{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harvard - Kent Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10306183,"projectId":9810046,"letterContent":"When the students saw the new materials, their eyes lit up! It was like Christmas morning for the kids and teachers too! They were eager to start engaging with the new materials.\r\n\r\nThe materials donated to our classroom have made a tremendous impact on my students' learning and daily routines. My students thrive when they can learn through hands-on exploration, and these resources have allowed them to do exactly that.\r\n\r\nItems like the silly shapes sensory mats, sensory peanut ball, and weighted butterfly have helped students regulate their bodies and stay focused during lessons. Having clear plastic bins has also helped us organize our materials so students can independently access what they need and build important classroom routines.\r\n\r\nThe translucent letter builders, number and letter puzzles, literacy learning kit, and magnet tiles have brought learning to life by allowing students to practice literacy and math skills in a tactile and engaging way. Students love using the magnetic wooden dress-up set and dot markers during center time, which encourages creativity while strengthening fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nAdaptive scissors and Velcro dots have also helped make activities more accessible for all learners, allowing students with different needs to participate confidently. The laminator and laminating sheets have allowed me to create durable learning materials that we can reuse throughout the year.\r\n\r\nBecause of these resources, my classroom has become a more engaging, organized, and inclusive learning environment where students feel excited to explore, create, and grow every day. I am incredibly grateful for the generosity that made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1765555137246,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn-read-and-shine-in-our-cl/9810046/","projectTitle":"Help Us Learn, Read, and Shine in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306183"},{"teacherId":6154026,"projectId":9876867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a subscription to Wayground. This tool has been a game-changer for my World Language students, allowing them to master vocabulary and sentence structures through repeated, individualized practice.\r\n\r\nClassroom Impact\r\nWhen I first introduced Wayground, the students were thrilled to have a resource that felt both personal and interactive. It has allowed me to provide specific accommodations for every learner, ensuring no one is left behind during our review sessions. One of the best moments was seeing my most hesitant speakers gain the confidence to participate in group challenges after practicing privately at their own pace.\r\n\r\nOur Next Steps\r\nNow that the students have used Wayground to gain fluency in our core sentence patterns, we are moving into a \"Wild World\" research project. Students will:\r\n\r\nResearch: Use the web to find a specific animal and its natural habitat.\r\n\r\nApply: Use the sentences they've mastered on Wayground to write a formal introduction of that animal.\r\n\r\nPresent: Share their findings with the class using their new vocabulary.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just buy a subscription; it built the confidence my students needed to start exploring the world in a new language. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1764614850009,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-mandarin-mastery-through-intera/9876867/","projectTitle":"Boosting Mandarin Mastery Through Interactive Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hsu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6154026_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560961379543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y-hsu"},{"teacherId":10229899,"projectId":9921184,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our songtales feel alive in the classroom. During a recent instrument play session, musicians practiced rhythm patterns, built rhyming skills, and learned when to play and when to pause. We also explored tempo through movement and instruments as we acted out a story together.\r\n\r\nThe bee puppet brought a mix of nervous giggles and excitement The turtle puppet helped them consciously slow down and demonstrate a steady, slow tempo, making the learning even more meaningful. They are participating more, building confidence, and learning through play.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our young musicians grow with creativity and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1764614850982,"projectUrl":"project/the-music-story-lab/9921184/","projectTitle":"The Music Story Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229899"},{"teacherId":2898190,"projectId":10032370,"letterContent":"Thank you ever so kindly for fully funding my project \"Duplo Lego Sets\". I know our students will be extra excited for the new ones. We will introduce them after our winter break so they will be nice and new for them. There are ones with characters on them so they can use their imaginations while building. We may be able to add some old ones in as well to build up higher. Also, thank you for the cleaning wipes, they are so critical this time of year in our room. We use them daily and especially after snack time. Thank you again for funding our project, we are very excited.","fullyFundedDate":1769450044735,"projectUrl":"project/duplo-lego-sets/10032370/","projectTitle":"Duplo Lego Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2898190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476753783349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-jones8"},{"teacherId":10229899,"projectId":9921451,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get a new rug for our music room! Our classroom has been transformed with its bright, vibrant colors, making the space more welcoming. \r\n\r\nOur musicians were thrilled when they first saw it, their eyes lit up with excitement. The rug also helps them know exactly where to sit, making classroom routines easier and the room feel more organized and inclusive. \r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using the rug for a fun Music Twister game, giving students a chance to move, play, and learn together. \r\n\r\nSeeing their excitement, engagement, and sense of belonging has been truly rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1764614850342,"projectUrl":"project/musicians-need-a-clean-rug/9921451/","projectTitle":"Musicians Need a Clean Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229899"},{"teacherId":2898190,"projectId":9918410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my project, \"Fine Motor Practice Using Art/Cleaner Rug\". We are so thankful and have been using most of the supplies right away. We have wonderful shape cutters, so the students have been creating their own art work using the colorful paper. We just got the skin tone paper, so we will use it next week. Our carpet cleaner was sold out, so we bought a new kind, and will use it weekly to keep our rug germ-free and clean. We also we able to purchase new erasers for our white boards. We were using old eraser backs, so now the new ones will be perfect. They are just the perfect size as well. Thank you so much again for everything.","fullyFundedDate":1764614850545,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-practice-using-artcleaner-ru/9918410/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Practice Using Art/Cleaner Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2898190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476753783349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-jones8"},{"teacherId":4036904,"projectId":9542143,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your