{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Blair Early Childhood Center","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5153318,"projectId":10176401,"letterContent":"My students love building! There never seems to be enough building supplies in the classroom, no matter what materials are available and magnetic pieces seem to be their favorite items.\r\n\r\nWith your contribution of magnetic cubes, my students have ample supplies to create STEM projects. They have been mixing these cubes with other magnetic building toys to create amazing projects.\r\n\r\nSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education offers significant advantages, including developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation skills through hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for contributing to our students. They are so lucky to be on the receiving end of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1777933303958,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds/10176401/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5153318_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517599668649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5153318"},{"teacherId":2513132,"projectId":10043508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing a new literacy table for our classroom! Before your gift, our language learners struggled to find a quiet, organized space to engage with books and writing tools.\r\n\r\nNow, this table has become the \"heart\" of our Literacy Center. It's the perfect height for our preschoolers to sit together, share stories, and practice their burgeoning communication skills. Having a dedicated space sends a powerful message to my students: their learning is important, and they have a professional place to do it.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our room and our future readers!","fullyFundedDate":1769458270639,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-center-for-preschool-language-l/10043508/","projectTitle":"Literacy Center for Preschool Language Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mietus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2513132_orig.jpg?crop=1139,1139,x194,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683513656786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2513132"},{"teacherId":2513132,"projectId":9949119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our project, \"Touch, Feel, and Learn: Sensory Books for Our Preschool Learners.\"\r\n\r\nIn a preschool classroom, the first steps toward literacy happen through the hands. Because of your support, our students now have access to high-quality sensory books that allow them to explore textures, develop fine motor skills, and connect with stories in a way that traditional books don't always allow.\r\n\r\nSeeing their faces light up as they \"feel\" their way through a story is a gift that you made possible. You aren't just giving us books; you are giving these children a lifelong love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1769177173712,"projectUrl":"project/touch-feel-and-learn-sensory-books-fo/9949119/","projectTitle":"Touch, Feel, and Learn: Sensory Books for Our Preschool Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mietus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2513132_orig.jpg?crop=1139,1139,x194,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683513656786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2513132"},{"teacherId":5187223,"projectId":9987387,"letterContent":"We truly appreciate your generous donation in support of our occupational therapy program. Because of your kindness, we now have a music speaker that will be used regularly with our students with disabilities and unique learning needs. \r\n\r\nMusic plays such an important role in our therapy sessions. Our students love singing along to their favorite songs, moving to the rhythm, and participating in activities like freeze dance. These experiences are not only joyful, but they also help build coordination, communication, and engagement in meaningful ways. \r\n\r\nYour support has made it possible to bring even more energy and excitement into our therapy sessions. This speaker will be used and appreciated by many students for school years to come, creating opportunities for movement, expression and connection. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping to make such a positive and lasting impact on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769177170479,"projectUrl":"project/singing-and-dancing-our-way-in-ot/9987387/","projectTitle":"Singing and Dancing our way in O.T.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Erlandson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5187223_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755179563491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5187223"},{"teacherId":8835562,"projectId":9787339,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your donation of classroom dividers. Our students love the opportunity to use the dividers when they need some individual support. \r\nThe dividers give our students the opportunity to work individually or with specific support. The dividers are a wonderful addition to the education of our classroom.\r\nThere are many ways we use the dividers in our classroom and we appreciate the opportunity to use them. \r\nThank you for the opportunity to support our students when they require special care.","fullyFundedDate":1769177192313,"projectUrl":"project/a-great-divide/9787339/","projectTitle":"A Great Divide","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8835562_orig.jpg?crop=321,321,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668035237477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835562"},{"teacherId":243779,"projectId":9841200,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation to my students. The school supplies you provided us have made a big difference in the learning experience for each and every student. That was so thoughtful of you to think of us, and my students and I really appreciate your kindness.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived at school, the students were thrilled to finally be prepared and organized when it was time to get to work. Instead of having to take time away from our daily lessons to search for their crayons or dry-erase markers, your donation made it possible for each student to have their supplies ready for learning. The students loved playing with the wooden, magnetic dress-up dolls during our fine motor stations. It quickly became one of the favorite stations for all of the students, and it is so wonderful seeing them use their imaginations as they play. \r\n\r\nThe resources enabled the students to work as a team, which promotes collaboration and communication. My students use the writing material at different math and literacy centers for small group activities. They are motivated by the opportunity to utilize the new supplies during class, and the effort they put into learning has made positive effect on their reading and mathematics skills. We are forever grateful for your support! Please know that you have made a positive impact on the educational experience of many young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1767842699964,"projectUrl":"project/surprise-us-with-supplies/9841200/","projectTitle":"Surprise Us With Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brady","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp243779_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527147912844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mchoganbrady"},{"teacherId":3371991,"projectId":10010782,"letterContent":"Who knew that something as simple as a table could make such a huge difference in our classroom? But that is exactly the size of the impact you made by donating to our project, 'Table This!'