{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bonham Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8843139,"projectId":10205508,"letterContent":"Thank you again for sponsoring my I Survived novel set for my classroom. This series has been such a hit with my students. As a reading teacher, it is awesome to see students engage in reading this books. Once students read the first book, they want to continue to read more. These books cannot stay on the shelves. There is always students wanting to read all the diffeent books.\r\n\r\nThe other awesome things is how the books have provided a cross-curricular element in the classroom. Since these books are historical fiction, it also gives students to access social studies in the reading classroom. Which is a big deal in elementary. I am excited to see if more kids will read these books and more stories the students will share.","fullyFundedDate":1778017388182,"projectUrl":"project/i-survived-novel-set/10205508/","projectTitle":"I Survived Novel Set","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williamson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8843139"},{"teacherId":6499675,"projectId":10084958,"letterContent":"With your help, I was able to provide a wide range of supplies that supported an in-depth unit on life cycles. These materials allowed my students to move beyond simple instruction and engage in hands-on, interactive learning experiences that brought the content to life. Through carefully selected books, visual aids, and hands-on activities, my students were able to explore the stages of life cycles in a way that was both engaging and developmentally appropriate. Watching them observe, question, and make discoveries was truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful aspects of this unit was the way literature was used to connect and deepen understanding. The books we read together helped students see real-world examples of life cycles in animals and plants, and they were able to make meaningful connections between what they heard in stories and what they observed in activities. These literacy connections strengthened both their comprehension skills and their scientific understanding, creating a well-rounded and integrated learning experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I was also able to incorporate creative, hands-on projects that allowed students to actively participate in the learning process. They were not just listening or watching they were doing.Beyond the academic growth, what stood out most to me was the excitement and joy my students showed each day during this unit. They were eager to participate, ask questions, and share their discoveries with one another. These are the kinds of moments that cannot be measured by a test or worksheet but are invaluable in shaping their educational journey. \r\nYour kindness has left a lasting impact on my classroom, and I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1771366468431,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-life-cycles-through-discovery/10084958/","projectTitle":"Exploring Life Cycles Through Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6499675"},{"teacherId":10432927,"projectId":10094039,"letterContent":"Enhancing our traditional handwriting program by creating a personalized binder for one of my resource students has been incredibly motivating for him as he works to improve his handwriting skills. Having a special place to store his work has given him a greater sense of pride and ownership in his progress. He is especially excited to take his binder home at the end of the year to show his mom how hard he has worked and how much he has accomplished.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation! I have already been able to use it in many meaningful ways, and I look forward to continuing to explore new Cricut projects that will further benefit my classroom and support my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1770947671150,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-i-can-binder/10094039/","projectTitle":"Making Our \"I Can Binder\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McQuinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10432927"},{"teacherId":9984643,"projectId":10077330,"letterContent":"Seeing life cycles unfold in person had a powerful effect on my first graders because it turned a concept they might only hear about into something real and observable. Instead of just learning that organisms grow and change, students watched it happen day by day whether it was caterpillars forming chrysalises and emerging as butterflies, or seeds sprouting, growing leaves, and developing into full plants.\r\n\r\nThese firsthand experiences made the learning stick. Students were able to track changes over time, notice small details, and make connections between stages in a way that pictures or videos alone can't fully capture. 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When a word feels too big or unfamiliar, they no longer shut down or look around the room for help. They gently scan it, hear it, sometimes even see it translated, and keep going. That moment—when a student realizes, \"I can do this on my own\"—is powerful. For some of my developing readers and emerging bilingual students, this has been the first time they've truly felt independent while reading challenging text.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have made a difference in ways that may seem small but feel huge to a child. Clear, working audio means they can hear every word of a passage, every direction, every question. There's no straining to listen, no distractions from sharing equipment. Just calm, focus, and the space to think. During testing and independent work, that quiet clarity has helped students settle in and trust themselves.\r\n\r\nWhat excites them most isn't just the technology—it's the feeling of being equipped. These tools don't make the work easier. They make it accessible. 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