{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Creede School","outOfStateSupporters":55.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7467321,"projectId":9575083,"letterContent":"Rugs play a significant role in early childhood education, especially in vibrant and engaging learning environments like ours. In the toddler room, rugs are not just decorative items; they are essential tools that enhance learning and interaction among children. \r\n\r\nOne of the primary functions of our rugs is to provide a designated space for circle time, which is a fundamental aspect of our daily routine. During circle time, teachers and children gather to engage in group activities, share stories, and discuss various topics. The rug creates a cozy, inviting area where children feel comfortable and are more inclined to participate. It serves as a central gathering place that fosters a sense of community and belonging, which is crucial at this developmental stage.\r\n\r\nOn the rug, we also introduce essential concepts such as shapes, numbers, and colors through interactive games and activities. For instance, using shapes on the rug, children can physically move to different areas based on the shapes called out, reinforcing their understanding through movement and play. This hands-on approach makes learning fun and memorable, allowing children to absorb knowledge in a way that is both enjoyable and effective. Games that incorporate numbers and colors, such as hopscotch or counting games, become more engaging and tangible when played on a colorful, defined space. \r\n\r\nBeyond its educational uses, the rug provides soft seating, which is especially beneficial during story time or independent reading. This softness encourages children to settle in comfortably with their favorite books and promotes a love for reading from an early age. A cozy space dedicated to books allows children to explore literature freely, instilling curiosity and a passion for stories that can last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the defined space the rug offers is crucial for fostering gross motor skills. Children need ample opportunities to stretch, move, and play, and a designated area helps them understand boundaries while encouraging physical activities. Whether it's rolling around, practicing balance, or participating in group games, the rug supports movement and coordination development. This is important because gross motor skills are foundational for overall physical development, impacting children's ability to engage in a wide range of activities as they grow.\r\n\r\nIn addition to its functional benefits, the rug brings a burst of color and joy to the classroom. Bright colors and fun designs stimulate children's visual senses and create an inviting atmosphere that enhances their mood. A vibrant environment has been shown to impact children's engagement and eagerness to learn. When children enter a room filled with joyful hues, they are more likely to feel excited about activities, fostering a positive attitude towards learning. \r\n\r\nIn conclusion, rugs in our toddler room are invaluable assets that enhance educational experiences, promote comfort, and support physical and emotional development. They foster a welcoming learning environment where children can explore essential concepts, enjoy stories, and develop crucial motor skills while surrounded by colors that inspire joy and creativity. Providing these rugs not only enriches our daily activities but also lays down a foundation for a lifetime of learning and exploration. By investing in quality rugs, we are investing in the holistic development of our children, ensuring they thrive both academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1755714782124,"projectUrl":"project/fun-new-classroom-rug/9575083/","projectTitle":"Fun New Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keilman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7467321"},{"teacherId":7136942,"projectId":9607270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Brain Break resting mats and other resources to stay organized. My students use their resting mats daily. Choosing from a variety of colors is so much fun for my Kindergarten students. The folding mats are a great style that can be used flat or folded in half if they want to sit up to read their books.\r\n\r\nOur organizing totes are so handy to have to organize our connecting cubes that we use during math. It's great to see through the container and to have locking lids that secure in place. My students use the cubes during math as a manipulative and also throughout the day for other activities. \r\n\r\nThe individual bins for papers are super helpful. The colors go great in my classroom with our frog theme. Students can use these bins to help keep them organized with their work. We appreciate your generosity in funding this project.","fullyFundedDate":1755704740403,"projectUrl":"project/brain-break-resting-mats/9607270/","projectTitle":"\"Brain Break\" Resting Mats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sliwkowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7136942_orig.png?crop=389,389,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755301413554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7136942"},{"teacherId":7467321,"projectId":9277586,"letterContent":"Books teach kids so many things.\r\nOne of the first things we teach is the parts of a book (front cover, back cover, spine, title page). We also teach children how to use a book properly—such as holding it the right way and turning pages from front to back.\r\nBooks are a gateway for children to learn and explore a wide variety of topics—from fiction and fantasy to nonfiction. The books purchased with your donation will help us expand our curriculum. We received books that support the following themes: Earth Day, space, the human body, STEM, pirates, dragons, various holidays, and mermaids. We also use books to help children learn new words and expand their vocabulary and comprehension.\r\n\r\nEach interest area in the classroom has books that relate to that space—for example, books about buildings and roads in the block area, cookbooks in the house area, sheet music in the music area, and science books in the science area. Children read both individually and in large groups, with adults reading to them.\r\nSome books remain in our classroom for a month at a time, but most are rotated weekly to match our changing classroom themes.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation—it means the world to us and will help bring new books into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746458937505,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-emergent-readers/9277586/","projectTitle":"Engaging Emergent Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keilman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7467321"},{"teacherId":9680601,"projectId":8914131,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to the $100 TeachersPayTeachers gift certificate that helped purchase a comprehensive Colorado unit for my students. I found the resources from the unit useful to tie in with lessons linked to the history, geography and economics of our little mining town, and my students enjoyed the activities. \r\n\r\nThe unit is quite comprehensive, and with so much to teach and the usual time constraints, we did not get an opportunity to use some of the resources in the unit, but I intend to utilize more parts of it with next year's fourth graders.","fullyFundedDate":1732217674354,"projectUrl":"project/getting-to-know-colorado/8914131/","projectTitle":"Getting to Know Colorado","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ormsby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9680601"},{"teacherId":6706186,"projectId":8568166,"letterContent":"I so appreciate your generosity! Many mornings I have students who arrive at school having had no breakfast, and the Nutrigrain bars get them started on the day. Pretzels, goldfish crackers, and peanut butter crackers take the edge off hungry tummies at other times during our day as well. Thank you!\r\n\r\nWe are getting into our very cold months here, and the warm coats, snow pants, and gloves are being put to good use keeping my students, and other students on our elementary hall, warm during recess. These kids love nothing more than being outside playing in the snow during recess, and that would not be possible without warm gear. Thank you for helping to meet basic needs in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1723899476838,"projectUrl":"project/warm-bodies-and-full-tummies/8568166/","projectTitle":"Warm Bodies and Full Tummies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6706186_orig.jpg?crop=1054,1054,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590083899728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6706186"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42918","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":92,"numTeachers":11,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":89,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"8.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":44.1,"schoolId":42918,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Creede School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Creede School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/creede-school-district/creede-junior-senior-high-school/42918"}