{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edward R Taylor Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5368613,"projectId":10102035,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of air-dry clay and the full set of tools for our Transitional Kindergarten classroom. Your support has brought so much more than materials into our space—you've opened the door to imagination, creativity, and meaningful hands-on learning for our youngest students.\r\n\r\nAt this age, children learn best by doing, touching, shaping, and exploring. With the air-dry clay, our students are able to turn their ideas into something real. What was once only in their minds can now be rolled, pinched, flattened, and formed into unique creations. From tiny animals to imaginative sculptures, each piece reflects their growing confidence and creativity.\r\n\r\nJust as important as the clay itself are the proper tools you provided. Having child-friendly, high-quality tools has made a tremendous difference in how our students engage with the material. They are learning how to safely use sculpting tools, rollers, and cutters, which strengthens not only their fine motor skills but also their independence. Using \"real\" tools gives them a sense of pride and responsibility. They feel like artists, engineers, and creators—and that feeling matters.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these materials provide something equally valuable: joyful learning. The classroom fills with excitement when the clay comes out. Students collaborate, share ideas, and celebrate each other's creations. For some, this is also a calming, sensory experience that helps them regulate emotions and feel more grounded in the classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly enriched our daily learning experiences. You have given our students the tools to express themselves, to explore their creativity, and to build confidence in their abilities. These are experiences they will carry with them far beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning and for supporting our young learners in such a meaningful way. Your generosity is shaping not just clay, but curious minds and joyful hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1772048054692,"projectUrl":"project/squishy-fun/10102035/","projectTitle":"Squishy Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5368613_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745517915738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyonslu"},{"teacherId":5368613,"projectId":10053335,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful to our generous donors for providing puzzles for my TK classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my students. At this young age, children learn best through hands-on exploration, and puzzles offer a perfect balance of play and purposeful learning.\r\n\r\nPuzzles may seem simple, but they support growth in so many important areas of development. As students work to fit pieces together, they are building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They learn to observe carefully, recognize patterns, and make connections.\r\n\r\nPuzzles also play a valuable role in social and emotional development. In our classroom, students often work on puzzles together, learning to share, take turns, and communicate with one another. They practice patience and perseverance, especially when a piece doesn't fit right away. Over time, they begin to understand that challenges are part of the learning process. When they finally complete a puzzle, the sense of accomplishment and pride is truly special to them. \r\nThank you for your generosity and for believing in the importance of early childhood education. Your support is making a lasting impact on my students, helping them build essential skills while experiencing the joy of discovery. I truly appreciate your contribution and the difference it is making in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771031406722,"projectUrl":"project/you-want-a-piece-of-me/10053335/","projectTitle":"You Want a Piece of Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5368613_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745517915738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyonslu"},{"teacherId":5368613,"projectId":10061992,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to our generous donors for providing messy STEAM science materials for my TK students. Your support has brought an entirely new level of excitement, curiosity, and hands-on learning into our classroom. At this early stage in their education, children learn best through exploration, play, and discovery—and these materials make that possible in the most meaningful way.\r\n\r\nMessy STEAM experiences are more than just fun activities; they are powerful learning opportunities that support development across so many areas. When students pour, mix, build, and experiment, they are strengthening fine motor skills, expanding their language, and developing early problem-solving abilities. They begin asking questions, making predictions, and testing their ideas. These are foundational skills that will support them not only in science, but in all areas of learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are able to engage in joyful learning every day. Joy is such an important part of early childhood education. When children are excited and curious, they become deeply involved in what they are doing. They are more willing to take risks, try new things, and learn from their mistakes. The messy nature of these materials encourages that kind of fearless exploration. It shows students that it's okay to get their hands dirty, to make a mess, and to learn through trial and error.","fullyFundedDate":1770392144394,"projectUrl":"project/steam-4-steam/10061992/","projectTitle":"STEAM 4 STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5368613_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745517915738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyonslu"},{"teacherId":404825,"projectId":10072519,"letterContent":"My class was amazed at the California poppy seeds, and plastic watering cans you have donated. We have yet to install the fence but the students love the idea of a native garden. \r\n\r\nWith your donation, they will now be able to observe the seeds grow and internalize the idea that native gardens help pollinators survive in their native habitat. Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and the like will visit the garden and contribute to the propagation of the native species within the school community area. \r\n\r\nYour generosity will be truly appreciated as each seed sprouts and grows and the watering cans and fence will also be a reminder that people like you took the time to donate to our school.","fullyFundedDate":1771364522325,"projectUrl":"project/native-gardens-grow/10072519/","projectTitle":"Native Gardens Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp404825_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512670170393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jas"},{"teacherId":10109755,"projectId":10066949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom garden project. Because of your generosity, my Pre-K students now have seeds, soil, planting pots, and seed-starting materials to begin their own hands-on gardening experience.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to plant, water, and care for their seeds each day. This project is helping them build responsibility, patience, and confidence as they watch their plants grow over time. They are also strengthening fine motor skills and learning new vocabulary as they describe what they see and do.\r\n\r\nThe garden has quickly become a meaningful learning space where students practice early science skills like observing changes, counting seeds, and comparing growth. It has also encouraged teamwork and joyful exploration in a way that is developmentally appropriate for our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide equitable, hands-on learning experiences and for allowing my students to say with pride, \"I grew this!