experimenting to figure out how things work. Stem for our kindergarten class is key for building critical thinking skills which allows them to be creative and learn how to problem solve on their own. They have enjoyed the books, scientific kits and the view scope and other materials to become explores.","fullyFundedDate":1763554209710,"projectUrl":"project/stem-what-is-stem/9844298/","projectTitle":"STEM, What Is STEM?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Proctor - C156","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704242"},{"teacherId":9703226,"projectId":9319616,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom project. Students were very excited to receive their books and end of the year goodies before they left for summer break. Many parents shared how the books helped the students and families prepare for the upcoming adventures of 1st grade. \r\nI have seen many of my students in the hallway and I'm proud to share that the teachers have shared how they are excelling in 1st grade and how it is a joy to have them in their respective classroom. \r\nI appreciate the Donors Choose platform and the various organizations and individuals who take the time to read the needs of our students and classrooms and unselfishly give to support us in need.","fullyFundedDate":1746496362456,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-rockstars/9319616/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Rockstars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reeves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9703226"},{"teacherId":9752253,"projectId":9696464,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the support you have provided for the Colin Powell academy family and consumer science classroom. Woth the pots and pans that we have received the students were super happy to see the equipment they need to start the kitchen labs. \r\nWe have started to brainstorm the different kitchen labs such as ac and cheese as well as cupcakes and cookies to start the hands on learning. And with the different cleaning supplies we can keep our equipment clean and up to shape for other classes to come and learn","fullyFundedDate":1767819712199,"projectUrl":"project/pots-pans-for-learning-glam/9696464/","projectTitle":"Pots, Pans for Learning Glam","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chef J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9752253_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727751053850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chefhernandez"},{"teacherId":9189045,"projectId":9635224,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of Unlocking Literacy Through Graphic Novels. Because of your donation, my 8th grade Honors and General Education students gained access to engaging, high-interest graphic novels that transformed the way they approach reading.\r\n\r\nThese texts helped students strengthen essential literacy skills such as comprehension, vocabulary development, inference, and analysis. Graphic novels provided visual support that allowed struggling readers to better understand complex themes and plot structures, while also challenging advanced readers to analyze symbolism, author's craft, and character development. As a result, students showed increased confidence, improved reading stamina, and greater willingness to participate in class discussions.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helped foster a love for reading. Students who were previously reluctant readers became more motivated and engaged, and many began choosing reading as an enjoyable activity rather than a requirement. Your investment has made literacy more accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for all learners in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping unlock the power of reading for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1761761943502,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy-through-graphic-novel/9635224/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Literacy Through Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yvonne Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9189045_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727633636133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9189045"},{"teacherId":9686279,"projectId":9019126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our project! Your contribution has allowed us to add a wide range of picture books featuring artwork from over 25 artists. These books help our Pre-K to 2nd-grade students build vocabulary, practice observation, and explore more complex themes through visuals. They also support all four major learning styles and offer important representation so students can see people who look like them reflected in the stories and artwork we study. \r\n\r\nReading in our classroom interactive and joyful. Students gather on the carpet to hear stories told, and together we look closely at the illustrations, discuss artistic choices, and connect the images to the stories they tell. Many of the books also help us develop skills like creative thinking and careful observation, and we often follow up our reading with drawing or hands-on activities inspired by the artwork. After students are finished with their assignments for the day, they are always welcome to choose a book to read independently. \r\n\r\nSeveral students have already told me how much they enjoy the new books. One of our students, Ernesto, was enchanted by a book with a child that looked almost exactly like him. He was so excited to see this, and called me over to look as soon as he realized. Another student was excited to see a book about an artist who's work she saw in a museum—Alma Thomas. Overall, students are excited to find characters and stories that reflect their own identities and experiences. Your generosity has sparked creativity, confidence, and curiosity in our classroom, and we are extremely grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1744209940575,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-inspiration-library/9019126/","projectTitle":"Art Room Inspiration Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686279_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716512756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9686279"},{"teacherId":9686279,"projectId":9262081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! These