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Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a more engaging and supportive learning environment where students feel excited and confident as they develop their English skills. Thank you for helping provide tools that make learning more accessible and meaningful for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1772116119065,"projectUrl":"project/a-screen-that-speaks-every-language/9871807/","projectTitle":"A Screen That Speaks Every Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nunez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8799763_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x33,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762269406575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8799763"},{"teacherId":9577429,"projectId":9867151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your support has made a meaningful difference in my classroom. My students have truly enjoyed using the breathing tool, which gives them a clear and engaging visual of \"breathing in to smell the flower\" and \"breathing out to blow out the flame.\" This simple yet powerful tool has quickly become a favorite.\r\nThroughout the year, my students have been learning and exploring healthy coping strategies to help them manage strong emotions, stay calm, and feel more in control. This breathing tool has been incredibly useful in helping them practice these skills in a concrete, accessible way. It allows them to slow down, regulate their feelings, and build confidence in using calming strategies independently.\r\nYour generosity has given my students a resource that supports their emotional well-being every single day. Thank you again for believing in them and helping us create a classroom environment where they feel supported, safe, and empowered.\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1762827635697,"projectUrl":"project/practical-tools-for-emotional-self-regu/9867151/","projectTitle":"Practical Tools for Emotional Self -Regulation in Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ureña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9577429_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y392&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719511968595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9577429"},{"teacherId":3324679,"projectId":9705394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our recent project and helping us provide snacks for our students. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have access to healthy snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. For many of them, this simple support eases stress and allows them to concentrate more fully on their schoolwork. What might seem like a small gesture truly has a big impact on their academic success and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds our students that there are people in the community who care about them and believe in their potential. That encouragement means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire class, thank you for investing in our students and helping create a positive, supportive learning environment. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1763995236584,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-with-nutritious-snacks/9705394/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds with Nutritious Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Plummer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3324679_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535590702200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3324679"},{"teacherId":4681885,"projectId":9790791,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students require a visual and tactile element in order to build a deep understanding of a concept, and being able to add an engaging visual aspect to our Math lessons has really helped my students stay focused and engaged while learning new math concepts. When they remain engaged in a lesson, students are more likely to retain new information. They love using their white boards to show their strategies while looking at colorful and interactive slides on the board. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760744524457,"projectUrl":"project/math-for-every-mind/9790791/","projectTitle":"Math for Every Mind!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4681885_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662060364373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4681885"},{"teacherId":4681885,"projectId":9754359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has continued to grow! My students were so excited when our new Judy Moody and Stink books appeared! Often, students who are struggling readers are reluctant to initiate reading. Finding a series they enjoy helps them want to read more because they care about the characters and want to see what happens next. They recognized both characters from excerpts we had read in our reading book, and they are so excited to read about Judy and Stink's further adventures. Thanks to this series of books, my students are excited to read on their own. It is so wonderful to watch them browse through the books to select the right one. As soon as they finish reading their book, they bring it back, excited to trade it for a new one. I love listening to my students tell each other about the book they are reading. They speak with such enthusiasm, some of our books have a waiting list! After finding a series they enjoy, they have wanted to read more, which is helping them develop into stronger readers. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768086066169,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-a-series-judy-moody-stink/9754359/","projectTitle":"Hooked on a Series (Judy Moody & Stink)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4681885_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662060364373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4681885"},{"teacherId":4681885,"projectId":9781650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has continued to grow! My students were so excited when our new Magic Tree House companion books appeared! Research shows that background knowledge about a variety of topics is one of the most important aspects of reading comprehension. As a Special Education teacher, I support students who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities, and are currently performing far below grade level. Due to lack of opportunities and difficulties with retaining information, my students often lack the background knowledge required to successfully comprehend grade level content. In the Magic Treehouse series, the main characters travel to a variety of locations and time periods, allowing readers to learn about many different subjects, while enjoying an exciting narrative. The companion books are nonfiction expansions, allowing readers to learn even more about each topic. With both of these series in our classroom library, my students are now gaining additional background knowledge on a variety of topics in a fun way, ultimately increasing their reading comprehension. My students love sharing facts while reading the nonfiction companion books. Their comprehension of the fiction Magic Treehouse stories has improved, due to their increased background knowledge on the topics in the stories. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1767802770893,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-background-knowledge/9781650/","projectTitle":"The Magic of Background Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4681885_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662060364373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4681885"},{"teacherId":4681885,"projectId":9754258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has continued to grow! My students were so excited when our new Magic Tree House companion books appeared! Research shows that background knowledge about a variety of topics is one of the most important aspects of reading comprehension. As a Special Education teacher, I support students who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities, and are currently performing far below grade level. Due to lack of opportunities and difficulties with retaining information, my students often lack the background knowledge required to successfully comprehend grade level content. In the Magic Treehouse series, the main characters travel to a variety of locations and time periods, allowing readers to learn about many different subjects, while enjoying an exciting narrative. The companion books are nonfiction expansions, allowing readers to learn even more about each topic. With both of these series in our classroom library, my students are now gaining additional background knowledge on a variety of topics in a fun way, ultimately increasing their reading comprehension. My students love sharing facts while reading the nonfiction companion books. Their comprehension of the fiction Magic Treehouse stories has improved, due to their increased background knowledge on the topics in the stories. 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As soon as they finish reading their book, they bring it back, excited to trade it for a new one. The My Weird School series has been a big hit as well. I love listening to my students tell each other about the book they are reading. They speak with such enthusiasm, some of our books have a waiting list! After finding a series they enjoy,they have wanted to read more, which is helping them develop into stronger readers. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758898962728,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-a-series-chapter-books/9754185/","projectTitle":"Hooked on a Series (Chapter Books)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4681885_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662060364373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4681885"},{"teacherId":4681885,"projectId":9446783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students love earning prizes for achieving behavior goals as well as when they meet academic milestones. We use individual whiteboards often, and my students love the opportunity to earn a cute whiteboard eraser instead of using a plain one. The pencil charms are very popular too! Students love getting to select one from the many fun options. As an added bonus, students aren't losing their pencils as often because they love the charms so much. Thanks to your generosity, I have seen an increase in math fact practice, homework completion, and rule following. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758898976150,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-treats-for-terrific-behavio/9446783/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Treats for Terrific Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Curro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4681885_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662060364373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4681885"},{"teacherId":3324679,"projectId":9643691,"letterContent":"Our From Sounds to Stories: Supporting Growing Readers with Decodable Texts DonorsChoose project has brought tremendous growth and excitement to our classroom. The new decodable readers have given students the perfect tools to practice their phonics skills with confidence and success. With texts that match their developing abilities, students are reading more independently, building stronger sound-to-letter connections, and experiencing the joy of finishing books on their own. These resources have transformed our reading time—students are more engaged, more motivated, and more proud of their progress. Thanks to this generous support, our young readers are taking meaningful steps from sounding out words to becoming confident, fluent storytellers.","fullyFundedDate":1758898866761,"projectUrl":"project/from-sounds-to-stories-supporting-growi/9643691/","projectTitle":"From Sounds to Stories: Supporting Growing Readers with Decodable Texts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Plummer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3324679_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535590702200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3324679"},{"teacherId":3324679,"projectId":9643564,"letterContent":"This DonorsChoose project made an immediate and meaningful impact on our classroom. With essential supplies like paper, folders, clipboards, white-out, soap, and other everyday materials, our students now have what they need to stay organized, focused, and ready to learn. These resources have helped create a cleaner, more efficient, and more supportive learning environment where students can fully engage without worrying about having the basics. Thanks to this generosity, we're able to spend more time learning and creating—and less time searching for missing supplies. Our classroom feels more prepared, empowered, and cared for because of this incredible support.","fullyFundedDate":1758899190013,"projectUrl":"project/bright-beginnings-supplies-for-curious/9643564/","projectTitle":"Bright Beginnings: Supplies for Curious Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Plummer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3324679_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535590702200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3324679"},{"teacherId":3324679,"projectId":9643605,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now more connected, organized, and ready for 21st-century learning! With the addition of new headphones, an iPad charging station, and organization baggies, my students can fully engage in our technology-based lessons without distraction or delay.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have made a tremendous difference during independent learning time, allowing each student to focus on their own path—whether it's reading, phonics practice, or math games—without background noise. The iPad charging station has kept our devices powered, organized, and ready for use throughout the day, making transitions smoother and maximizing our learning time. The organization baggies have helped each student keep their materials neat and accessible, teaching responsibility and reducing classroom clutter.\r\n\r\nThese tools have made our learning environment more efficient, focused, and student-friendly. 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