{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Croissant Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9537886,"projectId":10400023,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use the new books and games in our classroom! The books give them opportunities to practice listening, vocabulary, and early reading skills, while the games make learning letters, sounds, numbers, and other kindergarten skills fun and interactive.\r\n\r\nWhen the books and games arrived, my students were excited to look through the books and immediately wanted to play the games. They loved learning while playing with their classmates and working together.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these resources during centers, small groups, and independent learning. 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Students who often need additional support to access academic content are responding positively to opportunities to learn through movement, manipulatives, and interactive activities.\r\n\r\nThrough tactile materials, movement-based activities, and hands-on learning experiences, students are able to see, touch, move, build, sort, and interact with academic concepts rather than relying solely on traditional paper-and-pencil instruction. These multisensory experiences are helping students better understand challenging concepts, remain engaged during instruction, and practice important reading and math skills in ways that are meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nI am seeing students participate more actively, approach learning tasks with greater confidence, and demonstrate increased independence during instructional activities. The resources are also allowing me to differentiate instruction more effectively, providing students with targeted practice based on their individual academic needs and learning goals.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, Minds in Motion is helping students experience success. The project is creating an environment where students are more engaged, motivated, and willing to persevere when learning becomes challenging. By making instruction accessible, interactive, and responsive to individual needs, these resources are helping students strengthen foundational skills, work toward closing academic gaps, and recognize themselves as capable learners.\r\n\r\nMinds in Motion is more than a collection of classroom resources—it is changing the way my students experience learning by giving them opportunities to move, engage, understand, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1772813809972,"projectUrl":"project/minds-in-motion-hands-on-learning-for/10080857/","projectTitle":"Minds in Motion - Hands-On Learning for Reading & Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Macrina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2131176_orig.jpg?crop=1319,1320,x0,y175&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762314600115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissamacrina"},{"teacherId":5068038,"projectId":10282761,"letterContent":"These materials will make a meaningful difference in my kindergarten classroom. The light covers will help create a calm and comfortable space where students can take a break, reset, and return to learning ready to succeed. \r\n\r\nThe playdough will help strengthen fine motor skills that are important for writing, cutting, and other classroom tasks while also encouraging creativity and hands-on learning. The construction paper will give students opportunities to create, explore, and express their learning through fun and engaging projects. \r\n\r\nThese simple materials will help create a classroom where my students can learn, create, grow, and feel successful every day!","fullyFundedDate":1788467188182,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-playing-and-growing/10282761/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning, Playing, and Growing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5068038_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514769874040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-brower"},{"teacherId":5068038,"projectId":10323019,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our Kindergarten DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is providing my students with meaningful resources that will support their learning, independence, and success throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe prize box toys will be a wonderful way to encourage and motivate students. They will give students something to work toward as they demonstrate hard work, kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude. These small rewards can make a big difference in helping young learners feel proud of their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe growth mindset posters will remind students that learning takes time and that it is okay to make mistakes. They will encourage my students to keep trying, learn from challenges, and believe in themselves as they develop new skills.\r\n\r\nThe mesh bags will help us keep our classroom materials organized and easily accessible. Having supplies organized will allow students to take greater responsibility for their materials and help our classroom run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nThe birthday graph will be a fun addition to our calendar math routine. Students will practice counting, comparing numbers, and interpreting data while celebrating their classmates' birthdays. It will make important math skills more engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe daily schedule cards will help my Kindergarten students know what to expect throughout the school day. Visual schedules provide important structure and help young learners transition from one activity to another with greater confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThe playdough math mats will give students a hands-on way to practice important math skills. Using playdough allows students to build numbers, count, and work with math concepts while also strengthening their fine-motor skills. Learning through play makes math fun and engaging!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, these resources will help create a classroom that is organized, encouraging, hands-on, and full of opportunities for students to learn and grow. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make their Kindergarten experience even more special!","fullyFundedDate":1786633861647,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-supplies-for-a-successf/10323019/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: Supplies for a Successful School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5068038_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514769874040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-brower"},{"teacherId":9488227,"projectId":10127101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. The items that you purchased for our young readers have positively affected the learning process in so many ways. The students come into the classroom and have a neat and organized space for all their items. During our literacy block, the students interact with various activities that have been carefully curated and laminated to fit the students' needs. The students enjoy using the mirrors to help them with their phonemic awareness and use the dry erase boards to practice their skills. \r\nIt is with much gratitude, that I extend a sincere thank you for helping my students learn new skills and enjoy the space that they are learning in.","fullyFundedDate":1774383776230,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-tools-incen/10127101/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers: Tools, Incentives & Smiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sklar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9488227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709939044985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9488227"},{"teacherId":5068038,"projectId":10136621,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our Kindergarten DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is making a wonderful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe prize box toys and reward items will give my students something exciting to work toward and will help motivate them to work hard, complete their classwork, make good choices, and be kind and helpful friends. These small rewards can make a big impact by encouraging positive behavior and celebrating each student's effort and accomplishments.