{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lower Southampton Early Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":18.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9046532,"projectId":9451918,"letterContent":"The carpets have had an incredible impact on my students. They were so excited and surprised to see the new carpets. We talked about the beautiful colors and shapes we saw. What color is your favorite? We talked about how the carpets felt, how should we treat a new gift, how thankful we were for the new gift. The new carpets sparked wonderful new conversations. Along with a clean and safe learning environment. \r\n\r\nOur program is supporting the needs of preschool learners of ages three to five with and without disabilities. Having a clean and comfortable learning environment supports their growth and learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1752586523211,"projectUrl":"project/will-you-sit-on-the-carpet-with-me/9451918/","projectTitle":"Will You Sit on the Carpet With Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9046532_orig.jpg?crop=1115,1115,x0,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701131148926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9046532"},{"teacherId":9346618,"projectId":9553473,"letterContent":"By filling our art center with items, we received from the donations from Donors Choose has made a meaningful impact on our creative preschoolers. These materials give our children the freedom to explore, imagine, and express themselves through art every day. We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported our classroom—your generosity is helping creativity grow, one masterpiece at a time.\r\n\r\nOur preschoolers were thrilled to receive new markers, paint, paper, magic drawing boards and much more. These materials have inspired creativity, imagination, and endless smiles during art time.","fullyFundedDate":1759529082905,"projectUrl":"project/help-fill-an-art-center/9553473/","projectTitle":"Help Fill an Art Center!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346618_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699675599681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346618"},{"teacherId":2983556,"projectId":9703338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my preschoolers now have xylophones that are already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe xylophones give my students a hands-on way to explore music. They are learning to tap rhythms, recognize different sounds, and experiment with patterns and melodies. These activities help strengthen fine motor skills, listening skills, and coordination, all while building confidence and creativity. For many of my students, this is their first opportunity to play a real musical instrument, and their excitement is contagious.\r\n\r\nMusic enriches our learning in so many ways. It supports early math skills through counting and patterns, language development through songs and repetition, and social-emotional growth as students take turns, listen to one another, and create music together. The joy they feel while making music helps create a positive, engaging classroom environment where learning feels fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students an enriching experience they will remember, and it has helped lay a strong foundation for their love of learning. Thank you for believing in my preschoolers and for investing in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1761943614595,"projectUrl":"project/music-goes-hand-in-hand-with-learning/9703338/","projectTitle":"Music Goes Hand in Hand with Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2983556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564761899657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2983556"},{"teacherId":2825589,"projectId":9358398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to support giving our students a voice. We were able to receive all of our voice output switches. We use them throughout our day, and the children are making wonderful progress using them.\r\nWe use one of the switches programmed to say \"hello\" when we sing to each child at the start of the school day. We also use them to help children request \"more\" of a toy they enjoy playing with, and to say \"go\" to get us to push the swings in our swing room.\r\nIt is wonderful to see the children learn that they can have some control over their environment and interact with those around them.\r\nThank you again for making this possible with your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755555715687,"projectUrl":"project/give-us-a-voice/9358398/","projectTitle":"Give Us a Voice!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goss-Keim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2825589_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529720445247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-gosskeim"},{"teacherId":10305342,"projectId":9804887,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating toward our new carpets! We are absolutely loving them! Our PreK students noticed them right away. As soon as we walked in that morning, students went directly to the carpets (totally forgetting our morning routine). The moment was magical and full of excitement! We talked about you - our donors. We talked about how so many people are so very kind and generous. We shared that you (our donors) were so happy to make our classroom a wonderful and comfortable place for us to play and learn. We especially talked about how very thankful we are for you, your donations, and our brand-new carpets!\r\nWe use our \"shape carpet\" for our whole group learning. Students have their own shape to sit on while listening to stories. We also use our shape carpet for puzzles, books, blocks, music, dancing, and even Twister! We use our \"Rainbow carpet\" for our weather reports (and weather song) every day. We also use this space for our calendar time, big blocks, science experiments and literacy games.\r\nBoth carpets are used well and often! We are truly so grateful for your donation. They have made a huge difference in our little worlds!","fullyFundedDate":1760999008293,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-and-comfortable-space-fo/9804887/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy and Comfortable Space for Our Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10305342_orig.jpg?crop=1205,1205,x0,y180&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760578796933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305342"},{"teacherId":9985684,"projectId":9816696,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our Pre-K autistic support classroom. Because of you, our students now have flexible seating options that help them feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. These seating choices give our children the opportunity to move, adjust, and find what works best for their bodies, which is so important for young learners with diverse sensory and developmental needs.