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This simple but powerful activity helps them practice financial literacy in real life—understanding how borrowing works, why saving matters, and how to make thoughtful decisions. It's incredible to see their excitement as they apply math and critical thinking to everyday scenarios.\r\n\r\nYour gift is giving my students more than just a game—it's giving them real-world skills they will carry into the future. They are beginning to see that money is not just numbers on a page, but a tool that connects to their lives and goals.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, families, and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our future leaders. 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As they read about characters like Wilbur or Nick, they reflect on how those feelings relate to real-life situations in our classroom.\r\n\r\nDaily journaling and class discussions have deepened this understanding. Students now talk about how to support their peers emotionally and academically. The classroom kindness goals, paired with positive reinforcement through snack incentives, have encouraged students to take notice when a classmate needs a kind word, a helping hand, or a listening ear.\r\n\r\nThe Elkonin boxes have also made literacy instruction more collaborative. Students work together to break apart words, boosting confidence while practicing compassion through peer support.\r\n\r\nSuccess is measured by more than academics. Students are learning to act with intention, noticing the needs of others and stepping up to help. I'm watching my classroom grow into a community where compassion isn't just a theme—it's a daily practice. 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One student proudly said, \"I can't wait to write my soccer story in my new binder!\" Their enthusiasm showed how meaningful it is to connect learning to something they already love.\r\n\r\nWe've started a classroom project where students read short biographies of famous soccer players and then use their binders and pencils to write reflections in both English and Spanish. During structured breaks, students practice soccer drills with the new balls and gloves, and then return to the classroom energized and ready to write. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made it possible to merge academics with students' passions. 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Thank you for helping us build stronger readers, writers, teammates, and leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1752680911526,"projectUrl":"project/combining-soccer-and-literacy-to-empower/9454446/","projectTitle":"Combining Soccer and Literacy to Empower Bilingual Learners Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reynaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3116022_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485992102627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3116022"},{"teacherId":3116022,"projectId":8515623,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new resources, their faces lit up with excitement! Many of them couldn't wait to try out the pencils and start writing letters. One student even said, \"I want to make a card for my friend to cheer her up today.\" It was a powerful moment to see how quickly they connected the materials to kindness.\r\n\r\nWe are now using the resources for a classroom project on empathy and compassion. 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Later in the year, they will use them to add new words for each letter as they acquire new writing skills. Your support means the world to us, and it is because of generous donors like you, I can provide an excellent education for my students. Thank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1754166791708,"projectUrl":"project/i-am-a-great-writer/9519109/","projectTitle":"I Am a Great Writer!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitzi M. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3713155_orig.jpg?crop=3240,3240,x0,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753921837444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mm-rodriguex"},{"teacherId":3713155,"projectId":9519245,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students the materials they need to continue their academic journey These materials will help them complete tasks and develop writing skills. My students love to draw and paint, so these materials will help them have fun while learning. 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