{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brooklyn's Daily Discovery Pre-K Center at Ave X","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9339475,"projectId":10148943,"letterContent":"We cannot thank our generous donors enough for making our Water Unit such a meaningful and exciting learning experience for our students! The materials and wonderful books we received through our DonorsChoose project made a tremendous impact on our students' learning.\r\n\r\nOur students absolutely loved exploring the new materials and listening to the books about the ocean and underwater life. The resources brought our lessons to life and allowed the children to use their imaginations, explore new concepts, and make meaningful connections to what they were learning.\r\n\r\nThe best part was seeing how excited the children became as they explored the materials. They truly felt as though they were under the ocean, discovering the wonders of the sea! These hands-on experiences encouraged curiosity, language development, exploration, and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us create an engaging environment where our students could learn through play, discovery, and imagination. You provided more than just books and materials; you provided opportunities for our little learners to explore a whole new world!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make learning so special. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1776097410303,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-an-aquarium-to-our-classroom/10148943/","projectTitle":"Bringing an Aquarium to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lauren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339475"},{"teacherId":9276713,"projectId":10233017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring our Pre-K Fitness Center to life! During our Exercise unit, we transformed our dramatic play area into a fitness center where the children could explore different ways to exercise and learn about keeping their bodies healthy.\r\n\r\nThe workout equipment gave our students opportunities to pretend to be trainers, create their own exercise routines, and encourage their friends to stay active. It was a wonderful way to combine movement with imaginative play while practicing important skills like taking turns, working together, and communicating with one another. The fitness center also helped the children make connections between what we were learning about exercise and how people stay healthy in everyday life.\r\n\r\nWhat makes these materials even more special is that we can continue using them throughout the school year as we explore movement, health, and the human body. Thank you again for your generosity and for helping us create meaningful learning experiences for our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1777570578713,"projectUrl":"project/little-bodies-big-moves-a-pre-k-fitnes/10233017/","projectTitle":"Little Bodies, Big Moves: A Pre-K Fitness Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lula","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9276713_orig.png?crop=1564,1562,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1792194950935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9276713"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":9147439,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring technology into our Pre-K classroom! My students have been so excited to explore the tablets, and it has been wonderful watching them discover new ways to learn.\r\n\r\nIn Pre-K, play is such an important part of learning, and these tablets have given us another fun way to practice skills we work on every day. From recognizing letters and numbers to counting, matching, and problem-solving, the children have opportunities to learn through interactive activities. One of my favorite parts is seeing how proud they are when they figure something out on their own. They get so excited to show what they've learned!\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project even more special is that the tablets allow my students to explore technology in a meaningful way while building confidence and independence. They're learning to take turns, make choices, and try again when something doesn't work the first time. These are such important skills at this age!\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and giving my Little Legends another way to learn, explore, and grow. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1742914550532,"projectUrl":"project/tech-for-tykes-bringing-tablets-to-the/9147439/","projectTitle":"Tech for Tykes: Bringing Tablets to the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S (Sambataro)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304064_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743021488356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sambataro"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":10538702,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when our new rocking chairs arrived! They immediately wanted to try them, and it has been wonderful watching them learn that the chairs are more than just a fun place to sit. We have been talking about recognizing what our bodies need and using different tools to help us feel calm, focused, and ready to learn. The rocking chairs have quickly become a favorite option in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe use the chairs throughout our day, especially when a child needs a little movement or some time to regulate. One of my favorite things is that students can choose a book and read while they rock, helping them regulate their bodies while staying engaged in learning. Instead of completely stepping away from the classroom, they can look through a favorite story, rock gently, and give their bodies the movement they need. I have already seen how this can help a child settle, refocus, and feel ready to rejoin the group.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue helping the children become more independent in recognizing when their bodies need movement or a break. At this age, learning to understand and respond to those needs is such an important skill. Thank you for giving my students a tool that supports their social-emotional needs while also encouraging a love of books and learning. Your generosity has helped us create a classroom where children can rock, regulate, read, and get ready to learn! 💜","fullyFundedDate":1788959252701,"projectUrl":"project/rock-regulate-and-ready-to-learn/10538702/","projectTitle":"Rock, Regulate, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S (Sambataro)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304064_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743021488356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sambataro"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":8198931,"letterContent":"The excitement on my students' faces when they first saw our new sand and water table was priceless! They immediately wanted to explore, scoop, pour, dig, splash, and discover. What looks like simple play is actually giving my young learners so many opportunities to build important skills while doing what they learn best through—play!\r\n\r\nOur sand and water table has quickly become a favorite part of our classroom. Students are strengthening their fine motor skills as they scoop, pour, squeeze, dig, and transfer materials. They are also exploring early math and science concepts such as measuring, comparing, predicting, volume, and cause and effect. Just as importantly, they are practicing sharing, taking turns, communicating with one another, and working together.\r\n\r\nThis table will continue to grow with us throughout the school year. We can change the materials and add items that connect to our different classroom studies, giving students new ways to investigate and learn. Thank you so much for helping us create a hands-on learning experience that encourages curiosity, creativity, and joyful exploration. Your generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1707939921105,"projectUrl":"project/we-sensory-some-great-learning-ahead/8198931/","projectTitle":"We \"Sensory\" Some Great Learning Ahead.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S (Sambataro)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304064_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743021488356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sambataro"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":10204864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Building Skills and Family Connections Through Play.\" Your generosity brought so much excitement, laughter, and learning into our classroom!\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the games arrived, students could not wait to explore them. The classroom was filled with smiles, cheering, and happy conversations as children worked together, took turns, solved problems, and celebrated each other's successes. It was wonderful to watch students who are sometimes shy become more confident as they played with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThe games provided opportunities to build important skills such as communication, critical thinking, cooperation, and self-regulation, but what stood out most was the joy they brought. There was so much laughter throughout the room as children learned that making mistakes, trying again, and having fun are all part of the learning process.