{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ludlow - Taylor Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4245353,"projectId":9973843,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and funding this project for a computer cart. As a result of your donation my students are able to have an organized, efficient, and protective space for their computers.\r\n\r\nOnce I assemble the cart and organized the chargers, students have been able to charge and organize all of the technology in the classroom each day. This has made a huge difference in the time it takes for them to get their devices, keep them charged overnight, and return their devices in a way that is organized and promotes the longevity of both the chargers and the devices. Take a look at the before and after photos I attached to the project to see the difference! \r\n\r\nThank you for your support of my classroom! My students and I greatly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1767030304799,"projectUrl":"project/computer-cart-charged-and-organized/9973843/","projectTitle":"Computer Cart: Charged and Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4245353_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508592951676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4245353"},{"teacherId":2394255,"projectId":9829578,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in our classroom and in my students. Your generosity is helping us shape a space that supports not only academic growth, but emotional well-being too.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I'm able to create calming areas within our classroom where students can pause, regroup, and return to learning ready to participate. Having intentional spaces for regulation makes a noticeable difference in how students engage throughout the day. The materials provided also allow me to design customized visuals and supports that bring structure and clarity to our routines. When students can clearly see expectations and steps, they move through their day with greater independence and confidence.\r\n\r\nThese resources strengthen the foundation of our classroom community. You have helped create an environment where students feel secure, capable, and prepared to succeed. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and the care you've shown toward my students' growth.","fullyFundedDate":1760708863021,"projectUrl":"project/support-every-learners-success/9829578/","projectTitle":"Support Every Learner's Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2394255_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688438353749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/channing-cooper"},{"teacherId":2394255,"projectId":9600933,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is truly equipped for a year of growth. The laminating pouches, crayons, and dry erase pouches you helped provide may seem like simple supplies, but in an elementary classroom, they are powerful tools for learning. While these are just a few examples of what was funded, they represent the everyday essentials that keep our classroom running smoothly.\r\n\r\nThe laminating pouches allow us to preserve anchor charts, task cards, and hands-on materials so students can use them again and again. The dry erase pouches give students the freedom to practice, make mistakes, and try again without fear — building both confidence and resilience. And the crayons? They spark creativity, help bring writing and projects to life, and make learning joyful and engaging.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students can actively participate, collaborate, and explore their learning in meaningful ways every single day. Your support ensures that every child has access to the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our class and believing in our students. Your kindness will make a difference all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1755715882198,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-class-for-a-year-of-growth/9600933/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our Class for a Year of Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2394255_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688438353749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/channing-cooper"},{"teacherId":6853199,"projectId":9799965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to provide OT sensory-based strategies for special education students at Ludlow Taylor Elementary School. The noise cancelling headphones work as a great sound buffer for students that have noise sensitivities, while the weighted lap blankets provide students with a comforting weight on their body during seated activities. The feelings buddies also allow students to feel validated with their feelings as a coping strategy. Overall these strategies will allow students to be able to access their curriculum and increase their active participation during school activities. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1760756242807,"projectUrl":"project/ot-sensory-strategies-for-special-educat/9799965/","projectTitle":"OT Sensory Strategies for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6853199_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673319166889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6853199"},{"teacherId":10159988,"projectId":9591942,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to help us journey through music. Because of your donations, you have truly lit up Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School.\r\n\r\nOur children have been nonstop excited about the new instruments. They request them daily, and it has been incredible to watch them sing, smile, and stay engaged as they learn. Students are already playing their favorite songs on Boomwhackers, and our preschoolers are learning handbells while beginning to read music in a joyful, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nYour support has made music learning fun, exciting, and meaningful. These instruments have helped us transition from simply teaching music theory to giving students real tools to apply what they're learning. They're building confidence, identifying sounds, working together, and they're already looking forward to creating music centers to keep growing.