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My students are excited to choose new stories, share them with friends, and proudly show off their growing reading skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us fill our classroom with books, imagination, and a love of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778009444747,"projectUrl":"project/little-readers-big-adventures/10148152/","projectTitle":"Little Readers, Big Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8302499_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x1080,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789573120598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8302499"},{"teacherId":8302512,"projectId":10234019,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my first grade classroom! Your generosity has provided my students with new supplies and resources that we are already putting to good use. These materials are helping make learning more hands-on, engaging, and fun for my students.\r\n\r\nThey loved seeing the new materials and couldn't wait to use them. They were eager to explore, learn, and get started!\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources throughout our reading and writing lessons, along with indoor recess and free time. One of their favorite things has been using the Legos! My students especially love using the witch fingers to track during our reading time. Seeing their confidence grow as they successfully read has been such a rewarding experience.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building on these skills as we become stronger readers and writers. We will be using the new resources during small-group instruction and literacy centers, giving students plenty of opportunities to practice independently and with their classmates. We are excited to see how much they will grow throughout the year!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can learn, explore, and feel successful. Your kindness makes a difference every single day, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778033056661,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-little-things-big-impact/10234019/","projectTitle":"First Grade Little Things, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8302512_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643950084380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissastewartok"},{"teacherId":8306492,"projectId":9821353,"letterContent":"My pre-k students are loving the new STEAM center within our science area! The cart has allowed me to give them up to six options for different activities within the center, so that they can choose what to work on. The opportunity that you gave us to fill the cart with various tools for science, engineering and math has really enhanced their engagement during center time and allowed me to differentiate their play according to student abilities. They love the magnetic blocks and are learning to build 3D creations! My students were thrilled to see all the boxes arrive with new items for our classroom! Thank you so much for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1765986875072,"projectUrl":"project/extreme-steam-dream/9821353/","projectTitle":"Extreme STEAM Dream!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atchley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8306492_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643967160876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amber-atchley"},{"teacherId":8302499,"projectId":9750367,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new math resources, my students have been using them daily during math centers, small-group instruction, and independent practice. One of our favorite moments so far was during an addition lesson when students used counters and number mats to solve problems. I watched as students who typically struggle became more confident, proudly explaining their thinking to classmates using the manipulatives as visual support.\r\n\r\nWhen my first graders first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to explore and immediately asked when they could start using them. The hands-on tools made math feel like a game instead of a challenge, and students were eager to dive right in.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels more engaging and inclusive. Donors truly got a peek into our classroom the moment students began collaborating, problem-solving, and celebrating their successes together. The next steps for my students include using these materials to strengthen subtraction skills and build a solid understanding of place value. 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We have made folder games, printed and laminated posters and items to enhance our dramatic play center, and made games that we play as a whole.class and in our small group centers. Laminating these items ensures they will last year after year and will be in the hands of hundreds of students. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1715170407658,"projectUrl":"project/laminate-to-learn/8251832/","projectTitle":"Laminate to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Atchley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8306492_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643967160876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amber-atchley"},{"teacherId":8306492,"projectId":9298809,"letterContent":"The items purchased with this grant benefit around 20 students each year in my classroom! Fine motor skills are so important for early learners to prepare little muscles for future writing. 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