{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Deer Point Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10041708,"projectId":9455151,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become an even more joyful and engaging place to learn! When the new materials arrived—like the Calm Strips, kinetic sand, expression puzzle cubes, Chutes and Ladders game, and colorful dry-erase dots—my students could hardly contain their excitement. Their eyes grew wide, and they immediately wanted to explore everything.\r\nThe Calm Strips have become a favorite calming tool for students who need a moment to reset or focus. The kinetic sand has inspired lots of creative play and is a wonderful sensory activity that helps students relax and collaborate. The wooden face-changing puzzle cubes have sparked laughter and thoughtful conversations as students match and guess different emotions, building both problem-solving and social-emotional skills. Chutes and Ladders has brought the class together during group game time, helping everyone practice turn-taking and friendly competition. The dry-erase dots have made table activities more interactive, letting students draw, write, and share ideas right at their seats.\r\nOne of my favorite moments was when a student who is usually quiet took the lead in showing classmates how to use the Calm Strips during our morning meeting. It was a proud moment for both of us!\r\nNext, we'll use the kinetic sand for hands-on math and science lessons—measuring, molding shapes, and even exploring color mixing. The expression cubes will continue to support our social-emotional learning, as we practice identifying and talking about feelings. Your donation has opened up so many new possibilities for our students, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1756827579811,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-fine-motor-skills/9455151/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Fine Motor Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10041708_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785266400123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10041708"},{"teacherId":9816397,"projectId":9869701,"letterContent":"I am excited to share with you the amazing impact your donation has made in my classroom. My students absolutely love both the calming koalas and the weighted blanket butterfly! \r\n\r\nWe can easily give them either item when they are overstimulated and they use them to help calm themselves. The koala helps them regulate their breathing, and has a few different settings that use different breathing techniques, so they get to pick which one they need most at that particular moment. The weighted butterfly offers them comfort and gives them a sense of being held, which autistic kids need even though they often struggle with human contact.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for helping our class! These tools have made such a difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1763440911094,"projectUrl":"project/calming-items-for-autistic-classroom/9869701/","projectTitle":"Calming Items for Autistic Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9816397_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751135129354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9816397"},{"teacherId":10250245,"projectId":9701601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Hands-On Learning Through Play: Toys and Tools for Growing Minds. Because of you, our classroom is filled with engaging materials that inspire creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration. We use these resources during centers, small groups, and free play to build fine motor skills, early math and literacy, and teamwork. Students were thrilled when they first saw the materials and eagerly jumped in, using new vocabulary and collaborating with peers. 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