{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Corkscrew Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10327208,"projectId":9866022,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed and understand the structure of writing much better with the use of all our new writing supplies. \r\n The use of the colored papers have helped students organize the writiing process by planning, modeling and drafting with ease. \r\n The colored pens, have also helped identify student's topic sentences, opening hooks, transitions, details and closing paragraphs when they write. This allows them to self check that they have all the important details in their work. \r\n My students are excited about writing topics and using pens. We have seen a huge growth in letter formation and neatness. Their outlook about writing has definitely grown.","fullyFundedDate":1762009221782,"projectUrl":"project/writing-with-flair/9866022/","projectTitle":"Writing with Flair","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez-Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10327208"},{"teacherId":10309937,"projectId":9821707,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our classroom to life! Because of your generosity, my second graders have been fully immersed in our animal habitat project, \"Where the Wild Things Live.\" The materials you provided—Reader's Chair, dry erase markers, pencils, animal erasers, Play-Doh, dry erase packets for our animal project, reading comprehension cubes, and animal plate art kits—have made learning hands-on, creative, and unforgettable.\r\n Our Reader's Chair has quickly become the most popular seat in the room! Students take turns sitting in the chair to share their habitat research and read animal facts aloud. It has built so much confidence, especially for some of my quieter students who now eagerly volunteer to present. The reading comprehension cubes have transformed how we discuss nonfiction texts. Students roll the cubes and answer prompts about main idea, key details, vocabulary, and connections—all related to their animal research. Discussions have become deeper and more collaborative.\r\nThe dry erase markers and dry erase animal project packets allow students to brainstorm, sort animal traits, and map out habitat features before committing ideas to paper. This has encouraged risk-taking and revision without fear of \"messing up.\" The pencils and adorable animal erasers have made drafting and editing feel special; students proudly use their erasers while revising habitat descriptions. One of our favorite moments was when students used Play-Doh to model key features of their chosen habitats—rolling rivers for rainforest ecosystems, shaping dunes for desert scenes, and building icy terrain for Arctic animals. The excitement in the room was incredible as they compared models and explained why certain features were essential for survival.\r\n Finally, the animal plate art kits helped students create stunning visual representations of their habitats. Students are excited to combine their research, writing, and art into a final Habitat Showcase. Each child will present from the Reader's Chair, display their animal plate habitat, and use the reading comprehension cubes to lead a short audience Q&A session. We are also beginning to compare habitats, discussing how climate and environment affect animal adaptations.\r\n Because of you, our classroom is not just learning about where wild things live but also we are thinking, creating, presenting, and growing together. Thank you for giving my students the tools to explore the wild world around them. Your support has made a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1760979487449,"projectUrl":"project/where-the-wild-things-live/9821707/","projectTitle":"Where the Wild Things Live","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barreiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10309937_orig.jpg?crop=102,102,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760312388996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309937"},{"teacherId":10352131,"projectId":9898907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my Donors Choose project and for your generous support of my second grade classroom. I am so grateful for your investment in my students and our learning environment. The materials you provided have already become an essential part of our daily routine, and my students are benefiting from them every single day.\r\n\r\nThe rolling cart has been incredibly helpful during reading centers, giving students an organized and accessible place to store materials and move independently through their activities. It was easy to assemble, is high-quality, and even matches our classroom décor perfectly. The dry-erase pockets have quickly become a student favorite, especially because they come in different colors! We use them daily for reading and even math activities, and they allow students to practice skills repeatedly without wasting paper.\r\n\r\nAs a second-year teacher, having these resources has truly enhanced my classroom and the way my students learn. Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping create a space where they feel excited to learn every day. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764002673353,"projectUrl":"project/miss-sodeikas-reading-centers-makeover/9898907/","projectTitle":"Miss Sodeika's Reading Centers Makeover!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sodeika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10352131_orig.jpg?crop=3648,3648,x0,y912&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764001922699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352131"},{"teacherId":10212703,"projectId":9794260,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for choosing to support our classroom. Your donations have made a meaningful impact on my students and our daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe fish tank and supplies have become a favorite part of our classroom. Students eagerly observe the fish each day, learning responsibility as they help care for them. This has sparked rich conversations about habitats, life needs, and empathy for living things. The fish tank has also created a calming environment, helping students regulate emotions and stay focused during learning time.\r\n\r\nGrowing butterflies has been an unforgettable, hands-on science experience. Students were able to witness the life cycle firsthand, from caterpillar to butterfly. This project encouraged curiosity, patience, and excitement for learning as students made observations, drew diagrams, and shared their discoveries with pride.\r\n\r\nOur herb-growing project has given students a deeper connection to plants and the natural world. They learned how to care for living things, observed growth over time, and practiced responsibility by watering and monitoring their herbs. It was rewarding to see their excitement as they watched something they planted grow.