{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Red Clay Early Years Program","outOfStateSupporters":29.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9404141,"projectId":9829477,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my students. My students were so excited to have new materials such as books, hands on centers, and learning cards to help them succeed. \r\nI was able to use the social emotional task cards with my middle schoolers to have them practice working on solving social problems and understanding other's points of view. They really enjoyed that I was able to switch up the materials make it more interesting for them. My elementary students enjoyed completing the math centers during lunch bunches. They were helping them learn, but in a fun way that didn't put pressure on them. In addition, I was also able to use the behavior centers with some students to help them work on expected vs. unexpected in a more engaging way.\r\n\r\nThank you again for seeing the need in my students with autism and providing materials that will really make a difference in their learning both academically and social emotionally!!","fullyFundedDate":1760754825776,"projectUrl":"project/neurodiverse-learners/9829477/","projectTitle":"Neurodiverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delaney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404141"},{"teacherId":7735412,"projectId":9816813,"letterContent":"I want to take the time to personally thank you for the resources for my classroom. Your commitment to education is why I continue to teach and make sure my students learn and strive to achieve their educational goals. \r\nWith our donated materials we have continued to work on our letter recognition, and sounds. We have enjoyed stories and expressing our emotions with our new \"Feeling Spots\", and books. This is critical for my students who sometimes have big emotions, and are unable to verbally express how they feel. We use our spots to show us how they feel and this gives our staff the tools they need help and walk students through those big emotions. \r\nOur class is truly grateful for this opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences for our students. Your efforts and kindness does not go unnoticed and we are excited to continue our educational goals and thrive to make learning fun and engaging for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1760311019575,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-matters/9816813/","projectTitle":"Literacy Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7735412_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760147487492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7735412"},{"teacherId":10310636,"projectId":9823982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my scholars. The new materials have already increased out literacy development in such a short period of time. My students are interested in looking at the letters and manipulating them in different ways. \r\n\r\nMy students especially enjoy the finger puppets for read alouds. As a result of receiving these materials, my students are now engaged with my story times and wanting to participate with the puppets. \r\n\r\nOur letter identification skills have improved and the students are motivated to try the new activities.","fullyFundedDate":1760433618845,"projectUrl":"project/panda-phonics-palace/9823982/","projectTitle":"Panda Phonics Palace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10310636_orig.jpg?crop=477,477,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760383770989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310636"},{"teacherId":5696199,"projectId":9816287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring these literacy materials to life! Our students are already using the alphabet stampers, letter games, storage bins, and page protectors every day during centers and small-group instruction. One favorite moment was watching students carefully stamp letters to match their names and familiar words, proudly pointing and attempting letter sounds as they worked. The page protectors have allowed us to reuse tracing and letter-matching activities, giving students repeated practice in a way that feels fun and stress-free.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to explore the stampers, open the bins, and try the letter games together. Many of our preschoolers are still developing fine motor skills and early language, so these hands-on tools have been especially powerful. Students who are typically hesitant to engage in paper-and-pencil tasks were suddenly motivated to participate, collaborate with peers, and talk about the letters they recognized.\r\nNext, we will continue building on these materials as we work on letter identification, name recognition, and early sound awareness. The organization bins help students independently choose activities, while the games and reusable resources allow us to differentiate instruction for a wide range of learners. Because of your generosity, our students are gaining confidence, independence, and a growing love for literacy!","fullyFundedDate":1760353832398,"projectUrl":"project/early-literacy-learning/9816287/","projectTitle":"Early Literacy Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5696199_orig.jpg?crop=2018,2018,x301,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615604423331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5696199"},{"teacherId":10310435,"projectId":9823356,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of our items for our literacy curriculum! We have used the new carpet for our large group times and small group sessions. Our children have taken a liking to the colors and exploring the letters around the carpet. We have also used magnet letter exploration and explored the lines and curves of the letters in the alphabet. We worked together to create letters in a small group setting. The children have also explored the new books we received and read them individually and together. \r\n\r\nWhen the boxes were first brought into the classroom the children came over during the opening and explored the new tools we received. We took the items out and placed them around the tables allowing the children to explore them on their own time. Some of the children expressed to us how excited they were to play with the new tools!","fullyFundedDate":1760379554580,"projectUrl":"project/building-foundations-for-lifelong-litera/9823356/","projectTitle":"Building Foundations for Lifelong Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meghan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10310435_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767829556535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310435"},{"teacherId":7650882,"projectId":9816180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. Because of your help, my students were provided with new hands on learning materials to further their literacy education. They were so excited to explore the new materials!