{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"McKnight Child Development Center","outOfStateSupporters":39.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6799683,"projectId":10028576,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my Pre-K students now have access to more engaging, interactive, and hands-on learning experiences that make practicing important early childhood skills exciting and meaningful! These new resources have allowed me to bring more variety and creativity into our daily lessons while meeting my students at their individual developmental levels. From interactive Google Slides games to colorful, hands-on learning activities, these materials are helping my students strengthen their letter recognition, number sense, shape identification, and problem-solving skills. One of the most rewarding parts of teaching is seeing their excitement when learning feels like play. Watching their confidence grow as they recognize a letter, identify a number, or successfully complete an activity reminds me how meaningful these opportunities truly are.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also made a wonderful difference in how I am able to plan and deliver instruction. With access to new educational materials from Teachers Pay Teachers, I can create more intentional small-group lessons, engaging whole-group activities, and independent learning centers that support a variety of abilities and learning needs. The reusable materials and organizational supplies allow me to keep activities easily accessible, giving students repeated opportunities to practice skills, work independently, and celebrate their progress. Most importantly, these resources help create an inclusive classroom environment where every child has the opportunity to participate, experience success, and develop a love for learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, I look forward to building upon these foundational skills and introducing new activities that challenge my students as they grow. My goal is to continue fostering independence, curiosity, and confidence while helping each child develop the skills needed for a successful transition to kindergarten. Thank you for investing in my students and giving me the tools to make learning more meaningful, engaging, and accessible. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in our classroom, and I am truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774963590411,"projectUrl":"project/click-play-learn/10028576/","projectTitle":"Click, Play, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanneza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6799683_orig.jpg?crop=2116,2116,x745,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619635938262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vanneza"},{"teacherId":6799683,"projectId":10198153,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our outdoor learning space has become an even more exciting place for my Pre-K students to explore, discover, and learn through play! The excitement and joy these new materials have brought to our classroom have been truly heartwarming. My students have been especially eager to use the binoculars to explore the world around them, searching for birds, insects, and anything else that catches their curiosity. The giant 4-in-a-row game has also created wonderful opportunities for students to practice taking turns, problem-solving, and working together. We also had our first family game night and the connect four was a huge hit!\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things about these materials is watching my students learn without even realizing they are learning! Whether they are exploring nature with their gardening gloves, developing coordination through outdoor games, or expressing their creativity with sidewalk chalk, each experience encourages independence, curiosity, and confidence. These resources have given my students more opportunities to engage with one another, build friendships, and simply enjoy being children. Seeing their excitement, hearing their laughter, and watching them proudly share their discoveries reminds me just how important learning through play truly is.\r\n\r\nAs we continue exploring the outdoors, I look forward to incorporating these materials into more hands-on investigations, nature discoveries, and cooperative learning activities. My hope is that these experiences continue to inspire my students to ask questions, try new things, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Thank you for believing in my students and helping create opportunities they might not otherwise have had. Your donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777474314801,"projectUrl":"project/sunshine-smiles-and-outdoor-learning/10198153/","projectTitle":"Sunshine, Smiles and Outdoor Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanneza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6799683_orig.jpg?crop=2116,2116,x745,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619635938262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vanneza"},{"teacherId":9083403,"projectId":10317773,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our DonorsChoose donors, the materials from our \"Outdoor Games for Growing Minds and Bodies\" project are already making an impact!\r\nWe introduced many of our new materials during Monarch Night Out: Game On!, our September 29 family engagement event. Children, families, and staff came together for an evening of outdoor play—laughing, moving, problem-solving, taking turns, and making memories together.\r\n\r\nThese games are much more than fun! Through play, our preschoolers are strengthening gross-motor skills, coordination, communication, social-emotional development, problem-solving, and cooperation. The variety of materials also gives children with different abilities and developmental needs multiple ways to participate alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nThe Impact Continues\r\n185+ students impacted throughout the school year\r\nFamily Game Night was only the beginning! These materials will continue to be used across our preschool program throughout the year during outdoor learning, gross-motor play, classroom activities, and future family engagement opportunities.\r\n\r\n A Message to Our Donors\r\nThank you for investing in our children and families! Your generosity provided much more than outdoor games. You gave our students new ways to move, learn, communicate, cooperate, and experience success—and gave our families an opportunity to experience that learning right alongside their children.\r\nYou helped turn PLAY into meaningful opportunities for GROWTH!","fullyFundedDate":1787585289240,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-games-for-growing-minds-and-bodi/10317773/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Games for Growing Minds and Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9083403_orig.jpg?crop=789,789,x0,y63&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693428297073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9083403"},{"teacherId":7684180,"projectId":10386280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students the opportunity to learn, grow, and explore with our new classroom materials! My students have been so excited to use everything and have truly enjoyed having these new resources in our classroom.\r\nThey especially love using the new crayons to create their artwork and express their creativity. The magnetic boards have also been a favorite during our learning activities and have provided new, hands-on ways for my students to practice and explore.\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping make learning fun, engaging, and exciting for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1787585401866,"projectUrl":"project/growing-hands/10386280/","projectTitle":"Growing Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glenn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7684180"},{"teacherId":2975415,"projectId":9940740,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation of a tonies box and accessories for our classroom. The children enjoy listening to music and stories while they play and learn. This provides them with a safe,and structured routine to help develop sensory regulation. It also helps us provide a calm and serene environment for our little learners. It was so kind of you to donate and provide us with this. We appreciate you and your generosity. Thank you for thinking of us and providing for our early childhood program.","fullyFundedDate":1774963773955,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-calm-to-our-classroom-with-toni/9940740/","projectTitle":"Bringing Calm to Our Classroom With Toniebox Audio Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Venditti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2975415_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493846105068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2975415"},{"teacherId":8802434,"projectId":10198331,"letterContent":"As I