{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Comstock Early Learning Academy","outOfStateSupporters":20.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5275246,"projectId":9875773,"letterContent":"The weather is freezing here in Michigan. \"Winter has Coming!\" We have been in negative wind chill for the last week. If the wind chill is above 0, we go outside everyday. This can be miserable for some students as their clothe gloves get soaked with the snow. With your help, every student now has a pair of extremely warm gloves to wear during the winter. The students have worn the gloves since we have received them and have been excited about it. Their hands get hot and sweaty in the gloves which means when it gets even colder, their hands will be warm.\r\n\r\nThe parents have expressed how pleased they were to have these gloves for their child. They don't have to worry about trying to purchase some or bring them in daily.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping to keep these student's hands warm!","fullyFundedDate":1763586177384,"projectUrl":"project/hands-as-cold-as-ice/9875773/","projectTitle":"Hands as Cold as Ice!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5275246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714964668955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-megan-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":5275246,"projectId":9434836,"letterContent":"I am so sorry this notice of appreciation is going out so late. Once school started, we realized we did not have a lid for the table - oops! We had to wait for the office to order us a lid before we could use it in the classroom. Since then, these students are enjoying the supplies in it. \r\nIn September and beginning of October, we talked about apples and put in red, yellow, and green dyed beans for them to pretend to scoop and use as \"apples.\" During October, we started to learn about trees, and the students had small tree \"stumps\" to build and explore. As the month progressed, we added pumpkins, spiders, and snakes. They have been overjoyed playing and hate when it is clean up time. We have just changed it up for winter to add blue rice and winter mugs for the students to pretend to make drinks. \r\n\r\nWith this table, I have seen the students us it as a center to calm down. Just running their fingers through the beans and rice. I have seen students learn to share and cooperatively play as they work to sort the pumpkins or build with the wood. Students have also used math skills as they measure and pour. \r\n\r\nI cannot use words to express how thrilled I am to add this center to my classroom. It has become a well loved and often used center. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students learn and grow. They are our future.","fullyFundedDate":1755725067908,"projectUrl":"project/slip-slide-dirt-grime-sensory-table/9434836/","projectTitle":"Slip, Slide, Dirt, Grime. Sensory Table Fun Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5275246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714964668955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-megan-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":5275246,"projectId":9718576,"letterContent":"Ahhh! The warmth of a blanket is like no other. You can cuddle with it, drag it around the classroom, and use it to make blanket forts. After playing outside, you can come in and curl up with the blanket and not have to put extra clothes on.\r\n\r\nThe blankets these students received were AMAZING!!! As soon as I saw the students the next day, they were bragging to me about the new blanket. They were showing me how it glowed in the dark and how big it was. Several parents stated their child has been sleeping with it every night. Additionally, a few students have been using their blanket during our circle time to stay warm while they listen and learn.\r\n\r\nI cannot describe the joy in each of the children's faces when got to choose a blankets. Thank you for helping make some amazing memories for these students and families.","fullyFundedDate":1761918773865,"projectUrl":"project/the-warmth-and-comfort-of-a-blanket/9718576/","projectTitle":"The Warmth and Comfort of a Blanket","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5275246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714964668955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-megan-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":5275246,"projectId":9434851,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to provide my classroom with cleaning products. By having the proper produces, I can provide my students with a clean environment and teach them how to clean. Using the Clorox wipes helps when we have yogurt spills as it wipes of the stickiness rather than smearing it. The wipes are also used daily to wipe down the toys and tables to help keep them clean and safe. This dish soap is used to clean tables, shelves, and dirty dishes which cannot be sent back to the kitchen. All of these cleaning supplies have been extremely helpful, and I know they will help keep the germs from spreading. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1755733101314,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-for-a-fresh-start-germ-free/9434851/","projectTitle":"Stocking for a Fresh Start Germ Free","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5275246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714964668955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-megan-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":447064,"projectId":9136363,"letterContent":"My preschoolers really love the variety of blocks that you provided for us! With so many unique needs, your gift gives everyone a new challenge. From the child who is assisted with stacking by using magnetic blocks, to the one who is discovering how to balance a complicated sculpture using the rock-like blocks, you've helped them each grow. \r\n\r\nThe children are able to use the variety of blocks supplied beyond the typical ways you'd expect. The soft blocks are used in the gross motor area. Some kids build walls with them and knock them down when they go down our small classroom slide. Others put them in the \"ball bath\" and jump into them from the jogging trampoline. The smooth wooden blocks are used in the sensory table to build cairns and be lily pads for frog figures to hop between.\r\n\r\nThe range of abilities is varied and wide in an early childhood special education (ECSE) classroom. Having the ability for every child to be able to learn from a fundamental toy, such as blocks, matters for their development. Our student's love of these materials allows us to use them to practice turn taking, sharing, and trading. All of which are very important to early social development. Engagement is key. Thank you for these highly reinforcing materials!","fullyFundedDate":1742940143967,"projectUrl":"project/collaboratively-building-our-learning/9136363/","projectTitle":"Collaboratively Building Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/447064"},{"teacherId":447064,"projectId":9136281,"letterContent":"My students are safer now that they aren't tempted to get into materials on their own. The large solid color storage bins are perfect for \"hiding\" the blocks, balls and baby dolls that are not currently in use. As we rotate our materials around the curriculum, it has been important that they kids don't realize that what was put away is still right here in the classroom. \r\n\r\nIn the past, the clear hand me down containers I had caused many students to have meltdowns. They couldn't understand why the materials were not available. Sometimes, they were able to successfully open the containers. This lead to the toys needing to be disinfected again. Other times, the totes would fall over creating a mess and a hazardous situation.