\r\n\r\nMy preschool students absolutely loved the nursery rhyme books! As soon as they noticed them on the book shelf they pulled them off, asked an adult to read with them, and began singing along! This provided a wonderful opportunity for language development for my students with Autism who have limited verbal language. Other students were excited to explore the letter stamps and stickers, and were quick to look for the letters in their own name. One of my students who loves to building and construction toys greatly enjoyed manipulating the robot letters and seeing what different shapes and structures he could make with them. \r\n\r\nYour donation has opened up learning opportunities for my students that they would not have had otherwise. My students and I are so appreciative of your support. Please know that your donation is having a huge, positive impact on my students' learning and development!","fullyFundedDate":1760304505066,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-love-literacy/9816180/","projectTitle":"Little Learners Love Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Louise","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7650882"},{"teacherId":7653032,"projectId":9825100,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying all the new learning items we received. One specific item we use every week, multiple times per week, is our felt board and letters. We put the letter of the week on the felt board with pictures of words that start with that letter. The students are able to come up and put pictures on the board, using it as a hands on experience.\r\nThey really enjoy figuring out what the pictures are and putting them on the board.\r\nUsing this will increase the student's ability to understand that letters have sounds and start to produce those sounds when saying corresponding words.","fullyFundedDate":1760418349802,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-little-learners/9825100/","projectTitle":"Literacy for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7653032"},{"teacherId":8326501,"projectId":9821612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students with these wonderful learning manipulatives! These materials allow students to explore concepts in hands-on ways—building letters, acting out real-world roles, and connecting stories to their own experiences—which deepens learning beyond passive screen use.\r\n\r\nStudents have been especially excited about I Want to Be a Veterinarian, which quickly became a favorite and encourages confident, independent reading. The Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Pretend Play Set has inspired imaginative play, teamwork, and rich language development, while the Magnetic Letter Builders – Starter Set from Lakeshore Learning is used daily to support uppercase letter formation and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nEmerging readers and hands-on learners have particularly thrived with these tools, and our imaginative students have blossomed during dramatic play. These manipulatives are already making a meaningful impact, and this project will continue to grow throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1760374666918,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-books-to-life-for-little-learne/9821612/","projectTitle":"Bringing Books to Life for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8326501_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1079,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645821584230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8326501"},{"teacherId":7649370,"projectId":9822850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing the materials that are helping us link literacy, art, and music for our young learners. Your support has opened the door to creative, multisensory experiences that make reading come alive in new and exciting ways. Our students are already showing greater engagement, confidence, and joy as they explore stories through hands-on art activities and musical expression.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom now has the tools to nurture imagination, strengthen foundational skills, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. These experiences are especially meaningful for young children who benefit from having multiple pathways to understand and communicate their ideas. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to education and for believing in what our students are capable of achieving. Thank you for making such a lasting and positive impact.","fullyFundedDate":1760373899997,"projectUrl":"project/linking-literacy-to-art-music/9822850/","projectTitle":"Linking Literacy To Art & Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stacey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7649370_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605808214603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7649370"},{"teacherId":9027707,"projectId":7358758,"letterContent":"These materials have completely been a game-changer for my students! Giving them somewhere to safely give their body the input they need has allowed them to participate safely in school and be engaged with learning activities! \r\n\r\nBefore we had these materials, students were resorting to jumping off of chairs and tables to regulate their bodies. This was unsafe and they needed more safe movement options. Because of your donation- they now have that! \r\n\r\nThese kids have already been through so much in their short lives - so being able to support their learning is such an honor. Thank you for helping us!","fullyFundedDate":1684383004536,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-sensory-needs/7358758/","projectTitle":"Supporting Sensory Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9027707_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758467774157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9027707"},{"teacherId":5696199,"projectId":9408936,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom's new music materials! Because of you, our preschoolers now have access to tone blocks, castanets, egg shakers, bells, sand blocks, and boomwhackers—a wonderful assortment that has transformed our music lessons. These instruments are helping our young learners explore rhythm, follow directions, and experience the joy of making music together.\r\nWe've already begun a series of preschool music lessons focused on rhythm patterns, stop-and-go activities, and understanding loud versus quiet sounds. One of my favorite moments so far was during our \"Rhythm Parade,\" where students took turns choosing an instrument and leading the group in a simple pattern for everyone to copy. Their faces lit up as they discovered the different sounds each instrument makes, and the room was full of laughter and proud smiles. These hands-on experiences are especially meaningful for our students with special needs, who benefit greatly from sensory-rich, movement-based learning.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. Students eagerly gathered around the instruments, pointing, smiling, and asking to try everything at once. Many of them began shaking, tapping, or exploring the sounds before we even sat down in our circle. Your support has brought such joy, engagement, and opportunity to our classroom, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for helping us build a love of music at such an early age.","fullyFundedDate":1752586482949,"projectUrl":"project/music-for-little-learners/9408936/","projectTitle":"Music For Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5696199_orig.jpg?crop=2018,2018,x301,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615604423331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5696199"},{"teacherId":5696199,"projectId":9718456,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donation, our preschool students have been using the new watercolor sets and watercolor paper during our light study. They painted holiday lights while learning color names, exploring how colors mix, and experimenting with new art materials. This hands-on activity supported both creativity and early academic skills, especially for our young learners who benefit from multisensory experiences.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were so excited. For many, this was a brand-new learning experience, and they were eager to try something different. 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