{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fernwood Montessori School","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1979407,"projectId":9617581,"letterContent":"Practical life activities are fundamental in Montessori education because they cultivate independence, coordination, and a sense of responsibility in children, as well as develops their pincer grip which is a foundational movement needed for holding a writing instrument. \r\n\r\nThe materials we have been receiving are sooooo beautiful and awesome. The children have been over the moon with them! The polishing work has been an extra special hit, as has been the gorgeous blocks for creating designs. The lacing work has been exciting and is preparing them for the sewing kit that will on the shelves soon. It is always so wonderful to stand back, as a teacher, and watch the children explore and grow using materials in our prepared environment. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity, and for loving us and supporting us. And thank you SOO much, Kamau's Big Student Surprise, for matching donations. You are all a treasure to us teachers, and to the children, too. Especially the children. xoxoxo","fullyFundedDate":1760730454180,"projectUrl":"project/montessori-practical-life-joy/9617581/","projectTitle":"Montessori Practical Life & Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lorinda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1979407_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471109937413","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorinda-flores"},{"teacherId":1979407,"projectId":9585919,"letterContent":"One of the children's favorite materials in our Montessori classroom is one that supports the children in their desire to count to 100! This is no easy task for a 4-5 year old. Once they can count that high, they want to see how it's written, and then they want to write the numbers themselves. It's very exciting for them. Learning about numbers and gaining a solid sense of numbers is a foundational skillset that we foster in the Primary Classroom. The children were so excited to see these beautiful materials that feel so great between their fingers and provide such a satisfying feeling when everything is placed where it needs to be.\r\n\r\nThe books we requested have amazing subjects and beautiful illustrations (the best kind) and have been pulled out daily since I added them to the shelves. I am already seeing how they are encouraging wonder and curiosity as the older children have tried to recreate the images in their journals, and write imaginary stories about the illustrations. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support and for loving us. Our classroom is so much more wonderful and joyful because of your generosity. We couldn't do what we do without you. A bit shout out to the incredible support received by an Anonymous Supporter. Thank you so much! xoxoxox","fullyFundedDate":1757423295762,"projectUrl":"project/montessori-wonder-and-awe/9585919/","projectTitle":"Montessori Wonder and Awe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lorinda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1979407_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471109937413","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorinda-flores"},{"teacherId":1979407,"projectId":9616155,"letterContent":"Montessori peace education is a core component of the Montessori method, focusing on fostering inner peace, respect for others, and a sense of global citizenship. It emphasizes creating a peaceful learning environment and equipping children with the skills to resolve conflicts and appreciate diversity. This approach goes beyond mere conflict resolution, aiming to cultivate empathy, cooperation, and a sense of shared humanity in children. But it begins with the teacher: \"... be humble and root out the prejudices lurking in our heart.\"~Maria Montessori\r\n\r\nThe books requested in this project are indeed guiding the children to learn about diverse cultures and background. They read to each other and have conversations about what they see in the books. All of this organic interaction with each other helps them naturally develop a sense of belonging to a larger global community. The stories found in these books, as well as the photos in the board books, are helping create an inclusive and respectful learning environment that will support the children's social and emotional development, as well. One of the third year students had an accident this past week and was upset about it, and a first year student (3-years of age) said to them \"I've had an accident before, too.\" It was beautiful. \r\n\r\nWe thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us and loving us. And thank you, again, to Kamau's Big Student Surprise for matching donations. It takes a village, and we are grateful to have you all in ours. xoxoxox","fullyFundedDate":1760879590071,"projectUrl":"project/montessori-peace-education/9616155/","projectTitle":"Montessori Peace Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lorinda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1979407_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471109937413","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorinda-flores"},{"teacherId":1979407,"projectId":8969643,"letterContent":"Having the right materials and supplies is what helps a classroom of amazing young learners thrive. In a Montessori classroom, the children's sense of order if fostered by having colored pencils that match our Montessori math and geography materials. We have many homemade materials, too, like our sound books (which we need pretty card stock to create). Our new drying rack hasn't failed us, yet, and is so nice and sturdy. With these items, our students will have the things they need for day-to-day life in the classroom as they continue to learn, create, and grow! Thank you for your contribution to making that happen. And a big, monster thank you to the Herb Kohl Philanthropies for their significant donation to this project. Much love, Ms Lorinda","fullyFundedDate":1739455242931,"projectUrl":"project/success-in-the-montessori-primary-classr/8969643/","projectTitle":"Success in the Montessori Primary Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lorinda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1979407_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471109937413","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorinda-flores"},{"teacherId":4756145,"projectId":4882081,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying books for my at home students. During virtual learning, the children were so excited to have books that they could actually hold in their hands! Our class was able to continue the momentum of learning because of your generosity! \r\n\r\n Because I work with Primary students, ages 3-6, I supplied books to all of the five and six year old children. They were over the moon to have books that were at their particular reading level.\r\n\r\n Books are essential to the process of early childhood literacy and I thank you again for supplying my very happy students with books of their own!","fullyFundedDate":1588741184992,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-writing-at-home-with-new-boo/4882081/","projectTitle":"Reading and Writing at Home with New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Krawczyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4756145_orig.jpg?crop=390,390,x0,y62&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588254857646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskellierm12"},{"teacherId":8340488,"projectId":8819612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of the award-winning books and table, seats, and rug for reading. When students saw these new materials, they were quick to use the new furniture, pillows, and were impressed by the rug. It has created a beautiful space for them in the room. \r\n\r\nWhen we received the new books, students immediately started reading them. In Red White and Whole and Finding Langston, they read about experiences they could relate to and experiences that helped them imagine the lives of other children. In the Wild Robot series and One and Only Ruby, students were also able to read and imagine the heroic experiences of a young elephant Ruby and a robot learning to lead from the heart.\r\n\r\nAs they wrap up their goals in the Battle of the Books, your gift will continue to provide a space for them to comfortably read.","fullyFundedDate":1728336611288,"projectUrl":"project/get-comfortable-and-read-new-award-winni/8819612/","projectTitle":"Get Comfortable and Read New Award-Winning Fiction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sangita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8340488_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x914,y618&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667246269588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8340488"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37827","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":772,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":65,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"27.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.9,"schoolId":37827,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fernwood Montessori School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fernwood Montessori School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/fernwood-montessori-school/37827"}