\r\n\r\nI really can't thank you enough for this simply gift, which has meant a lot!","fullyFundedDate":1742952305791,"projectUrl":"project/organized-the-clutter/9136281/","projectTitle":"Organized the Clutter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/447064"},{"teacherId":5275246,"projectId":9435069,"letterContent":"I can say not only was I thrilled when I heard this project was funded, but other teachers were \"eyeing\" the supplies as I brought them into the classroom. Several of them asked what I received or what they were for. I was excited to share with them how I am using these supplies to help my students develop their fine motor skills. \r\n\r\nNow my students have been at school for two weeks, I can see how important these supplies will be this year. Many of my students are not using one hand to write and fisting the grip. With these supplies, I can provided a variety of fun opportunities for the students to \"play\" without them even realizing they are also developing important fine motor muscles. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping to change and shape the future generation. These supplies are greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1755711646018,"projectUrl":"project/working-out-our-tiny-muscles/9435069/","projectTitle":"Working Out Our Tiny Muscles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5275246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714964668955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-megan-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":5275246,"projectId":9502941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to get a new bookshelf and a tent in our library area. When students arrived at the classroom for home visits with their parents, they were immediately attracted to the tent. They would go in there and look at books while I filled out paperwork with their parents. \r\n\r\nSince school has started, I can say I love how the students can see the books available to read by the cover. The books are no longer dropped into a deep pocket where they cannot see what is available. Additionally, they still are attracted to the calm down tent when they get frustrated. They know it is a safe place to go and calm down. As a teacher, I know they are safe as I can still see them, but they still have their privacy. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping to develop these future leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1755710396607,"projectUrl":"project/calming-down-with-a-book/9502941/","projectTitle":"Calming Down with a Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5275246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714964668955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-megan-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":5275246,"projectId":8978320,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to provide my classroom with cleaning products. By having the proper produces, I can provide my students with a clean environment and teach them how to clean. Using the Clorox wipes helps when we have yogurt spills as it wipes of the stickiness rather than smearing it. The wipes are also used daily to wipe down the toys and tables to help keep them clean and safe. This dish soap is used to clean tables, shelves, and dirty dishes which cannot be sent back to the kitchen. All of these cleaning supplies have been extremely helpful, and I know they will help keep the germs from spreading. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1733322580207,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-up-our-classroom/8978320/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Up Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5275246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714964668955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-megan-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":5275246,"projectId":9002701,"letterContent":"As we are heading out of winter - I hope - I can say that these snow pants have been extremely useful this winter. During the school day, we are required to take the students outside for a total of 60 minutes. While we break it up into two 30 minute sessions, it still gets very chilly for these students outside. Many of my students needed snow pants because their parents could not afford a pair or their parents bought a pair of snow pants for them but it is two sizes too big. \r\nSince you have supported this project, I can now provide snow pants to every family I have in my classroom. The students will have the proper gear to go outside and play. Additionally, if they are walking to the store or need to go somewhere, they can wear these snow pants which will help to keep them warm and dry.\r\nThank you for helping my students get warm snow pants for during this cold season.","fullyFundedDate":1735435233882,"projectUrl":"project/baby-its-cold-outside/9002701/","projectTitle":"Baby It's Cold Outside!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDonald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5275246_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714964668955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-megan-mcdonald"},{"teacherId":4764860,"projectId":8358450,"letterContent":"Through the funding of this project, I was able to better organize two of our classroom learning centers! Our classroom pretend play area and block area got a refresh and we went from having old shelves that were not in great condition and not laid out well to these new shelves with plenty of room for our center materials.\r\n\r\nOne shelf holds our wooden blocks and keeps them organized so students can easily access the shapes they need and want when building. Sometimes the block shelf even doubles as a doll house as students use their imaginations to build within the shelves. The other shelf holds some of our pretend play toys. These get changed out depending on our studies, so it holds a variety of things like dolls, stuffed pets, dress up clothes, tools, boxes, etc. \r\n\r\nWhat these shelves both have in common is that they hold endless potential for learning during our center time. Thank you again for your donation towards this project and my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1715295006041,"projectUrl":"project/cant-help-my-shelf/8358450/","projectTitle":"Can't Help My-Shelf!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kohler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4764860_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588118020427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chelsea-davidson"},{"teacherId":4764860,"projectId":8358835,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation towards this gift card for Teacher's Pay Teachers! With the funding of this project and receiving the gift card, I was able to purchase and prep many different hands on activities to use in my classroom!\r\n\r\nAs a busy teacher trying to provide the best learning experience for my students, it has been helpful having access to a variety of materials to support my students where they are at. My students have diverse needs, and that means that often different students are working on different skills at the same time. Being able to purchase resources to specifically address skills they are working on such as learning letters, shapes, visual discrimination, building vocabulary, etc. has allowed me to better differentiate my instruction and activities for students. \r\n\r\nThe pictures shared are just a few of the many activities I have been able to purchase and implement in my classroom through the funding of this project. 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