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Many walked over to explore the titles as soon as they noticed the display. Several students commented on recognizing historical figures or topics they had heard about before, while others were eager to discover something new. It quickly became a focal point in the room and encouraged students to interact with books in a more spontaneous way.\r\n\r\nBuilding on this enthusiasm, I plan to organize a \"book tasting\" or gallery walk activity where students rotate between books, preview first chapters, and share recommendations with classmates. I am also considering a recurring \"First Chapter Friday\" routine to help students discover new authors and genres in a low-pressure way. These activities will continue to foster curiosity, discussion, and independent reading habits in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helped create a space where students feel invited to explore books and ideas. Thank you for helping make reading more visible, accessible, and engaging for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768770613558,"projectUrl":"project/a-living-classroom-library/10040121/","projectTitle":"A Living Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9991766_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743807947303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991766"},{"teacherId":9354841,"projectId":10012229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. Your support has truly made a difference for my students, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using the new resources in our daily lessons, and they've had an immediate impact. Most recently, my students used them during a hands-on project where they worked collaboratively to solve real-world math problems and explain their thinking to one another. The materials allowed students to visualize concepts more clearly, engage in meaningful discussion, and take ownership of their learning in a way that wouldn't have been possible before.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their excitement was obvious. There were lots of smiles, curiosity, and comments like \"This actually makes sense now!\" It was rewarding to see students who are sometimes hesitant in math feel more confident and eager to participate. They immediately wanted to explore, ask questions, and start using the resources right away.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps involve building on this momentum. Students are currently applying these tools to a longer-term project where they analyze problems, justify their reasoning, and present their solutions to their peers. The resources are helping them deepen their understanding while also developing collaboration and critical-thinking skills that will benefit them well beyond this lesson.\r\n\r\nYour support gave you a glimpse into our classroom, and I hope you know how meaningful your contribution has been. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for helping make our classroom a more engaging and empowering place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768515025958,"projectUrl":"project/project-based-learning-in-the-high-schoo/10012229/","projectTitle":"Project Based Learning in the High School Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Naughton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354841_orig.jpg?crop=430,430,x367,y385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699295528621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354841"},{"teacherId":10346172,"projectId":9915549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of snacks and cleaning supplies for our special education classroom. Your kindness directly supports our students by helping us create a clean, welcoming, and nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive each day. \r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided help keep our students energized and ready to learn, and the cleaning supplies ensure that our classroom remains a safe and comfortable space for everyone. Your support truly makes a difference- not just in our daily routine, but in the lives of the children we serve. \r\n\r\nOnce again, we are truly grateful for your kindness, care, and compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1766786322365,"projectUrl":"project/help-special-ed-students/9915549/","projectTitle":"Help Special Ed Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gajo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10346172"},{"teacherId":10346172,"projectId":9996914,"letterContent":"We are very grateful for your generous contributions to our classroom. Your kindness in providing snacks, a cozy bean bag, and essential cleaning supplies has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students' daily experience. These resources not only support their comfort and well-being but also help create an environment where they can feel cared for, focused, and ready to learn. \r\n\r\nYour support reminds our students that there are people in the community who believe in them and value their growth. Every snack shared, every moment of relaxation on the bean bag, and every clean, safe space we maintain is made possible because of you. We are truly thankful for your thoughtfulness and partnership in fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768146573266,"projectUrl":"project/lets-keep-special-ed-kids-happier/9996914/","projectTitle":"Let’s Keep Special Ed Kids Happier","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gajo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10346172"},{"teacherId":2932842,"projectId":8845218,"letterContent":"This studio provided a platform for thoughtful, focused student discussion of a wide range of texts during the 2024–2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Just as importantly, it became a quiet retreat for countless students — a rare space for calm, reflection, and careful listening within a busy high school.\r\n\r\nGiving students access to professional microphones and recording equipment in a room designed to center attention on the words being thought and spoken is invaluable in an era when most technology encourages silent passivity.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students experienced what it means to slow down, speak deliberately, and be heard. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1727961477818,"projectUrl":"project/podcasting-studio/8845218/","projectTitle":"Podcasting Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wilkinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2932842_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689019983287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pjwilk"},{"teacherId":9516371,"projectId":8322685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of the wind turbine and solar system models! These models have made a huge difference in our classroom. Instead of just reading about how wind and solar power work, we got to see and explore them in real life. Being able to build and test the turbines and solar panels helped us truly understand how renewable energy is made and how it can be used to power things.\r\n\r\nWe also learned how these systems interact with each other and with the environment. It was exciting to see how the wind and sun can work together to create energy in different ways. Your donation helped turn science into something we could touch, test, and talk about — which made learning a lot more fun and meaningful. 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