{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Early Childhood Education Center","outOfStateSupporters":36.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9695819,"projectId":9635595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of rest mats for our preschool classroom. Your kindness and support have made a big difference in our daily routine and in the comfort of our students. Because of you, our children now have a safe, clean, and cozy place to rest during quiet time, which is an important part of their day.\r\nThe rest mats have helped our students relax, recharge, and feel secure in the classroom. Having individual mats gives children a sense of ownership and personal space, which supports their emotional well-being and helps them transition smoothly between active learning and rest. We have noticed that students are calmer and more focused after rest time, which positively impacts their learning throughout the day.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in the health and comfort of our young learners. Your support helps us create a nurturing environment where every child can feel cared for and ready to learn. Thank you for making such a meaningful contribution to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758804492268,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-rest-mats-for-little-learners/9635595/","projectTitle":"Cozy Rest Mats for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9695819_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725409741742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9695819"},{"teacherId":9695819,"projectId":9366018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of learning toys for our preschool classroom. Your kindness and support mean so much to our students and to our entire classroom community. Because of you, our children now have new materials that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and make learning joyful and engaging every day.\r\n\r\nThe learning toys you provided have already had a positive impact on our students. They are helping children build important skills such as problem-solving, fine motor development, language, and social interaction. Our students love using the toys during centers and free play, and we have seen them collaborate, create, and proudly share their discoveries with one another. These experiences are building a strong foundation for their future learning.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in early childhood education. Your support helps us create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can grow and thrive. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the lives of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760737109904,"projectUrl":"project/play-with-purpose-learning-through-hand/9366018/","projectTitle":"Play With Purpose: Learning Through Hands-On Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9695819_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725409741742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9695819"},{"teacherId":8995274,"projectId":9987086,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for funding our DonorsChoose project and helping make our classroom a more creative, engaging, and joyful place to learn. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to high-quality markers, crayons, dry erase markers, baskets for organization, and plenty of drawing paper. These may seem like simple supplies, but in an early childhood classroom, they are powerful tools that support learning, expression, and confidence every single day.\r\n\r\nFor our students, these materials open the door to creativity and imagination. With new crayons and markers, children are able to draw, color, write, and explore their ideas freely. Drawing paper becomes a place where stories are told, letters are practiced, shapes are explored, and feelings are expressed. Many of our students are still developing fine motor skills, and using these supplies helps strengthen the small muscles in their hands that are essential for writing and daily tasks. Every time a child grips a crayon, traces a letter, or proudly shows a finished picture, your impact is visible.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers are especially meaningful in our classroom. They allow students to practice skills without fear of making mistakes. Children can write letters, numbers, and shapes, erase, and try again—building confidence and resilience. This encourages a growth mindset and helps students understand that learning is a process. The ability to practice over and over again in a low-pressure way makes a tremendous difference, especially for young learners who are just beginning their academic journey.\r\n\r\nThe baskets you provided have helped us create a more organized, calm, and efficient learning environment. Organization is incredibly important in a classroom with young children. Having clearly labeled baskets for supplies helps students learn independence, responsibility, and classroom routines. They know where materials belong and can access them easily, which saves instructional time and allows learning to flow more smoothly. These baskets also support social skills, as students practice sharing, taking turns, and caring for classroom materials together.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical supplies, your support sends an important message to our students: that there are people in the world who care about them and their education. Many of our children may not yet fully understand what DonorsChoose is, but they feel the impact of your kindness every day. They feel it when they are excited to sit down at a table filled with colorful materials. They feel it when they proudly carry their artwork home to share with their families. They feel it when their classroom feels welcoming, prepared, and full of possibilities.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I cannot thank you enough. Classroom supplies are essential, yet they are often difficult to maintain throughout the year. Your generosity helps bridge that gap and allows me to focus more fully on teaching and supporting each child. Because of you, I can provide meaningful learning experiences without worrying about running out of basic materials.