{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Box Springs Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9910896,"projectId":10756071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! While these new books are designated for our upcoming January unit, we are already preparing our lessons to make the most of them. Teaching reading to Transitional Kindergarteners focuses on foundational building blocks like print awareness, left-to-right tracking, and recognizing story patterns through visual cues. When we dive into these texts after winter break, they will serve as anchor points to introduce essential seasonal vocabulary, story sequencing, and predicting skills.\r\n\r\n\r\nHaving these resources ready on our shelves for the new year allows us to hit the ground running in January with fresh, engaging content. Your gift is setting our four- and five-year-olds up for a winter season filled with curiosity, discovery, and growing reading confidence. Thank you for giving our youngest scholars such a strong and meaningful foundation in literacy!","fullyFundedDate":1792661383168,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-winter-stories-to-life-in-tk/10756071/","projectTitle":"Bringing Winter Stories to Life in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910896_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738112542973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910896"},{"teacherId":9910896,"projectId":10700162,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Cozy Up With Books: Seasonal Reading for TK Students\"! Your generosity will transform our classroom into a warm, inviting space where storytime comes alive every day. Beyond sparking excitement, these seasonal texts help us teach essential foundational literacy skills, such as concepts of print, page-turning, and story sequencing, while enriching our students' vocabularies with descriptive words like harvest, crisp, and hibernate.\r\n\r\nThese books will make a profound impact on our diverse learners, helping English Language Learners build vocabulary using rich visual context, while giving active learners a comfortable, low-pressure space to build reading stamina. Connecting seasonal stories directly to the world outside their window will give our youngest students a joyful, meaningful foundation in literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1792294784031,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-up-with-books-seasonal-reading-for/10700162/","projectTitle":"Cozy Up With Books: Seasonal Reading for Tk Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910896_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738112542973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910896"},{"teacherId":9910896,"projectId":10758920,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support for \"Hands-On Literacy: Groundhogs, Valentines, 100 Days, and Dinosaurs!\", our classroom has been transformed into a buzzing hub of thematic exploration, hands-on learning, and a true love for books.\r\n\r\nTeaching young learners to read goes far beyond recognizing letters on a page, it is about building background knowledge, oral language, and conceptual understanding. The rich, thematic texts you funded serve as anchor points for foundational literacy skills:\r\n\r\nBooks about dinosaurs and groundhogs introduce high-level domain vocabulary (like extinct, fossil, hibernation, and shadow) that expands students' working vocabularies and sparks deep curiosity about science and nature.\r\n\r\nAs we share these engaging read-alouds, students learn concepts of print, tracking text from left to right, making predictions based on illustrations, and identifying key story elements like characters, settings, and central problems.\r\n\r\nThe 100 Days of School texts make abstract math concepts concrete through counting, grouping, and pattern recognition, while our Valentine's Day books provide gentle, meaningful lessons on friendship, empathy, and community-building.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our young students the gift of literacy, excitement, and hands-on discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1793458176588,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-literacy-groundhogs-valentine/10758920/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Literacy: Groundhogs, Valentines, 100 Days, and Dinosaurs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910896_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738112542973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910896"},{"teacherId":9910896,"projectId":10262755,"letterContent":"In a Transitional Kindergarten classroom, learning begins with emotional safety and sensory regulation. Before four-year-olds can focus on phonics, counting, or storytime, their sensory systems need to feel balanced and secure. The addition of our Lakeshore beanbag, inflatable sensory seats, and noise-cancelling headphones has transformed our room into a truly inclusive space. These tools created a dedicated regulation nook where students can independently go when feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or in need of physical boundaries. By providing flexible seating and auditory comfort, we are teaching our youngest scholars how to recognize their emotional needs, self-soothe, and build essential self-regulation skills early in their school journey.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made an immediate difference for our high-needs and non-verbal learners. One of my non-verbal students, who frequently experiences sensory overload from classroom sounds and struggles to sit during floor activities, now uses these tools daily. When the classroom gets noisy or when transitions feel overwhelming, he can put on the noise-cancelling headphones and climb into the cozy inflatable seat or deep-pressure beanbag. The soothing pressure and reduced auditory input give his nervous system the exact reset it needs. Instead of expressing distress through task avoidance or physical frustration, he now independently seeks out this quiet space, relaxes his body, and successfully rejoins group activities when he feels ready.