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Their smiles and enthusiasm made the first days of school extra special.\r\nBecause of your support, students have engaging activities to enjoy during transitions and morning routines, along with positive incentives that help build confidence, encourage good choices, and create a strong sense of classroom community.\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place where students feel welcomed, motivated, and ready to learn. Your kindness truly made a difference, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1779747313386,"projectUrl":"project/blast-off-into-3rd-grade-ready-set-le/10297240/","projectTitle":"Blast Off Into 3rd Grade: Ready, Set, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5334193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773516835641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-v-long"},{"teacherId":10439550,"projectId":10278432,"letterContent":"My 5th graders are absolutely thrilled to start learning cursive this year, especially now that everyone has their very own workbook! One of my students even cheered, \"Yay... fancy handwriting!\" It is so exciting to teach a classic skill that has become a bit of a lost art over the years.\r\n\r\nThe excitement didn't stop there, either. My class was over the moon when we unpacked several generous donations of craft supplies! I explained to the students that we will be using these materials for mini-projects tied to our novel studies and writing lessons throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1778976261467,"projectUrl":"project/ink-imagination-the-ultimate-art-writ/10278432/","projectTitle":"Ink & Imagination: The Ultimate Art-Writing Story Fusion!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10439550"},{"teacherId":5334193,"projectId":10310701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our learning environment and has helped make this school year a success.\r\nBecause of your support, my students have access to resources that make learning more organized, engaging, and enjoyable. The classroom cubbies have helped students keep their books and materials organized and easily accessible, giving them greater independence and responsibility throughout the day. Instead of spending valuable learning time searching for supplies, students can quickly find what they need and stay focused on their work.\r\nThe cursive writing workbooks have also been a wonderful addition to our literacy instruction. My students have enjoyed practicing their handwriting while building fine motor skills, fluency, and confidence. Seeing their pride as their handwriting improves has been especially rewarding.\r\nThe Mad Libs workbooks have brought energy, laughter, and creativity to our writing lessons. Students are practicing parts of speech, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure without even realizing how much they are learning. These activities have been especially helpful in encouraging students who may sometimes be hesitant to write.\r\nMost importantly, these resources have helped create a classroom where students feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn. Your investment has given my students tools that support both their academic growth and their independence.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping make our classroom a place where curiosity, creativity, and hard work can thrive. Your kindness has truly made a difference, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1780446940937,"projectUrl":"project/building-organized-confident-writers-in/10310701/","projectTitle":"Building Organized, Confident Writers in Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5334193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773516835641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-v-long"},{"teacherId":5334193,"projectId":10341597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible! Because of your generosity, my students now have exciting new resources that have already been put into action in our classroom.\r\nMy kiddos were especially excited to receive our Scholastic News magazine, and they absolutely loved the first issue! Their excitement as they read, discussed the articles, and shared interesting facts with one another was such a joy to see. It was wonderful watching their natural curiosity come alive through nonfiction reading.\r\nThe new reading resources are helping us create a classroom environment where students feel excited, comfortable, and motivated to read. Our reading area continues to be one of the most popular spaces in our classroom—a special place where my students can gather for read-alouds, independent reading, partner activities, and meaningful conversations about books.\r\nThe graphic novels have also been a huge hit! Last year, my students couldn't get enough of pizza- and taco-themed graphic novels, and having additional high-interest choices continues to encourage students to pick up a book and read. These engaging stories help build confidence and strengthen reading habits while reminding students that reading can be fun.\r\nThe IXL workbooks are providing valuable practice and helping my students reinforce essential skills and feel more confident in their learning. The combination of hands-on practice, engaging books, and current-events magazines gives my students a variety of ways to learn and grow.\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. You didn't simply provide materials—you helped create more opportunities for my students to discover, explore, question, and fall in love with learning.\r\nThank you for investing in my kiddos and helping us begin the school year with excitement, comfort, and resources that inspire a lifelong love of literacy!","fullyFundedDate":1782619068192,"projectUrl":"project/where-readers-gather-learn-and-shine/10341597/","projectTitle":"Where Readers Gather, Learn, and Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5334193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773516835641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-v-long"},{"teacherId":5334193,"projectId":10348513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your donation, our project has been a great hit—students absolutely loved the new books and the cute reading carpet. The carpet created a special, comfortable space in our second classroom library where students can participate in partner reading, enjoy read-alouds, and have meaningful literacy discussions.