{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"P277Q @ 245 - The Riverview School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5255016,"projectId":9917871,"letterContent":"Board books with sound have already made a powerful and lasting difference in my K–2 ABA classroom of autistic learners. Many of my students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and some are currently living in shelters, where access to books at home is limited or inconsistent. Because of this, these books are not simply an addition to our classroom—they are an essential part of how my students experience literacy. For many of them, this is their primary exposure to books, making it critical that the materials are engaging, accessible, and designed to meet their unique learning needs.\r\nThese books are especially meaningful because they meet my students where they are developmentally. The sturdy board pages allow students with fine motor challenges to independently turn pages without frustration or fear of tearing them. This independence builds confidence and encourages repeated interaction with books. When students feel successful, they are more likely to stay engaged and develop a positive connection with reading.\r\nThe sound features have significantly increased student engagement and motivation. The immediate sensory feedback captures attention and helps sustain it, which can be challenging for many of my learners. These books provide a multisensory experience by combining visual, auditory, and tactile input. Hearing sounds that match pictures reinforces understanding and supports language development. For students who are minimally verbal or still developing expressive communication, these sounds often prompt imitation, vocalization, and increased interaction—key steps in building communication skills.\r\nThe skills introduced through these books go far beyond basic reading. Students are developing foundational communication skills such as requesting (manding), labeling (tacting), and making choices. For example, a student may request a specific book, press a sound button, and attempt to label what they hear or see. These small but meaningful interactions reflect real progress in communication. The books also support joint attention, as students learn to share an experience with a teacher or peer by focusing on the same page, sound, or activity.\r\nIn addition, these books help build important cognitive and readiness skills. The sound buttons teach cause-and-effect relationships, helping students understand that their actions produce outcomes. Students are also strengthening listening skills, expanding vocabulary, and developing early comprehension. Over time, many begin to anticipate familiar sounds, recognize patterns, and respond to simple questions—important foundations for literacy.\r\nReading in our classroom looks different from a traditional setting, but it is highly intentional and interactive. It is structured and individualized to meet each student's needs. Some students sit with a teacher and actively engage by pressing buttons, pointing to pictures, or using communication systems to request or label. Others participate for shorter periods, gradually building their attention and tolerance. We embed verbal behavior strategies throughout reading, prompting communication and reinforcing all attempts. Every reading experience becomes an opportunity to build language, connection, and independence.\r\nSeveral students are especially benefiting from these books. Some of my minimally verbal students are now independently activating sound buttons and then looking to an adult, smiling, or attempting to imitate the sounds. These moments show increased engagement, communication, and social connection. Other students are demonstrating longer attention spans and are choosing to engage with books more often. One student has even begun bringing books to staff and requesting \"read,\" which we had not seen before. This reflects both growth in communication and a developing interest in literacy.\r\nOverall, these board books with sound have made reading more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all of my students. They are helping to build essential communication, social, cognitive, and early literacy skills in a way that is joyful and motivating. Most importantly, they are giving my students the opportunity to experience success and develop a love for learning.\r\nTo everyone who generously supported and funded this project, thank you. Your kindness has already had a meaningful and lasting impact on my students' growth and learning. You have provided them with opportunities they may not otherwise have, and your generosity truly means more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1773888826428,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-potential-accessible-reading-f/9917871/","projectTitle":"Pages of Potential: Accessible Reading for Developing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaRocca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5255016_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729992503867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5255016"},{"teacherId":10016267,"projectId":9616049,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, my students now have access to interactive books and storytelling materials that truly bring learning to life. The Eric Carle stories with felt pieces and the \"Pete the Cat\" storytelling kit have transformed our speech therapy sessions into engaging, hands-on experiences. My students are excited to participate, eager to retell stories, and more motivated to use their voices.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made a meaningful difference in my students' learning. The visual and tactile supports help them build vocabulary, practice sequencing, answer questions, and improve expressive language skills in a way that feels fun and accessible. Students who were once hesitant to participate are now actively engaging, pointing, labeling, and retelling stories with growing confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth. Your kindness has given them tools that support communication, confidence, and a love of learning. The impact of your generosity will be felt every day as my students continue to develop their voices and share their stories.","fullyFundedDate":1758828379867,"projectUrl":"project/stories-come-alive-building-language-th/9616049/","projectTitle":"Stories Come Alive: Building Language Through Books & Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cstanolevich-speech"},{"teacherId":10016267,"projectId":9504723,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is now cleaner, more organized, and better equipped for focused learning! The cleaning supplies, storage bins, folders, and dividers have completely transformed our shared space. My students now have a calm, clutter-free area where they can fully engage in their speech therapy activities without distractions.