{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Evans Ranch Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":15.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10299425,"projectId":9819221,"letterContent":"Your generosity has opened the door to meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for our students.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we were able to bring in new materials like Giant Sight & Sound Tubes, sensory and feel sets, and a variety of fine motor tools that many of our students did not previously have access to. These resources have transformed everyday moments into opportunities for building strength, coordination, and confidence through play.\r\n\r\nInstead of relying solely on worksheets or tablets, students are now using their hands to explore, build, squeeze, connect, and create. These activities are directly supporting the foundational skills needed for writing, tool use, and independence across the school day. We are already seeing increased engagement, longer participation in tasks, and more willingness to try challenging activities.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stands out is a student who comes to OT sessions with limited verbal communication and typically demonstrates reduced engagement, visual attention, and joint attention. He has become especially drawn to the Fine Motor Forest Friends activity, where he places animal critters into a tree. During this activity, he is not only working on fine motor control and functional grasp, but also sustaining attention and engaging alongside the therapist in a way we had not previously seen. He uses his left hand to stabilize the tree while his right hand pushes the animals in, helping us target bilateral coordination and graded force. He is captivated by the colors and the variety of animals, especially the squirrels and foxes, and remains engaged for extended periods. It has been incredibly meaningful to see his level of participation and connection grow through this experience.\r\n\r\nAnother powerful moment involves a preschool student who is blind and partially deaf, and is attending a general education classroom for the first time. She is learning to explore her environment and initially presented with high tactile sensitivity and hesitation with new materials. Using the \"What's in the Box?\" activity, she is beginning to use both hands together in a coordinated way, explore objects through touch, and distinguish items using her available senses. During center time, she is also practicing turn-taking with peers, which is a big step toward classroom participation. These tools are helping us build her fine motor strength, engagement, and foundational skills that support her emerging braille literacy. Seeing her grow more confident and willing to interact with her environment has been incredibly exciting for our team.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, especially those in historically underfunded classrooms, access to these types of materials is not guaranteed. Your support is helping to create more equitable learning opportunities by ensuring they have the tools they need to develop essential skills in a way that is meaningful and motivating.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide supplies. It created opportunities for growth, access, and connection for every student we serve. We are deeply grateful and hope you know the lasting impact you are making in these children's lives.","fullyFundedDate":1770439409224,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-achievements/9819221/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Achievements!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stephanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10299425_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759637319272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299425"},{"teacherId":8557604,"projectId":9372964,"letterContent":"While these outdoor classroom resources have not yet been fully used, they have already brought so much excitement and anticipation into our classroom. Our district is still in the process of completing our outdoor classroom space, so the materials are being safely stored and lovingly prepared for the moment we can begin using them.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the children were so curious and excited. They gathered around, pointed, asked questions, and shared big ideas about what they would do outside. We talked about playing, building, digging, climbing, and creating together in our outdoor space. It was a joyful moment full of imagination and wonder as they pictured their future outdoor classroom.\r\n\r\nOnce our space is ready, the children will begin using these resources during outdoor play and learning time. They will explore, move their bodies, use their imaginations, and learn how to work together as they play side by side.\r\n\r\nWe are so excited to bring learning outdoors in playful, meaningful ways every day.","fullyFundedDate":1757519519150,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-play-the-tk-way/9372964/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Play the TK Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8557604_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747886078831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8557604"},{"teacherId":10299425,"projectId":9788410,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution towards the sensory table!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our motor lab at Evans Ranch Elementary School has come to life in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we were able to create a spring-themed sensory table filled with split green peas, child-sized gardening tools, and bright flower inserts. What may look like simple play has quickly become one of the most engaging and purposeful learning stations in our room.\r\n\r\nOur students, who receive special education services, are now actively scooping, pouring, and exploring through hands-on, multi-step \"planting\" activities. They are practicing important skills like following directions, sequencing, fine motor coordination, bilateral coordination, tool use, and sustaining attention. Just as importantly, they are experiencing joy, curiosity, and a sense of independence while they learn.