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Because of your generosity, my students will explore books that connect reading with science, creativity, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThese stories—about cookies, bees, crayons, and courageous kids—are helping my students see that reading can lead to discovery and that they can be both readers and scientists. Every time they open a new book, they are learning to ask questions, think critically, and dream big.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is giving my students access to books they might not otherwise have and helping them grow into confident readers, thinkers, and creators. 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With games, storybooks, and our classroom store, they'll practice earning, saving, spending wisely, and setting goals for their future.\r\n\r\nYour generosity means more than just supplies—it means opportunity. Many of my students come from under-resourced homes, and these materials will give them experiences they might not otherwise have. You've helped make learning exciting, meaningful, and full of real-life connections.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my second graders are learning to dream big, think smart, and believe in themselves. Thank you for investing in their confidence and future success. 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I am so thankful for all the supplies that I received as part of my project: Social Emotional Learning Small groups for elementary students\" I have been facilitating many social emotional group and I find the the books and resources have been so beneficial in being able to facilitate lessons/instructions to the kids that I see for small groups. 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