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This simple practice brings so much joy and teaches responsibility, and your donation made it possible for every child to be part of it.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students feel included, seen, and celebrated. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom community, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762561097323,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-treats-for-every-student-part/9698640/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Treats for Every Student Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petrikova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3975606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502954031249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-petrikova"},{"teacherId":6319870,"projectId":9557159,"letterContent":"This semester has been practicum work as well as continued learning. I have been implementing the UFLI reading program. This program is and evidenced based, research backed program. \r\nI have been using UFLI's lesson plans and including handwriting practice as well as structured word inquiry (SWI) elements to further enhance my students vocabulary and orthographic memory.\r\nMy students has been working on increasing orthographic memory through repeated phonemic awareness practice, heart word practice, learning of rules and reading and spelling words and connected text. We have been working on fluency through repeated reading and chunking.","fullyFundedDate":1755688329867,"projectUrl":"project/reading-work-up-from-diagnosis-to-inter/9557159/","projectTitle":"Reading Work-up: From Diagnosis to Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grunfeld","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6319870"},{"teacherId":3975606,"projectId":9620004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project for writing tools! Your generous support has made a big difference in my classroom. With this project, I was able to give all of my students publishing paper, purple revising pens, pencil pouches to keep all of their writing tools, and colored pencils—all neatly organized in one place.\r\n\r\nThe revising pens have quickly become their favorite. My students love using their purple pens to improve their writing along with their colorful proofreading chart. It makes them feel like real editors, and their excitement and engagement during writing lessons have gone up tremendously.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped turn writing time into one of the joyful parts of our day. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758898810022,"projectUrl":"project/writing-in-style-tools-to-inspire-young/9620004/","projectTitle":"Writing in Style: Tools to Inspire Young Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petrikova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3975606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502954031249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-petrikova"},{"teacherId":3975606,"projectId":9481117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project to get supplemental materials, including a Grammar Chart for my 4th graders. These resources have made a big difference in our classroom. The charts are displayed around the room so students can easily refer to them during lessons and independent work.\r\n\r\nHaving these materials has also helped me during small group instruction by allowing me to provide targeted support and extra grammar practice. The grammar games have been especially helpful in reinforcing skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our learning environment and made grammar more interactive and accessible for my students. Thank you again for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758898763003,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-grammar-skills-one-chart-at-a/9481117/","projectTitle":"Boosting Grammar Skills, One Chart at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petrikova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3975606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502954031249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-petrikova"},{"teacherId":3975606,"projectId":9409889,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with essential supplies such as tape, Sharpie markers, and laminating sheets. These basics may seem small, but they make a big difference in our day-to-day learning. With your support, I was able to create personalized labels for each student's notebooks and folders, which helps them stay organized and take pride in their materials.\r\n\r\nI also laminated many resources we use daily, including our \"What I'll Need...\" chart. This chart now sits on our easel so that every student can easily see what to bring to the floor for whole group instruction. Having durable, reusable resources has been a huge help in keeping our classroom running smoothly and ensuring that students know exactly what's expected of them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our learning space more organized, efficient, and student-friendly. 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We are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a safer place for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1758636578095,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-away-germs-welcome-learning/9547905/","projectTitle":"Wipe Away Germs, Welcome Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petrikova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3975606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502954031249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-petrikova"},{"teacherId":3975606,"projectId":9628696,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and classroom community, I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity in providing healthier alternative treats. Your thoughtful support ensures that every child—whether they are nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, or avoid gelatin—can fully participate in our celebrations.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to create joyful classroom moments where no student feels left out. These inclusive treats allow us to celebrate together in a way that is safe, healthy, and welcoming for all.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your care and generosity in helping us build a classroom where every child feels included.","fullyFundedDate":1756841046626,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-treats-for-every-student/9628696/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Treats for Every Student!