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From STEM toys that encourage problem solving and teamwork, to markers, pencils, crayons, and post-its that make our lessons colorful and fun, EVERY item has brought excitement and joy to my students.\r\n\r\nYour support helped us fill our shelves with the essentials that keep learning hands-on and engaging. Even the bulletin board paper and posters have helped transform our classroom into a bright, welcoming space where students proudly display their work and achievements.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have what they need to learn and succeed. Your generosity reminds them that there are people who believe in their potential and that simple acts of kindness can make a lasting impact. 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It's already making a big difference in how engaged and confident they feel.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a space where my kinders feel comfortable, excited, and ready to learn every single day! 💕📚","fullyFundedDate":1746787204596,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corner-for-kinder-learning/9105009/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corner for Kinder Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3844988_orig.jpg?crop=531,531,x700,y900&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715974509712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3844988"},{"teacherId":3844988,"projectId":9019660,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your generous donation. Because of you, our classroom now has some amazing new books, and I'm so excited to share the impact they've had on our students!\r\n\r\nThe new books have brought so many great lessons to our students. 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They're learning how to dive deeper into stories by thinking about the characters, the themes, and the lessons in each book. They're getting better at making connections between what they read and their own lives. These books have also helped students develop their reading skills, like fluency and comprehension, while encouraging them to think critically about what they read.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has become a lot more engaging. Students love discussing what they're reading, asking questions, and sharing their thoughts with each other. It's a lot of fun to watch! There's a lot more excitement around picking up books, and students are choosing to read on their own during quiet time.\r\nI've seen some amazing changes in students who weren't as excited about reading before. For example, Julio, who used to struggle with staying interested in books, now can't wait to pick up the next chapter. 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