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Students approach it each morning to see what has been posted up for them to interact with. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1776090644972,"projectUrl":"project/easel-learning/10026938/","projectTitle":"Easel Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405597"},{"teacherId":27189,"projectId":10066099,"letterContent":"I want to thank you again for your generous contribution to our classroom. My students really enjoyed all of the art supplies that you provided for them to express their learning. \r\n\r\nWe spent our days of the last school year painting, drawing, and writing to show responses for questions about our reading. We also created pictures about us and our families. We loved sharing our work with our families. \r\n\r\nThese items also helped my students developed fine motor skills and build their hand muscles. They left Pre-K ready for Kindergarten. Also, we will be able to continue using the supplies for several more school year, reaching many","fullyFundedDate":1778163713215,"projectUrl":"project/creative-and-decorative-items-for-artist/10066099/","projectTitle":"Creative and Decorative Items for Artistic Expression and Literacy Responses","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tejeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp27189_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456804098757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisatejeda"},{"teacherId":4736060,"projectId":10148475,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your gift of decodable books for our classroom. These materials are vital for our kindergarten students as they work on developing essential literacy skills.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, our students can practice blending sounds to read words, a process we call decoding. These books are specifically leveled based on the sounds the children have learned, allowing them to apply their knowledge to read CVC words like \"cat.\" This targeted instruction is exactly what they need to build confidence and develop into successful readers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your wonderful support of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1773878873331,"projectUrl":"project/the-path-to-reading-essential-literacy/10148475/","projectTitle":"The Path to Reading: Essential Literacy Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lucin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4736060"},{"teacherId":7649078,"projectId":10160061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of breakfast bars to our first grade classroom. Your support helps ensure that all of my students have access to a quick and nutritious snack when they need one throughout the school day. For many young learners, having a snack available can make a big difference in their ability to focus, participate, and feel their best while learning.\r\n\r\nFirst grade is a busy and exciting year filled with reading, writing, math, and hands-on learning experiences. Thanks to your kindness, my students can spend more time concentrating on their learning and less time worrying about being hungry. Your thoughtful contribution helps create a classroom environment where every child feels supported, cared for, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for investing in their education and well-being. Thank you for making a positive impact on our classroom and helping our young learners thrive each day.","fullyFundedDate":1774122478120,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-bars-and-snacks-to-stay-focuse/10160061/","projectTitle":"Breakfast Bars and Snacks to Stay Focused, and Energized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dimino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7649078_orig.png?crop=271,271,x392,y233&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715284184190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7649078"},{"teacherId":4852894,"projectId":9990498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first-grade classroom library! My students were thrilled to see all the new books and couldn't wait to start reading. They now have more choices that match their interests and levels, which has increased engagement during independent reading and small groups. These books help build confidence, strengthen skills, and foster a love of reading. 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For many of them, this support fills an important gap and ensures they don't have to learn on an empty stomach. Your kindness helps create a more comfortable, nurturing environment where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1772550367377,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-kids/9990203/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":27189,"projectId":9771622,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. The students have enjoyed using the colorful markers for so many activities. They have created drawings to respond to literature, which shows their understanding of stories we read. They have also used them to write their number and letter of the week. \r\n\r\nWe have also been able to hang important signs and their work around the classroom with the magnets. The magnetic book shelves have been a hit. My students love to come in each morning and see what book we will be reading that day and what books will be available for partner reading. \r\n\r\nYour donation has brought more life and excitement to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767646762031,"projectUrl":"project/inspirational-classroom-items-needed/9771622/","projectTitle":"Inspirational Classroom Items Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tejeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp27189_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456804098757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisatejeda"},{"teacherId":7649078,"projectId":9940441,"letterContent":"In a classroom filled with energetic and curious first graders, maintaining healthy habits is incredibly important. Young students are still learning the basics of personal hygiene, and having easy access to supplies like hand sanitizer and soap helps us reinforce these habits every day. 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Your donation makes a real difference, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students can learn, play, and thrive. We are truly grateful for your support and kindness. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769538196927,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-focused-minds-winter-cloth/10050892/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Focused Minds: Winter Clothing for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galbraith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4852894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588444287809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4852894"},{"teacherId":4852894,"projectId":10051312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library! Your generosity helps us provide students with a wide range of nonfiction books, giving them the chance to explore animals, space, weather, communities, and how things work. 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