{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Stepping Stones Academy","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10392938,"projectId":10218588,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our classroom hatch something wonderful! Because of your generosity, our Pre-K chick life cycle unit has been even more magical and memorable than we hoped.\r\n\r\nWhen the new brooder box arrived, the children couldn't wait to see where our chicks would live. They peeked inside, pointed at the cozy bedding, and whispered, \"That's their little house!\" Watching the fluffy babies explore their new home was a moment none of us will forget.\r\n\r\nThe brooder kept our chicks warm and safe, and the soft hemp bedding keeps it clean and comfortable. The unit has sparked so many questions and so much wonder. Children have been observing how the chicks change from fuzzy hatchlings to feathered youngsters, talking about what living things need to grow, and learning to be gentle caretakers.","fullyFundedDate":1778475317130,"projectUrl":"project/hatching-baby-chicks/10218588/","projectTitle":"Hatching Baby Chicks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amiah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10392938"},{"teacherId":10392938,"projectId":10194372,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping grow our Pre-K outdoor classroom! Your generosity has filled our days with digging, building, and discovering.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the children crowded around with wide eyes. The bug stones were an instant hit. Little hands wanted to hold, feel, and line up every one, and before long they were carrying the stones out to the garden to see if they could find the real thing. The branch blocks got just as much excitement. Within minutes, the children were stacking, balancing, and building.\r\n\r\nThe seeds and peat pellets have brought our gardening unit to life. The children watched the dry pellets puff up with water, tucked in flower and herb seeds, and checked on them each morning. When a child spots the first sprout, the whole class cheers. They are learning that food starts as a tiny seed that needs water, sunlight, and patience.","fullyFundedDate":1779288971280,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-fun-outdoors/10194372/","projectTitle":"Sensory Fun Outdoors!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amiah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10392938"},{"teacherId":7946517,"projectId":10286458,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Our Little Learners Thrive!\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our Pre-K classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have wobble-friendly donut ball chairs, noise-reducing headphones, weighted textured balls, and calming sensory fidget tubes.\r\n\r\nFor our young learners, these tools make a real difference. When a child can wiggle safely, quiet the noise around them, or hold something soothing, they can focus, calm big feelings, and join in with their friends. You've helped create a classroom where every child feels supported and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe can't wait to share how these tools are helping our students grow. Your kindness will be felt every single day in our room.","fullyFundedDate":1788458425755,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-self-regulation-tools-for-our/10286458/","projectTitle":"Sensory & Self-Regulation Tools for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946517_orig.jpg?crop=3650,3650,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746479937661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7946517"},{"teacherId":7946517,"projectId":10455245,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping our classroom start the school year fully stocked and ready to go! Your support brought us TPT gift cards, sturdy file folders, cardstock, and a wonderful new assortment of treasure box prizes — and my students and I are so grateful.\r\n\r\nWith the TPT gift cards, are able to expand our emergent readers selection, which is especially important this year since so many of our students will be heading into Kindergarten. TPT connects us with incredible educator-creators who make the engaging readers, projects, and coloring pages our kids love, and your gift lets us keep building that library.\r\n\r\nThe cardstock will bring our special artwork and weekly alphabet crowns to life, while our new file folders will keep student assessments and progress neatly organized all year long. And the treasure box prizes? The kids are already asking when they get to pick! From plush keychains to mini cars to stretchy toys, these little rewards make a big difference in celebrating effort and good choices in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in early childhood education and investing in these young learners. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1787190266737,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-is-underway/10455245/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Is Underway!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946517_orig.jpg?crop=3650,3650,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746479937661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7946517"},{"teacherId":7946517,"projectId":10193658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in helping fund a new playhouse for our Pre-K playground! Thanks to your kindness, my students now have a magical new space to explore imaginative play, practice social skills, and build confidence through hands-on, child-led adventures.\r\n\r\nPre-K is such a pivotal time for growth, and outdoor imaginative play is where so much of that development happens. In the playhouse, children take turns being \"mom,\" \"dad,\" \"shopkeeper,\" or \"chef,\" negotiating roles, sharing space, and using language to narrate their pretend worlds. These moments build vocabulary, empathy, cooperation, and problem-solving skills that carry into every part of their day.","fullyFundedDate":1776271240954,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-playground-equipment-upgrade/10193658/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Playground Equipment Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946517_orig.jpg?crop=3650,3650,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746479937661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7946517"},{"teacherId":10365143,"projectId":10215807,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Pre-K students, staff, and families, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of the \"New Cottage in Town\" playhouse.