am setting up the classroom for my 10th year in teaching I am so excited on how this project has made my centers look. I love the clear containers because it will go with any theme that I choose to go with just in case I am tired of my current theme which is the \"beach\". \r\n I just took a moment today as I was setting up the classroom and the joy I felt to have all matching containers warms my heart. I\r\nLove this website because it lets people purchase things so my classroom will look awesome .","fullyFundedDate":1777575648255,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-explorers-growing-and-learning-ou/10198331/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Explorers: Growing and Learning Outside","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lauren Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8802434_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787520348363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8802434"},{"teacherId":8802434,"projectId":10042062,"letterContent":"It was a great feeling checking my inbox while I had the flu to see that this project was funded. \r\nBecause of your generosity I can have those plastic containers to sore all of the students belongings . I have already decided which center they are going to go in and how great it will make the centers look. I have a beach theme in my classroom and those clear containers will be a perfect touch to it . They are very sturdy so they will last a long time . They even look great when you put a label on them so each student will know what exactly should go in there .","fullyFundedDate":1774963702879,"projectUrl":"project/organization-made-easy/10042062/","projectTitle":"Organization Made Easy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lauren Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8802434_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787520348363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8802434"},{"teacherId":2975415,"projectId":9994035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing outdoor toys for our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact on our students, giving them new opportunities to learn, explore, and grow through play.\r\n\r\nOutdoor play is such an important part of early childhood development, and your contribution has helped create a space where children feel free to be active, creative, and engaged. Because of you, our students have more opportunities to learn beyond the classroom walls in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and your investment in our students' growth and happiness. Thank you for making a difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1770661479229,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-sensory-play/9994035/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Venditti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2975415_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493846105068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2975415"},{"teacherId":6799683,"projectId":9683997,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing our classroom with the Tonies Box, characters, and books. Your support has already made a meaningful impact on our students. The moment the students first saw the Tonies Box and the different characters, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to explore how it worked and quickly began connecting the characters with the stories they know and love. It has become a special part of our library center, helping students stay engaged while building their listening and comprehension skills.\r\nStudents have been using the Tonies Box during free play time. One of our favorite moments was when a small group of students gathered around to listen to a story together while following along with the book. They took turns placing the characters on the box and predicting what might happen next in the story. It encouraged teamwork, imagination, and meaningful conversations about the stories they heard.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have an exciting new way to experience storytelling and develop a love of reading. As we move forward, we plan to incorporate the Tonies Box into more small-group reading activities, listening centers, and story-retelling lessons where students can act out stores while listening to them. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and helping create joyful learning experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1765504061498,"projectUrl":"project/tonie-time-bringing-stories-to-life/9683997/","projectTitle":"Tonie Time: Bringing Stories to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vanneza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6799683_orig.jpg?crop=2116,2116,x745,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619635938262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vanneza"},{"teacherId":8802434,"projectId":10042172,"letterContent":"This funded project has made my job ten times Easier in order to teach literacy for my pre k students . They love to interact during circle time and learn how to read and write letters . I have been wanting one of these board for a while now I am so glad that I can use it for years to come . \r\n\r\nEveryone at my school loves those board and my boss was especially happy that my project got funded so I can teach literacy to my future students are well thank you again for your support . I also how I can move it around the classroom if need be .","fullyFundedDate":1769643185857,"projectUrl":"project/white-board-project/10042172/","projectTitle":"White Board Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lauren Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8802434_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787520348363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8802434"},{"teacherId":8432834,"projectId":9882663,"letterContent":"These resources have enriched outdoor play by encouraging physical activity, creativity, social interaction, and skill development in ways that were previously limited due to a lack of engaging materials. Since receiving the new outdoor toys, both students and staff have been intentionally integrating them into daily outdoor play and structured learning opportunities. Pop toys have become a favorite during free play, offering students a hands on sensory experience that supports fine motor development, focus, and self regulation. These toys are especially helpful for students who benefit from tactile input and calming activities while outdoors.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reactions were overwhelmingly positive. There was visible excitement as they explored each item, asked questions, and eagerly waited for their turn to play. Many students immediately gravitated toward the toys that matched their interests, while others were curious to try something new. Laughter, smiles, and animated conversations filled the outdoor space as students discovered new ways to play together.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these resources extends beyond play. Teachers have noticed improvements in students' physical endurance, cooperation, and ability to transition between activities. Conflicts during outdoor play have decreased as students have more options and opportunities to engage meaningfully. The toys have also supported differentiated instruction, allowing educators to meet students at their individual skill levels while promoting growth.","fullyFundedDate":1763149898822,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-outdoor-learning-through-play/9882663/","projectTitle":"Expanding Outdoor Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8432834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651166290959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/learningllamas"},{"teacherId":8432834,"projectId":9295675,"letterContent":"This project had a meaningful and immediate impact on my students as they prepare for Kindergarten. The new literacy materials brought a level of excitement and engagement that transformed the way they explored letters, sounds, and early reading skills. Students who were previously hesitant with letter recognition became more confident as they interacted with hands-on tools that made learning feel like play.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, my class was able to practice identifying letters, matching sounds, and forming words in ways that felt natural and fun. The materials encouraged curiosity, independence, and repeated practice—key factors in building a strong early literacy foundation. I saw students eagerly choosing literacy activities during centers, proudly sharing letters they recognized, and using the tools to teach one another.\r\n\r\nThese additions didn't just support letter learning—they helped deepen my students' love for literacy. The project enriched our daily instruction, strengthened their understanding of the alphabet, and made learning more accessible for a wide range of learners. 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