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Having everything displayed neatly has helped him feel more confident and involved in the lesson.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, this cart has brought organization, efficiency, and joy into our classroom, helping my students learn in a clean, structured, and inviting space every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1761570659076,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-tools-on-the-go/9857175/","projectTitle":"Teaching Tools on the Go","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arredondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189583"},{"teacherId":10189583,"projectId":9855059,"letterContent":"The technology you provided has made a meaningful difference in how I support my students each day. The laptop stand allows me to display digital lessons at a better angle, making it easier for students to see visuals, follow modeled reading, and stay engaged during small-group instruction. The ergonomic mouse has helped me work more efficiently when planning lessons and tracking student progress, giving me more time to focus on providing targeted reading support. The privacy screen has been especially helpful because it keeps sensitive student information secure while also reducing glare, allowing me to work comfortably in shared spaces.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how clearly they can now see digital resources, especially during phonics and decoding practice. One student who struggles with attention has noticeably improved focus during lessons because the elevated screen keeps materials at eye level and easier to follow. Another student who loves technology often asks to \"see the lesson on the tall screen\" because it helps her track text more confidently.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, these tools have made instruction smoother, clearer, and more accessible, directly supporting the growth and confidence of my young readers every day.","fullyFundedDate":1761569731086,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-readers-through-better-tools/9855059/","projectTitle":"Empowering Readers Through Better Tools and Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arredondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189583"},{"teacherId":5298925,"projectId":9363470,"letterContent":"First and foremost, THANK YOU!!!! \r\n\r\nYour donations have given my students access to high-quality books they might not have at home. Every new book in our classroom library encourages reading, sparks curiosity, and helps students build essential literacy skills. With more books, my students can explore different genres, grow their vocabulary, and develop a lifelong love of reading. 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Thank you for believing in our readers! We deeply appreciate your generous donation of new chapter books for our classroom. Your support gives our students the opportunity to explore engaging stories, build strong reading skills, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Thank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1746492025042,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-book-favorites-to-hook-young-rea/9259666/","projectTitle":"Chapter Book Favorites to Hook Young Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Correa Galvan-DWE","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5298925_orig.png?crop=172,172,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731519352927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcorrea1"},{"teacherId":6554267,"projectId":9187913,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund our flexible seating project! 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