{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Esther Bennett Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8135198,"projectId":9999676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have hands-on materials that make learning both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWith the CVC word locks and magnetic letters, students are practicing building and reading simple words while strengthening their early literacy skills. The counting mats and counting objects allow students to explore numbers, practice counting, and build strong math foundations through interactive learning.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, hands-on experiences are so important, and these resources help my students stay engaged while building confidence in their abilities. Your support is truly making a difference in our classroom each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1768741015930,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-words-numbers-through-play-a/9999676/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Words & Numbers Through Play and Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ralph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8135198"},{"teacherId":8173097,"projectId":10035312,"letterContent":"I would like very much to thank all those who, through your generosity, are helping to give my students the best start they can have in their education. Your support is giving them the opportunity to find the fun and joy in learning through games, books, and creative thinking. I cannot begin to express how much I appreciate what I can now share with my students that we would not have had access to without the generosity of others. Sharing in the joy of learning with my students is one of my greatest loves. My students were so excited when they saw what arrived for them. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768740993841,"projectUrl":"project/getting-a-great-start/10035312/","projectTitle":"Getting a Great Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kirk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173097"},{"teacherId":8847297,"projectId":10030203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous help towards my students. My more active students use the percussion boxes as a creative outlet while still participating with the class.\r\nMy class has become more adaptive with ukulele straps to allow all students to play together. Guitar picks are also great with the ukulele strumming. The picks give students who are more advanced new challenges to find intricate sounds and repeat sound they find. \r\nThe letter dice are such a treat for my fourth graders on recorders. My students roll the die multiple times to make a spontaneous song or inspiration to write their own introductions for a song they know. Thank you so much for enriching my students music learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768696194161,"projectUrl":"project/think-outside-the-percussion-box/10030203/","projectTitle":"Think Outside the Percussion Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. HOLLINGWORTH","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8847297_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753121997980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8847297"},{"teacherId":10411567,"projectId":10038567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"Coloring Our Way to Reading Success\" project to life. In our Title 1 classroom, resources are often limited, but your incredible generosity has provided technological tools that are directly transforming how my 1st graders learn. While many of us use screens and printers every day at home, in our classroom, these devices serve a very specific educational purpose: they provide the vital visual context my 6-year-olds need to decode words. With our new Brother color printer, I can now create vibrant, color-coded phonics games and interactive literacy centers. These high-quality color materials are helping my visual learners and English Language Learners retain information far better than standard black-and-white copies ever could.\r\n\r\nThe excitement has been absolutely boundless since our new materials arrived. The students are most thrilled by the new Kindle Colorsoft. Unlike older e-readers, the vibrant display brings the illustrations to life, turning reading into a magical, engaging experience rather than a daunting task. They are also completely captivated by our new Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy book. The creative, colorful fonts make what looks like an intimidating \"big kid\" chapter book feel incredibly fun and accessible. It has quickly become a favorite read-aloud and a tangible goal for their independent reading journey!\r\n\r\nWe have already seen students warm to these new resources in beautiful ways. One of my more reluctant readers, who often struggled to rely on text alone, completely lit up when using the Kindle for the first time. The bright pictures provided the exact context clues they needed to sound out the story, and the boost in their confidence was immediate. By supporting this project, you didn't just provide us with technology—you placed a vibrant digital library into the hands of children who might otherwise go home to an empty bookshelf. Thank you for helping us bridge the gap between school and bedtime stories, and for bringing a world of color to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769022779686,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-way-to-reading-success/10038567/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Way to Reading Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411567"},{"teacherId":8169124,"projectId":10030725,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project for my kindergarten students. The students are eager to engage with the new materials and greatly enjoy working with them alongside their peers. Every time I set out a new set of materials, there is audible excitement, such as \"What's that!\" and \"When do we get to use it?\" I have even heard their appreciation with comments like \"Thank you for this!\" The materials are of nice and durable quality, which is a must with hands-on materials.\r\n\r\nThe phonics activities have been used during independent work and in small group settings, both with success. The students are highly engaged and are practicing reading CVC words while building fluency. Some materials are being used in small group to focus on specific skills and to provide extra support. The students especially enjoy the keys and locks where they read the CVC words on the keys and find and unlock the matching picture lock. Another student favorite are the Magna doodles, where we have been practicing writing high frequency words, with an extra focus on nice handwriting.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation and helping build reading skills in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768698365440,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-writing-and-creative-play/10030725/","projectTitle":"Phonics, Writing, and Creative Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spidahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8169124"},{"teacherId":9368938,"projectId":10045762,"letterContent":"My students were very excited to have new games to play while working on their speech and language skills! They enjoyed playing bingo while working on answering \"who\" questions. We also practiced speech sounds to describe the different professionals who carry out various jobs and compared and contrasted the different careers. \r\n\r\nThey also enjoyed learning about different coping strategies and identifying and applying them while playing a game with their friends. The game had visual supports to help them to remember and choose from different coping mechanism strategies, and the game cards helped the students to apply learned skills to social scenarios. We are now working on applying the skills they have learned to real-life scenarios to help them navigate social situations in which they typically require adult support.","fullyFundedDate":1769184080390,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-deserves-a-voice-speech-time/10045762/","projectTitle":"Everyone Deserves a Voice - Speech Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9368938"},{"teacherId":3633719,"projectId":9998287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our Fun with Fact Fluency project. Because of you, my students now have access to engaging math games that make practicing fact fluency exciting and meaningful.