{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Guiding Hand Preschool - Gallia County","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8933635,"projectId":9975483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Magnetic Gears project! Because of your generosity, my preschool students now have hands-on tools that turn curiosity into real learning.\r\nMagnetic gears are more than just fun—they help young learners explore cause and effect, problem solving, fine motor skills, and teamwork. Watching their faces light up as the gears connect and start moving together has been incredible.\r\nMany of my students benefit from sensory-rich, interactive learning experiences. These gears give them the opportunity to build, experiment, and succeed in ways that traditional materials cannot always provide.\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is filled with more engagement, discovery, and joyful learning moments. Your kindness truly makes a difference for our students every single day.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in these amazing children and helping us create a classroom where learning is active, meaningful, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1768147862925,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-motion-large-magnetic-gears/9975483/","projectTitle":"Learning in Motion: Large Magnetic Gears for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. ErIca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8933635"},{"teacherId":9173133,"projectId":9889722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Hands-On Space Science project! Because of you, my students in grades 3–5—many of whom have disabilities—will now have the chance to explore our universe in an engaging, hands-on way. The Lakeshore Science Tubs you helped fund will make abstract space concepts come alive through touch, movement, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping every student feel included, capable, and excited about learning science. I can't wait to see their faces light up as they build models of planets, explore orbits, and discover the wonders of space right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools they need to reach for the stars!","fullyFundedDate":1764440317338,"projectUrl":"project/out-of-this-world-hands-on-space-manipul/9889722/","projectTitle":"Out of This World Hands-on Space Manipulatives for Unique Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173133_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749430538881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173133"},{"teacherId":9173133,"projectId":9933392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our project! Because of your kindness, our classroom now has the Lakeshore Matter Science Tubs and hands-on manipulatives we needed to bring our energy and matter standards to life. The excitement on my students' faces as they opened the materials said everything—these tools are already transforming the way they learn.\r\n\r\nMy students are now able to explore solids, liquids, and gases by touching, sorting, and observing real items. They're building models, running simple investigations, and asking questions that show a deeper understanding of how energy affects matter. Concepts that once felt abstract are now things they can hold, move, and see in action.\r\nYour gift has had an especially meaningful impact on our students with disabilities. The tactile materials, visual supports, and step-by-step activity cards have made science more accessible and empowering for them. They are participating with more confidence, communicating their ideas, and engaging in activities that were previously out of reach without these manipulatives.\r\n\r\nThe materials are not only helping students learn science—they're helping them discover that they can be scientists. Their curiosity has grown, their teamwork has improved, and they are truly experiencing the joy of hands-on learning.\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for giving every student the opportunity to explore, discover, and shine. Your generosity will make a lasting difference throughout the year and for many classes to come.","fullyFundedDate":1767064384296,"projectUrl":"project/matter-in-motion-hands-on-science-manip/9933392/","projectTitle":"Matter in Motion: Hands-On Science Manipulatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173133_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749430538881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173133"},{"teacherId":9173133,"projectId":9621709,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is now filled with new reading manipulatives that are helping my students bring letters, sounds, and words to life! These tools have already made a tremendous difference, especially for my students with disabilities who benefit most from hands-on, multi-sensory learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, many of my students struggled to make connections between letters and sounds in a meaningful way. With the new manipulatives—such as magnetic letters, tactile word-building tiles, and letter tracing boards—students can now see, touch, and move letters as they read and spell.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has transformed our classroom into a place where every student, regardless of ability, can experience success and joy in reading. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools they need to grow as confident, capable readers.","fullyFundedDate":1762267526175,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-letters-for-unique-learners/9621709/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Letters for Unique Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173133_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749430538881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173133"},{"teacherId":9173133,"projectId":9505321,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful we are for your generous support of our classroom project! Thanks to your kindness, we now have essential materials such as lamination sheets, Velcro, and cardstock that are making a meaningful difference for our students every single day.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have allowed us to create durable, hands-on learning tools that meet the diverse needs of our learners—especially those with learning disabilities. The laminated visuals and interactive Velcro activities help students better engage with lessons, build independence, and retain key skills. What once might have been a frustrating task is now an opportunity for success and confidence.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is now filled with colorful, tactile materials that invite students to explore, touch, and learn at their own pace. The smiles and excitement we see when they successfully complete an activity are priceless—and it's all thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, learning is more accessible, inclusive, and joyful for every child in our classroom. Your contribution has created lasting impact, and we are deeply thankful for your belief in our students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1754255221988,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-exceptional-lear/9505321/","projectTitle":"\"Essential Supplies for Exceptional Learners\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173133_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749430538881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173133"},{"teacherId":9173133,"projectId":9437721,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your support of our classroom project, Empowering All Learners: Hands-On Tools for Students with Disabilities. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to curriculum manipulatives that are making a real difference in how they learn every single day.\r\n\r\nFor students with disabilities, hands-on learning isn't just helpful—it's essential. These manipulatives are giving my students the chance to physically interact with concepts in math and literacy that once felt out of reach. I've already seen more engagement, more confidence, and more \"light bulb\" moments than ever before.\r\n\r\nWhether it's using textured letters to build words or counting blocks to solve problems, your donation has provided tools that meet my students where they are and help move them forward—at their own pace, in their own way.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in inclusive education. Thank you for seeing the potential in every learner. And thank you for being part of our classroom community. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1751473578127,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-all-learners-hands-on-tools/9437721/","projectTitle":"Empowering All Learners: Hands-On Tools for Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173133_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749430538881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173133"},{"teacherId":9173133,"projectId":9422924,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support of our project, \"Sensory-Friendly Sports: Movement Tools for Every Learner.\" Because of your kindness, our students now have access to movement tools that make physical activity more inclusive, engaging, and accessible for every learner.\r\n\r\nYour donation provided us with sensory-friendly sports equipment that meets our students' unique sensory and motor needs. From balance boards and soft-textured balls to resistance bands and tactile stepping stones, these tools have transformed the way we approach movement in our classroom and PE time.\r\nFor many of our students, traditional physical education can feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate. With your help, we've created a safe, supportive space where students can move their bodies in ways that feel good to them—building strength, coordination, confidence, and joy.\r\n\r\nOne of our students, who often struggles with sensory regulation, now eagerly participates in our movement routines using the new equipment. It's amazing to see how much more focused, calm, and happy they are after engaging in these activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is more than a gift of materials—it's a gift of inclusion, empowerment, and opportunity. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us make movement meaningful for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1750774736833,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-friendly-sports-movement-tools/9422924/","projectTitle":"Sensory-Friendly Sports: Movement Tools for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jennifer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9173133_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749430538881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9173133"},{"teacherId":6929103,"projectId":9025044,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your support, I was able to use a $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to purchase valuable transition-aged resources for my students—materials that focus on essential life skills such as job readiness, daily living tasks, and functional communication. These are the kinds of tools that truly make a lasting difference in their lives, and I am so deeply grateful to you for helping make that possible.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to explore these new activities. From practicing interview skills and identifying appropriate workplace behaviors to engaging in real-world scenarios like grocery shopping and meal planning, they were not only learning—they were growing in confidence and independence. These are skills they will carry with them beyond the classroom, and seeing their pride as they mastered new concepts was incredibly rewarding for all of us.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support showed my students that there are people out there who believe in them and in their futures. As their teacher, it means the world to me to be able to provide them with meaningful, age-appropriate resources that help prepare them for life after school. Thank you again for being part of our journey. 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