items have gone a long way to keep our classroom a healthier and more comfortable space. The cleaning supplies were extremely necessary for keeping our space tidy, and knowing that we have the ability to clean has opened up the door to a lot of fun (and messy) projects. The TPT gift card helped with both visual resources to post around the class, and also for finding substitute plans quickly when I was out with a broken foot. I'm happy to say that students love the new calm corner, and know now that there is a dedicated space that they can go to when they feel overwhelmed. The new art materials helped to supplement what we already had and fill in the gaps of what we were missing. \r\n\r\nNow that we have cleaning supplies, a calm corner, and a resource library to pull from, we've been creating more complex artworks! Students are learning the importance of both expressing themselves and keeping our shared space clean. Students especially loved using printmaking techniques to create their own T shirts. Now that we're gearing up for winter break, they're excited for our watercolor northern lights project.","fullyFundedDate":1746786088098,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-essentials/9262081/","projectTitle":"Art Room Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9686279_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724716512756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9686279"},{"teacherId":9752253,"projectId":9425180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the support and assistance you have brought to me and my students. We will be using these kits to craft our own luxurious business that the students have been dreaming of. They are super excited.\r\n\r\nThe students are being taught real world practical skill such as marketing and how a business runs financially, with these kits they can now have hand on materials to bring their creations to life. Thank you so much for all your support. We are more than excited to get these mini businesses out into the world.","fullyFundedDate":1755521990882,"projectUrl":"project/facs-nasco-kits/9425180/","projectTitle":"Facs Nasco Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chef J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9752253_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727751053850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chefhernandez"},{"teacherId":5215177,"projectId":9472028,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for always supporting me and my students to prepare for the school year. Without your support I would not be able to offer cleaning supplies and instructional supplies to my students without having to purchase them myself. Many students visit my room daily and they know that they will arrive to a room that is clean, has hygiene products like tissues, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes. Families are supported by knowing that their child will not have to purchase extra supplies in order to succeed in my classroom. Every material received has been key in supporting learning through hands-on activities that the student enjoy. Hope you can continue to support our classroom in the future!","fullyFundedDate":1755891935409,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-restock-the-essentials/9472028/","projectTitle":"Time to Restock the Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santiago Quiñones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5215177_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695217583219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/santiagomusic"},{"teacherId":9678488,"projectId":9534367,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our independent reading library has blossomed into a vibrant hub of imagination, curiosity, and joy. Each day, our 7th grade scholars dive into diverse and engaging novels during their daily independent reading time. These stories have sparked meaningful conversations, inspired thoughtful written responses, and—most importantly—ignited a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes far beyond the classroom walls. Students are so captivated by the books that they regularly ask to borrow them to read at home. This simple act speaks volumes: they're discovering that reading isn't just a school activity—it's a lifelong adventure.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped our scholars see themselves in stories, explore new perspectives, and build confidence as readers. Thank you for believing in their potential and helping us create a culture of literacy that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755737361907,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-literature-to-7th-grade-scholar/9534367/","projectTitle":"Bringing Literature to 7th-grade Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9678488_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756256183704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9678488"},{"teacherId":10058946,"projectId":9425067,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank everyone who supported my DonorsChoose project. Because of your generosity, my students have had the chance to experience new and exciting physical activities that many of them had never tried before. These activities have been not only fun and motivating, but they've also helped students build confidence and teamwork in new ways.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions, my students have learned that physical education is not just about doing the same sports over and over again — it's about discovering new ways to move, stay healthy, and enjoy being active. The new equipment and materials have truly transformed our PE classes, making them more engaging, inclusive, and creative.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our school community. On behalf of all my students, thank you for helping us make learning through movement such an exciting adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1753379075847,"projectUrl":"project/why-just-traditional-sports-lets-explo/9425067/","projectTitle":"Why Just Traditional Sports? 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