{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Barnard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":64.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5904139,"projectId":10157309,"letterContent":"Technology plays an important role in classrooms and education. This technology has helped students learn and teachers connect with students and their various learning styles. It has transformed the learning experience by making it more accessible for all students. More importantly, the technology has made the difference in developing early literacy skills by creating a print rich environment young children need for later school success. Through the use of this printer we have been able to print and label classroom materials. These labels have helped students with identifying letters and reading simple words. We have been able to print various forms for students to use during free choice center time that encourage writing skills.

\r\n\r\nThe thing that has been most exciting to students about this printer is the learning opportunities it has provided. The high quality color pictures have been used as a visual aid during read alouds, small group activities, etc. to help teach complex concepts, vocabulary or build comprehension. Students have been more engaged and involved in the learning with the use of the color printer.

\r\n\r\nSome students have warmed more to this new technology by asking for pictures to be printed for independent activities. Students have asked for words to be printed so that they can see the correct spelling of words they are trying to write. As a teacher, this initiative students have recently taken towards their learning has reinforced the importance of having technology in the classroom. We have and will continue to benefit from your kindness and generosity through the use of this printer.","fullyFundedDate":1774963865475,"projectUrl":"project/ink-to-support-young-learners/10157309/","projectTitle":"Ink to Support Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5904139_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537805602782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bpk"},{"teacherId":5904139,"projectId":10159146,"letterContent":"Some skills or lessons introduced by these new text are book and print awareness, alphabet knowledge and language skills. Students learn how to hold books, turn pages, front to back, identify letters and describe illustrations. Students learn to identify uppercase and lowercase while reading as well as develop their language skills by engaging in conversations about the books.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom reading looks like the teacher reading books for whole groups, students listening, asking and answering questions, students reading books independently/with peers and teachers reading books one on one with students. These activities take place throughout the day, on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nAll of the students were extremely excited to receive the books and many of them have shared that the books have been read numerous times, with different people. We are extremely grateful for your generosity and desire to see our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1774963879399,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-summer-learning/10159146/","projectTitle":"Pre K Summer Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5904139_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537805602782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bpk"},{"teacherId":8116190,"projectId":9939247,"letterContent":"Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I cannot even begin to express how grateful we are for your contribution to our classroom. Because of you, we were able to provide a flexible seating option for my KinderCollege students. The FlexSpace comfy chairs have been such a great addition to our classroom and the students are thrilled to have them. These seats have been placed in our class library to create a cozy, inviting work space for students to work independently or collaboratively. This cozy, inviting space has encouraged students to feel relaxed and safe while learning. I have watched how much my students enjoy not only lounging and comfortably studying in the new \"learning lounge\" but also how responsible they have become ensuring that this lounge space is always kept neat and tidy. We greatly appreciate your generosity and sincerely thank you for investing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769180630875,"projectUrl":"project/the-kindercollege-learning-lounge/9939247/","projectTitle":"The KinderCollege Learning Lounge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shanice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missshaniceb"},{"teacherId":6949116,"projectId":10051710,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students were incredibly excited when they first saw the new headphones and laptop partitions arrive in our classroom. Many immediately said the classroom looked \"like a big kids' school,\" and they were eager to begin using the materials during independent work and technology time. Since receiving these resources, students have been using the headphones during digital learning programs, listening centers, phonics practice, and assessments, which has helped them stay focused and fully engaged without distractions. The laptop partitions have also made a tremendous difference by creating calm, structured workspaces where students can better concentrate on reading, writing, and math tasks. These tools have helped students feel more independent and confident while also supporting self-regulation and productive learning habits in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I have been able to create a more organized and supportive learning environment that truly meets the developmental needs of young learners. My students are currently working on strengthening foundational literacy and math skills while learning how to persevere through challenging tasks independently. These resources are helping students practice important life skills such as focus, responsibility, and problem-solving while building confidence in themselves as learners. Our next steps include continuing to use the headphones and partitions during small group rotations, independent centers, and digital learning activities to help students maintain stamina and independence throughout longer learning tasks. Thank you for supporting my super scholars and helping create a classroom environment where students feel successful, valued, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1770215787966,"projectUrl":"project/focus-tools-for-little-learners/10051710/","projectTitle":"Focus Tools for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fredericks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6949116_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629296378417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fredericks-k2"},{"teacherId":5912462,"projectId":9876638,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for fully funding our project, \"Going for Gold! Ready... Set... Read!