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I just want to send a small token of gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. The wireless headphones have made such an impact. My students were so excited as we unpacked the headphones. My students use their headphones everyday during literacy block. We use them in our listening center. They are able to listen to stories, on the computer, individually and in small groups, without distracting the other students in class. All of my students have benefited from using the headphones. My english language learners, my special education students, my on level, below level and my higher level students all love to use them.

My school is located in a urban community and has had its share or budget cuts. Without your donation my students would not have been able to use these types of resources that inspire them to learn, build confidence in responding and have fun while doing it.

Without donors like you, schools across America would go without.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. PEARSON

My students were extremely excited to get the headphones. They wanted to go on the computer immediately to try them. The children had so many questions about the wireless headphones: why are they so big, where are the cords, how will we use them without the cords and of course, who will get to use them first. After exploring the headphones, they were ready to use them.

Literacy and math centers are important in our classrooms. In small groups students listen to and read books. This is especially helpful for the English Language Leaners because they have a visual and they get to hear how the words should sound. In the math center, students get to see different strategies and practice them by playing games.

My students really enjoy using computers. They love to learn new information. They love to learn even more when they can learn, practice and or play on the computer. It allows them to work independently and it keeps them focus on the task.

Thank you again for allowing my students to work on the computers carefree. Students are not tripping on the cords, both earphones work because there isn't a short in the cord, we don't have to spend time untangling the cords before using them and they can just get a pair of wireless headphones and begin their work.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. DAVIS

I just want to send a small token of gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. The whiteboards have made such an impact. My students were so excited as we unpacked the colorful whiteboards and erasers. My students use their whiteboards everyday. We use them for handwriting practice, spelling, math response, and quick answer responses. All of my students have benefited from using the whiteboards. My english language learners, my special education students, my on level, below level and my higher level students all love to use them, to show what they know in a fun new way.

My school is located in a urban community and has had its share or budget cuts. Without your donation my students would not have been able to use these types of resources that inspire them to learn, build confidence in responding and have fun while doing it.

Without donors like you, schools across America would go without.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. PEARSON

Thank you donors for your generous donation. Words cannot express how grateful my students, my co-teacher, and I are. Your contributions makes it possible for us to replenish our folders and notebooks, replace the batteries in our TAG readers and supply headphones for our listening and computer centers.

Your donations have greatly impacted our students learning. In the computer center, they use many reading programs such as RAZ Kids ( for reading comprehension), TAG, starfall, etc. Your generosity has given us the ability to let several kids work on their reading skills with their headphones while we continue to teach others in small groups.

When we discussed your contributions with our students, they were surprised and touched to know that others care so deeply about them. Thank you for helping us show our students that generosity is still around.

We hope that the photos and letters our students sent showed you how much we appreciate everything you have done for our class.

Again, thank you for all you do to support our kids. You are a part of our lives too.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Middough

First, I want to extend my gratitude for your generosity in funding my Donors Choose grant for my English Language Learners. The materials helped make a difference in the daily learning lives of my students. The children were very excited and eager to use the materials when received. I shared with them the purpose for their use. I can tell by looking at their excited little faces that they were ready to use them. I went over with them the proper use of the whiteboard markers and magnetic letters. They were reminded to return the magnetic letters to their appropriate spaces in the box/bin so that we could use them when needed.

One little boy who needs help holding his pencil correctly was very motivated to write with the pencil grip. The use of it helped him write neatly and not tire as easily. The children were excited when they received their notebooks. They quickly wrote their names on the front of their notebooks and liked that they were sturdy enough to use in the rug without having to use a board/book to lean on. The whiteboard markers also excited them. They liked that there were many colors to choose from and use with their whiteboards.

My English language learners used their notebook journals to write about their daily reading responses. They liked the idea that their primary notebooks had a picture box for their drawing and the writing lines allowed for correct letter and word formation. Having all their writing in one notebook helped the students see their progress throughout time.

The magnetic letters were very useful also. The children used the letters to make words. I have found them valuable during my morning intervention period. We have been building words (CVCe) and they can clearly see the silent "e" at the end of the word because the magnetic letters have red vowels and blue consonants. Also using them on the magnetic white board helped them when they had to manipulate the letters to build words. It supported the kinesthetic and visual learners as well.

The whiteboard markers were used with their mats to build words. The children wrote a word for example, "cake" then sounded out the word and slid their finger under each sound. As I gave them feedback and wrote it on the board, they were able to correct their mistakes with the markers and their mini white board erasers.

This project helped with boosting the student's confidence and learning. Using the materials successfully and being able to use hands-on materials impacted their learning. The children were enthusiastic about coming to the morning intervention program knowing that they were using materials that would contribute to their learning while having fun.

Once again, thank you for your generosity and in funding the materials for my English Language Learners.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Tortoledo