{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harvey - Swanson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10012342,"projectId":10252891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our Sensory Library project to life! Because of your support, our classroom now has a rich, rotating collection of themed sensory artifacts—from colorful ocean gems and textured dinosaur \"fossils\" to seasonal plant elements and tactile sorting tools.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, filling our sensory bin meant trying to stretch a small personal budget to buy single-use items, or using basic materials like plain rice and water every week. Now, our Sensory Library functions as a permanent resource hub. Every time we introduce a new thematic unit, our sensory table completely transforms, turning abstract academic concepts into hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nHere is the direct impact your gift has made in our classroom:\r\n\r\nMultisensory Vocabulary Building: When learning about habitats, students don't just look at pictures—they feel smooth river stones, sift through coarse sand, and scoop polished shells. This tactile experience helps our English Language Learners and early readers connect words directly to real-world textures and objects.\r\n\r\nSelf-Regulation and Focus: The sensory table has become a powerful space for emotional regulation. Students who feel overwhelmed or overstimulated can spend a few quiet minutes exploring tactile materials, which helps them calm their bodies and return to learning tasks ready to focus.\r\n\r\nFine Motor Skills and Math Foundations: Using tongs, scoops, and strainers to sort artifacts by size, texture, and color builds essential hand strength for writing while reinforcing early math concepts like graphing and classification.\r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the new library tubs for the first time, their eyes lit up. One of my students gasped and said, \"It feels like a museum where we're actually allowed to touch everything!\" That joy and curiosity is present every single day during center time.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did more than just buy supplies—you provided our students with a tool that makes learning accessible, engaging, and joyful for every learning style. Thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778427026957,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-through-play-a-sensory-t/10252891/","projectTitle":"Building Minds Through Play: a Sensory Table Library for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012342_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755690377228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012342"},{"teacherId":10012342,"projectId":9708070,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a nurturing and imaginative space brimming with care and creativity. The new baby dolls, cribs, and accessories have provided our students with countless opportunities to practice empathy, responsibility, and cooperation through meaningful pretend play. It has been amazing to see their excitement as they take care of their \"babies,\" make sure everyone has a turn with the crib, and even create little stories about family life and friendship.\r\n\r\nThese new materials have encouraged students to express kindness in their interactions and to better understand the feelings of others. Their playtime now often includes conversations about helping, sharing, and comforting—skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom. The joy and growth that have blossomed from this project are truly heartwarming, and it's all thanks to the kindness and support of donors like you.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has helped us create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where learning and love come together. 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They love the boots and are excited to learn outside.\r\nThank you so much for your generous support! Because of your donation, my students are now able to go outside and learn in all kinds of weather. The new boots have made such a difference — the children were thrilled to wear them and couldn't wait to explore outdoors.\r\n\r\nWe've already had one outdoor learning experience, and another is planned for this week. It has been wonderful to see their excitement and curiosity grow as they learn beyond the classroom walls. Your support has truly helped make these meaningful, hands-on learning moments possible. 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