\r\n\r\nOne moment that truly stood out was watching our OT students fully immerse themselves in the sensory experience. Many of them are loving the touch, feel, and sound of the materials. Because of the size of the bin, they are able to dig their arms into the dried peas all the way up to their elbows, grasping fistfuls and slowly letting them fall through their fingertips which make a soft rainlike sound. In those moments, we are seeing a level of shared engagement with the treating therapists that we have not seen before. Students are more connected, more regulated, and more open to interaction and learning.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, access to this type of sensory-rich, structured play makes a real difference in how they engage with their environment. It supports regulation, encourages participation, and opens the door for meaningful learning opportunities that might not otherwise be accessible.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide materials, it created an opportunity for connection, growth, and success in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for investing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769177651562,"projectUrl":"project/scoop-pour-play-regulate/9788410/","projectTitle":"Scoop, Pour, Play, Regulate!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stephanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10299425_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759637319272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299425"},{"teacherId":4337623,"projectId":9138910,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your support. Our students were able to bring history to life for the whole school. All students were able to dress up as historical characters. They were able to create skits. Overall, they were able to show their peers how this historical period went. \r\n\r\nOur students were able to use the materials to create props as well as presentations. They were able to make bushes and backdrops. Our students in fifth grade,as well as a whole school, enjoyed it.They left with a strong sense of history and learned about historical characters.","fullyFundedDate":1743105495377,"projectUrl":"project/history-alive/9138910/","projectTitle":"History Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jolls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4337623_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536027839199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4337623"},{"teacherId":8195591,"projectId":9323242,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support of our project, \"3D Printing as a Reward for Positive Choices!\"\r\n\r\nAt our school, we believe that every kind word, responsible action, and moment of perseverance deserves to be celebrated—and now, thanks to you, our students can see their good choices come to life in the form of 3D-printed creations.\r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed us to purchase a high-quality 3D printer, colorful filament, and all the tools needed to set up a meaningful, school-wide reward system. This isn't just about printing keychains or trinkets—it's about offering students a chance to express their creativity, explore technology, and connect positive behavior with real-world learning. From our youngest TK learners to our graduating fifth graders, students will now get to design, create, and proudly showcase something they earned through kindness, respect, responsibility, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nAlready, the buzz around the 3D printer is incredible. Students are talking about designs they want to make, teachers are brainstorming classroom tie-ins, and the entire community is rallying around this new form of recognition. You've helped us turn behavior incentives into moments of inspiration and skill-building—and for that, we are deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our vision, and in our kids. Your kindness is making a lasting impact, one thoughtful design at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1746489978549,"projectUrl":"project/printing-positivity-a-3d-printer-for-ou/9323242/","projectTitle":"Printing Positivity: A 3D Printer for Our Schoolwide PBIS Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Halverson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8195591_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747278698967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8195591"},{"teacherId":8195591,"projectId":8970926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my 3rd grade students now have access to a variety of engaging novels that truly bring the joy of reading to life. These books have already started opening doors to new adventures, helping students build not only their academic skills, but also a genuine love for reading.\r\n\r\nAs students make the important shift from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn, having books that match their interests and reading levels makes all the difference. With your help, I was able to form small reading groups that allow students to dive deeper into stories, explore vocabulary, build stamina, and strengthen their comprehension and writing skills. More than that, these shared reading experiences have created a stronger sense of community in our classroom—students are connecting with one another through stories, discussing characters, and excitedly turning pages to see what happens next.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create a classroom full of motivated, curious readers who are eager to grow. Thank you for believing in our students and in the power of books. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1732918843307,"projectUrl":"project/adventure-awaits-reading-gives-us-wings/8970926/","projectTitle":"Adventure Awaits: Reading Gives Us Wings!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Halverson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8195591_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747278698967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8195591"},{"teacherId":8195591,"projectId":8983675,"letterContent":"Hands-on learning makes math come alive. With your generous support, my students gained access to essential math manipulatives—like multiplication games, base ten blocks, fraction tiles, and geometric shapes—that turn abstract concepts into concrete understanding. These tools are especially powerful for visual and tactile learners, helping every child build confidence and develop a deeper grasp of math.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our young mathematicians. 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