{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Special Education Preschool @ Richardson Center","outOfStateSupporters":29.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10170341,"projectId":9932186,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful impact on our students in ways that go far beyond the classroom. One of the most exciting parts for them is helping pull the cart back from the cafeteria. They take great pride in this responsibility, and it has quickly become something they look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nThrough this experience, students are building important life skills. They are learning responsibility by taking ownership of a task, practicing patience as they wait for their turn, and developing problem-solving skills when challenges arise. These moments may seem small, but they are powerful opportunities for growth and independence.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to our donors for making this possible. Your generosity has created hands-on learning experiences that truly support our students' development and confidence. Thank you for investing in their success and helping them thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1765323364741,"projectUrl":"project/making-independence-accessible-one-roll/9932186/","projectTitle":"Making Independence Accessible, One Rolling Cart at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10170341_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755049553431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10170341"},{"teacherId":9429655,"projectId":9805706,"letterContent":"My student's little faces lit up with joy when we recieved the new puzzles. It was something new and not the same repetitive items. Some students were learning how to complete a puzzle, while others loved a new challenge. It was also great because we had so many old puzzles from the 70's/80's.\r\n Many of the students are non verbal. With the puzzles I was able to assess if the students are able to identify letters, shapes, numbers and animals(nouns). While I am assessing the students they are enjoying the puzzle. The puzzles mean so much to us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760717358928,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-puzzles-puzzles/9805706/","projectTitle":"Puzzles Puzzles Puzzles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zepeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9429655_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753375706773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aileenzepeda"},{"teacherId":9890062,"projectId":9566604,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the materials, they were so excited you could see their faces light up, and they were eager to learn and read more books. These materials have truly made our story time more engaging. \r\nThis project has greatly enhanced my students' learning. We use the felt board characters to retell stories, and they truly enjoy it. You can see the smiles on their faces and how much they are learning through this hands-on activity.\r\nThank you for your generous donation to support my classroom and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1763474705636,"projectUrl":"project/sequencing-storytelling-with-felt-boar/9566604/","projectTitle":"Sequencing & Storytelling with Felt Board","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759975559888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msalvaradoz"},{"teacherId":9890062,"projectId":9828568,"letterContent":"As soon as my students learned about the new materials we received through funding, they were incredibly excited. I have been able to create hands-on tasks using manipulatives to help them practice one-to-one correspondence, and this has been especially helpful for students who need additional support. \r\nThe manipulatives have made a big difference in their learning, including the counting bears, snap cubes, and all the other materials we received. We are extremely thankful for this support, and we hope you continue to bless other educators like me and the students we serve.","fullyFundedDate":1763474698933,"projectUrl":"project/learning-counting-and-moving-together/9828568/","projectTitle":"Learning, Counting, and Moving Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759975559888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msalvaradoz"},{"teacherId":10170341,"projectId":9932505,"letterContent":"This project has had a powerful impact on our little learners by bringing hands-on, engaging cause-and-effect toys into our classroom. Students are excited and eager to explore, and these materials have quickly become a favorite part of their day.\r\nThrough play, students are learning essential early skills. They are discovering how their actions can create reactions, which builds a strong foundation for problem-solving and critical thinking. These toys also help develop patience as students take turns, persistence as they try again when something doesn't work the first time, and confidence as they begin to understand and predict outcomes.\r\nFor many of our students, these experiences are more than just play—they are important steps toward communication, independence, and understanding the world around them.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to our donors for making this possible. Your generosity has created meaningful learning opportunities that spark curiosity and joy every single day. Thank you for supporting our students and helping them make big discoveries!","fullyFundedDate":1764787961571,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-discoveries-cause/9932505/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Discoveries: Cause & Effect Toys for Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10170341_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755049553431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10170341"},{"teacherId":9890062,"projectId":9879368,"letterContent":"Today, December 10, 2025, was such a special day in our classroom!\r\nWe opened up our packages, and my students and I were so excited! Their faces lit up the moment they saw all the new materials. We've included pictures that capture just how joyful and engaged they were.\r\nRight away, we began using the materials to practice turn-taking and sharing, which are big goals for many of my students.Taking turns can be very challenging, but these new resources completely changed the dynamic. Thank you for your amazing support!","fullyFundedDate":1763474700541,"projectUrl":"project/stem-fun/9879368/","projectTitle":"Stem Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759975559888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msalvaradoz"},{"teacherId":9890062,"projectId":9898982,"letterContent":"Our package arrived today, December 10, 2025. I introduced my students to our Native American friends and read Berry Song by Michaela Goade. They were so excited to meet all the new characters and experience the beautiful diversity represented in the story. \r\nOthers who are usually quiet have become more engaged, eagerly pointing out details, The new books have truly energized our reading time and sparked meaningful conversationsThey truly enjoyed it.