\" Your incredible generosity has brought a wave of Olympic-sized excitement to our library and school community. The reading-themed medals, ribbons, and trophies you funded have completely transformed our annual reading challenge, turning literacy into the ultimate competitive sport for our students from preschool all the way through fifth grade. Seeing their faces light up at the sight of real, shiny rewards has made them more eager than ever to dive into books and celebrate their achievements.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students have pushed themselves to reach new heights, frequently choosing to replace screen time at home with extra chapters of reading. The competitive spirit has even taken over the school day, with classrooms dynamically battling to see who can read the most during indoor recess. It has been absolutely beautiful to watch our older and younger students alike rally together, building a community of readers who encourage each other to try their best, explore unfamiliar genres, and proudly recommend their favorite titles to their classmates.\r\n\r\nThis challenge has done so much more than increase our reading minutes; it has fostered a deep, collaborative love for literature across our entire campus. By providing these tangible symbols of hard work and success, you have shown our students that their dedication to learning is worth celebrating. Thank you for investing in our library, inspiring our young readers to go for the gold, and helping them discover that the real prize is the lifelong joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1772114650868,"projectUrl":"project/going-for-gold-ready-set-read/9876638/","projectTitle":"Going for Gold! Ready... Set... Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5912462_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541018935872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-madera"},{"teacherId":6949116,"projectId":9965825,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten scholars were beyond excited when they first saw the new resources arrive in our classroom! The smiles, cheers, and excitement on their faces made it clear just how meaningful these incentives and sensory tools are to them. Since receiving these materials, we have been using the fidgets, sensory toys, and prize box incentives daily to celebrate positive behavior, encourage active participation, and recognize students for their hard work and perseverance. The resources have already helped create a more joyful and supportive classroom environment where students feel motivated to do their best. Many of our little learners especially enjoy earning opportunities to choose from the prize box, and the sensory items have also become valuable tools to help students regulate emotions, stay focused, and practice important social-emotional skills throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made a tremendous impact on both student engagement and classroom culture. Kindergarten is such a critical year because it builds the foundation for future academic success and lifelong learning habits. Through the use of these incentives and SEL tools, students are learning the importance of teamwork, self-control, responsibility, and perseverance while developing confidence in themselves as learners. The variety of rewards has also allowed us to move beyond traditional treats and provide meaningful, hands-on items that support students emotionally and academically.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, our next steps include using these resources to support classroom goals tied to positive behavior systems, collaborative learning activities, and social-emotional development lessons. Students are currently working on strengthening problem-solving skills, learning how to work cooperatively with peers, and building independence during academic centers and small group instruction. These materials will continue to encourage our scholars to stay engaged, make positive choices, and remain excited about learning each day. Thank you for helping us create a classroom environment where our youngest learners feel celebrated, supported, and inspired to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769180635866,"projectUrl":"project/eyes-on-the-prize/9965825/","projectTitle":"Eyes on the Prize!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fredericks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6949116_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629296378417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fredericks-k2"},{"teacherId":10414716,"projectId":10047596,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your donations have truly made a difference in my students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe technology in our classroom helps bring learning to life. With devices charged and ready to use, my students are able to engage in interactive lessons, educational videos, and hands-on digital activities that support early literacy, math, and social-emotional learning. It allows me to meet students at different learning levels and keep them actively involved.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is how interactive and fun learning becomes. They love being able to see, hear, and participate—whether it's singing along to learning songs, practicing letters, or exploring new concepts through visuals and movement.\r\n\r\nI've noticed that some of my quieter students have really opened up while using technology. They become more confident participating in activities and are excited to share what they've learned. For many of them, it gives them another way to express themselves and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my classroom is more interactive, inclusive, and full of joy. Thank you for helping my students grow, explore, and build confidence every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770215786717,"projectUrl":"project/helping-pre-k-learning-last-all-year/10047596/","projectTitle":"Helping Pre-K Learning Last All Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10414716_orig.jpg?crop=899,899,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770165523250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414716"},{"teacherId":10220554,"projectId":10030829,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing new chairs for our classroom! The students are so excited to see their new comfortable and matching chairs!