\r\n\r\nYour support also helped us build a stronger classroom reading community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our students access high-quality books and resources. Your kindness directly impacts their confidence, engagement, and excitement for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1782618018897,"projectUrl":"project/step-up-to-the-plate-for-reading-success/10348513/","projectTitle":"Step Up To The Plate For Reading Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5334193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773516835641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-v-long"},{"teacherId":10439550,"projectId":10278526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! These donations have truly brightened our room and made it an extra special space for our students. Having personal cubbies gives the kiddos so much more desk space, and they love being able to 'park' their workbooks overnight so they can get some much-needed rest. The headphones have already come in handy for virtual assignments and independent work, and the bright array of colors means everyone eagerly jumps to grab their favorite pair. \r\n\r\nUsing the dry-erase markers and erasers has also been a massive hit—the kids enjoy using them, and they give me a quick, easy way to check for understanding. Thanks to your support, my students are putting in the work in style every day, and we are all so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1778977466811,"projectUrl":"project/mission-operation-organization/10278526/","projectTitle":"Mission: Operation Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10439550"},{"teacherId":9198366,"projectId":10313060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Thanks to your support, our classroom was buzzing with excitement right from day one. We kicked off the school year with \"Ready Confetti\" to ease those first-day butterflies and enjoyed Jitter Juice after reading First Day Jitters.\r\n\r\nThe magic continued as soon as our new Storyworks magazines arrived! My eager third graders dove right into their very first issue to explore print and graphic text features. They had a blast discovering author's purpose and jumping headfirst into new, exciting genres. These vibrant magazines bring literacy to life, strengthening reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking for every student in our room.\r\n\r\nThroughout the rest of our third-grade year, these Storyworks magazines will continue to shape my students into thoughtful, confident, and skilled readers. Access to these rich stories will build their vocabulary, sharpen their critical thinking, and deepen their reading comprehension month after month. As they tackle new genres and complex texts, this wonderful resource will keep their curiosity alive, set a strong foundation for future learning, and foster a genuine love of reading that lasts long after third grade. 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Combined with daily disinfecting supplies to maintain a healthy learning space, this project has ensured our active classroom remains a safe, productive hub where creativity and achievement excel.","fullyFundedDate":1778200707851,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-clear-sound-and-a-healthy/10122504/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Clear Sound, and a Healthy Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7618768"},{"teacherId":9278745,"projectId":10305093,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my classroom project! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to holiday books and a new bookcase for our classroom library.\r\nThe holiday books have helped my students learn about different traditions, cultures, and celebrations from around the world, encouraging curiosity and understanding. The bookcase has provided an organized and inviting space where my students can easily explore and enjoy these books and many others throughout the year.\r\nYour support has helped create a welcoming reading environment that inspires learning and fosters a love of books. Thank you for making a positive difference in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779742197860,"projectUrl":"project/fall-and-valentine-reading-fun/10305093/","projectTitle":"Fall and Valentine Reading Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278745_orig.png?crop=487,488,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695656324483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278745"},{"teacherId":9278745,"projectId":10346894,"letterContent":"Thank you for making my project possible! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to exciting resources that encourage creativity, exploration, and engagement in the classroom.\r\nThe artist biography books have inspired my students to learn about influential artists, while the classroom materials have helped create fun, hands-on learning experiences. These resources have brought excitement to our classroom and helped my students feel motivated and confident.\r\nYour support has made a meaningful impact on my students, and we are so grateful for your kindness. Thank you for helping make learning memorable and inspiring!","fullyFundedDate":1782180541291,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-creativity-and-engagement-in-o/10346894/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Creativity and Engagement in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278745_orig.png?crop=487,488,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695656324483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278745"},{"teacherId":9278745,"projectId":10348669,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have brought stories to life through drama and reading activities! They get so excited using their scripts. They practice reading with confidence, and work together as a team.\r\nThe materials you provided have made learning more engaging and enjoyable, while helping students strengthen their reading and communication skills. Seeing their enthusiasm and growth has been wonderful.\r\nThank you for making a meaningful impact in our classroom. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1782181152636,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-reading-to-life-through-drama/10348669/","projectTitle":"Bringing Reading to Life Through Drama","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278745_orig.png?crop=487,488,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695656324483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278745"},{"teacherId":9278745,"projectId":10352893,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to resources that support both their academic growth and overall well-being. 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