{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Daniel Webster School","outOfStateSupporters":21.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4041706,"projectId":9661323,"letterContent":"The new social-emotional texts and resources have helped students learn how to identify their feelings, build emotional vocabulary, practice self-regulation, and develop empathy for others. Through stories and hands-on materials, they are learning important life skills such as recognizing facial expressions, naming emotions, problem-solving, and understanding how their actions affect their classmates.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is warm, interactive, and discussion-based. During read-alouds, students gather together to listen, look closely at illustrations, and talk about characters' feelings and choices. They eagerly make connections to their own experiences, share when they have felt \"a little spot of anger\" or \"a big feeling of worry,\" and practice using kind words to express themselves. The books have become a natural starting point for conversations about friendship, calming strategies, and how to handle strong emotions.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, especially those who sometimes struggle to express themselves or regulate their emotions, have shown a strong connection to these new books and tools. They are drawn to the plush emotion characters and storytelling kits, using them during center time to act out feelings and situations. These students now participate more in discussions, confidently naming their emotions and seeking strategies from the stories when they feel overwhelmed. The materials have helped them feel understood and supported, turning reading time into a safe space where their feelings matter and their voices are heard.","fullyFundedDate":1761327282796,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-tame-the-wiggles-and-worries/9661323/","projectTitle":"Tools to Tame the Wiggles and Worries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4041706"},{"teacherId":9627654,"projectId":9785845,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me get this project funded for my classroom! My students have been enjoying the materials that we received from this project. My students enjoyed the Pluffle play foam for sensory bins. They have loved feeling the texture of the material and interacting with it using their hands and looking at the material. This project has helped to keep students engaged during sensory time. I can tell my class looks forward to using this material. I shared this resource with one of the service providers who would like to incorporate the pluffle into sessions. Thank you for making this project possible and your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1760383959946,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-creations-adaptive-art-for-all/9785845/","projectTitle":"Sensory Creations - Adaptive Art for all Abilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily Mar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627654"},{"teacherId":10224726,"projectId":9651595,"letterContent":"I wanted to take the time to describe the lasting impact your donation has made on my class! We are so grateful that we were able to use these materials to better section off the room. This sectioning has allowed the students to be more engaged and focused during class, and has greatly improved their participation and attentiveness.\r\n\r\nThe students took the the cube chairs immediately, and have enjoyed the versatility they offer when moving from the carpet to our desks. This versatility also allows for the chairs to be modified to each student, depending on their height and preferences. It has been great to see how each student enjoys the cube chairs individually! \r\n\r\nThe room divider has provided great support in sectioning off our calm corner. This visual divider has improved my students ability to regulate, because it has created a distraction-free place for them to go within the class. This has made such a meaningful difference in the classroom environment and overall flow of the day. \r\n\r\nThank you endlessly for your kindness and generosity in contributing to this project. Your impact will be felt for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1759962233163,"projectUrl":"project/support-special-education-success/9651595/","projectTitle":"Support Special Education Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mandigo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10224726_orig.jpg?crop=208,208,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758598524680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10224726"},{"teacherId":9627654,"projectId":9824072,"letterContent":"Thank you to the donors for providing my student with a helmet for her safety at school. When my student first saw the helmet, she put it right on. She loves the extra pink that it adds to her outfit! I am incredibly grateful that my student has an extra layer of support while at school and specifically on the playground. The helmet has came in quite handy to protect my student's head and brain development. Thank you for your generosity in helping this project get funded. This project has supported my student's safety and I am thankful that you helped to make an impact in my student's life.","fullyFundedDate":1760537902930,"projectUrl":"project/helmet-for-safety/9824072/","projectTitle":"Helmet for Safety!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily Mar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627654"},{"teacherId":9627654,"projectId":9606465,"letterContent":"These materials have made a difference in my students' learning as they have helped give my students a sensory break during instructional time and during learning breaks. One specific moment that my students were using these resources was during group OT. After completing a dot worksheet and art crafts, students received a break and used some of the new toys as a reward. All of my students were interested in the new materials and was used as a motivator to complete their work. Some next steps on this classroom project is to use these materials when my students may need a break and/or when they are overwhelmed.","fullyFundedDate":1757690917758,"projectUrl":"project/focus-in-on-learning/9606465/","projectTitle":"Focus in on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily Mar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627654"},{"teacherId":4041706,"projectId":9742238,"letterContent":"The technology and materials from this project are helping students learn by providing clear, colorful, and engaging visual supports that make concepts easier to understand and remember. Being able to create laminated games, anchor charts, behavior trackers, and personalized awards has made lessons more interactive and has increased student motivation and focus.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is seeing bright, customized materials made just for them, especially the certificates, charts, and hands-on learning tools they can use every day. Several students who benefit from visual structure and positive reinforcement have especially warmed to these resources. The students take pride in earning awards, tracking their progress, and using the colorful tools, which has boosted their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759610173015,"projectUrl":"project/print-the-joy-spark-the-learning/9742238/","projectTitle":"Print the Joy, Spark the Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4041706"},{"teacherId":4041706,"projectId":9649026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to a class set of magnetic letter tiles that we use almost every day during reading and word work time.