{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert S Gallaher Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":68.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10310055,"projectId":9822039,"letterContent":"My students and I are using the new resources daily, and they have made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom. The seating tools, especially the wobble cushions, are critical for students with sensory processing challenges or ADHD, allowing them to self-regulate while staying engaged in instruction. Calming tools such as fidget rings, anxiety stickers, earplugs, and breathing strips help students manage overstimulation, ease transitions, and maintain focus. We are also using visual timers and sand timers to support smoother transitions and build independence with time management. In addition, academic resources like flash cards, dry erase pockets, regrouping charts, and story starter tools are being used in small groups and individual lessons to strengthen math and reading skills through hands-on, differentiated instruction.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate and unforgettable. Students literally gasped when they saw the brightly colored wobble cushions and couldn't wait to choose their favorite color. I noticed right away how their posture improved as they sat and learned. They were also thrilled that my new movable teacher chair allowed me to roll over quickly to support them when they had questions, making help feel more immediate and personal. Many students have already identified preferred calming strategies, especially the breathing strips, which they now use independently to help regulate their emotions and stay focused.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps are centered on creating a fully supportive learning environment that meets students where they are academically, behaviorally, and sensory-wise. With these tools in place, students will continue building independence, confidence, and essential skills within a calm, well-prepared classroom setting. Your contribution has given us the ability to support the whole child, and we are deeply grateful for the positive impact you've made on our students' daily learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1760550982508,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-focus-and-flexible-seating-for/9822039/","projectTitle":"Fidgets, Focus, and Flexible Seating for Exceptional Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MacCollum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310055"},{"teacherId":6686278,"projectId":9818419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity to Delaware teachers. Your support has enabled us to add so many items to our classroom. \r\n\r\nMany of the items we use on a regular basis to help teach phonics and reading skills. The variety of activities helps my students stay engaged and enthusiastic about learning. The All-in-One Phonics Magnetic kit is one of our favorites. It includes magnets with the blends, vowel teams, digraphs that we're learning about while providing practice with encoding and decoding. My students also enjoy the Sentence Match, Long Vowel Game, and the Digraphs Game. All of these supplies are helping my students become better readers while having fun learning!\r\n\r\nSome of the items help to calm my students and maintain focus. The wobble cushion and chair bands allow my students to get their wiggles out which in turn helps them focus. They enjoy the flexible seating provided by the comfy floor seat. While working and following along in lessons, they enjoy using the textured Calm Strips for Anxiety Sensory stickers. \r\n\r\nOur class is made up of a diverse group of students each with unique needs, strengths and abilities. The items you have provided help them focus, make learning fun, and help us learn through a variety of fun, engaging activities.\r\n\r\nWe're grateful for your donations and use the items on a regular basis.","fullyFundedDate":1760315544498,"projectUrl":"project/building-leaders-through-literacy/9818419/","projectTitle":"Building Leaders Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Astfalk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6686278_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618366198719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-astfalk"},{"teacherId":10309196,"projectId":9819046,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom project on DonorsChoose. Thanks to your support, we were able to bring new reading materials to life in our classroom, which will have a lasting impact on my students' learning.\r\nYour contribution has made a real difference, and I can already see the excitement on my students' faces as they engage with the new resources. They are more motivated and inspired than ever before, and your kindness has shown them the importance of giving and community.\r\nAs a teacher, there is nothing more rewarding than watching young minds grow and develop, and your donation directly supports their educational journey. I will be sure to continue using the materials you've helped provide in ways that foster creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning.\r\nOnce again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of my students and me. We are incredibly grateful for your support.\r\nWarm regards,","fullyFundedDate":1760316366492,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-corner/9819046/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Corner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309196"},{"teacherId":10309523,"projectId":9820322,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity. The impact is already being felt every day. Because of you, my third graders are engaging with reading in joyful, meaningful ways. They are working hard, taking risks, and building confidence as readers. Your support is helping turn effort into success and curiosity into a love of learning.