{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"San Tan Charter School - Recker","outOfStateSupporters":18.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8915269,"projectId":10237483,"letterContent":"The hands-on Lakeshore Learning materials have been instrumental in unlocking literacy in our Marigold classroom! These resources have made learning to read and write more engaging, meaningful, and accessible for our young learners. Students are able to practice beginning sounds, identify letters, explore rhyming words, and build recognition of sight words through interactive, hands-on activities. Rather than relying solely on worksheets or memorization, students can touch, move, match, and manipulate materials to strengthen their understanding of early literacy concepts. These activities encourage independence, repetition, and confidence while allowing students to practice skills at their own pace. It has been wonderful to see students become more excited about language, recognize patterns in words, and develop the foundational skills they need as they begin their reading journey.","fullyFundedDate":1784404429156,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-literacy-hands-on-language-ma/10237483/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Literacy: Hands-On Language Materials for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shea Isley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8915269_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690949298910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8915269"},{"teacherId":8915269,"projectId":10241490,"letterContent":"The hands-on math materials from Lakeshore Learning have made such a meaningful difference in our Marigold classroom! They give students the opportunity to explore math concepts in a concrete, engaging, and interactive way. Instead of simply memorizing numbers or solving problems on paper, students can touch, move, sort, count, build, and manipulate materials to develop a deeper understanding of early math concepts. These materials have encouraged greater independence, engagement, and confidence while allowing students to learn at their own pace. It has been wonderful to watch students become excited about math, challenge themselves, and build a strong foundation in number recognition, counting, number sense, and problem-solving through hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1777996674210,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-matters/10241490/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shea Isley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8915269_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690949298910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8915269"},{"teacherId":9985115,"projectId":10354173,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for all of our donors for this project! We started the school year with lots of new work that engaged our students quickly! \r\n\r\nOur students came in and were so focused and excited to try out new things. I could not get the work on the shelf fast enough and many wanted me to open every box right away. \r\n\r\nThey have dived in especially to the play doh and puzzles that we received. Puzzles are always a new and exciting challenge for many of our younger students and which child does not enjoy play doh? \r\n\r\nWe love our classroom, families, and community so much!","fullyFundedDate":1785180370086,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-work/10354173/","projectTitle":"New Year-New Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dodd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9985115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771531027063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9985115"},{"teacherId":8845166,"projectId":10487813,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. The new carpet and cozy seating have completely transformed our classroom environment. The space now feels softer, brighter, and more inviting for our toddlers, who spend so much of their day exploring and learning on the floor.\r\n\r\nThe children were immediately drawn to the new carpet—sitting, touching, and settling into it with big smiles. The cozy chair has become a favorite spot for quiet reading and calming moments. These additions have helped create a warm, safe environment where our toddlers can focus, connect, and grow.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is already making a meaningful difference in their daily routines, especially during story time and shared play. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1787275713851,"projectUrl":"project/calm-comfort-connection/10487813/","projectTitle":"Calm, Comfort & Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8845166"},{"teacherId":8845166,"projectId":10384343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions that provided wooden toddler chairs for our program. These chairs help our youngest learners feel secure, confident, and ready to engage in their daily activities. Your contribution ensures that our classrooms are equipped with safe, sturdy, developmentally appropriate seating that supports healthy posture and independence for toddlers who are just beginning to explore structured learning spaces.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our children now have seating that truly fits their needs. The solid wood construction, stable design, and child‑friendly proportions allow toddlers to sit comfortably during meals and work time. For many of our students, this is the first time they have had access to furniture designed specifically for their size, and the difference is immediately visible; children are more focused, comfortable, and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nYour gift also strengthens our ability to create warm, welcoming environments that reflect the dignity and importance of early childhood education. These chairs will serve many children over the coming years, supporting daily routines, fostering independence, and helping teachers maintain organized, functional classrooms. The impact of your contribution will be felt far into the future as new groups of toddlers grow, learn, and thrive in the toddler environment.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your partnership and your belief in the value of early learning. Thank you for investing in our children and helping us create classrooms where every child feels supported, included, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1785533574130,"projectUrl":"project/toddler-support/10384343/","projectTitle":"Toddler Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chapman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8845166"},{"teacherId":9108281,"projectId":10369266,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping make our Toddler Montessori classroom a more engaging and enriching place to learn! We are so grateful for the wonderful materials we received and the many opportunities they provide for our little learners.\r\n\r\n The dollhouse furniture, pots and pans, tea set, plates, cups, and silverware are wonderful additions to our language area. We use these materials to create object-to-picture matching cards, helping our toddlers build vocabulary, strengthen language skills, and make meaningful connections between real objects and pictures. These materials also encourage pretend play, social interaction, and the development of practical life skills as children explore everyday activities.\r\n \r\nOur adorable bear family puzzle has quickly become a favorite! With interchangeable heads, tops, and bottoms, the children can mix and match the pieces while developing problem-solving skills, visual discrimination, fine motor coordination, and creativity. The busy board provides opportunities for hands-on exploration and helps strengthen the small muscles in their hands as they practice different movements and skills.\r\n\r\n The nuts and bolts encourage concentration, coordination, and problem-solving as our toddlers learn through trial and error. The baby dolls also support nurturing play, social-emotional development, and early language as children practice caring for others and engaging in pretend-play experiences.