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Without support of the community teaching youth would truly be an isolated experience.","fullyFundedDate":1431268646549,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-action/1556497/","projectTitle":"Reading in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-wilson"},{"teacherId":5389040,"projectId":9301581,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is thriving with the new supplies you helped provide! The pens, sheet protectors, and pencil pouches have already made organization so much easier for my students, while the toner and ink cartridges ensure we can keep printing lessons, activities, and visual supports without interruption. One special moment was when students used the new writing pens during a journaling activity—several of them commented on how smooth the pens felt and how \"grown-up\" they felt writing with them. 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Thank you for being such an important part of their journey!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMr. C","fullyFundedDate":1754503492930,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-boost-equipping-our-spec/9301581/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Boost: Equipping Our Special Education Classroom for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cobbins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5389040_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648752026111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-c-classroom"},{"teacherId":9052364,"projectId":9320560,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donation brought in resources that have already made a meaningful difference in my students' learning and engagement.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was unforgettable. My students couldn't believe the supplies were just for them. Eyes lit up, hands shot into the air to volunteer to help unpack everything, and the room buzzed with curiosity about what we would create next. One student even said, \"This feels like Christmas!\"—and it truly did.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've used the materials for a number of hands-on projects. One of the highlights was a collaborative group project where students created interactive learning stations for a science unit. They used the new supplies to build models of ecosystems, label diagrams, and create visuals to teach their classmates. It turned into a student-led learning showcase! The materials gave them the tools to not only absorb information but to teach it, which has taken their confidence to a whole new level.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're diving into a unit on storytelling and creative writing. 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My students are beginning to see themselves not just as learners, but as creators.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for giving my students the opportunity to explore, create, and grow with joy and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1746785776384,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-papers-possibilities/9320560/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Papers, Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hopkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9052364_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691439576307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9052364"},{"teacherId":5389040,"projectId":9297055,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express my gratitude for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of you, we were able to welcome the Secret Stories® Space Saver Kit into our learning space—and the impact has already been incredible.\r\n\r\nThe moment the kit arrived, my students were instantly intrigued by the bright visuals and the idea of learning \"secret\" reading strategies. Since we've started using it, I've seen a transformation in how they approach reading. What once felt confusing or overwhelming has become exciting. They now light up when they recall a \"secret\" during reading and writing activities. It's like watching confidence bloom in real time.\r\n\r\nThis resource has especially benefited my struggling readers and students with special needs, who often need extra support and repeated exposure. With the Secret Stories®, they're not just memorizing sounds—they're understanding them through stories that make sense and stick. We've woven the kit into our daily routine, and it has truly become a cornerstone of our literacy instruction.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of joyful learning. Your kindness has given my students the tools they need to feel like successful, capable readers. You've helped change the way we experience reading—and for that, we are sincerely and forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746698771644,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-secrets-to-reading-with-th/9297055/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Secrets to Reading with the Secret Stories® Kit!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cobbins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5389040_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648752026111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-c-classroom"},{"teacherId":5389040,"projectId":9096396,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and support of our self-contained special education classroom. Your contribution ensures that my students have uninterrupted access to essential resources like printed schedules, communication boards, adapted worksheets, and social stories—tools that are vital for their learning and daily routines. The high-yield toner and ink cartridges allow us to continue providing individualized instruction, while the laminating sheets help create durable, reusable materials that withstand everyday use. With the addition of Velcro fasteners, we can design interactive learning aids and adaptive communication supports that meet each student's unique needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students can engage with structured visuals, hands-on activities, and personalized learning materials that empower them to thrive. Your support is not just providing supplies—it is creating an environment where every student feels included, supported, and capable of success. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1739569994612,"projectUrl":"project/print-laminate-learn-essential-tools/9096396/","projectTitle":"Print, Laminate, Learn! Essential Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cobbins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5389040_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648752026111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-c-classroom"},{"teacherId":5389040,"projectId":9032065,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and for believing in my students and their success. Your support has provided essential materials that are already making a meaningful impact in our classroom. The disinfecting wipes help maintain a clean and healthy space, ensuring my students can learn in a safe environment. The ink cartridges allow me to print engaging, interactive resources that bring lessons to life, making learning more accessible and enjoyable for every student. These supplies are not just items—they are tools that create a space where my students can focus, explore, and thrive.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students can engage in their education without unnecessary barriers, allowing them to reach their full potential. Your support helps foster a classroom where creativity, learning, and growth are at the center of everything we do. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and the difference you have made in my students' educational journey. Thank you for helping to make this vision a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1736948546194,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classrooms-creative-minds-suppo/9032065/","projectTitle":"\"Clean Classrooms, Creative Minds: Supporting Student Success\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cobbins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5389040_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648752026111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-c-classroom"},{"teacherId":5389040,"projectId":8967249,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and support of my students. Your contribution has provided essential resources that are transforming our classroom into a more engaging, accessible, and supportive learning environment. With dry-erase markers, laminating sheets, and printer ink, I can create interactive, reusable materials tailored to my students' unique learning needs. 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