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Students really need support in these areas.\r\n\r\nBut I would like to thank all my donors for being such awesome and caring people.","fullyFundedDate":1784411180869,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-circle-time-space-for-curious-you/10201722/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Circle Time Space for Curious Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thibodeaux","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7506157_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789313453483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7506157"},{"teacherId":9163842,"projectId":9307356,"letterContent":"Because of your support, my students are developing a love for books at an early age. They eagerly gather for story time, ask thoughtful questions, and even begin to retell stories in their own words—an important step in language and cognitive development. These books are not just stories; they are tools that help build vocabulary, imagination, and confidence.\r\nFor many of my students, this classroom library may be their first consistent exposure to books they can explore freely. Your kindness is helping to close that gap and create an environment where every child feels excited to learn and included in the experience of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1758851432523,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-of-reading-one-story-at/9307356/","projectTitle":"Building a Love of Reading One Story at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163842_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706988491852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9163842"},{"teacherId":10163827,"projectId":10133758,"letterContent":"As the school year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our end-of-year project through DonorsChoose. Because of you, my students were able to finish the year on a high note with meaningful, engaging experiences that they will always remember.\r\n\r\nYour kindness provided us with the resources we needed to bring learning to life in a fun and exciting way. Whether it was hands-on activities, classroom materials, or special end-of-year celebrations, your contribution helped create moments of joy, growth, and connection for every student.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these experiences meant more than words can express. You helped boost their confidence, encouraged their creativity, and gave them a sense of accomplishment as they wrapped up the school year.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your generosity and support. Thank you for believing in my students and helping make this year end on such a positive and memorable note.","fullyFundedDate":1774963682282,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-year/10133758/","projectTitle":"End of Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Norman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163827"},{"teacherId":7506157,"projectId":9927287,"letterContent":"These resources will have a strong, positive impact on my students by providing hands-on, engaging opportunities to build foundational literacy skills. The English Language Development Vocabulary Center supports students in expanding their academic and everyday vocabulary through visual supports and interactive matching activities, which is especially beneficial for English learners. The English Language Development Writing Center encourages students to apply new vocabulary in meaningful ways by practicing sentence formation, labeling, and simple writing tasks, helping them build confidence in expressing their ideas in writing.\r\n\r\nThe Sight-Words Instant Learning Center allows students to practice high-frequency words independently and at their own pace, strengthening reading fluency and automatic word recognition. In addition, the Touch & Read Blends & Digraphs Match provides a multisensory approach to phonics instruction, helping students connect sounds to letter patterns through touch and movement. 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The tactile letters, dough stampers, blending tiles, and literacy centers will turn abstract concepts into meaningful, engaging experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will be able to practice reading skills in fun, developmentally appropriate ways that meet their individual needs. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every child can grow, explore, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1764135827546,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-love-literacy/9926722/","projectTitle":"Learning to Love Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thibodeaux","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7506157_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789313453483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7506157"},{"teacherId":7506157,"projectId":9791598,"letterContent":"The implementation of the Instant Learning Center for Math has made a significant impact on student learning and engagement. Through this hands-on center, students were able to explore important early math concepts in an interactive and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nStudents practiced creating and identifying patterns, which helped strengthen their ability to recognize sequences and make predictions—key foundational skills in mathematical thinking. They also worked on simple addition, using manipulatives and real-life objects to visualize number combinations and understand part-whole relationships. Additionally, students learned to make sets up to the number 10, building number sense and one-to-one correspondence skills.\r\n\r\nThis learning center encouraged active participation, critical thinking, and collaboration among peers. Students were excited to engage with materials, share their discoveries, and demonstrate their understanding through hands-on exploration. 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