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Our students are better able to focus, participate in activities, and engage with peers while feeling calm and secure. Having the freedom to choose a seating option that meets their needs promotes independence, self-awareness, and confidence throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and belief in our students truly impacts their daily learning experiences. Thank you for helping us create an inclusive, supportive environment where every child can learn in a way that works best for them. We are incredibly grateful for your support and investment in our classroom and our amazing students. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1761139597196,"projectUrl":"project/a-flexible-future-starts-with-a-seat/9816696/","projectTitle":"A Flexible Future Starts with a Seat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eleyna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9985684_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750135387712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9985684"},{"teacherId":9985684,"projectId":9737855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Pre-K autistic support classroom. Because of you, our students now have engaging fine motor materials that make learning fun, meaningful, and developmentally supportive. These hands-on activities help strengthen small muscles, coordination, and independence while allowing our children to learn through play.\r\n\r\nThe fine motor tools you provided are already making a big impact. Our students are practicing important skills like grasping, squeezing, building, and manipulating objects—all while staying motivated and excited. These activities also support focus, confidence, and problem-solving, which are essential for both academic growth and everyday life skills.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and belief in our students truly means the world to us. Thank you for helping create joyful learning experiences and for supporting the growth of skills that will benefit our students now and in the future. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom and our amazing learners. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1760284601387,"projectUrl":"project/grasping-greatness-fine-motor-fun-for-a/9737855/","projectTitle":"Grasping Greatness: Fine Motor Fun for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eleyna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9985684_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750135387712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9985684"},{"teacherId":2983556,"projectId":9486107,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift to our preschool classroom! Because of you, our students now have flexible seating that helps them stay comfortable and focused while they learn and play. They love choosing their special spots — the floor seats and fuzzy carpet circles help them build independence and confidence every day.\r\n\r\nThe playdough is a big hit. We paired it with some potato head toys, and the students have made some wonderful creations. The sequined fabric added a much-needed calming touch to our cozy cube. It also made a fantastic ocean for our sea creatures! \r\n\r\nThe sensory items have brought so much joy to our room! These materials give our little learners hands-on ways to explore textures, strengthen fine motor skills, and calm their bodies when they need a break. You've helped make our classroom a happier, more engaging place for every child\r\n.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for helping our preschoolers grow, learn, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1757367562320,"projectUrl":"project/big-emotions-need-support/9486107/","projectTitle":"Big Emotions Need Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2983556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564761899657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2983556"},{"teacherId":7630515,"projectId":8115882,"letterContent":"This lending library has been such a great resource for our students. The variety that we could include means that more students have more options to interact with stories. We have social emotional sets, classics and new faves in our lending library. \r\n\r\nYour donation is so appreciated and these books are shared between twenty preschool classrooms! \r\n\r\nI am always looking for different ways to get students involved in their learning and this library has provided just that. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1704425582078,"projectUrl":"project/more-hands-on-storytelling/8115882/","projectTitle":"More Hands-On Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7630515"},{"teacherId":7630515,"projectId":8074669,"letterContent":"This lending library has been such a great resource for our students. The variety that we could include means that more students have more options to interact with stories. We have social emotional sets, classics and new faves in our lending library. \r\n\r\nYour donation is so appreciated and these books are shared between twenty preschool classrooms! \r\n\r\nI am always looking for different ways to get students involved in their learning and this library has provided just that. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1703261613284,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-storytelling-kits/8074669/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Storytelling Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7630515"},{"teacherId":9985684,"projectId":9214658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Pre-K Autistic Support classroom! Your kindness has brought meaningful resources into the hands of our young learners, and we are already seeing the difference they are making.\r\n\r\nWith your help, our classroom has become more engaging, sensory-friendly, and supportive of every child's unique needs. One of the most exciting moments so far is the daily use of our crash pad—our students enjoy jumping on the trampoline and crashing on the pad. Students have also really enjoyed the Rainbow Ring Stacker! It is great practice for color identification and sorting!\r\n\r\nWhether we're working on communication, motor skills, or building imitation skills through play, your donation has created a space where our students feel safe, seen, and excited to learn every day.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—thank you for believing in Room 18!","fullyFundedDate":1750209797038,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-student-led-instructional-activ/9214658/","projectTitle":"Engaging Student Led Instructional Activities = Effective Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eleyna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9985684_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750135387712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9985684"},{"teacherId":9346618,"projectId":9042340,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your support in helping provide land and sea animal figures to our classroom. This has enriched the learning environment for our students. Not only are they learning about animals but they get to play with them too. We have learned about a variety of animals both land and sea, including the safari and arctic animals. Thank you for helping us reach our goals!! Our students absolutely loved everything!!! The artic animals also experienced some time in our sensory bin we filled with fake snow. 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