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful. Thank you for investing in our children and helping them experience the power of music.","fullyFundedDate":1760756399017,"projectUrl":"project/touching-the-heart-of-every-child-throug/9591942/","projectTitle":"Touching the Heart of Every Child Through Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10159988_orig.jpg?crop=2731,2732,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755187779238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/babs-alexander"},{"teacherId":10197363,"projectId":9630989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the fidgets, footballs, lamps, flexible seating, and personal whiteboards. When I opened the boxes the kids were so excited — lamps went straight up, flexible seats were claimed in seconds, and the whiteboards and fidgets were in use before I could finish unpacking. It's great to see them utilize the headphones and whiteboards to work independently on assigned work on the computer, or classwork. \r\n\r\nWe're using everything every day: lamps make our reading nooks cozy and help students focus, flexible seating lets kids choose where they learn best, fidgets support self-regulation during independent work, and the whiteboards keep partner practice fast and low-stakes. It's incredible to watch a student fidget in their chair and offer them multiple solutions, rather than the typical \"sit still\" response they have grown accustomed to. The snake fidgets push each student towards personal responsibility -- i typically only let them use it with me, and occasionally let them keep it when I leave the room. They are so excited to return it to me, building and maintaining trust internally and externally. \r\n\r\nNext up we'll weave these tools into larger projects — using lamps and cozy spots for sustained reading, whiteboards for quick formative checks, fidgets during longer work periods, and football-based team challenges to practice collaboration and communication. I'm planning a quick student reflection so they can tell us what helps them learn most. Thank you for bringing comfort, movement, and joy to our classroom — I'll send photos and student work soon!","fullyFundedDate":1758848974165,"projectUrl":"project/my-first-classroom/9630989/","projectTitle":"My First Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10197363"},{"teacherId":10187856,"projectId":9727244,"letterContent":"I want to extend my appreciation and gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to you, my curious and energetic young learners now have the tools they need to explore reading and math in hands-on and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nAlready, the materials have transformed our ELA and math centers. Students are practicing essential skills through play, exploration, and collaboration. During one recent activity, a small group worked together to solve the challenging 100 piece math puzzle. The pride they felt when they succeeded showed how these resources foster not only academic growth but also teamwork and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me foster excitement during our center time!","fullyFundedDate":1758848973943,"projectUrl":"project/games-and-puzzles-for-elamath-centers/9727244/","projectTitle":"Games and Puzzles for ELA/Math Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10187856_orig.jpg?crop=2848,2848,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755954878949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187856"},{"teacherId":7035983,"projectId":9508798,"letterContent":"Many of my students have already read through most of the chapter books. They were excited to see many titles that they had been interested in reading when I introduced the new books to our classroom library. The students take turns in the role of 'librarian' to make sure the books stay organized by genre and readily accessible to all students. They are mindful of how they handle out books to make sure they last and can be enjoyed by the students who come after them. \r\n\r\nThank you for allowing my students to develop and continue their love for reading!","fullyFundedDate":1755726386182,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-stuff-a-diverse-library-for-g/9508798/","projectTitle":"The Write Stuff: a Diverse Library for Growing Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7035983"},{"teacherId":10190326,"projectId":9625704,"letterContent":"On behalf of my Pre-K classroom, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our recent DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our young learners now have a warm, welcoming carpet for large group learning and circle-time activities, as well as sturdy metal shelving units that are already transforming how we organize and access our materials during our school's building addition transition.\r\n\r\nOur new classroom carpet has quickly become the heart of our room. Each morning, children excitedly find their spots for morning meeting, story time, songs, and shared discussions. For many of them, this is their first formal school experience, and having a designated, cozy space helps them feel grounded, secure, and ready to learn. We have already noticed stronger participation, calmer transitions, and increased engagement during whole-group activities.\r\n\r\nThe metal shelving units have had an equally meaningful impact. With our school undergoing construction, storage has been a major challenge. Because of your contribution, we now have a safe and efficient way to store learning materials, centers, manipulatives, instructional tools, and supplies. This organization allows the classroom to run more smoothly and ensures that the learning environment remains accessible and inviting despite the temporary disruptions.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given our students stability during a time of change, comfort during learning, and a sense of pride in their classroom community. These resources will continue to benefit them long after construction is finished and will support hundreds of future Pre-K learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for making a real difference in their daily learning experience. Your generosity means more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1755724883222,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-with-storage-and/9625704/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures with Storage and Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blackstone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10190326_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755627699335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190326"},{"teacherId":10188343,"projectId":9622309,"letterContent":"Thank you all, so much, for your support. Your donations helped fuel a classroom of students who have the materials and resources they need to succeed in math. From colored construction paper being used to model equivalent fractions, to Percy Jackson books students beg to read once they finish their problem set, I couldn't have done it without you all. And who could forget about the pencils?! My fellow teachers were right; students chew through pencils. Each student now has plenty of pencils, a colored folder for every class, and much more.