\r\n\r\nWe're excited to use these chairs all day long during lessons, table work, snack time, and group activities. Having sturdy and comfortable seating helps students stay focused and ready to learn. The uniform chairs also create a calm and organized environment that feels welcoming and safe.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning together, these chairs will support better posture, attention, and classroom routines. Your generosity has truly improved our students' daily experience and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774963887374,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success-comfortable-seating-f/10030829/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success: Comfortable Seating for Our Pre-K Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10220554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756004905227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-solomonk"},{"teacherId":10220554,"projectId":10002258,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us add new materials to our classroom centers! The students were thrilled to explore the dramatic play, construction, and discovery items as soon as they arrived. They immediately began building, pretending, and asking questions. It has been wonderful to watch their creativity and teamwork grow during center time.\r\n\r\nThese materials are used every day as students rotate through centers, learning through hands-on play. They are practicing social skills, problem-solving, language development, and critical thinking without even realizing it. Our next steps include connecting these centers to our classroom themes so students can explore learning in even deeper ways. Your support has made our classroom more engaging, interactive, and exciting for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1774963886447,"projectUrl":"project/from-play-to-learning-supporting-all-cl/10002258/","projectTitle":"From Play to Learning: Supporting All Classroom Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10220554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756004905227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-solomonk"},{"teacherId":10220554,"projectId":10101545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to send learning materials home with students for the summer. The students were so excited to see the books, ten frames, chalk, and other fun supplies they get to keep. We packed the items together and talked about how they can use them to practice counting, reading, and drawing all summer long. They loved knowing these were \"just for them.\"\r\n\r\nThese materials will help students continue learning in a fun, relaxed way at home. We are encouraging families to use the items for short daily practice so students return to school confident and ready to learn. Your generosity is helping prevent the summer slide and keeping learning going beyond our classroom walls. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1774963842859,"projectUrl":"project/sun-fun-and-learning-for-everyone/10101545/","projectTitle":"Sun, Fun, and Learning for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10220554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756004905227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-solomonk"},{"teacherId":10220554,"projectId":10034983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library center project! Because of your generosity, our reading area has become one of the coziest and most loved spots in the classroom. The new books and couch have completely transformed the space into a place where students truly want to sit, relax, and explore stories. One of my favorite moments was seeing a small group of students climb onto the couch together, flip through books, and \"read\" to one another using the pictures. It was such a sweet example of early literacy and a love for reading in action.\r\n\r\nAs we continue working on letter recognition, storytelling, and building vocabulary, this space will play a big role in our learning. Students are becoming more confident with books each day, and we are using the library center for read-alouds, partner reading, and quiet independent time. Your support has helped create a space that encourages a lifelong love of reading, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1774963885796,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-big-stories-building-our/10034983/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners & Big Stories: Building Our Pre-K Library Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10220554_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756004905227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-solomonk"},{"teacherId":10220554,"projectId":10022067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our cleaning supplies project! These materials have become part of our daily routine in our busy Pre-K 3 classroom. We use them constantly to wipe tables after art and sensory play, clean hands before snack, and keep our centers sanitized throughout the day. One sweet moment was watching my students proudly help clean up after a messy painting activity. They were excited to use the wipes and sprays and kept saying, \"We're helping our classroom!\" It turned into a little lesson on responsibility and taking care of our space together.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the students were surprisingly excited. At this age, they love being helpers, and having real tools they can safely use made them feel important. They quickly learned when and how we use each item, and it has helped our classroom run more smoothly while keeping everyone healthy.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next lessons with more hands-on projects, sensory bins, and art activities, these supplies will continue to be essential. Knowing we can easily clean and reset our space allows us to say \"yes\" to more messy, meaningful learning experiences. 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