{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laker Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4376351,"projectId":10069822,"letterContent":"The day the delivery boxes arrived, my kindergarteners were bursting with curiosity. As I pulled out the Game Trays, the colorful dry erase pocket sleeves, and a whole set of 8.5-inch LCD writing tablets, their faces lit up with pure joy. One student gasped and asked, \"Are those real magic drawing screens for us?\" Seeing their excitement over brand-new, colorful tools made them feel so special, valued, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese resources have completely transformed our daily literacy and math centers. During our small group phonics time, my students use the LCD writing tablets to practice writing their letter sounds and sight words. The attached pens and simple erase buttons make continuous practice effortless and fun—no lost markers or messy cleanup! In our math station, the game trays keep our hands-on counting counters perfectly organized, while the heavy-duty job ticket holders turn simple activity sheets into interactive, reusable learning games. During one favorite moment, a student who usually hesitates during writing time spent twenty minutes straight practicing her letters on her LCD tablet, proudly holding it up after every word to show me her \"glowing work.\"\r\n\r\nNext, my students will use these tools as we dive into early sentence building and foundational addition. The game trays will hold our math manipulatives as we learn to combine groups, and the dry erase sleeves will serve as personal activity mats for writing complete sight-word sentences. Your generosity has turned fundamental kindergarten practice into an engaging, hands-on adventure every day. Thank you for investing in our littlest learners!","fullyFundedDate":1777301797816,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-growing-minds/10069822/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Koroleski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4376351_orig.png?crop=446,446,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593470018240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4376351"},{"teacherId":8623788,"projectId":9323313,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen my students' faces when our boxes of art supplies arrived! There were literal gasps and cheers. For so many of my kids, school is the only place where they get to dive into messy, creative projects, and seeing a pile of brand-new markers, paints, and clay made them feel like absolute royalty. Your kindness instantly turned our room into a space where they couldn't wait to start creating.\r\n\r\nWe've already been putting everything to good use. We are using the supplies to make colorful science posters and to bring stories we read in class to life. But honestly, the best part has been watching the kids collaborate. They are sharing, helping each other out, and beaming with pride over what they make. It's given some of my quietest students a whole new way to express themselves and build confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity. It's amazing how a few boxes of art supplies can completely change the energy in a classroom. You didn't just give us materials; you gave my students a reason to be incredibly excited about learning every single day. We are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1746553682834,"projectUrl":"project/making-kindergarten-colorful/9323313/","projectTitle":"Making Kindergarten Colorful","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fibranz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8623788_orig.jpg?crop=460,460,x175,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682384466785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8623788"},{"teacherId":5303116,"projectId":9934548,"letterContent":"I wish you could have been in our classroom the moment our Donors Choose packages arrived. The sheer volume of the cheers was enough to fill the hallway! My second graders were absolutely ecstatic, hovering around the boxes with wide eyes and shouting guesses about what was inside. When we finally peeled back the tape, the room erupted—it felt like a holiday morning.\r\n\r\n\r\nSince that day, these resources have been in constant use. We recently used the materials for a \"Collaborative Kingdom\" project. Instead of working in isolation, the students formed small \"architectural teams.\"\r\n\r\nUsing the new supplies, they had to negotiate, share ideas, and physically build a structure that represented a community. I watched two students, who rarely interacted before, spend forty minutes huddled together, meticulously designing a \"library\" for their paper city. They weren't just playing; they were practicing critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and the fine art of compromise. The \"newness\" and quality of these materials have turned even our most reluctant learners into eager participants.\r\nThese resources have become a catalyst for social-emotional growth. Students are learning to say, \"How about we try your idea first?\" and \"Can you help me with this part?\"\r\n\r\nThe momentum hasn't slowed down! Our next step is to transition from building physical structures to storytelling. 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