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The students were able to collect and contribute items to help real dogs in need, learning firsthand what it means to care for others and make a difference. It was powerful for them to see that something as simple as reading and working together can lead to acts of kindness in the real world.\r\nThis experience created lasting memories for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1776112033841,"projectUrl":"project/puppies-progress-and-purpose-celebrat/10115519/","projectTitle":"Puppies, Progress, and Purpose: Celebrating Hard Work While Helping Dogs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stringer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4610227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621480545538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karistringer"},{"teacherId":2510282,"projectId":10162277,"letterContent":"having their own copy of a chapter book has been an amazing experience. They are already 6 chapters in and beg to read more every day. \r\n\r\nI have students on a waiting list to read Lemonade Wars. They love sharing a story together. It is like we have our own book club in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThis project was only possible with donations from the community. I truly believe the key to making future readers and thinkers is getting quality books in their hands and letting them explore. Thank you for making this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1774397659787,"projectUrl":"project/fourth-grade-page-turners/10162277/","projectTitle":"Fourth Grade Page Turners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peatross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2510282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493255340523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2510282"},{"teacherId":2537048,"projectId":10042106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! As soon as the books arrived, I labeled them, scanned them, and put them in my classroom library! My students are loving having some new options for our classroom. I read The One and Only Ruby aloud to the class and it was a hit. We were able to discuss character relationships and how they change. We were also able to really dig into the rising action that leads to the problem/conflict. Students in 4th spend alot of time studying plots in the fiction genre. \r\n\r\nThank you so much! I am forever grateful for you and my students are too.","fullyFundedDate":1769177457426,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-ignite-my-students-passion-for/10042106/","projectTitle":"Help Me Ignite My Students' Passion for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2537048_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771337801307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2537048"},{"teacherId":2510282,"projectId":10119156,"letterContent":"The novels have arrived and my very ambitious students have talked me into starting our whole class novel early. The anticipation each day is contagious! They make predictions about what Ivan and Stella will do next. They gasp when we get to an exciting part, and even tear up when they realize some of the characters have a hard time.\r\n\r\nLifetime readers are created one wonderful story at a time. Your donation is helping to grow 40 readers (and more each year!) into life-long readers. Thank you for bringing this joy to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773878828408,"projectUrl":"project/students-who-read-together-grow-togethe/10119156/","projectTitle":"Students Who Read Together, Grow Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peatross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2510282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493255340523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2510282"},{"teacherId":2510282,"projectId":10041925,"letterContent":"You have made the year in this fourth grade language arts classroom. I have started a wait list for the next in series between my two classes! They are loving being able to grab the next text in a favorite series. \r\n\r\nI enjoy when they want to come and talk to me about a book they just read. They also love to make predictions about what the next book in the series will have. Some of my students have even started writing their own fan fiction and adventures for favorite characters. \r\n\r\nAll of this wonderful engagement with books is because you took the time to make a donation. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1769177470145,"projectUrl":"project/i-cant-wait-for-the-next-book/10041925/","projectTitle":"I Can't Wait for the Next Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peatross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2510282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493255340523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2510282"},{"teacherId":2510282,"projectId":10040805,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the wonderful books you have put in the hands of my students. Book clubs and literature circles are off and running in the classroom. The students are over the moon excited to share a book together.\r\n\r\nPutting engaging books into the hands of children is the first step to creating life-long readers and thinkers. They ask me every day when they get to read their book with their club! They are looking forward to this shared activity.\r\n\r\nMy favorite part is when they run up to tell me what a character has done, or about an exciting part of the story. I can't thank you enough for supporting my project.","fullyFundedDate":1768789645860,"projectUrl":"project/tales-of-a-fourth-grade-book-club/10040805/","projectTitle":"Tales of a Fourth Grade Book Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peatross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2510282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493255340523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2510282"},{"teacherId":4610227,"projectId":10094700,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our kindergarten students now have access to decodable books and a listening station that are already making a difference.\r\nStudents are beginning to confidently decode words instead of guessing, and we are seeing growing confidence and pride as they realize they can read. This support is especially meaningful for our beginning readers and English language learners.\r\nYour gift is helping build the foundation for lifelong literacy, and it will continue to impact many students for years to come. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773876642343,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-literacy-one-sound-at-a-ti/10094700/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Literacy One Sound at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stringer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4610227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621480545538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karistringer"},{"teacherId":10340916,"projectId":9873128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom. Your kindness made a meaningful difference for my students. They were overjoyed when they saw all the delicious treats that came in. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students were able to enjoy tasty snacks during the school day, helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. For many students, these snacks provide an important boost that allows them to concentrate better and fully participate in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only nourished their bodies but also reminded them that there are people who care about their success and well-being. The smiles and excitement when the snacks arrived were truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create a supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1767729721718,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-overcome-hunger/9873128/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Overcome Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Landrum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10340916_orig.jpg?crop=2563,2563,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762268002252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10340916"},{"teacherId":7337247,"projectId":9959027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our project, \"Cleaner Air, Healthier Classroom.\" Because of your support, our kindergarten classroom now has an air purifier and enough replacement filters to keep our air clean for an entire year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is already making a difference. My students love having the air purifier in our classroom, and they truly understand that it helps keep our air cleaner and our bodies healthier. They even take daily turns turning the machine on and off, which has become a special classroom responsibility. It's wonderful to see them value something that directly supports their well-being.\r\n\r\nAs a kindergarten teacher, creating a safe and healthy learning environment is one of my top priorities. Thanks to you, we can breathe easier—literally—and focus on learning, growing, and thriving together.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our health and our future. Your generosity is deeply appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1766501166341,"projectUrl":"project/cleaner-air-healthier-classroom/9959027/","projectTitle":"Cleaner Air, Healthier Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7337247_orig.png?crop=795,795,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657735153897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7337247"},{"teacherId":8060036,"projectId":9713828,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our Donors Choose donors, my Pre-K students are now learning through hands-on experiences that connect emotional development with foundational math skills. Through engaging activities focused on emotions and shapes, students are building self-awareness while strengthening shape recognition and early problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nIn our bilingual classroom, these interactive materials have increased participation, supported language development, and helped students express their feelings with confidence. By learning with both their hands and their hearts, my students are growing academically and socially in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and support in helping our young learners thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1766493131061,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-hands-and-hearts-emotions/9713828/","projectTitle":"Learning With Hands and Hearts: Emotions and Shapes for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8060036_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631984053771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8060036"},{"teacherId":8060036,"projectId":9665233,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ donors, our classroom has been transformed through meaningful dramatic play connected to STEM learning. 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Your generosity has created joyful, real-world learning opportunities that will have a lasting impact on my students' academic and social growth.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and investment in our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1767729610691,"projectUrl":"project/little-community-helpers-dramatic-play/9665233/","projectTitle":"Little Community Helpers: Dramatic Play Meets STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8060036_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631984053771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8060036"},{"teacherId":8060036,"projectId":10062269,"letterContent":"Thanks to the incredible generosity of our ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ supporters, I was able to purchase meaningful educational resources through a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card that directly benefit my Pre-K students. 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