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students excited to open the box and see what was inside. They want to knwo what the tiles were for and immediately wanted to explore them. The students couldn't wait to start building words. They were amazed that the tiles were magnetic and weren't slidding around once placed on the mart. Seeing their enthusiasm reinforced how powerful hands-on learning can be, especially for young readers.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the magnetic letter tiles in small groups and whole-class lessons to practice encoding sounds into words. I saw a lightbulb go off for some of my struggling readers and writers during a phonics lesson when students were asked to build CVC words. They were able to successfully spell and read words by manipulating the tiles. Watching their confidence grow as they independently produce words makes them want to learn more and proudly shared their words with classmates.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include using the magnetic letter tiles to build multisyllable words, practice word families, and explore spelling patterns during guided reading. This tool is also helping students during story writing. They ask to use the letter tiles to help sound out words that are difficult for them to spell. These tools will continue to support our literacy instruction throughout the year as students grow into confident readers and writers.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the opportunity to learn, explore, and build confidence in their reading skills. Your support has made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757691000631,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-building-words-building/9649026/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds: Building Words, Building Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4041706"},{"teacherId":10334128,"projectId":9861426,"letterContent":"The impact that you have made for our classroom and each of our students is going to make an impact for this school year and the rest of our students lives. The amount of development that goes on in a persons brain, heart, soul, and body grows so much from the ages of 0-5. These materials that you have given us will make the difference in development for our children. There is nothing better in this world than helpful, kind, generous, and caring people like you. You are the good in this world. Thank you so much for thinking of us and giving to us.\r\nMay you be blessed.","fullyFundedDate":1764963224260,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-sdc-autism-class/9861426/","projectTitle":"Pre-K SDC Autism Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10334128_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761764051832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-marina-pre-k"},{"teacherId":10334128,"projectId":9862629,"letterContent":"The impact of your generous donations has made our classroom developmentally appropriate and has helped our students thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are forever grateful that you thought of us and gave to us.\r\nOur students enjoy using the materials for free play, small group centers, open centers, and sharing materials with each other.\r\n\r\nHaving new and clean materials has made a world difference for our students who are learning to learn academically and growing social-emotionally. Our little ones are 3 and 4 years old and the impact of your generosity will help them thrive forever.\r\nFrom the depths of our Preschool Classroom hearts, we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1762707836536,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-autism-classroom/9862629/","projectTitle":"Preschool Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10334128_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761764051832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-marina-pre-k"},{"teacherId":9627654,"projectId":9629145,"letterContent":"This project helped to meet several of my students' sensory needs. The noise-cancelling headphones have supported several students during drills and when the volume in my class gets too loud. When my students can feel their needs are met, that is what starts the learning process. One of my students is particularly sensitive to loud and sudden noises. The noise-cancelling headphones provide the student with some comfort and security. I love that the student can take the headphones wherever he may be and use them when he needs to.","fullyFundedDate":1756259559275,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-stimulation/9629145/","projectTitle":"Sensory Stimulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily Mar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627654"},{"teacherId":9627654,"projectId":9470522,"letterContent":"My students are using these new materials during sensory bins and when working on IEP goals. After lunch, I will give students space to relax and regulate themselves by offering sensory time. I have kinetic sand in sensory bins and students will pick a table to be at for a certain amount of time and get to feel with their hands the texture of the sand. I put the textured mats at one table for students to feel which promotes their kinesthetic senses. One of my students loves a particular textured mat which has grass on it. This resource has helped this particular student stay engaged and attentive during the school day which has supported his learning. \r\n\r\nSome next steps for this project are to continue exposing my students to different sensory materials and keep their attention during work time. I like to switch out different materials in task boxes so students can work on their fine motor skills using a variety of tools such as dot pens, dot stickers, and markers. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1753309485580,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-out-the-resources-for-success/9470522/","projectTitle":"Rolling Out the Resources for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily Mar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627654"},{"teacherId":10257752,"projectId":9709686,"letterContent":"When the students entered the classroom, they noticed right away that there were new items in the classroom. Being that I created a special corner for our new area to help students regulate their feelings. There were fuzzy chairs that were floor-level. Most were attracted to the glass tubes with oily liquid and the balls they contained with a spiral metal piece for them to travel up and down. The students also enjoyed the bumpy rubber balls that that they were able to rub and unscrew.\r\n \r\n The main purpose of this project is to allow students a \"safe space\" to go when they are sad or frustrated, and need a place to go and have some down time to regroup by thinking and manipulating the various materials.","fullyFundedDate":1758202564123,"projectUrl":"project/new-tk-classroom-supplies-needed/9709686/","projectTitle":"New Tk Classroom Supplies Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10257752"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_26019","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":350,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.5,"schoolId":26019,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Daniel Webster School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Daniel Webster School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/pasadena-unified-school-district/daniel-webster-school/26019"}