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Students are more engaged and eager to learn during small group time. They are gaining confidence in decoding and blending sounds, and what used to feel like \"hard work\" now feels like play. These resources make it easier for my young learners to connect letters and sounds, which is the foundation of becoming strong, independent readers. you are truly making a difference in our classroom every single day.🤗","fullyFundedDate":1758819644344,"projectUrl":"project/building-words-building-readers/9730870/","projectTitle":"Building Words, Building Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7744320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660001633564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7744320"},{"teacherId":9526703,"projectId":9279265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom STEM project! Since receiving the materials, my students have been using the new resources to explore hands-on science and engineering activities. One favorite project was building simple machines with the kits, where students worked together to design ramps, levers, and pulleys. It was amazing to watch them problem-solve and collaborate as they tested their ideas.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their excitement was contagious! They were curious, eager to explore, and immediately started imagining ways to use the STEM tools in their own experiments. Your support has made these learning experiences more engaging and meaningful, allowing students to apply science and math concepts in real-world ways.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using the resources to support our ongoing STEM challenges, including creating small inventions and participating in hands-on engineering tasks. 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This has given them a sense of pride and ownership in their learning that words can't fully capture.\r\n\r\nYour kindness didn't just decorate our classroom. It created a joyful, motivating environment where my students feel valued and excited to learn. 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These resources will help us create a warm, inspiring space where children feel safe to be themselves and excited to grow.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide supplies—it created opportunities for meaningful learning and joyful discovery every single day. My students feel seen, valued, and excited to come to school.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us: thank you for helping our little learners grow!","fullyFundedDate":1746786156806,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-dreams-help-build/9318851/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Dreams: Help Build Our Pre-K World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999824_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755487771410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9999824"},{"teacherId":9999824,"projectId":9257413,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Summer Buckets project was a success—and I'm so excited to share what it's meant for my students!\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project so special is that it's not just about summer fun—it's a bridge to PreK-4. 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