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I cannot express how truly grateful I am for your support, and I want you to know just how meaningful and impactful your contribution has been for our classroom community. My students come from many different backgrounds and language experiences, and learning English can feel both exciting and challenging for them. Having these incentives has added an element of joy and encouragement that has transformed the way they participate, engage, and show confidence during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe moment the students saw the incentives, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately began talking about which items they hoped to earn and how they planned to work hard for them. For young language learners, motivation plays an important role in helping them persevere through difficult vocabulary, new writing structures, and speaking tasks that may feel intimidating. 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