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In addition, your donation will cut my planning and preparation time drastically since I won't have to create these materials from scratch. My students and I thank you in advance, for your support and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1762688747195,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn-speech-language-and-lite/9805884/","projectTitle":"Help Us Learn Speech, Language, and Literacy Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krigsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6846623_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659995992249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6846623"},{"teacherId":6846623,"projectId":9805947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to support students with speech and language impairments. Your donation has provided functional and motivating materials—including word ladders to strengthen students' vocabulary and literacy skills, and minimal pair cards to target speech sound errors and phonological development.\r\n\r\nThese resources make a tremendous difference in our students' progress. The word ladders help build stronger language foundations through engaging, hands-on learning, while the minimal pair cards give students the practice they need to improve their speech clarity and confidence. Because of your support, our sessions are richer, more effective, and more enjoyable for our learners.\r\n\r\nWe are sincerely grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping our students grow. 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Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in creating a welcoming, motivating, and positive learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nSnacks may seem small, but they play a big role in engagement—helping students stay focused, feel comfortable, and participate more actively in their sessions.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your generosity and kindness you've shown my students. Thank you for helping us make their therapy experience even brighter.","fullyFundedDate":1761932696840,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-focus-and-learn/9581490/","projectTitle":"Help Us Focus and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krigsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6846623_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659995992249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6846623"},{"teacherId":6846623,"projectId":9754767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Your donation has enabled me to purchase many new interactive and engaging activities on Teachers pay Teachers, which is a website on which educators can purchase materials created by other educators. I have purchased interactive activities focusing on a variety of speech and language skills including main idea, sequencing, describing, morphology, and vocabulary. In addition, I have been able to purchase interactive activities focusing on phonics skills and phonological awareness skills. 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The decodable comics, in particular, have become a favorite — they are motivating, confidence-building, and have truly sparked a new joy for reading in my students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a tangible difference in their learning and self-esteem. Thank you for helping my students grow as readers and for making our therapy room a place filled with excitement and success. It is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755712459498,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn-to-read/9292648/","projectTitle":"Help Us Learn to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krigsman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6846623_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659995992249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6846623"},{"teacherId":10009703,"projectId":9301420,"letterContent":"We are so happy to share that our students have grown as mathematicians using the new collaboration materials. So far, we have completed many project-based learning activities in Geometry, Place Value, Fractions, and Operations.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards, dry erase markers, and math manipulatives have transformed our classroom into a vibrant space for creative and critical thinking. Students are more engaged and eager to explore math concepts together.\r\nOne memorable moment was during a fractions project when several students had their own \"AH HA!\" moment as they used the manipulatives to visualize parts of a whole. It was exciting to see their confidence grow as they explained their thinking to their classmates.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were thrilled and curious. They couldn't wait to try everything out and quickly began using the tools to solve problems collaboratively.\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to deepen students' understanding by applying these skills in real-world math challenges and continuing to foster teamwork. We are excited to keep building on this momentum, helping students develop both their math abilities and their confidence as problem-solvers.\r\nThank you to our donors for making this possible—you truly have made a difference in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1746374624471,"projectUrl":"project/collaboration-materials/9301420/","projectTitle":"Collaboration Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009703"},{"teacherId":7879571,"projectId":8747181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom and for making it possible for my students to receive their very own Scholastic News magazines!\r\n\r\nThese magazines have quickly become a highlight of our week. Each issue is packed with engaging, age-appropriate nonfiction that helps my students connect with the world around them. From current events to science discoveries, historical moments, and social-emotional learning topics—Scholastic News opens up meaningful conversations and builds critical thinking skills in ways that textbooks just can't.\r\n\r\nStudents are excited to read, ask questions, and even take their magazines home to share with family members. You've not only provided a valuable learning tool—you've helped spark curiosity, improve literacy, and make real-world learning fun and accessible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and helping my students grow as informed, thoughtful readers and citizens!","fullyFundedDate":1734657602489,"projectUrl":"project/extra-extra-read-all-about-it/8747181/","projectTitle":"Extra Extra! Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7879571_orig.png?crop=1122,1122,x7,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623176586746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7879571"},{"teacherId":7879571,"projectId":8747199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom and for bringing Storyworks magazines into the hands of my students!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to high-interest, engaging, and diverse reading materials that truly bring literacy to life. Each issue of Storyworks sparks curiosity, builds critical thinking skills, and opens the door to meaningful discussions. Whether we're diving into a debate, analyzing a poem, or getting lost in a gripping nonfiction story, my students are more excited than ever to read, learn, and share their thoughts.\r\n\r\nStoryworks has quickly become a favorite part of our week. 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