{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edward R Taylor Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10509903,"projectId":10286485,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of baskets has made such a wonderful difference in our classroom. The children noticed the change right away. They would point to the new baskets with big smiles and excitement, showing us that they could see and appreciate something new in their classroom. The toys may be the same, but having them beautifully organized in the new baskets made everything feel fresh, special, and inviting. The children enjoy being able to easily pull out their favorite toys and learning materials and then put them away when they are finished.\r\nThe baskets have also helped create a calmer, softer, and more welcoming atmosphere in our classroom. The children enjoy the organized space and are learning to make choices, take responsibility for materials, and keep their classroom neat. It has been wonderful to see their excitement and pride as they explore, play, and help care for their environment.\r\nWe are truly thankful for your thoughtful and generous gift and for the positive impact it has made on our students. Your donation has inspired us to continue creating new opportunities for learning and exploration. Our next project is to bring in new manipulatives and building toys so we can rotate materials and give the children more opportunities to use their imagination, creativity, problem-solving skills, and curiosity. Thank you for helping us make our classroom a place where children feel excited, comfortable, and inspired to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1782968311785,"projectUrl":"project/baskets-full-of-opportunities/10286485/","projectTitle":"Baskets Full of Opportunities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nancy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10509903"},{"teacherId":10109755,"projectId":10339162,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a safe, welcoming, and child-sized space for dramatic play! Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has given my students a special place where they can use their imaginations, practice important social skills, and learn through play.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new dramatic play table and chairs, they were excited to explore and immediately began pretending, creating stories, and inviting their friends to join them. It was wonderful to watch their faces light up as they discovered new ways to use the materials.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the space for pretend play centered around everyday experiences such as playing house, cooking, shopping, caring for babies, and helping one another. During these activities, students practice communication, cooperation, turn-taking, sharing, problem-solving, and following routines. They also develop language skills as they create stories, take on different roles, and talk with their classmates.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to expand our dramatic play experiences by introducing new themes connected to our classroom lessons. Students will have opportunities to explore different community helpers, family roles, and real-life experiences while building vocabulary and social-emotional skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom. Your generosity has given them a place to learn, imagine, and grow together!","fullyFundedDate":1786215431874,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-and-child-sized-space-for-dramati/10339162/","projectTitle":"A Safe and Child-Sized Space for Dramatic Play","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":9976169,"letterContent":"These resources will give my Pre-K students more opportunities to learn through hands-on play and exploration. My students love to touch, build, match, and solve problems, and these materials will make learning fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe alphabet and number puzzles will help children practice letters, numbers, and fine motor skills. The animal puzzles will help them build problem-solving skills, learn new words, and practice talking about what they see.\r\n\r\nThe rainbow stacking toy will encourage creativity while helping children learn about colors, sizes, balance, and shapes.\r\n\r\nThe storage baskets and bags will help keep our classroom organized and allow children to practice taking out and putting away materials independently.\r\n\r\nThese resources will help create a classroom where children can learn through play, build confidence, and develop important skills while having fun.","fullyFundedDate":1778060243242,"projectUrl":"project/where-every-puzzle-piece-unlocks-a-new-s/9976169/","projectTitle":"Where Every Puzzle Piece Unlocks a New Skill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10109755"},{"teacherId":404825,"projectId":10071364,"letterContent":"Your donation of pencils and tissue paper are greatly appreciated! Students will now have everything basic at their fingertips! Since students use these materials on a daily basis, we can all breathe easy. \r\n\r\nWhen Fall and Winter come, students will have the sniffles and these donations of yours will augment what the school provides for them.\r\n\r\nAs for the pencils, the pre-sharpened ones truly make a difference in our lives-students and teachers alike since they consume them quite voraciously for their writing and numerous writing activities!\r\n\r\nAgain, we do echo our thanks!!!","fullyFundedDate":1778060241224,"projectUrl":"project/pencil-and-tissue-replenishement/10071364/","projectTitle":"Pencil and Tissue Replenishement","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":404825,"projectId":10184228,"letterContent":"Students enjoyed Earth Day last year with a fun school block party and numerous class activities. Students learned about the beauty of the earth and all creatures living on it. \r\nStudents created a native garden to attract pollinators and thus, they learned that native plants do not consume a lot of water to thrive.\r\n\r\nStudents also appreciated the party which we held in honor of Mother Earth. Students wrote poems, sang songs, watched slides, created solar projects, and most importantly, they built a community of learners who are hyper aware of taking action to help mitigate climate change.\r\n\r\nYour donation was also a part of them being aware of consuming healthy products that are not only good for their body but also help sustain the earth. Again, we do echo our thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1778603056286,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-earth-day/10184228/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Earth Day","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":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":10109755,"projectId":10067681,"letterContent":"These supplies will make a big difference in my Pre-K classroom by helping me create a colorful, print-rich learning environment for my multilingual students. Printed pictures, labels, visual schedules, and learning activities help my students understand routines, learn new words, and build early literacy skills.\r\n\r\nThe printer ink will allow me to print learning materials, name practice sheets, visual supports, and activities that meet my students' needs. The tape and masking tape dispenser will help me display student artwork, writing, and classroom learning at their eye level.\r\n\r\nSeeing their work displayed helps my students feel proud, confident, and part of our classroom community. With these simple supplies, I can create more engaging learning activities and help every child feel seen, supported, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1774963719279,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-prints-proud-displays-for-our/10067681/","projectTitle":"Colorful Prints & Proud Displays for Our Multilingual Pre-K Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10109755"},{"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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4418","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":562,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":54,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.4,"schoolId":4418,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Edward R Taylor Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Edward R Taylor Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-francisco-unified-school-district/edward-r-taylor-elementary-school/4418"}