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation and for giving me the opportunity to support my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763474708220,"projectUrl":"project/tradition-and-culture/9898982/","projectTitle":"Tradition and Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759975559888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msalvaradoz"},{"teacherId":9890062,"projectId":9502867,"letterContent":"The excitement in my students eyes has been incredible! We listen to the song almost every day as we continue learning how to recognize and understand our feelings. Today, I read the story aloud and each child chose an emotion. They loved seeing how every emotion had a different facial expression. My students were able to identify and talk about a variety of emotions, which made the activity even more meaningful. \r\nWe are so excited to add this book to our classroom library and are incredibly thankful to DonorsChoose and The Campbell Foundation for making our project come to life. Thank you for everything you do!","fullyFundedDate":1763474785729,"projectUrl":"project/our-new-classroom-needs-a-glow-up/9502867/","projectTitle":"Our New Classroom Needs a Glow Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759975559888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msalvaradoz"},{"teacherId":9890062,"projectId":9877231,"letterContent":"Hello! I hope you are doing well. This project has been wonderful and perfectly aligns with my students' needs. We introduced the new sand during story time and added icons, allowing students to practice picking up and manipulating them. Many of my students need extra support with fine motor skills, and this activity was very beneficial.\r\nWe are incredibly excited to receive our trampoline, which will provide our students with a healthy way to self-regulate when needed. Thank you so much for donating to my classroom and helping make a difference in their learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1763474704063,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-my-students-in-regulating-and/9877231/","projectTitle":"Supporting My Students in Regulating and Refocusing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759975559888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msalvaradoz"},{"teacherId":9930792,"projectId":9499509,"letterContent":"My students and I are using these new materials every day in meaningful, hands-on ways that support their individual learning needs. The laminating machine has been especially impactful—it allows me to create durable visual supports, task cards, communication icons, and fine-motor activities that my students can use repeatedly without wear and tear. These materials are essential for students who rely on visuals and structured supports to understand routines and expectations.\r\n\r\nOne special moment that stands out was during a sensory and literacy center where students used laminated playdough mats to form letters in their names. Students who typically struggle to engage were excited to participate, squeezing and shaping the playdough while identifying letters and counting objects. The combination of sensory input and structured visuals helped students stay focused, regulate their bodies, and successfully complete the task.\r\nThe next steps for my students include expanding our learning centers using these materials across multiple areas of development. We will continue using laminated visuals and activity mats to support letter recognition, counting, shape building, and communication goals. The durability of these materials allows students to practice skills consistently over time, which is especially important for learners who need repetition and structure.\r\n\r\nWe are also beginning a community helpers unit, where students will use the dress-up materials during dramatic play to practice social skills, expressive language, and role-playing. These experiences help students generalize skills beyond the classroom and build confidence in real-world situations.\r\nAs a new teacher, having these materials has made a tremendous difference in my ability to create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Every item has been used with purpose, and each one helps my students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. I am incredibly grateful for the support, and my students benefit from it every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1763474699339,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom/9499509/","projectTitle":"New Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9930792_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755451876024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9930792"},{"teacherId":9890062,"projectId":9502928,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled when they saw the couch in the classroom this morning. It has been placed in our library area, where some students used it to sit and calm themselves with a plush toy. Others chose a book to be read to them aloud, and a few used it as a cozy, calming space when they began to feel overwhelmed.\r\nI was able to create a more inclusive and supportive learning space where students could calm their bodies, listen to stories, and develop positive behaviors. Thank you donor choose and The Campbell Foundation!","fullyFundedDate":1763474819289,"projectUrl":"project/bring-a-couch-to-little-learners/9502928/","projectTitle":"Bring a Couch to Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759975559888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msalvaradoz"},{"teacherId":9890062,"projectId":9897649,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new resources, my students and I have been using them in a variety of hands-on projects. 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They immediately wanted to explore and use the supplies, and it was amazing to see their creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1763301663168,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-our-curriculum/9897649/","projectTitle":"Crafting Our Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9890062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759975559888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msalvaradoz"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103969","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"Census ZCTA","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":70.8,"schoolId":103969,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Special Education Preschool @ Richardson Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Special Education Preschool @ Richardson Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/-county-run-/special-education-preschool-richardson-center/103969"}