{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Seaford Manor Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5902948,"projectId":10124079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom. With what you have contributed, I am able to provide the learning environment to the best of my ability for my students. I am able to create different lamination creations including hands on manipulatives and fun and engaging materials for my students. With this contribution I am able to allow my students to be ACTIVE participants in my classroom. \r\n\r\nWe are all so grateful that each and every one of you were able to donate to our classroom. My students enjoy being able to participate in different activities including reading different stories, participating in afternoon meeting and being able to identify different topics including how to dress for the weather! \r\n\r\nThere is so much more that I will use the lamination for, and we are again so grateful that for all that you have contributed to our classroom! Thank you for all of your generosity and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1783725020714,"projectUrl":"project/creations-with-laminations/10124079/","projectTitle":"Creations with Laminations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5902948_orig.jpg?crop=1872,1872,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722435310126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5902948"},{"teacherId":10213827,"projectId":10342467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the learning experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nThe materials from this project have given my students opportunities to learn through hands-on, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities. In our classroom, where students have a wide range of learning needs, having access to the right materials allows me to provide individualized supports and make learning more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.\r\n\r\nI have already seen my students become more engaged and excited to participate when using the new materials. They are building important academic, communication, social, and independence skills while learning through activities that feel fun and meaningful. These resources have also allowed us to create more opportunities for students to practice skills in different ways and experience success.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping me create a classroom where every student feels capable, included, and excited to learn. I am incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in my students and their education. Thank you for helping make these learning opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787181534657,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-structure-sensory-support-and/10342467/","projectTitle":"Bringing Structure, Sensory Support, and Success to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213827_orig.png?crop=362,362,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755800446146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213827"},{"teacherId":10213827,"projectId":10269122,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the learning experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nThe materials from this project have given my students opportunities to learn through hands-on, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities. In our classroom, where students have a wide range of learning needs, having access to the right materials allows me to provide individualized supports and make learning more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.\r\n\r\nI have already seen my students become more engaged and excited to participate when using the new materials. They are building important academic, communication, social, and independence skills while learning through activities that feel fun and meaningful. These resources have also allowed us to create more opportunities for students to practice skills in different ways and experience success.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping me create a classroom where every student feels capable, included, and excited to learn. I am incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in my students and their education. Thank you for helping make these learning opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1784403936659,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-and-sensory-toys/10269122/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies and Sensory Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213827_orig.png?crop=362,362,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755800446146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213827"},{"teacherId":10429353,"projectId":10256258,"letterContent":"The materials in this project will help create a more organized, accessible, and engaging learning environment for my students with diverse learning needs. The mobile whiteboard will provide a flexible instructional space that can be moved throughout the classroom, allowing students who benefit from closer proximity or alternative seating to actively participate in lessons, small groups, and discussions.\r\n\r\nThe rolling drawer carts and desktop organizers will help establish individualized systems for student supplies, work materials, and communication folders, promoting independence and reducing time spent transitioning between activities. The photo storage cases will allow me to safely store and organize task cards, visual supports, communication materials, and hands-on learning activities. Having these resources readily available means students can access differentiated materials tailored to their learning needs and styles.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources will support a classroom environment where students can focus on learning, practice independence, and participate more confidently in daily activities. By improving organization and access to materials, this project will maximize instructional time and help every student feel prepared, supported, and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1778709116758,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-toward-independence-accessible/10256258/","projectTitle":"Rolling Toward Independence: Accessible Tools for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10429353_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782220074533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/learningwithlivingston"},{"teacherId":10310259,"projectId":10085934,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring these resources to our students! Your generosity has already made such a meaningful impact in my classroom. My students learn best through hands-on, visual, and interactive experiences, and these new materials have allowed us to create more engaging and individualized lessons each day. We have been using the resources during literacy and math centers, AAC activities, and sensory-based learning opportunities to help students build communication, academic, and social skills in a fun and supportive environment.\r\n When the students first saw the materials, they were incredibly excited and eager to explore everything right away. One special moment was watching students participate during center time using the new hands-on activities. Seeing their excitement, smiles, and increased participation reminded me just how powerful these resources are for helping all learners access instruction in meaningful ways.\r\n As we continue through the school year, we will keep incorporating these materials into small group instruction, independent work stations, and multisensory lessons focused on communication, early literacy, counting, matching, and functional life skills. These resources will continue helping my students grow academically while also building independence and confidence. 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Instead of becoming overwhelmed or shutting down, students are learning how to independently use these tools to refocus and return to learning more successfully. These simple supports are helping create a calmer classroom environment where students feel more comfortable, confident, and ready to participate.\r\nThe laminating sheets have also made a tremendous impact on creating meaningful, adapted learning materials that meet the diverse needs of my students. By laminating task cards, visual supports, communication boards, and interactive assignments, students are able to repeatedly practice important skills using dry erase markers or Velcro pieces without materials wearing out quickly. These reusable resources allow for hands-on learning, repetition, and differentiation while also saving valuable classroom funds over time. Most importantly, laminated materials help make lessons more accessible, interactive, and engaging for students who benefit from visual and tactile learning experiences every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778438148301,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence-through-sensory-and/10219870/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence Through Sensory and Classroom Supports","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10429353_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782220074533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/learningwithlivingston"},{"teacherId":10429353,"projectId":10253675,"letterContent":"Technology has become a powerful tool in helping my students access learning in ways that are meaningful and appropriate for their individual needs. Using resources from Teacher Pay Teachers, I'm able to incorporate interactive activities, visual supports, and differentiated digital lessons that make content more engaging and easier to understand. For many of my students, especially those who struggle with reading or processing information, technology allows them to learn through visuals, audio, and hands-on interaction rather than relying solely on traditional text.