\r\n \r\nAs part of our Strong Start every morning, we're talking about gratefulness on our way to Thanksgiving. I told them how grateful I was to have such generous strangers donate out of the kindness of their hearts to create a classroom where we can truly focus on learning. All of the pencils we have to sharpen, anchor charts we create to help us grasp a concept, none of it would be possible without our donors. I really can't say enough thank-yous. The look on my students' faces when they saw me unbox the entire Dog Man series for them was priceless. My artistic students love coming up to my desk when they're done with their work to use the art supplies (sharpies, glue sticks, paper,)which you have provided us. \r\n\r\nIt's been a blast coming up with creative ways to use the classroom supplies to teach math. As I said, the construction paper was a great way to model equivalent fractions. The large paper for anchor charts has been invaluable for test prep and student understanding. I really, really appreciate you all. Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755708931340,"projectUrl":"project/mr-molloys-first-year-frenzy/9622309/","projectTitle":"Mr. Molloy's First-Year Frenzy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Molloy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188343_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755565336745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188343"},{"teacherId":9300395,"projectId":9712686,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, I was able to continue my studies in Module 2: Transformative TEACHing and Leadership—an experience that has truly elevated my teaching and deepened the way I show up for my kindergarteners. During this module, I have been learning powerful strategies from courses like Trauma-Informed Teaching, Emotional Intelligence and Belonging, Mental Health in Schools, and Chair Yoga in Schools. Each class has given me new perspectives on how to help young children feel emotionally safe, academically engaged, and connected to one another. One of the biggest highlights for me has been learning practical ways to create a classroom culture rooted in belonging, where every student feels seen, valued, and supported by following the 7 principles of Trauma-Informed Teaching:\r\n\r\n1. Offer Clear Context and Framing,\r\n2. Create Reliability & Consistency,\r\n3. Use Invitational Language,\r\n4. Provide Options,\r\n5. Honor Choice and Voice,\r\n6. Listen and Respond Mindfully, and\r\n7. Close Out with Intention.\r\n\r\nThroughout this module, I have been learning specific tools that I've already started integrating into my daily practice. Strategies like the \"Peace Process,\" \"Two-Word Check-In,\" \"The Three Zones of Learning,\" \"Loving-Kindness Meditation,\" \"Appreciation Station,\" and various breathing and mindful movement routines have supported both my students' mental health and my own. I have also been learning new chair yoga sequences that are developmentally appropriate for young learners, and we've begun using them after transitions to help students reset their bodies and minds. These small, consistent practices have made a meaningful difference in helping my students regulate their emotions, communicate clearly, and feel more confident during learning.\r\n\r\nThis experience has strengthened my teaching, my leadership, and the sense of community in our classroom. Because of you, I am growing as an educator in ways that immediately and directly benefit my students. Your generosity didn't just support my professional development—it helped my kindergarteners build essential skills for well-being, emotional regulation, and kindness. Thank you for believing in this work and for being part of our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760764400696,"projectUrl":"project/module-2-transformative-teaching-and-le/9712686/","projectTitle":"Module 2: Transformative TEACHing and Leadership for My Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leidy Moreno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9300395_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x1384,y483&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721269403189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-leidy-moreno"},{"teacherId":9300395,"projectId":9511931,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a peaceful, welcoming space where my students can move, breathe, and connect with themselves every day in a mindful way. We've been using the materials during our morning meetings and after transitions, and the impact has been clear. Students love choosing a yoga card to guide our movement breaks, and the breathing balls have become one of their favorite tools for calming big feelings. We've also been integrating our yoga books and yoga cards into our ELA routines, including phonics and literacy. In addition, we've had monthly yoga sessions, and having the mats has made it much easier for all students to fully participate.\r\n\r\nThe fidget toys have also been incredibly helpful in supporting students' attention during my Guided Reading lessons in Needs-Based Small Groups. They love using the squishy balls as part of our phonological awareness and phonics routines. For example, they use the balls to \"smash\" the letter that represents the sound I dictate, or to tap and smash each sound as they segment the phonemes in a word. Reading CVC words has become so fun with these fidget materials!\r\n\r\nAs we continue building this practice throughout the year, these resources will support our ongoing work in emotional regulation, focus, and community building. Your support didn't just fund materials—you helped create a space where my students can grow academically and build lifelong habits for wellness. 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