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I'm excited to see the confidence and creativity this book inspires in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make meaningful reading experiences possible for my students! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1789575996649,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-instruction-for-all-schools/10392999/","projectTitle":"Literacy Instruction for All (Schools)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2769636_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778525187060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/writingwithmisspark"},{"teacherId":5622584,"projectId":10638458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom art kits!\r\n\r\nAt this age, art is so much more than just a fun activity—it is a vital doorway for creativity, self-expression, and emotional growth. Many second graders are still learning how to articulate their complex ideas and feelings through words alone, and these new materials give them a rich, vibrant outlet to share their unique perspectives. Whether they are illustrating their own stories, experimenting with new techniques, or simply exploring colors, your gift gives every child the freedom to create without limits.\r\n\r\nSeeing their eyes light up as we unpack the supplies will be truly magical. These kits will spark so much imagination, pride, and confidence across our classroom. You haven't just provided art materials; you have fostered a joyful environment where every student feels seen, heard, and celebrated for who they are.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our young artists and investing in their creative journeys!","fullyFundedDate":1789558305872,"projectUrl":"project/creative-expression-part-2/10638458/","projectTitle":"Creative Expression Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5622584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535970118534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fjscott"},{"teacherId":5622584,"projectId":10513201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sending a new small group table to our second-grade classroom!\r\n\r\nThis table will instantly transformed our daily routine. It will provide the perfect dedicated space for guided reading groups, hands-on math practice, and peer collaboration. Having a designated spot where I can sit eye-to-eye with a small group of learners allows me to meet each student right where they are, correct misconceptions on the spot, and give them the targeted encouragement they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nThe kids will be thrilled when they see it, and it will become their favorite spot in the room to gather, share ideas, and build confidence. Your support directly enriches our classroom community every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our second graders and supporting their growth!","fullyFundedDate":1789575155766,"projectUrl":"project/building-teamwork-with-a-collaborative-c/10513201/","projectTitle":"Building Teamwork with a Collaborative Classroom Table!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5622584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535970118534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fjscott"},{"teacherId":5622584,"projectId":10425837,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks and juice boxes to our second-grade classroom!\r\n\r\nSeven- and eight-year-olds build up a big appetite learning, reading, and growing every day. Having a healthy snack and a juice box during our break keeps their energy high and helps them stay focused, happy, and ready to learn. Your kindness makes a direct, daily difference in our classroom, ensuring no student has to worry about an empty stomach while trying to concentrate.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and community spirit!","fullyFundedDate":1789558305361,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/10425837/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5622584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535970118534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fjscott"},{"teacherId":5622584,"projectId":10285392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of plant growing kits for our second graders. These kits have completely transformed our classroom windowsills into a dynamic, hands-on science lab!\r\n\r\nIn second grade, understanding plant life cycles and living systems is a core part of our science curriculum. 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These bins will make it so much easier for my second grade students to organize, access, and care for our classroom books.\r\n\r\nHaving an organized and inviting library will encourage my students to explore new books, find stories that interest them, and develop a love of reading. Your generosity is helping us create a classroom space where books are easy to find and exciting to explore.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our readers and helping make our classroom library a welcoming place for learning and discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1787701070251,"projectUrl":"project/organized-accessible-library-for-2nd-g/10472342/","projectTitle":"Organized & Accessible Library for 2nd Grade Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2769636_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778525187060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/writingwithmisspark"},{"teacherId":6750349,"projectId":10462891,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us add new books that connect directly to our Module 1 reading curriculum! These books give students extra opportunities to practice important third-grade reading skills, including finding the main idea and key details, identifying the central message, summarizing, making connections, and using evidence from the text to support their thinking. We use books during whole-group lessons, small groups, and independent reading time. Students especially enjoy choosing books that connect to topics we have already discussed in class. The new selections have encouraged students to read more, talk about books with classmates, and recommend favorites to one another. Your support is helping us build stronger, more confident, and more enthusiastic readers.","fullyFundedDate":1788386657881,"projectUrl":"project/books-beyond-borders-unlocking-global-l/10462891/","projectTitle":"Books Beyond Borders: Unlocking Global Literacy in 3rd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750349_orig.png?crop=568,568,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661204547798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6750349"},{"teacherId":6750349,"projectId":10329016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with test dividers and LCD writing tablets! The test dividers have helped students stay focused during quizzes, assessments, and independent work by reducing distractions and giving each student a more private workspace. The LCD tablets have quickly become one of our favorite classroom tools. We use them for multiplication practice, spelling, vocabulary, reading responses, math problems, and quick checks for understanding. Students love being able to write an answer, erase it, and try again without worrying about making a mistake. These materials have helped students participate more confidently and have made daily learning more organized, interactive, and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1785430827332,"projectUrl":"project/zone-in-write-on-focus-tools-for-phill/10329016/","projectTitle":"Zone In, Write On: Focus Tools for Philly 3rd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750349_orig.png?crop=568,568,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661204547798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6750349"},{"teacherId":6750349,"projectId":4605618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with TIME For Kids, the Can Do! Reading Literature Game, and the Conquer Close Reading materials! These resources have given my students more engaging ways to strengthen important third-grade reading skills. We use them to practice finding the main idea, identifying key details, making inferences, using text evidence, and closely rereading challenging passages. TIME For Kids has also helped students build background knowledge while reading about real-world topics. The reading game has made review feel fun and interactive, while the close reading materials have helped students slow down and think more deeply about what they read. These resources have helped build stronger, more confident readers in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1572879865831,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-a-love-of-reading/4605618/","projectTitle":"Inspiring a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750349_orig.png?crop=568,568,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661204547798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6750349"},{"teacherId":6750349,"projectId":10328950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The Emotion Box Set, Takes Action! books, Mini Emotion Plush Toys, and Emotion Detective book have become an important part of our daily morning meetings and our Calm Down Corner. Students are learning how to identify different emotions, understand why they may be feeling that way, and choose healthy strategies to calm down or solve a problem. 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Having these materials ready from day one helped my students feel excited, prepared, and welcomed into their new classroom.\r\n\r\nThe first week of school is such an important time for building relationships, establishing routines, and creating a positive classroom community. Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to focus on learning, creating, and getting to know one another without having to worry about whether they had the supplies they needed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helped us start the school year on a positive note and made a meaningful difference for my students. Thank you for investing in their education and helping make our classroom a place where every child has the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1776097834833,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-paper-and-possibilities/10155871/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Paper, and Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9418909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741731018849","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9418909"},{"teacherId":9418909,"projectId":10166394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing reading and math supplies for my students! These materials will give my students additional opportunities to practice important skills in engaging and hands-on ways. Having the right resources available can make such a difference in helping students build confidence and become stronger learners.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will be used throughout the school year during small groups, independent practice, and classroom activities. They will allow me to provide extra support and meaningful practice while meeting students at their individual learning levels.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity. 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