donation to our classroom rug. It has already made our learning space feel warmer, brighter, and more welcoming for our young students. Our students have a shared space to gather and read stories, sing songs, dance, and do whole group work such as writing and math. Each child is happy to have their own colored space to sit each day, which brings predictability and consistency in their day as they learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness will be felt every single day as our class gathers, learns, and grows together. Thank you again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755829366815,"projectUrl":"project/circle-time-rug-for-our-youngest-learner/9542143/","projectTitle":"Circle Time Rug for Our Youngest Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pontes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4036904_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478469135461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4036904"},{"teacherId":6533796,"projectId":9660775,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our students have been using the new resources in ways that have already transformed our daily routines in the library. Our youngest learners in K0–K2 and our ABA students now have more opportunities to practice foundational reading and writing skills thanks to the letter-writing practice kits. They are so proud to show off the letters and words they're learning to build! The Alphabet Mystery Box was also an instant hit and our youngest learners look forward to practicing their letter sounds each week using this fun game. The front-facing bookshelf has also become a favorite spot—our readers love sitting right beside it to browse the beautiful covers and choose books that truly excite them. With the new headphones, all students have increased access to quiet reading time, audiobooks, and read-alongs, and they were thrilled by the bright colors and how comfortable they feel!\r\n\r\nOne of the most joyful moments came when students discovered the new chess sets! The kids who already knew how to play were excited to challenge one another and their enthusiasm has been infectious - more and more students are now learning the game so they can join in on the fun and strategy happening at the chess tables. Students have been practicing patience, strategy, and focus during their library visits, and it's incredible to see how quickly they've taken to the game!\r\n\r\nThe calming tools, along with the vacuum and cleaning supplies, have helped create a library that is cleaner, more welcoming, and better suited for regrouping and recharging. The space feels even more peaceful and responsive to our community's needs and has already become an even more welcoming place for both learning and community events.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons and projects, students will build on their growing literacy skills, explore more independent reading, and dive deeper into creative thinking and collaboration. The enhanced digital-learning tools will allow us to expand our audiobook and read-along activities, and the inviting, organized environment will keep encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. Thanks to your generosity, our library has become a launchpad for curiosity, confidence, and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1759428229958,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-clean-calm-and-curious-libr/9660775/","projectTitle":"Creating a Clean, Calm, and Curious Library for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gianna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6533796_orig.jpg?crop=2822,2822,x551,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758764950740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6533796"},{"teacherId":2898190,"projectId":9833632,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for fully funding my project Clean Rug for 102. It is a complete game changer in my room. I used it on Friday and my rug looks amazing. It is so clean and is completely germ-free now. The old one I had was hard to maintain because you had to take it apart every time. This one is so much easier to maintain. I plan to use it every week to wash my carpet so it looks almost new for the students. They haven't seen it yet, but they will notice the difference in the brightness of the blue and now the buttons will be so colorful. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1762022257055,"projectUrl":"project/clean-rug-for-102/9833632/","projectTitle":"Clean Rug for 102","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2898190_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476753783349","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-jones8"},{"teacherId":6154026,"projectId":9199548,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The new AFMAT electric sharpeners have made a big difference—students were thrilled to see how quickly and smoothly they work, and now everyone can get right back to learning. The visual timer has also helped students manage time and transitions more independently.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the label maker, laminating sheets, and magnetic dots to create labels and reusable learning materials for our Mandarin activities. These tools have made our classroom more organized, engaging, and sustainable. Students especially enjoy using the materials they helped design.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed our classroom into a more creative and efficient space. We'll continue using these tools for upcoming cultural and language projects, building confidence and pride in every student's learning. Thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746817842833,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-supplies-for-engaged/9199548/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Supplies for Engaged Learning and a Safe Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hsu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6154026_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560961379543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/y-hsu"},{"teacherId":622919,"projectId":9391275,"letterContent":"My students and I are so incredibly grateful for the materials you provided for our classroom. Most of the purchases that you made possible are housed in our classroom \"Zen Zone\". \r\n\r\nThe Zen Zone is a break space for students that they can utilize when they are feeling strong emotions such as sadness, anger or overall stress. They can also use the Zen Zone to simply take a quiet break from the activity of the classroom. They especially love the cozy chair, fidgets, and mindfulness coloring books. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1755913061197,"projectUrl":"project/a-brand-new-classroom/9391275/","projectTitle":"A Brand New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDonough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp622919_orig.jpg?crop=441,441,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749120656511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/622919"},{"teacherId":4039377,"projectId":9366535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The materials you helped purchase for my classroom are so appreciated. We are able to store our manipulatives and classroom materials neatly. Having everything organized has allowed a smooth start to the school year. Students are independently getting supplies from the labeled bins (glue, counters, markers etc). We are so happy with the items funded for our classroom. Thank you times a million! We hope you have a great year and are looking forward to keeping our classroom organized. 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