\"","fullyFundedDate":1774963695106,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-class-grow-a-garden-of-learning/10066949/","projectTitle":"Help Our Class Grow a Garden of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10109755"},{"teacherId":10109755,"projectId":10050934,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the Tub of Cars, Planes & Trains, Design-Your-Own Cars, and Plastic Book Basket. Your generosity is helping bring hands-on, meaningful learning experiences to my Pre-K students every day.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to explore and play with these materials. They love sorting and organizing the vehicles, creating imaginative stories, and designing their own cars. These activities are strengthening their fine motor skills, creativity, and early problem-solving abilities.\r\n\r\nThe materials have also helped me create more engaging learning centers where students can collaborate, share ideas, and learn through play. The book basket supports early literacy by giving students easy access to stories they enjoy and can explore independently.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping build a joyful, creative classroom where my young learners can grow and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1774963714446,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-tiles-and-stem-building-fun/10050934/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Tiles and STEM Building Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10109755"},{"teacherId":10109755,"projectId":9976189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with the Read-Along Listening Center and the Favorite Picture Book Read-Alongs Sets 1 and 2. Your generosity is already making a big impact on my students.\r\n\r\nThey love listening to stories while following along in the books, and I've seen their excitement, confidence, and language skills grow each day. For my dual-language learners, hearing fluent reading while seeing the words and pictures is especially powerful.\r\n\r\nThis listening center has quickly become a joyful, cozy space where students are building a love of reading. Thank you for supporting their learning and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1774963846781,"projectUrl":"project/listening-learning-and-language-growin/9976189/","projectTitle":"Listening, Learning, and Language Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10109755"},{"teacherId":10109755,"projectId":10022474,"letterContent":"With full hearts and big smiles, we want to thank you for supporting our project, \"Bye-Bye Germs, Hello Learning!\" \r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to much-needed Kleenex tissues and disinfecting wipes. In a room full of busy, curious learners, these supplies are used every single day. Our students are learning how to care for themselves by independently using tissues, building important life skills, and staying comfortable throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe disinfecting wipes have become an essential part of keeping our classroom environment clean and healthy. From wiping down tables and shared materials to cleaning learning centers, these supplies help us reduce the spread of germs—especially during cold and flu season—so we can spend more time focused on learning and less time being sick.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a safe and welcoming space where our students can explore, grow, and thrive. Thanks to you, our classroom is not only cleaner, but also a place where children feel cared for and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1774963636058,"projectUrl":"project/bye-bye-germs-hello-learning/10022474/","projectTitle":"Bye-Bye Germs, Hello Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10109755"},{"teacherId":5368613,"projectId":10052825,"letterContent":"Reflective sensory toys are incredibly important for early childhood development. They stimulate visual tracking, focus, and attention while also encouraging self-awareness as children see their reflections. The light, colors, and movements captured in these materials promote cognitive growth, creativity, and language development as children describe what they observe. Additionally, the tactile and auditory elements support fine motor skills and sensory integration, which are crucial at this stage of development.\r\nTo all of my donors, your generosity has created an inclusive environment where all learners can thrive. By providing materials that support diverse learning styles, you have helped us ensure that every child feels seen, supported, and inspired. We are truly thankful to the Kelson Foundation for making a lasting impact on our classroom community. Your contribution is not just a donation—it is an investment in curiosity, growth, and the unique potential of every child we serve.","fullyFundedDate":1769314655349,"projectUrl":"project/lightning-strike/10052825/","projectTitle":"Lightning Strike","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lyons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5368613_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745517915738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyonslu"},{"teacherId":10109755,"projectId":10055749,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my Pre-K students are exploring their creativity and learning about butterflies with the From Caterpillar to Butterfly Big Book, Colorations Decorate Your Own Wings (Set of 12), Cra-Z-Art Washable Glitter Paint, and Anezus Kids Paint Brush Set. When they first saw the colorful wings and paints, their faces lit up—they couldn't wait to create their own butterfly masterpieces!\r\n\r\nThese materials have allowed me to combine art and science, giving students the chance to learn about the butterfly life cycle while expressing themselves through painting, glitter, and decorating. The hands-on activities build fine motor skills, imagination, and confidence. Next, students will share their decorated butterflies and talk about what they learned about metamorphosis, making science and art come alive in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769563359539,"projectUrl":"project/creative-wings-art-supplies-to-inspire/10055749/","projectTitle":"Creative Wings: Art Supplies to Inspire Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10109755"},{"teacherId":10109755,"projectId":10046730,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my Pre-K students are discovering the magic of butterflies with the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden, Painted Lady caterpillars, Life Cycle Figurines, and the Magnetic Butterfly Life Cycle. When they first saw the tiny caterpillars, their eyes grew wide with excitement—they couldn't wait to watch them grow and record what they saw!\r\n\r\nWe are using the materials for hands-on learning about nature, teamwork, and observing changes. Some caterpillars are already becoming butterflies, and the children are thrilled to see the transformation happen right before their eyes. Next, we'll make butterfly life cycle drawings through art and crafts.","fullyFundedDate":1769178740414,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-life-cycles-with-live-butterfl/10046730/","projectTitle":"Exploring Life Cycles With Live Butterflies (PreK STEM)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10109755"},{"teacherId":10109755,"projectId":9976218,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support of \"Where Toys, Books, and Learning Find a Home.\" Because of generous donors like you and the incredible support of the Kelson Foundation, our classroom is now a space where every child can explore, play, and learn with joy.\r\n\r\nThe Dishwasher-Safe Baskets = have made a huge difference in organizing our activities and keeping materials clean and accessible. With these resources, I've been able to create hands-on lessons that encourage curiosity, collaboration, and independence—helping every student engage fully in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity doesn't just provide materials; it nurtures imagination, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Thank you for making this impact possible!\r\n\r\nMoments from the students, \r\n\"Teacher, look, I cleaned up all the cars, blocks, and magnetic titles. 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