{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Federal Hill Preparatory School 45","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10335195,"projectId":9939093,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for the Yoto Mini Player! This innovative technology has brought a new dimension of learning and engagement to our Pre-K classroom in ways we're thrilled to share.\r\n\r\nHow the Technology Supports Learning:\r\n\r\nThe Yoto Mini Player is a game-changer for early learners because it makes quality audio content accessible, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. Unlike screens, this device allows students to listen actively without the overstimulation of visual media—perfect for Pre-K minds that are still developing attention skills. We use it for storytelling and phonemic awareness activities, where students hear rich narratives, rhyming patterns, and language development that builds vocabulary and listening comprehension. The device supports our literacy goals by exposing students to quality children's literature and songs that reinforce letter sounds, rhyming, and language patterns. We also use it during calm-down times and transitions, where soothing music and guided listening activities help our students self-regulate and manage emotions—critical social-emotional skills for kindergarten readiness. The Yoto Mini Player makes quality audio content accessible without requiring us to manage screens, making it the perfect bridge between traditional and modern learning tools.\r\n\r\nWhat Excites Our Students Most:\r\n\r\nOur students are most excited about the independence and choice the device offers. They love being able to select their own stories and songs, which gives them agency in their learning. The colorful, tactile design appeals to Pre-K learners, and many students are drawn to the interactive buttons and the magic of hearing stories \"come alive\" through audio. The variety of content—from classic tales to educational songs—keeps their interest fresh and high. There's something magical about gathering around to listen together; it creates community and shared joy that traditional learning materials don't quite capture in the same way.\r\n\r\nStudents Who've Especially Connected:\r\n\r\nWe've noticed that several students who are typically quieter or less engaged during traditional activities have really warmed to the Yoto Mini Player. One student in particular, who struggles with expressive language, has become more vocal and animated when discussing the stories they hear—the audio format seems to unlock something for them. Students with sensory sensitivities have also gravitated toward this tool because it provides rich learning without the overwhelming visual input of screens. Additionally, our English language learners have benefited tremendously; hearing clear, well-spoken narration and songs has accelerated their vocabulary development and phonemic awareness in ways we're genuinely excited about.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful to our donors for recognizing that technology in early childhood, when used thoughtfully, can enhance rather than replace meaningful learning experiences. The Yoto Mini Player has become a cherished part of our classroom community, and we can't wait to see how it continues to support our students' growth! 💚","fullyFundedDate":1764713228640,"projectUrl":"project/language-and-literacy-boost/9939093/","projectTitle":"Language and Literacy Boost!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335195"},{"teacherId":10335195,"projectId":9936529,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to our Pre-K classroom! Your markers, crayons, and dry erase boards have become essential tools in our daily learning and are making a real difference in our students' lives.\r\n\r\nWe are using your generous gift to support our end-of-year kindergarten readiness goals through several meaningful projects. Our students are building foundational writing skills by practicing letter formation and recognizing letters in their own names using the dry erase boards—they love that they can practice, erase, and try again without worry. We're also exploring self-expression and fine motor development through self-portrait activities, where students use crayons and markers to create unique artistic representations of themselves. Beyond individual projects, your materials have sparked daily opportunities for creative expression through classroom art activities and collaborative creations that celebrate each child's growing confidence and imagination.\r\n\r\nWhen your materials first arrived, our Pre-K students were absolutely delighted! Their faces lit up with excitement, and they immediately wanted to explore and create. That enthusiasm has been sustained throughout the weeks—these resources have become part of our favorite classroom moments and are used daily.\r\n\r\nAs we approach the end of the year, your gift is directly supporting our students' kindergarten readiness by helping them build letter recognition and early writing skills, develop fine motor control and hand strength, grow creative confidence and self-expression, and engage in collaborative learning experiences. Every scribble, every letter, and every self-portrait represents a child getting ready for their next adventure. Your generosity truly matters, and we are so grateful for your support of our classroom community. Thank you! 💚","fullyFundedDate":1764633639435,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-and-play-in-pre-k/9936529/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn and Play in Pre- K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335195"},{"teacherId":9660067,"projectId":9979527,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude and a classroom filled with music! You have helped our Pre-K musicians explore safely! Thanks to your generous donation to \"Help Pre-K Students Be Safe While Exploring New Music Instruments,\" our young learners have been able to dive into the world of rhythm and melody without a single worry!\r\n\r\nWhen we first received our items, especially some new instruments and our new music puzzle, I could see the excitement in my students' eyes. Because of your support, I now have plenty of sanitizer for little hands, and more new, interesting instruments to continue engagement and exploration! The sanitizer allows my Pre-K students to explore tactile instruments without sharing germs, making exploration stress-free.\r\n\r\nYour dedication to early childhood education and student safety is truly inspiring. You haven't just funded instruments, you've given these children the gift of confidence and creativity in a safe environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768588410736,"projectUrl":"project/help-pre-k-students-be-safe-while-explor/9979527/","projectTitle":"Help Pre-K Students Be Safe While Exploring New Music Instruments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. W","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9660067"},{"teacherId":9660067,"projectId":9963670,"letterContent":"THANK YOU SO MUCH for beautiful donations to my music students! Your donations made it possible to start the school year off with new music instruments and other fun learning materials for my students to explore right away. Every year, my music instrument inventory is extremely low, and I saw the excitement that my students had anytime I brought out the instruments I did have. I knew that I needed to get more to be able to make our instrument exploration times more exciting.\r\n\r\n Because of your donations, I have been able to incorporate instrument time more often in my music lessons. Students have done activities such as: circle games with the new hand drums while learning about Steady Beat, exploring using the parachute with my unit on Dynamics (the volume of sound), and using the floor keyboard to learn about the musical alphabet, and different pitches using solfege (do-re-mi).\r\n\r\n I thank you all again for your generous donations to help provide my music classroom with instruments for students to enjoy throughout the school year. They are thoroughly enjoying everything, thanks to you! This proves there are great people still willing to donate to the youth.","fullyFundedDate":1767224968902,"projectUrl":"project/music-classroom-in-need-of-new-instrumen/9963670/","projectTitle":"Music Classroom in Need Of New Instruments and Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. W","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9660067"},{"teacherId":2183945,"projectId":9935240,"letterContent":",\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our classroom now has new toys and learning materials that are already making a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping our students explore, create, and learn in engaging and hands-on ways. The excitement on their faces as they use these materials says it all—your support has brought joy, curiosity, and new opportunities into our classroom especially the science, math, and dramatic play centers. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your belief in our students and for investing in their growth and success. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we cannot thank you enough for helping make our classroom a richer place to learn","fullyFundedDate":1767208603659,"projectUrl":"project/center-additions-for-learning-and-fun/9935240/","projectTitle":"Center Additions for Learning and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2183945_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766009917108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-szydlowski"},{"teacherId":2183945,"projectId":9609441,"letterContent":"My teaching easel is an integral part of the day for students. 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