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, our classroom is safer, calmer, and more welcoming for every child. You have given our students the physical and emotional supports they need to feel comfortable in their own skin and confident in their learning environment. Thank you for believing in inclusive education and investing in the well-being of our TK scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1788545918681,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-focus-inclusive-tools-for-e/10262755/","projectTitle":"Finding Our Focus: Inclusive Tools for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910896_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738112542973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910896"},{"teacherId":9910896,"projectId":10700160,"letterContent":"In Transitional Kindergarten, reading is a dynamic, multi-sensory adventure where books truly come to life through sight, movement, and touch. Teaching picture books to 4- and 5-year-olds goes far beyond sitting quietly and listening to storylines; we use these \"Creepy Crawlers\" texts to build foundational literacy and early science skills simultaneously. Through these new books, our scholars are learning essential pre-reading concepts like picture-supported vocabulary (naming insect parts like antennae, wings, and thorax), identifying patterns in nature, and understanding life cycles.\r\n\r\nThese new texts have made a profound difference for our non-verbal and high-sensory learners. For children who struggle with verbal expression or find sitting through traditional group instruction challenging, the vibrant, high-contrast illustrations and fascinating insects serve as an immediate bridge to learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, storytime in our classroom has transformed into an inclusive hub of curiosity, hands-on discovery, and joyful literacy. Our TK scholars are no longer just looking at pictures; they are thinking like mini-scientists, building confidence, and falling in love with reading. You have given our students a learning tool that meets them right where they are developmentally, and for that, we are endlessly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1792009797921,"projectUrl":"project/creepy-crawly-curious-multi-sensory/10700160/","projectTitle":"Creepy, Crawly, & Curious: Multi-Sensory Literacy for Thematic Weeks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910896_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738112542973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910896"},{"teacherId":9797961,"projectId":10314303,"letterContent":"When our students first saw the boxes of new art supplies arrive, their faces lit up with pure excitement, gasping with joy as they unwrapped vibrant watercolor sets, rich acrylic paints, fresh brushes, and high-quality sketchbooks. Having access to professional-grade materials immediately transformed their attitude toward creating, instilling a profound sense of pride and validation in their artistic abilities. Currently, we are using these wonderful resources for an expressive self-portrait collage project.\r\n\r\nYour generous contribution gave our donors a special glimpse into our creative journey, and we are excited to keep building on this momentum. Moving forward, the students are taking the skills they developed during their self-portrait project and applying them to a collaborative community mural lesson. They are working in small groups to research local heritage and design interconnected panels using their new paints and canvas boards, learning team collaboration alongside technical craftsmanship. Thank you for giving our young artists the tools, confidence, and inspiration to express themselves and imagine bigger possibilities for their creative futures!","fullyFundedDate":1784036499326,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-artists-at-work/10314303/","projectTitle":"1st Grade Artists at Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9797961_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y685&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728851628307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9797961"},{"teacherId":9910896,"projectId":10276038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding \"The Tiny Town Project: Engineering and Empathy!\" Bringing these sets of wooden blocks into our classroom has turned our daily center time into a bustling hub of creativity, teamwork, and early structural design.\r\n\r\nWooden blocks are classic powerhouses for open-ended learning. Having enough sets allows our students to build entire mini-communities together without competing for pieces. As they construct homes, bridges, roads, and emergency stations, they actively talk through who lives in their town and how those spaces serve their neighbors. It has bridged hard STEM concepts with real social-emotional connection.\r\n\r\nYour support gave our class so much more than wooden blocks. You provided the foundation for big engineering ideas, kindness, and cooperative learning that will benefit these scholars all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1778286110244,"projectUrl":"project/the-tiny-town-project-engineering-and-e/10276038/","projectTitle":"The Tiny Town Project: Engineering and Empathy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910896_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738112542973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910896"},{"teacherId":9910896,"projectId":10198180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Building Brilliance: A Home for Our STEM Bins!\" Having a dedicated, organized home for our hands-on STEM materials has completely transformed how our students explore, create, and solve problems each day.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, our building materials were scattered across different containers, making it difficult for students to see what was available or clean up properly. Now, with clear, designated bins in a central storage space, our young learners can instantly access the materials they need to bring their engineering ideas to life. It has turned open center time into purposeful, hands-on STEM discovery.