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petrikova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3975606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502954031249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-petrikova"},{"teacherId":2922435,"projectId":9027586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students are now able to nap comfortably and safely. We work so hard all morning learning through play and movement. It tires us out. The new cots are so comfortable and give us a chance to renew our energy.\r\nAfter we nap we can then go and start learning again with renewed energy and curiosity. We spend our afternoons strengthening our minds and gross motor skills so that we can get stronger and smarter everyday.\r\nThank you again for all your support and help,","fullyFundedDate":1746215944304,"projectUrl":"project/reenergize-and-learn/9027586/","projectTitle":"Reenergize and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blaustein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2922435_orig.jpg?crop=1246,1246,x204,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673306530998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/malka-blaustein"},{"teacherId":8001991,"projectId":9624832,"letterContent":"When the new resources arrived, my students' excitement was contagious—hands shot up, voices buzzed, and smiles spread across the room as they explored the materials for the first time. We wasted no time putting them to use. One of our favorite projects so far has been using the new books and supplies during guided reading groups. Students worked together to annotate passages, share their interpretations, and even act out scenes to better understand character perspective. The addition of engaging texts and hands-on tools made the lesson not only more interactive but also more memorable.\r\n\r\nThese materials have quickly become part of our daily routine. During independent reading, students now choose books that spark their curiosity and feel proud to recommend them to classmates. When we launched our most recent writing project, several students were eager to reference ideas and themes from the new books as inspiration for their own stories. The next step for our class is diving into longer, student-led discussions where they practice forming and defending opinions based on evidence from texts. These resources have given them the confidence and motivation to take ownership of their learning, and it's incredible to see their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1757421821090,"projectUrl":"project/organized-engaged-and-ready-to-learn/9624832/","projectTitle":"Organized, Engaged, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8001991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721180043266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8001991"},{"teacherId":8001991,"projectId":9368302,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has transformed into a space of excitement, growth, and imagination. The new books you helped provide have introduced my students to skills that go far beyond reading words on a page. We've been working on making inferences, identifying themes, analyzing character motivations, and learning how to support opinions with text evidence. These are foundational skills that not only prepare students for higher-level reading, but also strengthen their ability to think critically in every subject.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading now looks like small groups huddled together discussing what a character might do next, independent readers eagerly recommending their favorite chapter to a friend, and whole-class read-alouds where students confidently raise their hands to share predictions and insights. The books have sparked authentic conversations, and students are developing the joy of reading as well as the skills to understand texts on a deeper level.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who once struggled to find interest in reading, has completely lit up after discovering a new series from our library. She now races to grab the book first thing in the morning and often asks if she can take it home to continue reading. Another student, who is an English language learner, has found comfort and confidence in illustrated texts that help him follow along with both the story and the vocabulary. Stories are meeting my students where they are, and every day I see how much these books are helping them grow as readers and learners.","fullyFundedDate":1750787776497,"projectUrl":"project/read-roam-repeat-a-library-for-lifelo/9368302/","projectTitle":"Read, Roam, Repeat: A Library for Lifelong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8001991_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721180043266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8001991"},{"teacherId":3975606,"projectId":9480797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing a pop of color for our classroom—a room now full of ideas and creativity. Because of your kindness, we were able to bring in bulletin board paper, borders, and other materials that helped transform our learning space into a warm and welcoming environment.\r\n\r\n On the very first day of school, my students walked in and their faces immediately lit up. Many of them shared how much they loved the way the room looked, and their excitement set the tone for a positive start to our year together. That joy and sense of belonging would not have been possible without you.\r\n\r\n Your generosity made this vision a reality, and I am so grateful that you chose to support our class. You didn't just help decorate a room—you helped create a space where students feel inspired, welcomed, and ready to learn every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755038279365,"projectUrl":"project/a-pop-of-color-for-a-room-full-of-ideas/9480797/","projectTitle":"A Pop of Color for a Room Full of Ideas!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Petrikova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3975606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502954031249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-petrikova"},{"teacherId":3975606,"projectId":9244627,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom project. Because of your support, we were able to provide our students with math manipulatives, including protractors and other hands-on materials.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made a tremendous difference in our learning. Students were able to actively participate in lessons, practice important math skills, and truly engage with the concepts we were studying. Having the opportunity to use real materials allowed them to see math come to life, which boosted their confidence and made them feel successful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment to education have created meaningful learning experiences for my students. 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