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With more copies now available, all students can participate at the same time, rather than waiting for limited resources to be shared.\r\n\r\nThese materials also allow me to better support students at different proficiency levels. I can assign articles, writing tasks, and discussion prompts that match where students are on their language learning journey while still working toward shared class goals. This helps students build confidence, strengthen literacy skills, and see themselves as real users of Spanish, not just students memorizing vocabulary.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of authentic language learning. Your support is helping them develop stronger reading skills, greater confidence, and a deeper connection to Spanish. 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This kind of flexible, inclusive design would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and in equitable, high-quality learning. Because of you, my classroom is more inclusive, more responsive to student needs, and better equipped to help every learner grow with confidence. Your generosity is already making a real difference in how my students learn and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1765561286460,"projectUrl":"project/differentiation-with-colored-printer/9779693/","projectTitle":"Differentiation With Color(ed Printer)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721970_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768486330950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-amster"},{"teacherId":8721970,"projectId":9782953,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Young Leaders class. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to leadership resources that are already shaping the way we learn, reflect, and grow together. Even in these early weeks, the books and discussion prompts have helped spark meaningful conversations and build a strong sense of community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have already been using the leadership skills books and icebreaker questions to help students get to know one another, practice communication, and reflect on what it means to lead with character and confidence. These tools have been especially helpful as we begin our current Public Speaking unit, where students are learning how to speak clearly, respectfully, and courageously in front of their peers. Your support is helping them develop the confidence to use their voices and share their ideas.\r\n\r\nWhile we have not yet used every resource, the full collection has given me powerful ideas for upcoming lessons and activities. Tools like the SEL passports will allow students to track their growth, set goals, and reflect on how they demonstrate the NJHS pillars of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship. Paired with the Disney 5 Keys of Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency, and Inclusion, these resources will help students turn leadership into daily habits, not just words.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the importance of leadership education. Because of you, they are building skills that will serve them far beyond this classroom — learning how to speak up, support others, and lead with purpose. Your generosity is already making a real difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760706339156,"projectUrl":"project/leadership-development-with-new-young-le/9782953/","projectTitle":"Leadership Development with NEW Young Leaders Course","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721970_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768486330950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-amster"},{"teacherId":8721970,"projectId":9773816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and kindness. My students have been so grateful, and while they do not fully understand the larger impact of your support, they know that they are able to succeed in Spanish class which makes me proud to be their teacher.\r\n\r\nHaving the snacks and tools provides them incentive to do well and encourages them to be their authentic self in my classroom so that they can feel free to learn and engage in the content making our class that much more exciting and ready for real life application.","fullyFundedDate":1759326583458,"projectUrl":"project/kick-starting-spanish-for-the-school-yea/9773816/","projectTitle":"Kick Starting Spanish for the School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8721970_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768486330950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-amster"},{"teacherId":8316199,"projectId":9886864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. With the new classroom resources, my students and I have been able to enhance our learning environment significantly. The students were excited to see the snacks and their reactions were priceless, They eagerly began organizing the snacks so that they are easy to see and grab when a student is in need.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions, the snacks we received will support students who come to school hungry. This will make a noticeable difference in their focus and participation during lessons. Your support is truly making a positive impact in their lives, and I look forward to seeing how they grow throughout the this school year","fullyFundedDate":1763995220983,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-has-no-place-in-learning-help-us/9886864/","projectTitle":"Hunger Has No Place in Learning: Help Us Provide Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8316199_orig.jpg?crop=426,426,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673277042340","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8316199"},{"teacherId":8721970,"projectId":8763966,"letterContent":"I cannot express enough gratitude for your incredible support of my DonorsChoose project, Surviving School with Snacks and Language Support. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to essential resources that are making a real difference in their daily learning experience. Over the years, your kindness has helped fund multiple projects in my classroom, supporting countless students on their path to becoming confident Spanish speakers. Your contributions don't just provide materials—they create opportunities for engagement, growth, and a love of language learning that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and relief. The simple act of having snacks available has eased their worries about hunger, allowing them to focus on their studies. Meanwhile, the language support resources have been a game changer, giving my students—many of whom are English Language Learners—the tools they need to thrive in a multilingual environment. Recently, we used these resources during a shopping and clothing unit, where students practiced real-world conversations, using circumlocution and comprehensible input to navigate Spanish dialogues just as they would in everyday life. Watching them apply ACTFL proficiency benchmarks and NY World Language Standards in a meaningful way has been inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour support enables me to be creative in my teaching, making Spanish accessible and engaging for students who might not otherwise see its value. As we continue our journey, we are focusing on building lifelong language skills, developing cultural understanding, and fostering confidence in communication. The impact of your generosity goes far beyond this project—you are shaping the future of world language learners, and I could not do this without you. 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