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In our classroom, reading often looks like students partnering up to read aloud, stopping to discuss new words, and eagerly sharing their ideas during group discussions. Many of my students, especially those who are still building confidence as readers, feel proud when they recognize how much they understand and can contribute.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been able to identify with Mary and the fact that she had to leave the place where she was born because something bad happened. One student shared that the book makes them feel \"calm and hopeful,\" because Mary has strength to overcome the challenges in her life and bloom just like the garden. Seeing students who were once hesitant readers now asking for \"just one more chapter\" is truly powerful. Thank you again for making this experience possible and for helping our classroom grow as readers and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1773850701825,"projectUrl":"project/planting-seeds-of-reading-with-the-secre/10157468/","projectTitle":"Planting Seeds of Reading With The Secret Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beasley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9544815_orig.jpg?crop=792,792,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773854305105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9544815"},{"teacherId":9488759,"projectId":9876440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Classroom Crime Lab\" project! Because of your generosity, my students now have the materials they need to explore science in a fun, hands-on way. One of the highlights has been \"Who Stole the Gold?\"—a fun activity where students use fingerprint analysis, chemical testing, and evidence clues to solve a pretend theft. It's been amazing to watch them work together, think like investigators, and get excited about solving the mystery! \r\n\r\nMy students are learning important science skills while also practicing critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. Seeing their curiosity and excitement grow as they test hypotheses and share discoveries has been incredible.\r\n\r\nYour support has made all of this possible. Thanks to you, students are exploring science in a hands-on, creative way. We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping make our classroom an even more exciting place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1762962868155,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-crime-lab/9876440/","projectTitle":"Classroom Crime Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9488759_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715192608517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488759"},{"teacherId":9488759,"projectId":10105911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"The Keys to Kindness\" project! Because of your kindness, my fourth grade gifted students will be able to design and create keychains, bracelets, and buttons featuring inspirational and motivational phrases for our Charger Change booth.\r\n\r\nThis project will give our students a meaningful opportunity to think critically and creatively as they develop messages that will inspire others. They will carefully chose words that promote perseverance, confidence, and kindness—values they believe are important in our school community. It is exciting to watch them take ownership of their ideas and turn them into tangible products. The items they create will serve as daily reminders to stay motivated and uplift one another. \r\n\r\nYour support helped make this authentic learning experience possible, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for investing in our students and encouraging them to use their talents to make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1773423995016,"projectUrl":"project/the-keys-to-kindness/10105911/","projectTitle":"The Keys to Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9488759_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715192608517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488759"},{"teacherId":9488759,"projectId":10152177,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project to bring books by Peter H. Reynolds into our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to inspiring stories that encourage creativity, confidence, and self-expression. Books like these spark meaningful conversations and help students see themselves as capable writers, artists, and thinkers.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the books, I've already noticed students eagerly reaching for them during reading time. They've been especially excited to talk about the themes of perseverance and believing in themselves—lessons that will stay with them far beyond the classroom. Your generosity is making a real difference in their learning experience, and we are so grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us build a classroom full of imagination and possibility.","fullyFundedDate":1773871414028,"projectUrl":"project/the-mark-of-a-dreamer-fostering-growth/10152177/","projectTitle":"The Mark of a Dreamer: Fostering Growth Mindsets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9488759_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715192608517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488759"},{"teacherId":222202,"projectId":10123728,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our student leaders have successfully transformed their empathy into action by launching a no-barrier food pantry that ensures none of their peers have to choose between hunger and their education. By providing the essential shelf-stable proteins, grains, and organizational tools requested, you have enabled these students to manage every aspect of this project, from calculating nutritional value to discreetly distributing \"community bags\" that protect the dignity of those in need. This project has done more than just fill empty stomachs; it has stripped away the barriers surrounding food insecurity and proven to our entire school community that when students are equipped with the right resources, they can solve the most challenging problems facing their neighbors.","fullyFundedDate":1773940009967,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-resource-pantry/10123728/","projectTitle":"Student-Led Resource Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp222202_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692107488130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-nelson"},{"teacherId":9454275,"projectId":9938135,"letterContent":"The words \"Thank You\" do not seem enough to show our gratitude for your generous donation. Our project, \"Chill Out Chargers\", started as a way to reset our mind and body but it has turned into something far better: Students are taking ownership over themselves, learning important life skills, and are seeing there are a lot more aspects that go into their learning other than their books. At the end of music class students obtain a mat, close their eyes, remain