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students, our classroom, and the power of education. Your kindness will have a lasting impact far beyond this school year. We are incredibly grateful for your support and will think of you every time our students create, learn, and grow using the supplies you so generously provided.","fullyFundedDate":1769063035239,"projectUrl":"project/write-draw-create/9987086/","projectTitle":"Write, Draw, Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8995274"},{"teacherId":4661682,"projectId":9979170,"letterContent":"After the water damage in our classroom, the new resources have truly helped restore a sense of normalcy and excitement for my students. One special moment was during art time when we unveiled the refurbished art cart stocked with brand-new markers. As students gathered around, they immediately noticed the bright colors and neatly organized supplies. One child said, \"These are so smooth!\" as they carefully chose a marker for their drawing, while others eagerly waited their turn, treating the materials with extra care and pride.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were filled with joy and curiosity. They were excited to explore the new tools and were noticeably more engaged, spending longer periods drawing, coloring, and sharing their work with peers. The fresh supplies made them feel like their classroom was \"new again,\" which boosted both creativity and confidence.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include using these materials to support an ongoing lesson focused on creative expression and fine motor development. Students will continue working on themed art projects connected to our classroom learning, using the art cart independently during small groups and choice time. Your support has made a lasting impact by giving my students the tools they need to create, explore, and learn in a welcoming and fully restored classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768178193080,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-feel-calm-safe/9979170/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Feel Calm, Safe, and Creative Again","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4661682_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722278126611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-foley15"},{"teacherId":8995274,"projectId":9631817,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our writing table project get funded and for making our new writing table a reality! We truly cannot thank you enough for your generosity and support.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the table arrived, our students were full of excitement. Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to sit down and begin drawing, writing, and creating. It has quickly become one of the most loved and requested spots in our classroom. Every day, students gather around it to practice their letters, write their names, draw pictures, and proudly share their work with friends and teachers.\r\n\r\nThe writing table has given our students a special space that makes learning feel fun, meaningful, and important. It has encouraged creativity, confidence, and a love for writing that we see growing more and more each day. Our students truly love this table, and it has already become such an important part of our classroom routine.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom feels more complete, more joyful, and more inspiring. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our students and their learning experiences, and we are so grateful that you chose to support our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping our little writers grow big dreams. We appreciate you more than words can say!","fullyFundedDate":1765236252722,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-students-a-writing-table-to/9631817/","projectTitle":"Help Give My Students a Writing Table to Spark Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8995274"},{"teacherId":8995274,"projectId":9961817,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project and helping bring music to our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now get to explore sound and rhythm using tambourines, egg shakers, bells, wooden sound sticks, cymbals, and drums.\r\n\r\nThese instruments have already brought so much joy, creativity, and excitement to our learning. Our students are developing coordination, listening skills, and a love for music — all because of you.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and support of our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and helping make learning so magical!","fullyFundedDate":1766284580293,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-beats-making-music-i/9961817/","projectTitle":"“Little Hands, Big Beats: Making Music in Pre-K!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8995274"},{"teacherId":7406585,"projectId":9520960,"letterContent":"The printer has been used to create visual supports, such as photos of students for cubbies, attendance records, and social stories. Additionally, it has been utilized to produce PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) to assist students with communication. This new printer allows the preschool class to access high-quality supports in the classroom, enhancing their educational experience and providing necessary tools for success. The families have tangible memories to cherish of their \r\nloved ones that will last thru the years, thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1754345080528,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-for-little-learne/9520960/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vernon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7406585_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y102&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599138272540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7406585"},{"teacherId":8995274,"projectId":9784578,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our recent DonorsChoose project and helping us bring a new laminator along with laminate sheets into our classroom!