\r\nWhen our students returned to school, their eyes lit up with excitement as they discovered the beautiful new addition to our outdoor area. The playhouse has truly transformed the space creating a warm, inviting area where imagination can flourish. Returning students were thrilled to explore the new toys and features, quickly making the playhouse the centerpiece of their outdoor play.\r\nWhat has been equally wonderful is watching our new students dive right in, forming friendships, engaging in pretend play, and feeling at home from their very first days. The \"New Cottage in Town\" has become more than just a play structure; it's a place where creativity, cooperation, and joy come to life every day.\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on our program, and we are deeply grateful for your support in helping our children learn, grow, and play together.","fullyFundedDate":1778600610846,"projectUrl":"project/new-cottage-in-town/10215807/","projectTitle":"New Cottage in Town","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10365143"},{"teacherId":10398531,"projectId":9988937,"letterContent":"We are filled with immense gratitude for the incredible generosity shown by each and every one of our donors. Your contributions have made it possible for us to restore our centers and bring them back to life. Because of your kindness, we were able to acquire the supplies needed to get our centers fully operational again, and the impact of that support will be felt for years to come. \r\n\r\nAmong the centers that have been beautifully restored is our beloved garden center, which is once again flourishing thanks to your generosity. Seeds, tools, and so much more have been made possible through your giving, and we are thrilled to see life blooming again in this special space. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and for making all of this possible. Your support reminds us that we are never alone in this work, and we are profoundly honored to have you by our side.","fullyFundedDate":1768191041444,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-free-choice-centers/9988937/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Free Choice Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ariel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398531"},{"teacherId":7946517,"projectId":9990680,"letterContent":"What a great year to have a Mustang as our Mascott! That really helped us bring a little more meaning to the Lunar New Year in Pre-K. 2026 celebrates the year of the Fire Horse and this project really helped us do that.\r\n\r\nWe had such a fun time in class with tasting a few traditional foods. We used chopsticks, ate lucky chocolate coins and read our fortunes from our fortune cookies.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our Lunar New Year bin is now fully stocked with the books and supplies our students need to learn about this celebration for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768505408846,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-pre-k-style/9990680/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Pre-K Style","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946517_orig.jpg?crop=3650,3650,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746479937661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7946517"},{"teacherId":7946517,"projectId":9927355,"letterContent":"On behalf of everyone here at our school, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your thoughtfulness means the world to us and, most importantly, to the children in our care.\r\n\r\nYoung students thrive when they have the right tools in their hands, and your support makes that possible. You have invested in their curiosity, their confidence, and future.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to have supporters like you. Your generosity reminds us that it truly takes a village to raise a child, and we are fortunate you are part of ours.","fullyFundedDate":1764730258516,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-imagination-station/9927355/","projectTitle":"Art and Imagination Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946517_orig.jpg?crop=3650,3650,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746479937661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7946517"},{"teacherId":7946517,"projectId":10008506,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Pre-K classroom, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation. Your kindness means the world to us and, most importantly, to the little learners in our care.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our classroom is now fully stocked with the supplies our students need to explore, create, and grow. \r\n\r\nYoung children thrive when they have the right tools in their hands, and your support makes that possible. You are investing in their curiosity, their confidence, and their future — and that is a gift beyond measure.","fullyFundedDate":1768442297220,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-restock/10008506/","projectTitle":"Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946517_orig.jpg?crop=3650,3650,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746479937661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7946517"},{"teacherId":7946517,"projectId":9927018,"letterContent":"Your generous support is making a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners. In our Pre-K classroom, we focus on one of the most important skills a child can develop: caring for themselves and others. Every child arrives from a unique home environment, and our goal is to help them discover their own worth while learning to recognize and respect the needs of those around them.\r\n\r\nYour investment in these early years creates a foundation that will carry them throughout their entire educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1764697096955,"projectUrl":"project/care-for-self-and-others/9927018/","projectTitle":"Care for Self and Others","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7946517_orig.jpg?crop=3650,3650,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746479937661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7946517"},{"teacherId":10365143,"projectId":9937582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation in support of our students. With your donation we were able to order multiple emergent readers for activities throughout the year. Each month we try to introduce a new theme. Some of these readers have been very helpful teaching sight words. Students were excited when they were able to recognize a sight word during a lesson. \r\n\r\nOur first emergent readers were about \"Arctic Animals\". We read aloud and students learned so much about the animals, as well as life in the Arctic. We also used them during our \"Outer Space\" lesson. The students truly enjoyed this activity. 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