{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leo B Hart Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2639219,"projectId":9592490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing math manipulatives and games for our classroom. Math has now become more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful for my students.\r\n\r\nWe use these new resources every day during our math block and small group rotations. Instead of just looking at numbers on paper, studnets are able to see and touch the math. I watched one student, who had been struggling, suddenly understand how to combine two groups—and their face lit up when they realized they got the answer on their own. Moments like that are why these materials are so powerful.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the manipulatives and games, they were beyond excited. They couldn't wait to explore everything! What I loved most was how quickly they began collaborating, sharing ideas, and helping one another. Even students who are usually hesitant during math time were eager to participate.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755734706195,"projectUrl":"project/magic-math-for-little-learners/9592490/","projectTitle":"Magic Math for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill's Honeybees","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2639219_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754526608476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2639219"},{"teacherId":2639219,"projectId":9473766,"letterContent":"My students are able to use the felt board for retelling stories and interacting with certain pieces of the story board. This supports early literacy development by allowing students to physically manipulate characters and sequence the events of a story which can strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and retelling skills. As students use the pieces they practice using the story elements such as characters, setting, along with beginning, middle and end.\r\n\r\nThese materials have fostered inclusive learning opportunities. Visual and tactile supports are especially helpful for English Language Learners and students who benefit from multi sensory instruction.","fullyFundedDate":1754690838263,"projectUrl":"project/felt-stories-come-alive/9473766/","projectTitle":"Felt Stories Come Alive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hill's Honeybees","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2639219_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754526608476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2639219"},{"teacherId":4754388,"projectId":10125708,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students are learning how to be organized and are increasingly responsible. The envelopes are used daily to transport papers and information to and from school. The stickers are given to the students when they demonstrate their ability to be organized. The critter creation station id such a wonderful addition to our study about insects. I overheard some amazing language skills as the students explain their creatures that they had created. This is sure to provide hours of creative play.","fullyFundedDate":1772468673603,"projectUrl":"project/organization-and-fun/10125708/","projectTitle":"Organization and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arteaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4754388_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565106568941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tkpatio"},{"teacherId":10083126,"projectId":9872720,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. When students saw the items they were excited to use them. The first experience was when they were able to participate in some sensory centers with play doh activities. We also began to use Kinetic sand in our ELA centers to help students with phonics and sight words. \r\n\r\nThe bubbles, balancing rocks, chalk and hopscotch have added extra incentive for students to reach Legend Mode in our class level system. They worked hard on earning 90% on their daily point sheets to have these activities to choose from on Free Choice days. They have greatly improved behavior in our classroom. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763474762844,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-fun/9872720/","projectTitle":"Sensory Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chavez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10083126"},{"teacherId":4754388,"projectId":10063863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students become mini scientists. Young children are naturally curious about their world. Insects and animals provide many opportunities to use descriptive language. \r\nThe magnifying glasses are perfect for their little hands and eyes. The insects inside the resin are providing an up close and personal experience. While most students are apprehensive about touching live insects, they have no problem handling the resin cubes.\r\nMy students are so excited with the new materials for the science center.","fullyFundedDate":1769714500479,"projectUrl":"project/mini-scientists-in-tk/10063863/","projectTitle":"Mini Scientists in Tk","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arteaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4754388_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565106568941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tkpatio"},{"teacherId":4754388,"projectId":9995247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students are four and five years old. They are just beginning their education journey. One of the biggest challenges they have are learning how to follow rules, act responsibly, and being respectful. To help encourage good behavior while instilling a positive work ethic, my students earn stickers throughout the day. When their sticker chart is filled up, they earn a trip to the Treasure Box! They are so excited to select a prize and take it home (along with the completed sticker chart). Parents are so proud of the success their young child has achieved!","fullyFundedDate":1768445750511,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box/9995247/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arteaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4754388_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565106568941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tkpatio"},{"teacherId":4754388,"projectId":9976311,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my young students to grow and develop into caring and nurturing adults. Children model what they see at home. Watching their parents care for younger siblings is a part of child development. When my students play with the baby dolls, they are practicing skills they will need when they are parents. My students love to change the baby clothes, swaddle, feed and rock the dolls. It is so cute to listen in on their conversations. The baby names that they select is adorable.\r\nMany thanks for your donations. Your generosity is greatly appreciated","fullyFundedDate":1767714522015,"projectUrl":"project/oh-baby-part-2/9976311/","projectTitle":"Oh, Baby (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arteaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4754388_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565106568941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tkpatio"},{"teacherId":1671185,"projectId":9695741,"letterContent":"My students are learning about number sense and math vocabulary including the words more, less, fewer, and equal. These scales that were donated from my project were a hit with these 5 year olds! They were able to put their knowledge of what we've been learning into action. These adorable frog scales come with weighted numbers and counting frogs. They were able to explore and discuss their findings.\r\nWe will be using these scales weekly during our small group math centers. As I introduce addition, they will be able to use the cards that came with the scales for extra practice. They absolutely loved utilizing this fun math tool! Thank you so much for donating.","fullyFundedDate":1757950269132,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-using-stem/9695741/","projectTitle":"Little Hands Using Stem","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darbee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1671185_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611725560692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kdarbee"},{"teacherId":1671185,"projectId":9592867,"letterContent":"My students are loving the new table and chairs. I am using this area as my class library. This library is used during ELA centers and also during our choice time. The students love to have their own space to sit and look at books. They are able to converse quietly and retell stories that we have read in class. They also love having a choice to read from the many books that are displayed on a spinning book holder in the center of the table. I also have furry reading buddies nearby (stuffed animals) and phonics phones to use in this library area. These items are the perfect addition to my class! Thank you for helping me to make their journey of life long learning a fun one.","fullyFundedDate":1756924495566,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-in-kindergarten/9592867/","projectTitle":"Building Community in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darbee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1671185_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611725560692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kdarbee"},{"teacherId":4754388,"projectId":9646517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me create a Magnetic Design Center for my students. This new activity has been such a success! The students love to use the magnetic gears to create different systems. Because the design center is double sided, it allows more children to use it at the same time. The magnetic gears are so colorful and allow the students to create random combinations or even patterns.\r\n\r\nI have my own set of magnatiles which I will be adding to the rotation.\r\n\r\nYour donations are greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1757177381674,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-tk/9646517/","projectTitle":"STEM for TK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arteaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4754388_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565106568941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tkpatio"},{"teacherId":1671185,"projectId":9312523,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students are very active and absolutely love using the discs and balls. Right now they are just using them individually during our movement/PE time. They are learning to use their eye-hand coordination to keep the ball bouncing in the air. I eventually want them to work in teams using one ball and two discs. \r\nI can't thank you enough for donating to this project. The laughs, smiles, and just the excitement in the air when I get these materials out makes me so happy. This is definitely a fun way to help them stay active.","fullyFundedDate":1746787074554,"projectUrl":"project/bouncing-into-kindergarten/9312523/","projectTitle":"Bouncing into Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darbee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1671185_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611725560692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kdarbee"},{"teacherId":4754388,"projectId":9508885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me provide my students with a Tonie Box, a Lullaby Lamb, and a programmable Tonie character. I will be able to record myself reading stories which my students will enjoy. I was able to purchase a set of two headphones from my personal Amazon account. This will allow two students to listen to the stories and/or quiet music, without the background noise which is present in a Transitional Kindergarten classroom. It's sure to be a favorite activity.\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your support. 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