{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clayton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":8.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8845740,"projectId":9833145,"letterContent":"We are so appreciative of the tactile Reading resources you purchased for us! Most of my special needs students learn best through manipulating physical objects and these materials are perfect for them.\r\nA couple of groups of special education students I work with are currently focusing on encoding and decoding CVC (Consonant, vowel, consonant) words. The magnetic letters that came with the resources you gave us help my students to manipulate the letters as they sound out the words. This is a much better option than constantly writing letters with a pencil & having to constantly erase them. \r\nThank you again for supporting our special education students!","fullyFundedDate":1760789409995,"projectUrl":"project/tactile-literacy-learning/9833145/","projectTitle":"Tactile Literacy Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McClements","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8845740"},{"teacherId":8435334,"projectId":9823990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my DonorsChoose project and for your incredible generosity and support of my classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to high-quality phonics materials that are making a meaningful and lasting impact on their learning each and every day. Your kindness has directly supported early literacy development in my classroom, and I am so grateful for your investment in my students' success.\r\n\r\nThe phonics tools you helped provide — including mini dry erase boards for every student, magnetic letters for literacy centers, and magnetic alphabet blending kits — have truly transformed the way I am able to teach my UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) lessons. These materials have made phonics instruction more effective, more engaging, and more accessible for all learners. Having the right tools at students' fingertips has made it much easier to deliver structured, explicit instruction while also allowing students to actively participate in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe mini dry erase boards have been especially impactful during our daily UFLI lessons. Every student now has their own board, which allows them to practice letter formation, phoneme-grapheme mapping, spelling patterns, and word building in real time. Instead of passively observing, students are actively responding, writing, and engaging with each part of the lesson. This has increased student accountability and confidence, as every child has the opportunity to show their thinking and receive immediate feedback. The boards also make it easy to correct mistakes, encourage risk-taking, and foster a positive learning environment where students feel safe to try.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic letters and magnetic alphabet blending kits have become a favorite part of our literacy centers. These hands-on materials allow students to physically manipulate letters as they practice blending sounds, building words, and applying phonics skills. This multisensory approach is especially beneficial for early readers and students who need additional support. Being able to see, touch, and move the letters helps solidify concepts that might otherwise feel abstract. I have already noticed improvements in students' ability to blend sounds more smoothly and recognize spelling patterns more quickly.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, these materials have significantly increased student engagement. My students are excited to use the tools each day and look forward to phonics time. The hands-on nature of the materials keeps them focused, motivated, and eager to participate. Learning feels fun, purposeful, and interactive, which has made a noticeable difference in classroom energy and enthusiasm. Students take pride in their work and feel empowered as readers as they experience success using these tools.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided physical materials but has also supported confidence, growth, and a love of learning in my classroom. You have helped create meaningful learning experiences that will benefit my students long beyond this school year. Thank you for believing in teachers, in students, and in the power of early literacy. My students and I are incredibly thankful for your support and for the positive impact you have made in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for funding my project and for making a difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760392841711,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-tools/9823990/","projectTitle":"Phonics Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8435334_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760375330648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8435334"},{"teacherId":10314183,"projectId":9833987,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten class would like to say thank you so much for the items you donated! We have used the white boards clear sleeves, dry erase markers and erasers everyday helping us learn how to write letters, words, and numbers. The magnetic letters have been so great to help us make words and identify letters. Our favorite item has been the magnetic tiles! We not only use our fine motor skills to build with them but we also can write letters on them to make words. It helps us hear the sounds and show putting the letters together to make the words. We LOVE everything that was donated and are so appreciative for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1760800099424,"projectUrl":"project/the-wonderful-world-of-kindergarten/9833987/","projectTitle":"The Wonderful World of Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314183"},{"teacherId":10311280,"projectId":9826482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing donation. My students are benefiting greatly from having more resources for hands on centers. \r\nItems received like sand trays, stamps, and whiteboards make learning so much more fun. Young learners need more opportunities to \"play\" and work together in learning and activities like these make it possible! \r\nThis year's students are making the best progress I've had in a couple years. Mainly due to the smallest class size in years-but also because that smaller class makes group, fun. play-based activities more feasible! \r\nThe items I picked for this project had that intention and we are so grateful for all of them!","fullyFundedDate":1760502219105,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-readers/9826482/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311280"},{"teacherId":10310860,"projectId":9824817,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking on my project! These items have made a difference in my students' learning by allowing them to use manipulatives when learning early literacy skills. I have curated a list of items that make learning literacy fun and engaging for all of my student and because you funded my project, you have made this possible! Students are enjoying using the magnetic letters during small group time for spelling and saying CVC words and other phonemic skills. The other supplies have also come in handy during small group time. I appreciate your support and my students have been successful because of the items you have provided.","fullyFundedDate":1760442916881,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-project-mrs-johnsons-kinder/9824817/","projectTitle":"Literacy Project - Mrs. Johnson's Kindergarten Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310860"},{"teacherId":10311298,"projectId":9826532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my phonics and reading centers in my classroom. As a result of your generosity, my students have been engaged in hands on learning activities. They have truly enjoyed the manipulatives and they feel like they are playing while learning. \r\nHaving so many different choices for small group times has been so wonderful for me as a teacher. I don't have to scramble for centers to use, and am able to creatively plan for their extra learning time. \r\nI have seen growth in my students, even in the short time we have been using them. I can't wait to see how much more they grow. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760490927247,"projectUrl":"project/willoughbys-kindersaurs-are-rawring-r/9826532/","projectTitle":"Willoughby’s Kindersaurs Are “Rawring” Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Willoughby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311298"},{"teacherId":6414891,"projectId":9828154,"letterContent":"We began the project by reading Beautiful Oops. Most of the students could immediately connect with the frustrations discussed in the book and everyone enjoyed the \"guess\" of how the illustrator would solve the beautiful oops. During the studio time, several students explained their artwork of the day and how they were using the skills from the book, we emphasized perseverance and envisioning. The students were thrilled with the new art supplies that they were able to use during creating time. \r\nWe are really appreciative of the amazing books that will assist us with learning the studio habits.","fullyFundedDate":1760585784106,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-studio-habits-through-fiction/9828154/","projectTitle":"Teaching Studio Habits Through Fiction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzwater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6414891"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44493","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":502,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":18,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":63,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":91.7,"schoolId":44493,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clayton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clayton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/smyrna-school-district/clayton-elementary-school/44493"}