. \r\n\r\nOur room was lacking the final piece to make the students' use of the functional play area successful and you have brought it to us. Earlier today we were marveling at how some of our students who used to find the play area a little directionless have spent several attentive and focused minutes exploring our functional play materials because of your donations. \r\n\r\nWe are grateful every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1769177178415,"projectUrl":"project/table-this/10010782/","projectTitle":"Table This!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McNamara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3371991_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628564285953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3371991"},{"teacherId":8846248,"projectId":9888104,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project to provide play food materials for our preschool special education classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging, hands-on materials that help them learn through play, an essential part of early childhood development. These materials allow our students to explore everyday routines, practice language and social skills, and build confidence in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, many students are learning to communicate, interact with peers, and understand the world around them. Dramatic play with materials like play food gives them opportunities to practice real-life skills such as sharing, requesting, taking turns, and engaging in imaginative play. These experiences are especially valuable for young learners who benefit from visual supports, structured play, and repeated opportunities to practice functional skills in a supportive environment!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our students and our classroom community. We are grateful for your support and for recognizing the importance of early childhood special education. Because of donors like you, we can create a classroom filled with joyful, meaningful learning experiences every day. Thank you for helping our students learn, grow, and play.","fullyFundedDate":1769177189526,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-creativity-in-our-classroom-k/9888104/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Creativity in Our Classroom Kitchen!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gabby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846248_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757001122062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8846248"},{"teacherId":5153231,"projectId":9907931,"letterContent":"Our students are using the new dramatic toys in our play area. They are using their imagination and creativity to engage with their peers and increase their functional play skills. Play skills are super important for our learners and they need engaging toys to learn to share, problem solve, imagine, create and defeat challenging obstacles that may occur.\r\n\r\nIn the photos, you can see how the students have been loving them. They specifically loved using the dolls and ocean animals like you see in the photos but they truly will enjoy all of their new toys! Our students will be working on these skills for the rest of the year but in all different ways. We will continue to learn and create in our classroom, thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1769177179785,"projectUrl":"project/learn-to-play/9907931/","projectTitle":"Learn to Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5153231_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519252285646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5153231"},{"teacherId":5153305,"projectId":9885152,"letterContent":"Wow! Our classroom is lit up! All these lighting materials have made such a difference. We are seeing such creative building, creating and play. One way we used the tiny lights was in the blocks center. One child created an huge \"building\" and added lights. She told me \"I built Mexico City, there are so many beautiful lights there.\" \r\nWe so appreciate your donation to early childhood education! You are helping my students to start their career off in such a positive way. Thank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1767242376082,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-way-for-learning/9885152/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Way for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5153305_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517935349810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5153305"},{"teacherId":3371991,"projectId":9905846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for adding \"A Little Magic\" to our classroom! \r\n\r\nYour donations have already made a positive impact in our classroom. We have introduced the Magnetic Doodle Boards as part of Centers Time and now they will become a consistent station in our functional play area. \r\n\r\nThese Magnetic Doodle Boards are a perfect fit for our classroom. They allow the students to develop fine motor and early writing skills in a low stakes activity that helps to reduce frustration and increase engagement. \r\n\r\nIt is so exciting that we have enough to offer as a station and what a fun station it has become!","fullyFundedDate":1767210868128,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-magic/9905846/","projectTitle":"A Little Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McNamara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3371991_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628564285953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3371991"},{"teacherId":3371991,"projectId":9905962,"letterContent":"The Fat Brain Air Toobz toy has made an immediate and positive impact in our classroom! The students were so excited when we first introduced it and their enthusiasm has not diminished one bit since. \r\n\r\nThe Air Toobz wind toy has been an excellent way to practice attending to a large group activity and turn taking. I do not think we have ever had a more motivating toy for this! \r\n\r\nThe students have also had some one on one time with the toy so that they can practice building new configurations and take the extra time to learn through experimentation and problem solving. \r\n\r\nSoon, we hope to add it to our Sensory Center.","fullyFundedDate":1764598836549,"projectUrl":"project/full-of-hot-air/9905962/","projectTitle":"Full of Hot Air","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McNamara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3371991_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628564285953","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3371991"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5357","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":250,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.5,"schoolId":5357,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Blair Early Childhood Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Blair Early Childhood Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/blair-early-childhood-center/5357"}