\r\n\r\nThe marble run obstacle has supported problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Students worked together to design, test, and improve their marble runs, developing critical thinking and perseverance. This activity encouraged teamwork and allowed students to learn through trial and error in a fun, engaging way.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students have been able to learn through hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity, responsibility, and joy. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping create meaningful learning moments that my students will remember.","fullyFundedDate":1759963458177,"projectUrl":"project/super-scientists-in-first-grade/9794260/","projectTitle":"Super Scientists in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danielsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10212703_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755980665596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10212703"},{"teacherId":10188856,"projectId":9627734,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and for providing our classroom with computer charging stations, a color printer, and writing binders. Your kindness has made a meaningful and immediate difference in the daily learning experience of my third grade class.\r\n The charging stations have been especially impactful in the classroom. First of all we could never find the chords in the tangled mess and students would choose to not plug in their computers. My students now keep their devices powered throughout the day, which allows for less interruptions. They are able to stay engaged in research, testing, or any other project during the day. \r\n The color printer has allowed for so many opportunities for learning and creativity. I can print graphs, charts, or any visual aids which helps them better understand complex concepts. I was also able to print their holiday projects they made for their parents also!\r\n The writing binders have given the students a sense of organization and ownership of their work. It has helped them stay focused and take responsibility for their learning! \r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of my third graders!","fullyFundedDate":1762392088529,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-learners/9627734/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alex","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188856_orig.jpg?crop=744,744,x0,y255&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767838994125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188856"},{"teacherId":10214528,"projectId":9639336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project, \"Game On! Making Math Fun, Hands-On, and Engaging!\" Because of you, my fifth-grade students now have engaging, hands-on board games that make practicing math standards both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe are using the math games during small-group rotations and intervention time to help students practice specific grade-level standards such as operations with decimals, place value, fractions, algebraic expressions and problem-solving strategies. One memorable moment happened during a game-based review session when students worked in teams to solve problems and explain their thinking to one another. I watched students who are usually hesitant during math lessons confidently justify their answers and encourage their classmates. The games created a safe space for learning through collaboration and discussion.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. Several students said things like, \"Wow, these are so cool!\" and eagerly asked when we could start using them. Their enthusiasm carried through the lesson, and even students who typically struggle with math were fully engaged and motivated.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my next steps include using these games to reinforce current lessons and prepare students for upcoming assessments. We will continue rotating the games to target different standards and use them as review tools before introducing new concepts. The confidence and joy these resources have brought into our classroom will continue to support student growth all year long.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students the gift of joyful learning and helping them see math in a whole new way. Your generosity has made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758251417080,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-making-math-fun-hands-on-and/9639336/","projectTitle":"Game On! Making Math Fun, Hands-On, and Engaging!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bullen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10214528_orig.png?crop=411,411,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758075887729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10214528"},{"teacherId":8595961,"projectId":9778706,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for funding my Donors Choose request. I am a first year VPK teacher and I teach in a room that had very worn manipulatives. I knew I needed to get some new stimulating educational activities for my students. When I found out about Donor's Choose I was so hopeful that the generous people that contribute would fund my project. And to my happiness, they did. \r\n\r\nThe \"Letter Crayons Word Building Center\" and the \"3-Letter Word Self Correcting Puzzles\" are wonderful tools for our small group rotations. Both activities are guiding my students as they learn the basics of their first sight words. The fun colors and pictures had ease of use, are very engaging as they work together to \"build\" the correct words. \r\n\r\nThe \"Snap Bots\" and \"Silly Science Fine Motor Sorting Set\" have been wonderful additions to our science center. During free time, the children love to visit that center and work on their fine motor skills creating different robots and counting and organizing the objects by color. \r\n\r\nAs we enter the second half of the school year, I look forward to continuing their educational journey with these wonderful, stimulating, and fun manipulatives. I believe with Donor's Choose I have been able to guide them to enrich their educational experience so they are prepared for kindergarten.","fullyFundedDate":1759619034934,"projectUrl":"project/stimulating-activities-for-our-centers/9778706/","projectTitle":"Stimulating Activities for Our Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8595961_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759341393551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8595961"},{"teacherId":10290103,"projectId":9766665,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! The flexible seating options have allowed my students to work in groups and collaborate on projects. They share with others and invite new friends to sit with them during center rotations. My students have really taken ownership of their work and know that using the new seats is a privilege so they always try to submit their best work. \r\n\r\nThe chair bands have really helped some of my students who struggle focusing to use their energy in a positive way! They are better learners and have said how much they like them! Thank you again for your generous donation to our classroom","fullyFundedDate":1759042334963,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-centers/9766665/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clemmensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10290103"},{"teacherId":10269205,"projectId":9728630,"letterContent":"Our class is truly grateful that you have helped us to start our \" Book Buddies \" project in support of student growth and independence. The kids are really excited to read the books with the friend of choice.