\r\n\r\nThese materials also helped strengthen family connections. Families were able to participate in playful learning experiences that encouraged quality time together while reinforcing classroom skills. The excitement students felt at school carried over into conversations at home, creating meaningful connections between learning and family engagement.\r\n\r\nYour support did more than provide games; it created memories, smiles, and moments of genuine happiness. Thank you for helping us build a classroom community where learning feels joyful, and every child has the opportunity to grow through play.","fullyFundedDate":1777313170798,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-and-family-connections-t/10204864/","projectTitle":"Building Skills and Family Connections Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S (Sambataro)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304064_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743021488356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sambataro"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":8832689,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom library has become an even more exciting and meaningful place for my Pre-K students! These new books have helped bring reading to life in ways that are engaging, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate for young learners. Through these stories, students are building important early literacy skills such as vocabulary development, comprehension, sequencing, rhyming, letter-sound recognition, and making connections between texts and their own lives. The books have also opened the door for meaningful conversations about emotions, friendships, diversity, problem-solving, and kindness.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is full of movement, curiosity, and joy. You might see students gathered on the rug laughing during a read-aloud, acting out parts of a story, retelling books with puppets, or exploring stories independently in our library center. We often connect books to art projects, sensory activities, dramatic play, and small group literacy games to help make learning memorable and engaging for all learners. The new texts have even encouraged some of my quieter students to participate more in discussions and storytelling activities.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have already formed strong connections to the new books and ask to hear them over and over again throughout the day. Some children who were previously hesitant to engage with books are now independently choosing stories during center time and proudly \"reading\" them to friends using picture clues and retelling skills. Seeing their excitement, confidence, and love for reading continue to grow has been incredibly special. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where books are not just something we read, but something we experience together every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1727962710001,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fundamental/8832689/","projectTitle":"Reading is \"FUN\"damental","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S (Sambataro)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304064_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743021488356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sambataro"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":8711870,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into an even more engaging, creative, and hands-on learning environment. The new technology has helped me create interactive lessons that keep my students excited, focused, and actively participating throughout the day. In Pre-K, learning happens best through play, movement, visuals, and exploration, and these materials allow me to bring lessons to life in ways that were not possible before.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for my students is seeing their ideas instantly become part of our classroom experiences. Whether we are creating visual displays, interactive activities, or learning materials tailored to their interests, the technology allows lessons to feel fresh, meaningful, and fun. The students are especially excited when they recognize their own work, photos, and classroom themes incorporated into activities designed just for them.\r\n\r\nI have also noticed some of my quieter or more hesitant learners becoming more engaged and confident. Students who may struggle to stay focused during traditional activities are now eager to participate when lessons are more visual and interactive. It has been wonderful watching students collaborate, communicate, and take pride in their learning in new ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom where learning feels exciting, joyful, and meaningful every single day. Your support truly makes a difference for my students and our entire classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1726770080349,"projectUrl":"project/an-apple-a-day-helps-me-create-lessons-t/8711870/","projectTitle":"An Apple a Day Helps Me Create Lessons That Slay!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S (Sambataro)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304064_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743021488356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sambataro"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":8285214,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a space where creativity and love truly shine. When my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement; they couldn't wait to start creating and sharing their ideas. The room immediately filled with energy, imagination, and pride.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources to create meaningful art projects that allow students to express their feelings and connections to others. One special moment was watching students carefully design pieces to \"show love\" to their families and friends, proudly explaining the meaning behind their work. Their creativity and confidence blossomed as they shared their art with one another.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are not only creating beautiful work, but also learning how to express themselves, collaborate, and take pride in what they make. Our next steps include continuing to build on these skills by creating more student-led projects and displays that celebrate their voices and creativity. Thank you for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1711553808658,"projectUrl":"project/art-to-show-our-love/8285214/","projectTitle":"Art to Show Our Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S (Sambataro)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304064_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743021488356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sambataro"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":8260662,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a space where creativity truly comes to life! When my students first saw the new materials, their eyes lit up with excitement; they immediately began exploring, building, and sharing their ideas with one another.\r\nWe have been using these resources during center time, where students design and create their own projects, from imaginative structures to detailed artwork. One special moment was when a group of students worked together to build and proudly display their creations, explaining their thinking and storytelling behind each piece. It was incredible to see their confidence grow as they took ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nThese materials have encouraged collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving in ways that feel natural and joyful for my students. They are not only creating; they are thinking, communicating, and expressing themselves more than ever before.\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is filled with inspiration, pride, and endless possibilities. Thank you for making this meaningful learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1711552176546,"projectUrl":"project/imagine-create-display/8260662/","projectTitle":"Imagine, Create, Display!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S (Sambataro)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304064_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743021488356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sambataro"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":9750258,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are growing in their ability to identify letters and sounds every day! They use the materials during centers to trace, name, and match letters to sounds. Students were so excited when everything arrived and immediately began recognizing letters in their names. Next, we are building simple words and connecting sounds to writing. Thank you for helping my students become confident early readers! 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