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Having materials in their level, their language, and their interest has opened the door for them to see reading as enjoyable rather than frustrating.","fullyFundedDate":1744218202643,"projectUrl":"project/we-learn-by-reading/9020078/","projectTitle":"We Learn by Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guifarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7288909_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y237&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593974383561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7288909"},{"teacherId":9601759,"projectId":9499191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students have truly enjoyed practicing their reading skills with the wonderful books you provided. These stories have not only helped them grow as readers, but they have also taught them valuable life lessons that they discuss and connect with every day.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have made an incredible difference as well. 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Each student had a cover page on their work with a different color for each subject and for each week. In this manner their were able to associate the color of the book with the subject being focused on. \r\nAs their teacher, I knew at a glance if my students had the right book out. Because each of their books had a cover page with their name, they knew which book was theirs. The color paper created an atmosphere of them taking part in their own learning rather than depending on the teacher to do everything for them.","fullyFundedDate":1735614219189,"projectUrl":"project/working-colorfully/8979606/","projectTitle":"Working Colorfully","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. m vite-gress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9332036"},{"teacherId":9601759,"projectId":8979213,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible in our classroom. Your generous support allowed my students to receive essential materials for their daily learning. These resources, though simple, have had a profound impact on their academic and personal development.\r\n\r\nWith the materials they received, my students have been able to strengthen their writing skills and engage more enthusiastically in reading and writing activities. They now have the necessary tools to express themselves better in writing and to comprehend texts more deeply.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the organization systems, such as boxes and bags for storing their supplies, have been key in fostering habits of order and responsibility. Each student is now responsible for caring for, storing, and maintaining their materials, which has transformed the classroom dynamic.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students are not only learning better but also developing skills that will serve them for a lifetime. Your support has created a more structured, motivating, and supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1740024446753,"projectUrl":"project/organization-skills-in-progress/8979213/","projectTitle":"Organization skills in progress!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9601759"},{"teacherId":9970914,"projectId":9179237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support—these new resources have made such a big difference in our classroom! My students were so excited when they first saw the extra pencil sharpeners and dry erase magnets. One student even said, \"Now I don't lose my ideas waiting in line!\" That really stuck with me. With 24 kids, just having one sharpener used to slow us down a lot. 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Thank you for this treasured gift.\r\nBefore we got these cubbies, we had to find and create little places for the extra students my class. It was difficult for them to find and use their supplies. Now I have enough places where they can more easily locate and use their supplies. Words Canot express my gratitude for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1730482473008,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-of-my-own/8599756/","projectTitle":"A Place of My Own","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. m vite-gress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9332036"},{"teacherId":3445278,"projectId":8341590,"letterContent":"My students loved to have the personalized field day shirts. When the student s were gifted the kinder field day shirts they were thrilled and overjoyed. We were able to create shirts for 54 students. They wore them proudly while competing during field day. My students also enjoyed the treasure chest items donated. During the last days of a school they made good choices, participated in classwork and completed assignments. This helped them continue learning until the last day of school. 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