\r\n\r\nMy students with autism in kindergarten and first grade thrive on structure, routine, and visual organization. Having these materials has made a huge difference in their comfort and ability to focus. The addition of hands-on tools, such as dot markers, has made our sessions more interactive and enjoyable, encouraging communication and creativity in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped us start the school year strong, and every item you funded continues to support my students' growth and confidence daily. Thank you for believing in my classroom, my students, and the power of small changes that make a big impact.","fullyFundedDate":1754409424077,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-shine-a-clean-start-for-learnin/9504723/","projectTitle":"Help Us Shine: A Clean Start for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cstanolevich-speech"},{"teacherId":10008028,"projectId":9293212,"letterContent":"I would like to take a moment to sincerely thank you once again for your generous donations. Although we are still early in the school year, your support has already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are just beginning to explore new communication systems, and the iPad has become an essential tool in giving them access to language and self-expression. With this technology, I'm now able to better assess their individual needs and recommend appropriate equipment and applications to support them throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the students are thoroughly enjoying the educational activities and interactive games, which have further enhanced their engagement and learning.\r\nThis progress would not have been possible without your generosity. Thank you again for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1746063514824,"projectUrl":"project/helping-non-speaking-children-with-asd-f/9293212/","projectTitle":"Helping Non-Speaking Children with ASD Find Their Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emily Salerno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008028"},{"teacherId":6647025,"projectId":9137595,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom! Towards the end of last school year, we were in need of a few more items. My students love the color sorting rings, tangrams and sequencing trains. The color sorting rings are used every single day even this school year. The trains made it fun to practice counting to 100. They loved the category sorting because they were able to work on labeling and sorting. We also used the snacks at the end of the year to continue practicing requesting preferred items. My students gets really excited to get new items! We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746827378052,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-learning-fun-in-kindergarten/9137595/","projectTitle":"Keeping Learning Fun in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647025_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765579318818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6647025"},{"teacherId":9849764,"projectId":9318970,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a wonderful collection of wooden and magnetic puzzles, including alphabet, number, and shape puzzles, as well as barnyard and first-shape knob puzzles. Students were excited when they first saw the materials and immediately began exploring the pieces. These puzzles help develop fine motor skills, problem-solving, and early literacy and math concepts, while also keeping learning hands-on and engaging.\r\n\r\nWe are using the puzzles in small group activities and classroom centers, where students match shapes, letters, and numbers, and work together to complete challenges. The next steps are to integrate the puzzles into team-based games and learning centers, helping students practice skills collaboratively and build confidence. Your support has made learning fun, interactive, and meaningful, giving our students opportunities to explore, create, and grow—truly building their minds, piece by piece.","fullyFundedDate":1746494409361,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-piece-by-piece/9318970/","projectTitle":"Building Minds Piece by Piece","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angelic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849764_orig.jpg?crop=2084,2084,x177,y247&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746413375916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849764"},{"teacherId":9849764,"projectId":9466241,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has an iPad with a protective case, which has greatly enhanced how our students learn and communicate. The iPad allows students to engage with interactive apps and educational tools, making lessons more hands-on and personalized. Students can explore concepts in ways that match their individual learning needs, keeping them motivated and engaged.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about using the iPad to express themselves and demonstrate understanding. For students who need alternative communication supports, the device provides a voice and a sense of independence. Your generosity has made learning more interactive, accessible, and engaging, giving students the tools to build confidence, explore new skills, and enjoy the learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1757716052353,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-voices-communication-and-lear/9466241/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Voices: Communication and Learning Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angelic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849764_orig.jpg?crop=2084,2084,x177,y247&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746413375916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849764"},{"teacherId":9849764,"projectId":9215750,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has received a laminator with pouches, colorful copy paper, and Velcro fasteners, which have greatly enhanced how our students learn.