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My students look forward to independent reading every day and I know that this would not be the case without the high interest books that your donations purchased. While we may not be able to read all of these books independently just yet, we are excited to look through them, take picture walks, buddy read, and listen to read alouds. Your donations and kindness have truly helped foster a love of reading in some amazing children. Thank you as always for supporting me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1744909476535,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-classroom-library-with-our/9200137/","projectTitle":"Building our Classroom Library With Our Favorite Series","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cresci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp220037_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720461809208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscresciogrady"},{"teacherId":9238009,"projectId":9036235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom through DonorsChoose. With your support, I was able to provide my students with the materials and time needed to teach an important life skill tying their shoes. This might seem like a small task, but for many of my students, mastering this skill was a huge milestone. 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Seeing their excited faces when they interact with new materials reminds me every day why I love teaching, and I owe part of that joy to supporters like you.\r\n\r\nBeyond tangible items, your donation sends a powerful message to my students—that they are valued and deserving of a quality education. It shows them that people outside their classroom care about their growth and success. This encouragement can inspire them to dream bigger and strive harder, knowing they are supported by a caring community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also alleviates some of the financial pressures that often come with teaching, allowing me to focus more on creating meaningful lessons and nurturing each child's potential. It's a reminder that collective efforts can make a significant impact, and I am truly grateful to be part of a community that cares so deeply about the future of our youth.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your contribution has created ripples of positivity that extend beyond the classroom. 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