\r\nWhat excites my students most is how interactive and personalized the materials feel. They enjoy being able to work at their own pace, receive immediate feedback, and engage with content that feels more like a game than a task. I've seen particular growth in students who are typically hesitant or disengaged—they are more willing to participate and take risks when using these tools. 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One of our favorite moments so far was during a small-group reading activity, where students were able to choose seating that helped them focus best—some used wobble stools, others chose floor cushions or lap desks. I noticed students who typically struggle to stay engaged were able to participate longer, share ideas more confidently, and remain comfortable while working. The flexibility has truly allowed them to take ownership of their learning environment.\r\nWhen my students first saw the new seating options, their excitement was immediate and genuine. There were smiles, cheers, and so many questions about when they could try everything. It created an instant sense of community and pride in our classroom. More importantly, they quickly began to understand that these tools weren't just \"fun,\" but were there to support their focus and learning needs.\r\nAs we move forward, we are continuing to build independence and self-awareness by helping students reflect on which seating choices help them learn best during different activities. We are currently working on collaborative projects and literacy centers, where students are applying these skills while practicing teamwork and communication. These resources are not just changing where students sit—they are shaping how they learn, interact, and grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1777603684767,"projectUrl":"project/sit-wiggle-learn-creating-an-inclusiv/10085782/","projectTitle":"Sit, Wiggle, Learn: Creating an inclusive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10429353_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782220074533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/learningwithlivingston"},{"teacherId":10429353,"projectId":10093906,"letterContent":"Our new classroom resources have truly transformed how my students learn and engage each day. The flexible seating allows students to choose a seat where they feel comfortable and focused, while the organized bins, clipboards, markers, and pencils make materials easy to access. This has helped students become more independent and has made transitions between activities much smoother.\r\nOne special moment that stood out was during a recent math session. Students conducted a search around the school and were able to utilize the new clipboards and markers for. While another group was in flexible seats, others collaborating using the new mechanical pencils to model their thinking and solve problems. The combination of movement, choice, and accessible tools led to deeper engagement and more meaningful discussions among students.\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate! There were smiles, gasps, and so much curiosity. They quickly took ownership, treating everything with care and pride. Moving forward, students will continue using these resources for small group work and hands-on projects, especially as they create visual models and explain their thinking in upcoming lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1772063518129,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-in-action-a-classroom-that-c/10093906/","projectTitle":"Compassion in Action: A Classroom That Cares","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10429353_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782220074533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/learningwithlivingston"},{"teacherId":4001634,"projectId":7394776,"letterContent":"The generous donation of the new rug has made a wonderful, immediate on our classroom environment and the way students learn and connect with one another.\r\nThis beautiful, soft rug transforms our gathering space into a cozy, inviting area where students feel safe, comfortable, and truly at home. No longer sitting on hard floors during circle time, morning meetings, read-alouds, or group discussions, children can relax and focus better—reducing fidgeting and helping everyone stay engaged in the lesson.\r\nBeyond physical comfort, the rug plays a key role in community building. It creates a shared, equal space where every student has their own spot to sit side-by-side, fostering a sense of belonging and equality. Whether we're sharing ideas, practicing listening skills, collaborating on projects, or simply checking in with one another, gathering on the rug encourages positive social interactions, empathy, and teamwork. Students learn that our classroom is a place where everyone's voice matters and where we support each other as a caring community.\r\nThe added coziness also supports emotional well-being: the warm, welcoming feel helps ease transitions, calms anxious moments, and makes the classroom feel like a second home—especially important for building trust and strong relationships among students and with their teacher.\r\nThank you so much to the kind donors who made this possible. Your thoughtful gift is not just a rug—it's helping nurture kinder, more connected learners every single day. Our classroom is now cozier, more collaborative, and full of even more joy because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1687624830410,"projectUrl":"project/a-table-that-is-more-than-a-place-to-sit/7394776/","projectTitle":"A Table That Is More Than a Place to Sit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4001634_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477154058342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angelina-lee"},{"teacherId":10429353,"projectId":10085089,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into the calm, flexible, and supportive math environment I envisioned. Students are now working collaboratively with their whiteboards and engaging writing tools, eagerly solving problems and sharing strategies with one another. The wobble stool has been especially impactful—students who once struggled to sit through instruction are now able to move while they learn, helping them stay focused and regulated. The hands-on games and tools created with Velcro and lamination have made math interactive and approachable. Task cards and adapted materials are now durable and reusable, allowing for consistent practice and meaningful progress monitoring without interruption.\r\nMost importantly, these materials have shifted my students' relationship with math. Instead of frustration and avoidance, I am seeing persistence, confidence, and pride. The sensory and social-emotional tools have given students healthy ways to regulate when challenges arise, preserving instructional time and strengthening our classroom community. My students are resilient learners who simply needed the right supports to thrive. Because of your support, they are collaborating more, taking academic risks, and experiencing success in ways that will impact their confidence far beyond our classroom. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1770827056698,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-flexible-space-where-ma/10085089/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm, Flexible Space Where Math Makes Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livingston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10429353_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782220074533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/learningwithlivingston"},{"teacherId":10213827,"projectId":9983294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making it possible for us to receive the sensory seating items, especially the peanut chair and the Peapod sack. Your generosity has already made such a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nThe peanut chair has quickly become a favorite spot for students who need extra body support while learning. It helps them feel calm, secure, and focused during reading, small groups, and independent work. The Peapod sack has been equally impactful, providing gentle pressure that helps students self-regulate and reset when they're feeling overwhelmed. Having these options available has allowed my students to better manage their sensory needs and fully engage in learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom is a more inclusive, comfortable, and supportive environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed. 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