\r\nThese hands-on resources are already helping students build confidence, strengthen their number sense, and develop automaticity with math facts—all while having fun. Instead of feeling anxious or frustrated, students are eager to play, collaborate, and challenge themselves. This joyful practice makes a real difference as they tackle more complex math concepts.\r\nYour support goes beyond materials—it sends a powerful message to my students that their learning matters and that there are people who believe in them. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom.\r\nThank you for helping make math a positive and empowering experience for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768153811391,"projectUrl":"project/fun-with-fact-fluency/9998287/","projectTitle":"Fun with Fact Fluency","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mandy Grotting","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3633719_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699719557696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3633719"},{"teacherId":9397879,"projectId":9998477,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. I received 4 full size soccer nets. We are currently using 2 and saving the other 2. They are plenty large to fit our goals. Kids are also using the socks and shin guards for game days and the shoes for practices and games. \r\nThe three captain armbands are a huge hit with the team. We normally nominate captains for the games, but to get to add the honor of wearing the captains armband brings the kids such pride. They work hard at practice to earn the armbands each game.","fullyFundedDate":1768522879654,"projectUrl":"project/equipment-for-school-soccer-team/9998477/","projectTitle":"Equipment for School Soccer Team","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Good","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9397879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702773309897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9397879"},{"teacherId":8397114,"projectId":10029190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Thanks to your contribution, my Comprehensive Life Skills students now have the hands-on resources needed to complement their natural determination.\r\nThese tools are absolute game-changers for our classroom. The sensory items—like stress balls and water wigglers—are already helping students manage anxiety and stay focused through necessary tactile input. Furthermore, interactive tools like alphabet popsicles and the counting cactus have brought math and literacy to life, turning challenging lessons into engaging, concrete games. Our new books are also helping us explore social-emotional skills in a fun, accessible way.\r\nYou haven't just provided supplies; you've created an environment where every student feels supported and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in their independence and their future!","fullyFundedDate":1768707244780,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-and-soothing-minds-in-th/10029190/","projectTitle":"Building Skills and Soothing Minds in the CLS Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fishel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8397114"},{"teacherId":10400591,"projectId":10002244,"letterContent":"The arrival of the new iPad and the Geronimo Stilton collection has transformed our daily routine into a high-tech, high-interest learning adventure. In a modern classroom, technology isn't just a \"bonus\" tool; it acts as a digital bridge for students who learn at different speeds. By using the iPad to record tailored Reveal Math lessons, I can essentially be in two places at once. While I work with a small group, other students can pause, rewind, and re-watch complex problem-solving demonstrations. This empowers them to take ownership of their learning, turning moments of frustration into \"aha!\" moments without having to wait for teacher intervention.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students has undoubtedly been the \"vividness\" of their new resources. They were absolutely thrilled to see the iPad, but the real roar of excitement came from the Geronimo Stilton library. To an adult, it's a collection of books; to a ten-year-old, the colorful fonts and expressive graphics make the text feel alive. It removes the intimidation factor of a \"big chapter book\" and replaces it with pure engagement.\r\n\r\nWe have seen a particular impact on our reluctant readers and English Language Learners. One student in particular, who previously struggled to stay focused during independent reading time, has finished three Geronimo Stilton books in a single week. The combination of visual storytelling in the books and the visual modeling on the iPad has created an environment where every student, regardless of their starting point, feels they have the tools to succeed. Thank you for investing in the potential of these bright young minds in Sun Valley!","fullyFundedDate":1768182647131,"projectUrl":"project/tech-tools-and-rodent-rules/10002244/","projectTitle":"Tech Tools and Rodent Rules","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wimbley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400591"},{"teacherId":9367076,"projectId":10017028,"letterContent":"This project has really incentivised my students to work hard and take their time. My students love getting 3-D prints for their hard work. I have seen my students trying their best and setting goals for themselves, so they can earn a 3-D printed reward. They love being able to choose what their reward is going to be, and that motivates them even more. Thank you so much for your support. This has helped to make this one of the best school years ever for many of my students. I look forward to continuing this for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768689698292,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printed-incentives/10017028/","projectTitle":"3D Printed Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367076"},{"teacherId":10403419,"projectId":10016383,"letterContent":"After receiving the supplies from my project, my kids have been able to enjoy new and fun ways to learn their articulation, expressive and receptive language skills, and their social skills. These materials will make a real difference for my students—helping them learn, communicate, and grow in a space that's better equipped for their needs. Not only did it make an impact on my students, but also on me. It gave me exciting new ways and tools to teach, and it was fun to learn new speech games with my students. \r\nIt truly felt like Christmas receiving these donations and seeing the kids' faces when we used new learning tools. Being a speech therapist, it really made me feel like my student's needs and voices were being heard. \r\nThank you again so much. I can not express the level of appreciation I have for the donations for me and my students. 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