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Our reading station gives them a space to slow down, focus, and enjoy a good book while developing skills that will help them across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nI am especially excited to see students who may not always choose reading first begin to explore books and find stories they enjoy. Every student deserves access to books that spark their curiosity and a space where they feel comfortable learning. Thank you to the generous donors who made this possible! Your support is making a difference in our classroom and helping my students become more confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1787180609199,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-space-for-books-imaginati/10353328/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Space for Books, Imagination, and Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Langley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111712"},{"teacherId":8277646,"projectId":9460555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our project to life! When the boxes arrived, the excitement in our room was absolutely electric. My 90 fifth graders couldn't wait to see what was inside, and when we opened them to reveal the colorful stickers, fidgets, sticky hands, and—best of all—our new mobile cubby, the room erupted into cheers. They immediately wanted to know how they could earn the \"treasures,\" and the new storage cart instantly became the organizational hub of our classroom rotations.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources daily, and the impact was felt immediately. The mobile cubby has completely transformed how we transition between rotations; students can now grab their materials quickly and independently, saving us precious instructional time. As for the prizes, they have become a powerful tool for building our classroom community. Just last week, during a particularly challenging math lesson, I watched a student struggle but refused to give up. When he finally solved the problem, he was able to choose a fidget toy as a reward for his perseverance. The pride on his face was priceless, and his classmates cheered him on, reinforcing the exact culture of kindness and hard work we strive for.\r\n\r\nWith our classroom now organized and motivation at an all-time high, our next steps are to tackle our upcoming end-of-unit capstone projects. Students will be working in collaborative groups to design and present STEM solutions, which requires a lot of cooperation and moving parts. Thanks to our mobile cubby, keeping their project components organized across different classes will be a breeze. Plus, knowing that their focus, teamwork, and academic growth will be recognized with our wonderful new incentives gives them that extra boost of stamina to finish the school year strong. 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Instead of restless energy, I now see a room of focused, calm learners. The Plus Plus blocks and Play-Doh have been huge hits; while I read, my students are busy sculpting and building, which has actually led to deeper engagement with the story. A standout moment for me has been watching students who don't typically interact sit together to collaborate on a Plus Plus structure while listening to a chapter. It has sparked new friendships and a sense of community that I didn't even realize we were missing. And honestly, having a steady supply of sharpened pencils has saved my teacher sanity and kept our momentum going during writing time!\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these \"busy hands\" tools will remain a core part of our daily routine. By giving them a physical outlet for their energy, you've helped me create a space where every type of learner can succeed. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for making our learning environment so much more inclusive and joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1767200005223,"projectUrl":"project/keep-learners-hands-busy/9975915/","projectTitle":"Keep Learners' Hands Busy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Litster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3844771"},{"teacherId":3844771,"projectId":9975883,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in funding our project. When the boxes of new multiplication games arrived, the excitement in the room was palpable. My students were wide-eyed as we unboxed the materials, and I heard several \"Woah!\" and \"Can we play right now?\" exclamations. \r\n\r\nSince then, these games have become a daily highlight. A specific favorite has been the \"Target Game,\" where students have to reach a specific number using any operation. It has been amazing to watch their mental math skills in action as they toggle between addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to find a solution. They are building deep number sense and fluency while having a total blast.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to integrate these resources into our daily learning stations to ensure every student gets consistent, hands-on practice. Our next step is to use these games to bridge the gap between basic fact fluency and more complex problem-solving. By making math interactive and social, you have helped create a classroom environment where students feel confident taking risks and tackling new challenges. 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Now our tower of plants is thriving and the students are starting to make guesses about when flowers and fruit might appear. \r\n\r\nHaving live plants inside our classroom has been fun and exciting for the students. It makes our classroom feel happier and the students are so invested in how the plants are doing. In addition to the science standards they've learned, it's also added to our class community. Thank you so much for making this project a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1763576831298,"projectUrl":"project/here-we-grow/9888470/","projectTitle":"Here We Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tinoco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katie-madsen"},{"teacherId":9315765,"projectId":9893093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, we were able to add more sets of historical fiction novels to our classroom library, and I truly cannot overstate what that means for my students. Your kindness went beyond simply providing books—you created new opportunities for curiosity, imagination, and meaningful learning experiences in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, all of my students now have more choices and a better chance to find a book they genuinely connect with. Historical fiction allows them to see the past through the eyes of characters their own age, helping history feel personal and alive. Most importantly, your support ensures that every student has access to engaging stories and the chance to discover a love of reading. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1764701888644,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-historical-fiction-book-clubs/9893093/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Historical Fiction Book Clubs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kuebler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9315765"},{"teacherId":1093115,"projectId":9580689,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Because of your support, our students now have four cozy reading chairs, a wonderful selection of picture books and puppets, and engaging chapter books for small-group reading.\r\n\r\nThese new resources are already making a difference—students are excited to read, eager to participate in book discussions, and are growing in their comprehension and fluency every day. Your kindness has helped create a warm, inviting reading space that encourages curiosity, confidence, and a genuine love of learning.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and the impact you've made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758565008285,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-reading/9580689/","projectTitle":"For the LOVE of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1093115_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472698999668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-brand"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33180","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":674,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":14,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":75,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.3,"schoolId":33180,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Draper Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Draper Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/canyons-school-district/draper-elementary-school/33180"}