\r\n\r\nThe students decide together the books they want to read, based on interest and reading levels. I model how to read the text then students take turns reading to each other. Students discuss the characters and events in the book. At the end they write a review of the book on paper from our new colored printer. The book reviews are displayed in the library area of our class. \r\nThe project has deepened the critical learning skills, vocabulary development, discussion strategies and fluency of the students.","fullyFundedDate":1758452737749,"projectUrl":"project/book-buddies/9728630/","projectTitle":"Book Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blackford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10269205"},{"teacherId":6377127,"projectId":9670107,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support, which has allowed us to introduce a diverse collection of new texts to our students. As avid readers yourselves, you understand the power of a great book, and I was thrilled to share the excitement these books have brought into our classroom.\r\n\r\nI share a chapter of each book during our First Chapter Fridays and students immediately start clamoring for the extra copies when I am done. Without your generous donation, I would not have the ability to share the books with so many students at a time.\r\n\r\nSo many of the students previously struggled with motivation and often expressed that they didn't like to read. With this selection of books, they have discovered a whole new world of genres to explore.\r\n\r\nIn short, your investment has not just provided books; it has provided access, choice, relevance, and a foundation for critical thinking that will benefit these students far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1756739135685,"projectUrl":"project/race-your-teacher-in-the-sunshine-state/9670107/","projectTitle":"Race Your Teacher in the Sunshine State Young Readers contest!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCosh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6377127_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756684765110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6377127"},{"teacherId":10204531,"projectId":9633983,"letterContent":"Receiving these materials has brought such an exciting boost to our first-grade classroom! Having all of these resources on hand has made learning feel fresh, hands-on, and fun for my students. We use them every day during our centers and intervention time. The games have been amazing for literacy and math practice, especially the sight-word toss, which became an instant class favorite. I've also been able to use the materials to create engaging writing activities and new phonics centers that keep my students motivated and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was the day we opened everything together. My students were so excited when they saw all the new items for our classroom, there were huge smiles, little gasps, and so many \"Can we play with this today?\" questions. Their enthusiasm made it even more special.\r\n\r\nAs for what's next, my students are currently working on strengthening their reading fluency and foundational writing skills. These new materials are helping us take the next step by giving them opportunities to practice through games, small-group activities, and hands-on centers. We'll continue building their confidence with sight words, sentence writing, and phonics skills, all while keeping learning fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nA huge thank you to all of our donors! Your generosity has made a real and joyful difference in our classroom. My students and I are so grateful for your support, you've helped make learning exciting and meaningful for every child in our class!","fullyFundedDate":1760495500179,"projectUrl":"project/confident-readers-and-mathematicians-in/9633983/","projectTitle":"Confident Readers and Mathematicians in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abbott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10204531_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755728556334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10204531"},{"teacherId":10217672,"projectId":9820479,"letterContent":"Our new resources have already transformed the way my students engage with reading and math. One of our favorite activities this month has been our \"Word Builder Stations.\" Students rotate between phonics cards, sight-word games, Play-Doh word modeling, and their personal whiteboards. During one rotation, a student who usually hesitates to read aloud proudly used his whiteboard to tap out and write three new sight words. He was so excited that he asked to show the entire group—and they all cheered for him. Moments like this are exactly why these materials make such a difference.\r\n\r\nThe day the supplies arrived felt like a celebration. My students gasped when they saw the colorful phonics tools, the fresh whiteboards, and (their absolute favorite!) the new Play-Doh. Several students immediately started talking about what they wanted to build to \"practice reading and math.\" For many of them, having materials that feel fun and hands-on helps learning feel safe and exciting. Their faces lit up, especially when they realized these tools were just for them—thanks to people who believe in their success.\r\n\r\nWe're now launching a multi-week \"Readers and Problem-Solvers\" unit, where students will use the whiteboards daily during small-group instruction to practice stretching out words, solving math problems, and checking their own work. The phonics and sight-word activities will be central to helping them build fluency, while the sensory Play-Doh will support fine-motor development and keep them engaged. As students gain confidence with these skills, we'll move into simple sentence writing and more complex math problem-solving. 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