\r\n\r\nHands on phonics games are making reading practice active and fun while strengthening essential skills. Students are learning through play, collaboration, and persistence.\r\n\r\nNew chapter book sets are bringing students together in small reading groups where they share ideas, ask questions, and discover the joy of stories. These experiences are helping students see themselves as real readers.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating is creating a welcoming classroom where students feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than fill our classroom with resources. It has created experiences that build confidence, inspire curiosity, and ignite a lasting love of reading. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1760323303476,"projectUrl":"project/readers-at-work-minds-on-fire/9820322/","projectTitle":"Readers at Work, Minds on Fire!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McClarin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309523"},{"teacherId":7799350,"projectId":9823503,"letterContent":"We are using our new materials almost everyday in small group. The students really love playing Splash with the short vowel words and the file folder games. I have noticed an improvement with their decoding skills. \r\nMy students get really excited when I bring out the reading games for small group. It's a nice break for them to reinforce skills. They like playing the rollercoaster game a lot as well as snapping letters on CVC picture cards. The file folder games are enjoyable for a warm up. \r\nMy next steps for my kids are to continue building reading skills and use the materials I haven't used as they grow into them. It's been a wonderful addition to my class. This is my first year back in early elementary after many years in upper elementary school. The new resources have really helped me motivate my struggling learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760417590564,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-for-kindergarten-and-first/9823503/","projectTitle":"Phonics for Kindergarten and First!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arvay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7799350_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616105358462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7799350"},{"teacherId":4920824,"projectId":9846063,"letterContent":"My students and I are writing this letter to express our profound gratitude for the recent delivery of a wonderful array of reading materials. The sheer volume of resources we received was amazing. Your contribution has made a significant impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs a virtual learning class, I have been uploading these materials for my students to access remotely. We have immediately put them to great use in our reading class. These new resources are instrumental in our efforts to improve both reading comprehension and fluency. The children are genuinely enthusiastic about the new material and look forward to our reading sessions.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Your support is helping to foster a love for reading and is providing our students with essential tools for their education. We deeply appreciate your investment in our class and our future.","fullyFundedDate":1760921980053,"projectUrl":"project/launching-leonhards-lifelong-readers/9846063/","projectTitle":"Launching Leonhard’s Lifelong Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leonhard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4920824"},{"teacherId":7477833,"projectId":9821687,"letterContent":"Your generous support has transformed our STEM classroom! The beautiful, vibrant rug instantly brightens our small space, making it warm, welcoming, and inviting for learning. An inviting space is crucial for learning, and after years of using a rough, brown outdoor rug, this upgrade was long overdue. The transformation was instant, resulting in many unexpected positive changes as well. The students were thrilled when they saw the new rug! Since the rug basically fills the room, it makes a very impactful statement. The students were quick to test it out. \r\n\r\nNow my 1st–5th grade students have a comfortable area where they can sit, collaborate, and explore. The rug has become the perfect place to build and test the models we create, including the earthquake-simulator activities. It's turning the floor into an active learning space! With STEM day once a week, this spacious rug also provides a working surface area for a wide range of other hands-on STEM activities. We are currently preparing for our Lego Expo and the students now have enough room to spread out as they design and construct their creations. The photos for the Lego Expo will reflect how this rug has elevated both our learning environment and the students' enthusiasm. \r\n\r\nThis rug has quickly become the heart of our room, and students love gathering on it to learn and create together. Thank you for bringing comfort and exciting new opportunities to our classroom. We are very grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760358807207,"projectUrl":"project/from-carpet-squares-to-earthquake-smarts/9821687/","projectTitle":"From Carpet Squares to Earthquake Smarts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skaug","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7477833"},{"teacherId":813544,"projectId":909301,"letterContent":"This center, over the years, has allowed students who cannot directly access grade level text to engage in learning to love books. Many adults enjoy audio books or podcasts now, so it only makes sense that students would enjoy having access to text an audio version of a text they struggle to enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nYour generous donations provided a listening center to students and allowed them to make connections between prints and the words they represent. 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