still and quiet, and focus on their breathing. They block out the world to reset their mind and body then go back to their academic classroom. This allows us to maintain a healthy mind and body. Every teacher and every class on our campus can utilize the materials you donated for years to come. Thanks to you we are healthier mentally, emotionally, and physically.","fullyFundedDate":1766500892929,"projectUrl":"project/chill-out-chargers/9938135/","projectTitle":"Chill Out, Chargers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9454275_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720703892084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9454275"},{"teacherId":8496320,"projectId":10075179,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to for funding our student deodorant project! Your generosity helps ensure our students have the essential items they need to feel confident and ready to learn. We appreciate your commitment to supporting our school community! Something so simple makes a big difference in student comfort and confidence. Personal hygiene products such as deodorant can make a tremendous difference in a student's comfort, self‑esteem, and overall well‑being. Thank you for caring about our kids! With your support, we are building a stronger, healthier, and more confident school community.","fullyFundedDate":1773864379784,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-kits-supporting-student-well/10075179/","projectTitle":"Confidence Kits: Supporting Student Wellness Through Essential Care Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8496320_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655087599317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8496320"},{"teacherId":8496320,"projectId":9990148,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding the deodorant project for our students. Your contribution meets an important need and helps ensure that our students feel confident, cared for, and prepared for their school day.\r\n\r\nPersonal hygiene products such as deodorant can make a tremendous difference in a student's comfort, self‑esteem, and overall well‑being. Thanks to your kindness, we are able to make a positive and meaningful impact in a very practical way.","fullyFundedDate":1772550358680,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-fabulous/9990148/","projectTitle":"Fresh & Fabulous","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8496320_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655087599317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8496320"},{"teacherId":222202,"projectId":10126461,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our snacks and essentials station. Many of our students start their day carrying challenges that don't show up in a backpack, such as hunger and other needs. Your gift has helped address that need.\r\nBecause of your support, we're able to offer everything from nourishing snacks to simple first-aid items, small things that make a big difference. Your kindness helps our students feel seen and cared for the moment they walk through the door.","fullyFundedDate":1772550327162,"projectUrl":"project/boost-motivation-for-positive-learning-e/10126461/","projectTitle":"Boost Motivation for Positive Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp222202_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692107488130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-nelson"},{"teacherId":9488759,"projectId":9966411,"letterContent":"My students love exploring concepts that fall outside normal curriculum. This year in gifted, I wanted to add a variety of musical instruments to our class to improve focus, concentration and memory. They were thrilled to learn they were goiong to add handbells to our rhythm sticks, harmonicas, and keyboards. Of course, like any eager kids, they desparately wanted to take out our new bells and start playing around. Guess what? I let them! It was so fun watching them trying to make music while exclaiming, \"Mine doesn't work!\" Little by little they discovered the numbers, letters, and notes matched a color code. At first, the kids listened to my color directions to play simple tunes then progressed to following colors on the whiteboard. Once I began to display the actual notes that corresponded to the letters and colors, the magic happened. They were able to connect the colors to the notes and the notes to a rhythm pattern. It has been an absolute joy to watch them come together to create music in interesting ways. Your generosity and dedication to youth people in classrooms across the country inspires me to work harder to bring more enriching programs into my gifted classroom. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1770818432974,"projectUrl":"project/come-on-ring-those-bells/9966411/","projectTitle":"Come on, Ring Those Bells","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9488759_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715192608517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488759"},{"teacherId":9488759,"projectId":10016192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our poetry project! Because of your kindness, my fourth grade students now have access to a wonderful collection of poetry books that have brought our poetry unit to life.\r\n\r\nThese books have opened the door for students to explore language in creative and meaningful ways. They've been reading, analyzing, and discussing poems while also experimenting with writing their own. During our unit, students have explored a variety of poetic forms, including haiku, list poems, and limericks. Each form has provided a new way to think about structure, rhythm, and word choice. \r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact by giving students the tools to think deeply, write creatively, and connect with literature in a new way. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping us create such an engaging and inspiring learning experience","fullyFundedDate":1770320077520,"projectUrl":"project/poetry-for-curious-clever-and-kind-of/10016192/","projectTitle":"Poetry for Curious, Clever, and Kind of Quirky Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9488759_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715192608517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488759"},{"teacherId":9488759,"projectId":9886230,"letterContent":"My students have loved exploring electricity and energy with their Snap Circuits. Watching them go from struggling to understand basic principals to completing complex projects is exciting for me as their teacher. One of my most introverted students is not only talking to her partners but is leading the collaboration. She uses content vocabulary and encourages her peers to do the same. Today I heard another student shout, \"Wait! I'm having a big brain moment!\" as he finally discovered the mistake in his team's circuit. Thank you for helping me bring these materials into our classroom to challenge and insprire children. 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