\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a meaningful difference in the way our students access learning every single day. With our laminator, we are now able to protect important visuals, communication supports, center materials, early literacy tools, and hands-on math and science activities so they can be used again and again. This is especially impactful for our young learners who thrive on engaging, durable, interactive resources—many of which we create ourselves to meet their developmental and academic needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will have access to laminated materials that support:\r\n\r\nclear and lasting learning tools for small-group and whole-group instruction\r\n\r\nprotected center activities that encourage independence and creativity\r\n\r\nvisuals that help build language, social skills, and early academic concepts\r\n\r\nclassroom-created resources that stay intact throughout months of daily use\r\n\r\nYou have helped us build a more organized, accessible, and sustainable learning environment. In a preschool classroom, where materials are explored, handled, and loved every day, durability truly transforms access.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our children, our classroom, and the power of prepared learning tools. We are so grateful for partners like you who help make big things possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1762266290442,"projectUrl":"project/from-flimsy-to-fantastic-protecting-pre/9784578/","projectTitle":"From Flimsy to Fantastic: Protecting Preschool Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8995274"},{"teacherId":8995274,"projectId":9485028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing science to life in our Pre-K classroom! The materials you helped provide have turned our curious Cubs into little scientists ready to explore, experiment, and discover every day.\r\n\r\nOur students absolutely loved using the mason jars and food coloring to create a \"walking rainbow\" experiment—eyes lit up as they watched the colors mix and move on their own! The measuring cups and plastic trays have become classroom favorites for hands-on exploration with sand, playdough, and water, helping children practice math and fine-motor skills while learning important science concepts like measurement and cause and effect.\r\n\r\nThe Can Do Discovery Science Kits have encouraged so much excitement and wonder. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has allowed our students to engage in real-world science experiences that spark curiosity and build foundational STEM skills. Thank you for inspiring our youngest learners to ask questions, make discoveries, and see themselves as future scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1757509112953,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-science-through-hands-on-presc/9485028/","projectTitle":"Exploring Science Through Hands-On Preschool Investigations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8995274"},{"teacherId":5292914,"projectId":9341373,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting this organizational project. As an Instructional Leadership Specialist, I have many supplies related to curriculum development, teacher resources, and student-centered learning materials to keep in my office space. \r\nWith these organizational supplies funded by this project, I have been able to organize my office space cabinets, as well as share the leftover storage containers and Ziplock bags with the educators that I work with so they can organize their classroom environments. \r\nI appreciate your generosity in donations for this project.","fullyFundedDate":1754436078456,"projectUrl":"project/organization-101/9341373/","projectTitle":"Organization 101","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ouellette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5292914_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522960007923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/www-donorschoose-org-ms-becky"},{"teacherId":8995274,"projectId":9757615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom prize box! Your generosity has brought so much excitement and joy to my Pre-K students. Because of you, our Cubs are now able to choose from fun and motivating incentives like fidget spinners, sticky hands, dinosaur toys, zipper bracelets, scented kinetic sand, and stickers.\r\n\r\nThese small treasures mean so much to my students. They work hard each week to earn \"Cubs Cash\" and beam with pride when they get to shop for their very own prize. It's incredible to see their faces light up as they carefully make their choices—it turns learning, responsibility, and positive behavior into a celebration.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students are learning not only the value of working toward goals but also the joy of being recognized and rewarded for their efforts. You've made our classroom a happier, more engaging, and more motivating place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758942303402,"projectUrl":"project/a-prize-box-to-motivate-and-inspire-our/9757615/","projectTitle":"A Prize Box to Motivate and Inspire Our Cubs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8995274"},{"teacherId":4661682,"projectId":9361937,"letterContent":"When our new sensory table arrived, my preschoolers could hardly contain their excitement. They crowded around, wide-eyed, and asked, \"Can we play right now?\" The very first day, we filled it with colored rice and small scoops. The students worked together to pour, measure, and scoop, turning a simple activity into a lesson on sharing, cooperation, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nSince then, the sensory table has become a daily hub of discovery. We've explored water play with floating toys, hidden letters in sand for literacy practice, and even created a fall-themed bin with leaves, pinecones, and acorns. One special moment was watching a child who usually has difficulty engaging with peers join a group at the table, laughing and talking while sifting through the materials. This resource is not only sparking creativity but also building social skills, fine motor strength, and hands-on learning in ways that our students truly need.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to tie the sensory table into our classroom themes and lessons. For example, during our upcoming unit on families and community, we plan to add play people, houses, and vehicles for pretend play. Your support has given us a tool that grows with our curriculum and adapts to the children's needs. 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