\r\n\r\n As a Montessori classroom, we value hands-on learning that allows children to explore, discover, and develop at their own pace. These materials give our toddlers meaningful opportunities to learn through play while building the foundational skills they need for future learning.\r\n \r\nThank you for investing in our youngest learners and helping us create an environment filled with curiosity, exploration, and discovery. Your kindness makes a difference in our classroom every day, and we truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785182428274,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-the-right-tools-to/10369266/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves the Right Tools to Learn.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9108281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719285320722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9108281"},{"teacherId":7464197,"projectId":10498799,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when we received the beautiful egg chair for our Peace Corner! It has quickly become a special place in our classroom where children can take a moment to reset their emotions, find some quiet, or simply relax after a busy morning of learning.\r\n\r\nThe children love that they can comfortably fit inside the chair and feel cozy and secure. We have seen students independently choose the Peace Corner when they recognize that they need a little time to calm their bodies and minds. It has become a wonderful tool for teaching self-regulation, independence, and Grace and Courtesy.\r\n\r\nAs we continue throughout the school year, we will keep encouraging our students to recognize their feelings and choose positive ways to manage them. Thank you for helping us create a peaceful, welcoming space where our students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787150091666,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-place-to-reset/10498799/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Place to Reset!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7464197_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603338977584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7464197"},{"teacherId":10113874,"projectId":10024138,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our project! Your generosity will make a meaningful difference for our Tree Frog students as they grow, explore, and develop their independence. Our new wagon will help children who are still learning to walk safely participate in daily routines, transitions, and outdoor experiences alongside their peers. Most importantly, it helps ensure that every child feels included, supported, and confident as they learn at their own pace. We are incredibly grateful for your support of our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1775507379881,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-safe-movement-and-daily-routi/10024138/","projectTitle":"Supporting Safe Movement and Daily Routines for Toddlers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phelan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113874"},{"teacherId":7065795,"projectId":10382836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our art classroom! Your generosity has made such a difference for my students. When they first saw all of our new art materials, they were incredibly excited and could not wait to start creating.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have given my students more opportunities to learn through hands-on exploration, creativity, and play. With students ranging from kindergarten through middle school, having a variety of materials allows me to create experiences that meet them where they are while still challenging them to try something new.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things has been watching students explore materials, share ideas with their classmates, and proudly show me what they created. In art, there is no single \"right\" answer, and these resources give my students the freedom to experiment, problem-solve, and build confidence in their own ideas.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating these materials into our art lessons and creative centers throughout the school year. Because I teach hundreds of students, these supplies will be used again and again and will impact far more than just one class.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of art education and for giving my students the tools they need to create, explore, and express themselves. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1785180062093,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-art-for-every-child/10382836/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Art for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cummings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7065795_orig.jpg?crop=383,383,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784218449640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7065795"},{"teacherId":9569200,"projectId":9027064,"letterContent":"Receiving lap desks has made a tremendous impact on my classroom environment. The lap desks have given my students more flexibility and choice in where they work, which has increased both their engagement and excitement during lessons. Instead of feeling confined to their desks all day, students are able to spread out around the room and find comfortable spaces that help them focus and stay motivated.\r\n\r\nThe lap desks have also encouraged collaboration and active learning. My students love using them during partner work, small-group activities, and independent reading time. They have become more willing to participate in discussions, complete assignments, and work together on projects. The simple change of having a portable workspace has made learning feel more interactive and enjoyable for my students.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the lap desks have supported my students' individual needs and learning styles. Some students focus better when they can sit on the carpet, lean against a wall, or work in a quieter corner of the room. Having these options has helped improve student productivity, independence, and overall classroom behavior. The lap desks have become an invaluable tool in creating a flexible, student-centered learning environment where all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1742965265089,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-storage/9027064/","projectTitle":"Classroom Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9569200"},{"teacherId":8915269,"projectId":10117840,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, our students have had the opportunity to create beautiful and meaningful Mother's Day gifts using clay, flowers, and paper.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room has been incredible—students have been so engaged and proud as they carefully designed and created their own special crafts. What makes this experience even more meaningful is that each piece truly reflects the individual child. You can clearly see that every project was made independently, with creativity, care, and love—no teacher help needed.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on experiences not only build fine motor skills and creativity, but also give students a sense of pride and accomplishment. They are so excited to bring their creations home and share them with their families.\r\n\r\nYour support made this special experience possible, and it means so much to our classroom. Thank you for helping our students create something truly from the heart!","fullyFundedDate":1776525788010,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-love-handmade-gifts-f/10117840/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Love: Handmade Gifts for Families","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shea Isley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8915269_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690949298910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8915269"},{"teacherId":7464197,"projectId":9187768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness has had a direct and positive impact on both our Sensorial and Art areas, as well as our overall classroom environment.\r\n\r\nIn the Sensorial area, students are enthusiastically using the variety of sensory blocks you provided. 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