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When the books first arrived, my students were thrilled—they eagerly flipped through the pages, asked questions, and couldn't wait to start reading together. Next, we plan to extend these lessons by having students create their own animal fact books, draw habitats, and share what they've learned with the class, continuing to build literacy, science knowledge, and critical thinking skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746785833541,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-homework-and-positive-beh/9133756/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Homework and Positive Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Babcock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701640941045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/riley-babcock"},{"teacherId":9400471,"projectId":9108086,"letterContent":"Many of our donors love books (we do, too!) but might not know how we use them in the classroom to teach. These new texts introduce skills like identifying animals and their habitats, understanding life cycles, making predictions about what happens next, and building vocabulary. Reading in our classroom is interactive and hands-on—we read aloud together, ask questions, make connections, and sometimes act out the stories. All of my students enjoy these books, but I've noticed that our most curious and imaginative learners really light up when exploring ocean life or learning about animals at the zoo. They ask thoughtful questions, share ideas with friends, and are excited to discover more about the natural world.","fullyFundedDate":1746785429360,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-zoo-and-ocean-into-the-clas/9108086/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Zoo and Ocean Into the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Babcock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701640941045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/riley-babcock"},{"teacherId":9400471,"projectId":9406952,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The new resources you provided have brought so much excitement and joy to our kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nOur new digital clock has already become a favorite part of our daily routine. My students love checking the time on their own, and it's helping them build real-world understanding and confidence as they learn about numbers and time. 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We feel proud when we finish a page and know we're getting better at comprehension!\r\n\r\nThe pencils are fun to use, and we never have to sharpen them—just a click and we're ready to learn! The shape of the pencils allows us to hold the pencil correctly and allow us to have a good pencil grip.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping us grow. You made learning even more exciting! We think of you everyday when we use our tools.\r\n\r\nWith lots of thanks,\r\nMs./Mr. [Teacher's Last Name]'s Second Grade Class 😊📚✏️","fullyFundedDate":1739025875368,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-class-needs-amazing-support-plea/9071767/","projectTitle":"Amazing Class Needs Amazing Support Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lechner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121988_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714439155069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-lechner"},{"teacherId":9400471,"projectId":9071575,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously funding new read-aloud books for our kindergarten classroom! These books have been instrumental in developing essential skills like phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and early comprehension. Through interactive reading sessions, our students are learning to identify story elements like character and setting, and they're building fluency with rhyming patterns and repetition. We also encourage them to make connections to the story and share their ideas, making reading an engaging and dynamic experience.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation has been especially noticeable in some of our students. One student, who was initially hesitant about reading, now eagerly participates during read-alouds, while another, fascinated by animals, has developed a deeper curiosity about the natural world through the stories. Your support has truly sparked excitement for reading and is helping our students develop a lifelong love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1740513459375,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-adventures-sparking-a-love/9071575/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Adventures: Sparking a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Babcock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701640941045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/riley-babcock"},{"teacherId":9400471,"projectId":9071612,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously funding new read-aloud books for our kindergarten classroom! These books have been instrumental in developing essential skills like phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and early comprehension. Through interactive reading sessions, our students are learning to identify story elements like character and setting, and they're building fluency with rhyming patterns and repetition. We also encourage them to make connections to the story and share their ideas, making reading an engaging and dynamic experience.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation has been especially noticeable in some of our students. One student, who was initially hesitant about reading, now eagerly participates during read-alouds, while another, fascinated by animals, has developed a deeper curiosity about the natural world through the stories. Your support has truly sparked excitement for reading and is helping our students develop a lifelong love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1740513459432,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-the-season-with-reading/9071612/","projectTitle":"Celebrating the Season With Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Babcock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400471_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701640941045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/riley-babcock"},{"teacherId":8686712,"projectId":8419382,"letterContent":"The material provided through the funding of this project has allowed me to differentiate phonics instruction for students with a multi-sensory approach. 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