\r\n\r\nStudents can independently select a STEM bin, carry it to their workspace, and return every piece to its proper spot when finished without needing adult assistance. Because materials are organized and complete, students spend less time hunting for missing pieces and more time building, testing, and collaborating with their peers. Having a designated home for every set keeps small construction pieces neatly contained and off the floor, maintaining a safe, predictable learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom does so much more than organize supplies. It empowers our young scholars to see themselves as capable engineers, designers, and critical thinkers every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778219016232,"projectUrl":"project/building-brilliance-a-home-for-our-stem/10198180/","projectTitle":"Building Brilliance: A Home for Our STEM Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910896_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738112542973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910896"},{"teacherId":9910896,"projectId":10162046,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our project, \"Tools on Strike: Teaching Responsibility Through Tales!\" Your kindness has brought a whole new level of excitement, empathy, and care into our daily classroom routines.\r\n\r\nUsing stories where classroom materials \"go on strike\" has completely reframed how our young learners view their learning tools. Instead of seeing markers, scissors, or Play-Doh as just disposable items, the children now view them as valuable helpers that need proper care. The engaging tales caught their imagination instantly and turned routine clean-up into a meaningful mission.\r\n\r\nStudents now check for snapped marker caps, tightly sealed Play-Doh lids, and organized supply bins on their own before moving to the next center. Our center supplies are staying organized and intact, ensuring that all our learners have fully functioning materials ready for every activity.\r\n\r\nYour investment did far more than provide books and learning tools. It helped build a foundation of personal responsibility, pride, and respect for our shared classroom environment that these children will carry with them all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1773985332879,"projectUrl":"project/tools-on-strike-teaching-responsibility/10162046/","projectTitle":"Tools on Strike: Teaching Responsibility Through Tales!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910896_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738112542973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910896"},{"teacherId":9910896,"projectId":10203880,"letterContent":"In our TK classroom, 'technology' serves as the architect of our learning. I use digital platforms like TeachersPayTeachers to access research-based, expert-designed resources. This technology allows me to download and print specialized curriculum 'blueprints' that are specifically designed for 4 and 5-year-old brains. It bridges the gap between having no materials and having a world-class education, allowing me to provide my students with structured lessons in phonics, math, and social-emotional skills that are developmentally appropriate.\r\n\r\nWhen I use this project to download interactive math games, thematic alphabet centers, or 'detective' science logs, my students don't feel like they are doing 'work.' They feel like they are playing. The vibrant, clear visuals from these digital files help my diverse learners grasp complex concepts quickly. They are always eager to see what new 'game' I've printed and prepared from our digital library!","fullyFundedDate":1777686127190,"projectUrl":"project/digital-discoveries-empowering-tk-with/10203880/","projectTitle":"Digital Discoveries: Empowering TK with Quality Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910896_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738112542973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910896"},{"teacherId":9910896,"projectId":10080059,"letterContent":"The new books from this project have allowed us to dive deep into our 'Community Helpers' and 'Earth Day' units. For my TK students, learning about community helpers isn't just about identifying a fire truck; it's about vocabulary development and social-emotional growth. We use these texts to learn the names of different professions and, more importantly, to discuss how everyone has a role to play in helping others. Our Earth Day books introduced the science of stewardship and cause-and-effect, helping my students understand that their small actions, like recycling or caring for a plant, can have a big impact on the world around them.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a bridge to the community! When we read about Community Helpers, our classroom transforms. You might see a group of students using our blocks to build a 'neighborhood' based on the illustrations in the books, or using our maracas to make the 'siren' sounds they heard about in the story. Because we have a diverse group of learners and students with disabilities, I use these books to show that 'helpers' come in all forms. Reading is an active, 'whole-body' experience where we act out the jobs we see on the pages and talk about how we can be helpers in our own school.\"","fullyFundedDate":1773888097638,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-storytime-in-tk/10080059/","projectTitle":"The Magic of Storytime in TK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910896_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738112542973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910896"},{"teacherId":9910896,"projectId":10150588,"letterContent":"In our classroom, technology serves as a bridge to a high-quality education. Since our school does not have a formal TK curriculum, the TeachersPayTeachers platform allowed me to access 'digital blueprints' created by master educators. This technology enabled me to download and print a research-based, age-appropriate curriculum tailored specifically to my students' needs. 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