{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edward R Taylor Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5368613,"projectId":10462005,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for providing building toys for our students. The addition of Magna-Tiles has been fantastic and has opened up so many new possibilities for creative play and learning in our classroom. Our students can now build much larger, more imaginative structures, including cities, tall skyscrapers, homes, bridges, and other exciting creations. Using the whiteboard as a building surface has made the experience even more engaging. The children are excited to come together, share their ideas, and see their imagination come to life through hands-on building.\r\n\r\nWhat makes these materials especially meaningful is the way they encourage our students to work together. Instead of building alone, the children naturally gather around the Magna-Tiles, discussing what they want to create, sharing pieces, solving problems, and helping one another. One child may begin a building while another adds a new section, and soon they are creating an entire city together. Through this process, they are developing important skills such as communication, cooperation, problem-solving, planning, and perseverance. They are also learning that everyone's ideas have value. Watching the children negotiate, encourage one another, and celebrate their finished creations has been a wonderful reminder that play is a powerful way to build relationships and a strong classroom community.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these building toys have helped create a special feeling of community and family within our classroom. Our students are learning that they can accomplish more when they work together, just as a family supports one another. Their shared buildings have become more than just structures—they have become opportunities to connect, laugh, communicate, and learn from each other. Thank you for giving our students materials that inspire creativity while also bringing them closer together. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has given our children a wonderful space to imagine, create, collaborate, and feel that they truly belong. We are so thankful for the role you have played in making these joyful learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1787283390094,"projectUrl":"project/bob-the-builder/10462005/","projectTitle":"Bob the Builder","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":10133891,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to our generous donors for providing the wonderful materials and toys that helped transform our PK kitchen area into something truly special! What was once a simple kitchen play space has become a cozy, inviting place where children can gather, pretend, talk, and enjoy being together. The addition of materials for our pretend coffee and tea shops has brought a whole new level of excitement and imagination into our classroom. Our children love pretending to be customers, baristas, servers, and shop owners while creating their own little café experiences. It has been amazing to watch their ideas grow as they decide what to \"serve,\" take orders, make drinks, and welcome their friends into their shop. These materials have helped turn our dramatic play area into a space that feels a little more \"grown up\" while still being perfectly suited for young children.\r\n\r\nOne of the most wonderful things about this transformation is that the kitchen area has become a place for children to sit and talk with one another. At this age, children are learning so much more than academics. They are learning how to communicate, listen, take turns, cooperate, solve problems, and build friendships. Our pretend coffee and tea shop naturally encourages these important social skills. Children have conversations about what they would like to order, practice using new vocabulary, and work together to create their own pretend menus and experiences. For our young learners, especially those who are developing their language skills, having a meaningful reason to talk makes such a difference. The café gives them opportunities to use language naturally while they are engaged in play. Sometimes the sweetest moments happen when several children simply sit together, sip their pretend tea, enjoy a pretend snack, and have a conversation just like the adults they see every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom environment where imagination, friendship, language, and learning come together so naturally. Your generosity has given our children materials that are not only fun, but also meaningful tools for learning and growing. The coffee and tea shop has quickly become a favorite gathering place in our classroom, and it has brought new life to our kitchen area. Instead of simply pretending to cook, our children can now create a whole experience—welcoming friends, serving drinks, sharing conversations, and building their own little community. We are incredibly thankful for your support and for believing that young children deserve beautiful, engaging materials that encourage them to explore the world around them. Your donations have helped make our classroom feel more welcoming, social, and imaginative, and we are so excited to see where our little café adventures take us next!","fullyFundedDate":1773687914510,"projectUrl":"project/glow-up/10133891/","projectTitle":"Glow Up","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":10204939,"letterContent":"The new cots have already made a wonderful difference in our Pre-K classroom! My students now have a comfortable, clean, and consistent place to rest during our daily rest time. Having individual cots helps create a calmer environment and gives each child their own special space to relax and recharge.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to our donors for helping provide these new cots. Your generosity has created a more comfortable and supportive classroom environment for our young learners. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn each day!","fullyFundedDate":1789651093415,"projectUrl":"project/rest-easy-learn-better-new-hygienic-co/10204939/","projectTitle":"Rest Easy, Learn Better: New Hygienic Cots for Rest Time","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":10076894,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire early childhood classroom, I want to express our most sincere gratitude for your generous donations of all our wonderful kitchen essentials. Because of your kindness, our dramatic play and sensory spaces are fully equipped with real-world tools that invite our four-year-olds into a world of purposeful, hands-on learning. Your support has transformed our classroom into an engaging environment where every child feels welcomed, excited, and ready to dive into daily discovery.\r\n\r\nFor our four-year-olds, mastering fine motor skills is an absolute essential part of early development, and your kitchen essentials provide the perfect medium for this growth. Whether they are carefully gripping small spatulas, turning knobs, snapping lids into place, or pinching tiny \"ingredients\" to stir into pots, the children are constantly building critical hand strength, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination. Furthermore, the conversations happening around the kitchen are simply amazing. As the children bustle about cooking and serving pretend meals, they negotiate roles, share ideas, and engage in rich, collaborative storytelling that dramatically expands their expressive vocabulary and social confidence.\r\n\r\nThis vibrant, interactive space is especially vital for our second language learners. To help them thrive, it is essential that we offer a wide variety of low-pressure, highly visual areas where they can explore, connect, and learn naturally alongside their peers. The concrete actions of cooking, mixing, and role-playing bridge language gaps effortlessly, allowing children of all linguistic backgrounds to communicate through gestures, shared play, and joyful interaction. Thank you so much for investing in our students' growth, communication, and fine motor development—your generosity has truly made all the difference!","fullyFundedDate":1774963596931,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-kitchen-fun/10076894/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Kitchen 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":10205796,"letterContent":"On behalf of all the children and educators in our learning community, I want to express our deepest and most sincere gratitude for your generous support in funding our new indoor mud kitchen. Bringing the wonder, exploration, and hands-on discovery of the outdoors into our indoor learning space has completely transformed our daily curriculum. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom now features a permanent, accessible station where imagination knows no bounds, and rainy days or chilly weather can never stop our students from engaging in rich, sensory-driven play.\r\n\r\nThis magnificent addition is utilized in countless ways every single day, serving as the bustling heart of our classroom where fundamental social, emotional, and cognitive skills are built. Most notably, our students love to play chef, utilizing the space as an interactive kitchen where they whip up elaborate pretend feasts, measure out imaginary ingredients, and practice vital cooperation and communication skills by working together. Beyond cooking, the mud kitchen has become a dynamic laboratory for scientific inquiry and creative expression. The children actively mix, sift, and experiment with a wide variety of textures, blending earth, water, and loose parts to observe consistency, cause and effect, and viscosity. They also incorporate vibrant natural elements and safe pigments, turning their concoctions into colorful masterpieces and exploring color theory in the most hands-on, tactile way imaginable.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided much more than just a piece of classroom furniture; you have invested in joyful, meaningful experiences that foster curiosity, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning. Watching the children's faces light up as they discover the satisfying squish of mud, collaborate on a recipe, or marvel at a newly mixed shade of color is a constant reminder of the profound impact you have made. We are profoundly thankful for your partnership in our mission to provide the best possible environment for our students to grow, thrive, and explore. Thank you once again for making this incredible dream a reality for our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778060246018,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-indoor-mud-kitchen/10205796/","projectTitle":"The Great Indoor Mud Kitchen","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":10203181,"letterContent":"On behalf of all our students, I want to send a heartfelt thank you for your generous contribution of the new lap tables. These tables have made an immediate, wonderful difference during our large group lessons. Having a sturdy, dedicated workspace has transformed how our classroom functions, giving every student a comfortable and reliable surface no matter where they are seated in the room.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student focus and organization has been remarkable. During our instructional time, learners now have the personal space they need to keep their materials neatly arranged and easily accessible. Whether we are diving into hands-on activities, writing, or working through detailed skill-building exercises, having this dedicated space minimizes distractions and allows students to fully immerse themselves in the lesson being taught.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a more inclusive, productive, and welcoming learning environment for everyone. Because of your support, our students feel equipped and empowered to tackle new challenges every day. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and for making such a meaningful difference in our educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1778036227068,"projectUrl":"project/from-lap-to-smart/10203181/","projectTitle":"From Lap to Smart","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":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. 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