\r\n\r\nThese materials allow us to create interactive learning tools that students can touch, move, and manipulate. Laminated activities are durable, so students can practice skills repeatedly without worrying about damage. The Velcro dots let students attach and rearrange pieces, turning lessons into fun, game-like experiences.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about making and using their own learning boards and games. These tools have been particularly meaningful for students who need extra support or are nonverbal, helping them participate fully, build confidence, and enjoy learning. Your generosity has made lessons more interactive, inclusive, and engaging, truly bringing learning to life.","fullyFundedDate":1746494409489,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-hands-on-book/9215750/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life: Hands-On Books for Bright Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angelic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849764_orig.jpg?crop=2084,2084,x177,y247&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746413375916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849764"},{"teacherId":10016267,"projectId":9321902,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to the technology they need to find their voices and connect with the world around them. The iPad has become a powerful part of our daily lessons—helping my non-speaking students with autism explore new ways to communicate, participate, and learn. Through interactive AAC apps, they're now able to make choices, express feelings, and share ideas that were once difficult to convey. It's truly amazing to see how technology has opened doors for them in such meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most is how engaging and personal the new tools are. They light up when they hear their selected words spoken aloud or when they can use pictures to communicate what they want. The interactive design of the communication apps keeps them motivated and helps them feel empowered, capable, and proud of their progress. Additional apps, such as a \"bubble pop\" game, provides students with foundational skills for using speech devices with voice output by targeting finger isolation and activating the screen. \r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, has especially warmed up to this new technology. Last school year, they struggled to make their needs known and often became frustrated. Now, using the programmatic iPad, they independently request their favorite activities and greet their peers during group time. Seeing their confidence grow and their smile when they are understood for the first time has been one of the most rewarding moments of my educational career. Your generosity has truly given my students a voice—and that is a gift that will continue to make an impact for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746644719014,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-voices-giving-non-speaking-st/9321902/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Voices: Giving Non-Speaking Students a Way to Communicate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cstanolevich-speech"},{"teacherId":8762402,"projectId":9324205,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. My students have been working since day one. We are slowly getting all the students to interact with all the materials that were donated. \r\nThank you for always supporting my class. \r\nMy students are engaging with the writing boards that we received. \r\nAs with the new school year everything needs to be made from scratch and having the extra paper on hand has made it so much easier to create materials for my students. \r\nThe sensory items that I received have come in handy from my students that require that sensory input.","fullyFundedDate":1746650619051,"projectUrl":"project/lets-keep-printing-to-learn-and-create/9324205/","projectTitle":"Let’s Keep Printing to Learn and Create","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Julie Marca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8762402_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694383398727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8762402"},{"teacherId":8762402,"projectId":9177404,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our classroom project focused on creating hands-on learning tasks. Your support is already making a meaningful difference.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will have the opportunity to engage with materials that bring lessons to life—making learning more interactive, memorable, and fun. These resources will help build critical thinking, creativity, and confidence in ways that traditional methods just can't. \r\nOn behalf of all of us in the classroom—thank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning and in the potential of every student.","fullyFundedDate":1742922185948,"projectUrl":"project/creating-hands-on-tasks-for-my-students/9177404/","projectTitle":"Creating Hands On Tasks for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Julie Marca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8762402_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694383398727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8762402"},{"teacherId":6647025,"projectId":9120092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! This was a fun end of school year project and I am so glad it was funded! Part of this project was supplies for birthday parties. We celebrated two birthdays with Capri Suns, stickers, birthday plates, napkins, and a banner for our classroom!\r\n\r\nMy students love jigsaw puzzles. They mastered 12 piece puzzles so we were in need of 24 piece puzzles. Four of my students mastered the 24 piece puzzles that were funded in this project. My students like the tangram mats as well. They work on matching the shapes to the mat. There are 2 levels of difficulty which give my students a challenge.\r\n\r\nMy students are learning communication skills. Most of my students are nonverbal, so they are learning to request with picture symbols. Doritos and Oreos are popular items so we were so grateful to receive more snacks! My students had Capri Suns at our birthday party celebrations and at snack throughout the end of the school year. \r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for these materials. 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