{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Arlington Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":6.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9798917,"projectId":9061892,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the puzzles, pillows, magnetic blocks, and seat cushions, their faces lit up with excitement! We immediately set up a small group activity where they could take turns building with the magnetic blocks while others worked on puzzles, and it was incredible to see how engaged and focused they were. The seat cushions have also made a huge difference in helping them stay comfortable and calm during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students are to keep using these resources daily as part of our learning routines. Whether it's hands-on problem solving with puzzles, sensory regulation with the cushions, or imaginative building with the blocks, these tools are helping create a more supportive and interactive classroom. If we discover additional needs along the way, I'll definitely create another project to keep growing our learning space.\r\n\r\nThank you very much, we truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1746465614008,"projectUrl":"project/piece-by-piece-puzzles-for-learning-and/9061892/","projectTitle":"Piece by Piece: Puzzles for Learning and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E. Solis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9798917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740337771299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798917"},{"teacherId":8130269,"projectId":8843601,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to my project. These books have been a wonderful addition to my sessions, and I've used them many times to support a variety of goals. They make teaching expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language skills much more engaging and enjoyable for the kids.\r\n\r\nI've also been able to create worksheets based on the stories to target different skills. The sets that include small doll pieces have been especially popular—the children love interacting with them while we read. Similar to the Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly story sets, these props provide a helpful visual and make the experience of reading and discussing the story even more meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1746472114206,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-interactive-stories/8843601/","projectTitle":"Books and Interactive Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shir","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8130269_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686774223918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8130269"},{"teacherId":9798917,"projectId":9322037,"letterContent":"When my students are feeling down or need a break, they go to our calming corner to use the new pillows. One student especially loves the vibrating pillow—it helps him feel calm, stay focused, and remain seated while working. Sometimes he even asks to bring it back to his table so he can continue learning with extra support.\r\n\r\nThese resources have truly made a difference in our classroom. They've given my students a safe and comforting way to manage their emotions and stay engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity—because of you, my students feel supported, calm, and ready to succeed each day. My students are so thankful and were so excited to open the boxes with me.","fullyFundedDate":1746785410729,"projectUrl":"project/weighted-wonders-helping-minds-settle-a/9322037/","projectTitle":"Weighted Wonders: Helping Minds Settle and Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E. 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These games also provide the flexibility to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring that every student can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity—I truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1732913172996,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-games-to-master-our-emotions/8546865/","projectTitle":"Engaging Games to Master Our Emotions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shoemaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9069752_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686672153838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9069752"},{"teacherId":9798917,"projectId":8868039,"letterContent":"The new printer and laminator have made a big difference in how I support my students' learning. As a teacher in an AUT classroom, visual supports and individualized materials are essential, and this technology allows me to create those quickly and effectively. I can print customized visuals, schedules, social stories, and task cards tailored to each student's needs—and then laminate them for durability and repeated use.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students the most is seeing materials that reflect their interests—like laminated visuals with their favorite characters or personalized reward charts. They love how colorful and sturdy everything is now, and some even ask to help with the laminating process as part of a class job, which gives them a sense of pride and responsibility.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular used to struggle with using the restroom independently. With a laminated step-by-step visual guide posted in the bathroom, he's now able to follow the routine with much more confidence. This simple tool serves as a gentle reminder for him and has helped build his independence in a really meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1735663966425,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-for-visual-learning-in-a/8868039/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools for Visual Learning in a Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. E. Solis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9798917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740337771299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798917"},{"teacherId":6122701,"projectId":8506331,"letterContent":"I first want to extend my sincere appreciation for your generous donation to our classroom. I am so grateful that we were given such wonderful resources to support learning and our morning routines. \r\n\r\nEvery morning we are able to start our day with our calendar circle time together where the students get to go over the calendar as well as the schedule for the day and what we will be learning that day. Each day I give my students a morning work page which they complete as soon as they come into the room to support routine as well as get them prepared to do work for the day. Each activity has a letter that we focus on writing and working on the sounds associated with that letter. With our Calendar Time board, I am now able to connect the letters from our morning work to our circle time and bring the sounds to life as a whole class. The students can practice their counting as well as their letter sound correspondence to begin each school day. \r\n\r\nI have also been able to integrate the social emotional learning activities throughout the school day when they are needed to support student emotional regulation. The students have some of the resources always available to them such as the breathing boards and the emotional scales. We are able to incorporate cards and other activities after our breaks to help provide regulation for the students. 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