{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6636650,"projectId":9232852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and providing us with money to find resources to use in the classroom on teacher pay teachers. It means to much to me for your support in helping teach the future of America. As a teacher, it is hard to teach and find the perfect resources to use in the classroom. There is not enough time during the day to create and make everything that is needed to efficiently teach so Teacher Pay Teachers is an awesome resource to be able to use.\r\n\r\nThis gift card has already been put to use many times so far. We have a new phonics curriculum and I was able to find games for the kids to use on teachers pay teachers that align with the curriculum. The kids love playing the games and they are engaged during the games.","fullyFundedDate":1744032886893,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-need-creative-teachers-to-help/9232852/","projectTitle":"Teachers Need Creative Teachers to Help Their Students Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6636650_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565583796940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6636650"},{"teacherId":4556635,"projectId":9063912,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude and appreciation that I submit this impact letter to you for your kindness and willingness to give towards our classroom.With the funding of the headphones, we have been able to tap into further learning and really meet the needs of the unique students in our learning community. The use of the headphones has empowered our students to take charge of their learning and testing experience and future with these tools. Seeing them motivated and engaged on a whole new level, through the use of tools that are normal to most, but not necessarily available to them, has been exciting!\r\nAgain, thank you for your donation. We thank you that our students have abundance in school, even though that may not be the case elsewhere.\"","fullyFundedDate":1744033098081,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-all-students/9063912/","projectTitle":"Headphones for All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4556635_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595987364241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4556635"},{"teacherId":8976760,"projectId":9108087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for my new rug!!! \r\nThe new classroom rug has completely transformed our learning space—it's become the heart of our room! As soon as my students walked in and saw it for the first time, they gasped with excitement and immediately ran to find \"their spot.\" It brought an instant sense of comfort and belonging that's been felt every day since.\r\n\r\nWe use the rug for everything—from morning meetings and read-alouds to small group lessons and brain breaks. It's helped us create a sense of community and structure. One memorable moment happened during a recent reading mini-lesson: students sat in a perfect circle, fully engaged, sharing their thinking with confidence. That level of focus and participation has been so much easier to foster with a cozy, defined gathering space.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're using the rug to build routines and group dynamics that will carry us through the year. It's more than just a rug—it's a space where friendships grow, learning deepens, and students feel safe and seen. Thank you for giving us such an important foundation for our classroom family!","fullyFundedDate":1743020834677,"projectUrl":"project/the-importance-of-a-classroom-rug/9108087/","projectTitle":"The Importance of a Classroom Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8976760"},{"teacherId":8976760,"projectId":9063560,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom is now full of excitement, creativity, and the sweet smell of Play-Doh! The moment my students saw the colorful containers, their faces lit up with joy. Several of them actually squealed and immediately began brainstorming what they could create.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the Play-Doh in so many meaningful ways. One of our favorite activities has been using it during our literacy centers to form letters and spell sight words—it's helped reinforce phonics skills through hands-on play. We also used it to model 3D shapes in math, and it's become a go-to tool for calming down during transitions or when students need a little sensory break.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the Play-Doh has been a huge help in strengthening fine motor skills. Rolling, pinching, and shaping the dough is fun for the kids, but it's also building the hand strength and coordination they need for writing, cutting, and other everyday tasks.\r\n\r\nYour support has added a spark of joy and creativity to our classroom that we'll carry through the rest of the year. 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Many of them immediately started experimenting, trying to pick up small objects or thread strings through tiny holes. It was incredible to see their curiosity and enthusiasm as they realized these materials were both fun and challenging.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite activities so far has been a fine motor \"station rotation\" where students practice different skills at various centers. Some students have been using tweezers to sort pom-poms by color, while others are strengthening their hand muscles by squeezing playdough and using stampers. One of the most memorable moments was when a student, who usually struggles with hand coordination, successfully completed a lacing card for the first time. He proudly held it up, beaming with confidence, and his classmates cheered him on!\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these materials, our next step is integrating them into more structured learning activities. 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