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These books provide strategies for strengthening reading fluency, comprehension, and motivation — all of which directly support our students' literacy development. By implementing the ideas and best practices from these professional texts, I'm able to create even more effective reading lessons and provide targeted support for students at all levels.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a lasting difference in our classroom. You've helped create a nurturing reading environment where students feel inspired to learn, explore, and believe in themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and for being such an important part of their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755739784924,"projectUrl":"project/reading-buddies-and-brainy-books/9612041/","projectTitle":"Reading Buddies and Brainy Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7588721_orig.jpg?crop=386,386,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603247745773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-darrow"},{"teacherId":7588721,"projectId":9611839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our reading project! Because of your kindness, our students now have the tools and resources they need to build confidence, excitement, and a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic shelves are used to help create cozy, organized reading spaces where students can easily display and access books and their reading buddies nearby. The Dog Man plush is a fun and encouraging reading companion, that gives students extra motivation to practice their reading skills during independent reading time. This was specifically requested by my students so it is especially exciting to have DogMan as a reading buddy. And the bags for take-home resources allow students to bring books and materials home, helping families share in their reading progress and joy.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond providing supplies — you're helping to foster curiosity, imagination, and a love for stories that will last a lifetime. My students and I are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755711748241,"projectUrl":"project/books-from-shelf-to-self/9611839/","projectTitle":"Books From Shelf to Self","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7588721_orig.jpg?crop=386,386,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603247745773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-darrow"},{"teacherId":7588721,"projectId":9497244,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous contribution to my project to provide basic supplies for my reading club students. Thanks to your support, our classroom is now stocked with the tools my students need to learn, create, and stay organized every day.\r\n\r\nYour donation of dry erase markers will help make lessons more engaging and interactive as my students can use them daily on their individual whiteboard. The binders help us keep our daily lessons neat and accessible. My young artists are especially excited about the colored pencils, which bring color and creativity to their assignments. And even simple items like ziplock baggies help keep supplies and resources organized, make take-home activities possible, and ensure that materials last throughout the year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity make a real difference in our classroom. Because of you, my students have the resources they need to learn with confidence and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1753920713256,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basics/9497244/","projectTitle":"Back to the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7588721_orig.jpg?crop=386,386,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603247745773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-darrow"},{"teacherId":9203094,"projectId":9223097,"letterContent":"Our first-grade students are thrilled with the variety of activities available during recess. These opportunities have introduced them to new experiences that enhance their enjoyment and learning. It would be wonderful to capture every smile on their faces as they engage in no-tackle football, soccer, bubble play, and practicing ball-catching skills, as well as developing their motor skills with swings and catch cups. Your generous donation is greatly appreciated. Providing these opportunities allows my students to build relationships with their peers, offering essential social-emotional support and the physical activity necessary for first graders to maintain focus in school and achieve their educational objectives.","fullyFundedDate":1753815411351,"projectUrl":"project/sunny-days-in-1st-grade/9223097/","projectTitle":"Sunny Days in 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stegner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9203094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692542368598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/astegnerwes"},{"teacherId":7588721,"projectId":9317534,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous contributions to our classroom project that provided plush toys that accompany specific book titles. These reading buddies have quickly become a beloved part of our reading program and have had a meaningful impact on our students' growth as readers.\r\n\r\nWith these plush companions in hand, students feel more confident and engaged during independent and partner reading time. The reading buddies provide a sense of comfort and fun, which encourages students to practice reading aloud more often. As a result, we've seen improvements in oral reading fluency, expression, and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought both joy and academic progress to our classroom. Thank you for helping make reading a more interactive and encouraging experience for our students. Your kindness is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1746494561361,"projectUrl":"project/reading-club-reading-buddies/9317534/","projectTitle":"Reading Club Reading Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7588721_orig.jpg?crop=386,386,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603247745773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-darrow"},{"teacherId":7588721,"projectId":9291722,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous contributions to this project. Thanks to your support, we received a variety of materials that are already making a meaningful impact in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe clear plastic storage bins have helped us stay organized, making supplies easy to find and keeping our classroom tidy and efficient. The dry erase markers and Sharpies have been put to great use during lessons, allowing students to engage more actively in daily activities.\r\n\r\nWe've also implemented a fun and effective attendance program supported by the items you helped provide. The mints, Tootsie Rolls, and watermelon candies are simple but powerful motivators that help build routine and reward consistency. It's amazing to see how something so small can bring so much excitement to the start of the day.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the phonics and vowel sounds learning game has become a class favorite, helping students strengthen their skills while having fun. It's inspiring to watch them grow more confident with every lesson.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping create a space that supports both learning and joy. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746526001080,"projectUrl":"project/reading-club-ready/9291722/","projectTitle":"Reading Club Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7588721_orig.jpg?crop=386,386,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603247745773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-darrow"},{"teacherId":7588721,"projectId":9291376,"letterContent":"I was so excited when our books arrived for our quarterly book auction! My students did not know that this project included books that they had requested so they were thrilled to see titles they recognized and had read before.\r\n\r\nFor the book auction, we place the books on the table and the students write their names under the books that they would like during a preview time. Then we randomly choose a number and students choose a book in number order.\r\n\r\nResearch shows that students that have books in their homes and have ownership of books identify as readers and their achievement increases in all academic areas. I love providing books for students to have at home and keep as their very own. Having a book auction each quarter is a fun way for the students to choose a book.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support and your generosity of this project. Because of you, I am able to get books into the hands of my students and increase their love of reading!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Darrow","fullyFundedDate":1746487756034,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-books/9291376/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7588721_orig.jpg?crop=386,386,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603247745773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-darrow"},{"teacherId":690304,"projectId":9105046,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my class project for Secret Stories. This resource made such a powerful impact on the acquisition of foundational reading skills, for my 1st grade students.\r\n I would introduce the Secret Story during whole group instruction before using it in small groups later in the day. The stories are the perfect length to hook and most importantly KEEP the attention of 6 1/2-year-olds. But perhaps my most favorite thing about the Secret Story is that it never loses sight of the purpose behind the story- teaching the reading rule. So many other reading materials and programs get bogged down in creating elaborate characters and plots that the reading rule gets buried and students miss it!\r\n The best part, after teaching the story, is to hear and see my students using the story with each other and in their independent work. After working with one of my 6-year-old BFFs, who is DETERMINED to figure this reading thing out, recently spelled every single word correctly on his spelling assessment! And boy did we celebrate! I said, \"Kiss your brain, 'BFF'! You learned the Secret Story!\"","fullyFundedDate":1742917164545,"projectUrl":"project/pssstttt-i-have-a-secret-to-teach-you/9105046/","projectTitle":"Pssstttt... I Have a Secret to Teach You!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMullin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp690304_orig.png?crop=272,272,x6,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597579996779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmcmullin"},{"teacherId":7885902,"projectId":9213105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom! I have received all the materials and been able to set up my \"classroom closet\" in my kindergarten classroom bathroom! I was able to stock a drawer for underwear, a drawer for girls clothes, and a drawer for boys clothes. This will help tremendously, especially during those first few months of kindergarten, when students are having too much fun to stop and go to the bathroom. It will be nice to be able to have students change right here in our classroom bathroom, rather than having to walk up to the office and, not only miss instruction, but also possibly be embarrassed by all that may see. My hope is to accumulate more items over the upcoming years to build up the stock I have and I so greatly appreciate you kickstarting this project for me! It will truly benefit years of students to come!","fullyFundedDate":1743460531647,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-classroom-closet/9213105/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten \"Classroom Closet\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7885902_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623966516570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrobertsonsclass"},{"teacherId":7588721,"projectId":8976821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to this special project! I teach Kindergarten-5th grade small group reading. My favorite gift to give my students is a book. This project also allowed me to give them a warm blanket to take home over the holiday. \r\nOne of my favorite things to do during holiday break is to cozy up under a warm blanket and read a great book. I wanted to share this experience with my students. I gifted each student with a special book, a cozy blanket and yummy holiday cookies. We put a warm fire on our screen and spent part of our reading time enjoying our books by the fireplace!\r\nThanks to your kindness I was able to give them each a blanket, books and snacks. You should have seen the looks on their faces when I gave them the blankets. They immediately wrapped them around their bodies and asked if they could start reading. I even saw them wearing their blankets wrapped around their shoulders as they walked out of the school building at the end of the day.\r\nI am forever grateful for the donors and Donors Choose community for supporting my project that provided my students with books, blankets and snacks!","fullyFundedDate":1733232150577,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-blankets/8976821/","projectTitle":"Books and Blankets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7588721_orig.jpg?crop=386,386,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603247745773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-darrow"},{"teacherId":9203094,"projectId":8462698,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your donations to help me keep my 1st graders organized! Students use their chair pockets and folders on a daily basis. They were excited to have a place to house their own materials, instead of going back and forth to their cubbies to get supplies. \r\n\r\nThe carpet dots also provide a specific place for students to sit. They know that they don't have to worry about not having a spot on the carpet. \r\n\r\nThe chair pockets, plastic folders, carpet dots, and plastic bins will be able to be reused throughout the upcoming years.","fullyFundedDate":1723686915374,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-my-future-leaders/8462698/","projectTitle":"Organizing My Future Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stegner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9203094_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692542368598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/astegnerwes"},{"teacherId":7588721,"projectId":8850552,"letterContent":"On behalf of my reading club students, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of this project to provide self-selected books. Thanks to your contribution, my students now have the incredible opportunity to explore stories that resonate with their interests, broaden their horizons, and ignite a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than just pages and words; they represent the empowerment of choice and the joy of discovery. Seeing the excitement on their faces as they pick out books that speak to them has been truly inspiring. Your kindness and belief in the importance of literacy and education have made a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a community of enthusiastic readers and learners. 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