\r\n\r\nMy students are always so excited when they get to choose something from the prize box. Your donations will help us continue creating a positive, encouraging classroom where students feel proud of their hard work.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my Kindergarten students and helping make learning fun and rewarding! Your kindness truly means so much to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1783468391960,"projectUrl":"project/big-motivation-for-our-littlest-learners/10136621/","projectTitle":"Big Motivation for Our Littlest Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5068038_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514769874040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-brower"},{"teacherId":7851842,"projectId":5562705,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our flexible seating classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for our elementary students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students now have access to seating options that better meet their individual sensory and learning needs. Flexible seating helps students stay comfortable, focused, and engaged throughout the school day while promoting independence, self-regulation, and positive learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is creating a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment where every child can learn and grow. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make our classroom a place where all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1630595955381,"projectUrl":"project/ms-usticks-interactive-classroom/5562705/","projectTitle":"Ms. Ustick's Interactive Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Street","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7851842_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780519341921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7851842"},{"teacherId":9537886,"projectId":10217487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide these new learning incentives for our students. Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact on both student engagement and learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these incentives will help support upcoming lessons and projects that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students will continue building skills through group discussions and independent exploration. The materials you provided will allow us to create a love of learning, being more engaged in learning experiences that keep students excited about coming to class each day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and believing in their potential. Your kindness is helping create opportunities that will have a lasting impact on their learning and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1778164063004,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-successes-together/10217487/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our Successes Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9537886_orig.jpg?crop=1256,1256,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715178545681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9537886"},{"teacherId":2602154,"projectId":10212836,"letterContent":"Reading in our classroom has become one of the most anticipated parts of the day. Students are excited to browse the classroom library, recommend books to one another, and settle into reading with books that truly interest them. During independent reading time, the room is filled with engaged students who are laughing at funny moments in *Junie B. Jones*, sharing facts they learned from the science books, and eagerly turning pages to find out what happens next in *Bad Kitty*. Students are also building stamina and confidence as readers because they now have access to books at a variety of levels and interests.\r\n\r\nSome of my more reluctant readers were immediately drawn to the humor and illustrations in Bad Kitty, which helped them stay engaged and excited about reading. Other students who love learning about animals, space, and nature have spent extra time exploring the science books and sharing new facts with classmates during discussions. It has been incredibly rewarding to see students discover books that make them feel successful, curious, and motivated to read more.","fullyFundedDate":1778019588384,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-books/10212836/","projectTitle":"Chapter Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Consler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2602154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689031169869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2602154"},{"teacherId":5068038,"projectId":10230445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity will make a big impact in our kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new document camera will help my students see lessons, books, and examples clearly during whole group learning. The new erasers will help keep our whiteboards clean so students can continue practicing their writing and math skills every day. The new bags will help organize and protect student supplies, making it easier for students to stay prepared and focused on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a fun, organized, and engaging classroom for my students. Your support means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1778497866168,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-restocking-our-classroo/10230445/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: Restocking Our Classroom for a New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5068038_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514769874040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amy-brower"},{"teacherId":2602154,"projectId":10114645,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through our Student Incentives project. Your generosity means more than words can express. Because of you, my students will have access to rewards and supplies that motivate them to try their best, stay engaged, and feel proud of their accomplishments each day.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, these incentives are not just prizes—they are tools that help build confidence, encourage positive behavior, and create a joyful learning environment where every child feels seen and celebrated. Many of my students truly benefit from these small but meaningful rewards, and your support helps make that possible.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a direct impact on my students' daily experiences and their love for learning. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1776650420018,"projectUrl":"project/student-incentives/10114645/","projectTitle":"Student Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Consler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2602154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689031169869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2602154"},{"teacherId":5068038,"projectId":10170245,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support of our classroom. I wanted to share how the interactive read-aloud books you provided have made a meaningful impact on our whole group reading time.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these books, my students have become much more engaged during whole group lessons. The interactive features capture their attention and help them stay focused for longer periods of time. 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