{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Woodville PreK-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":54.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9341334,"projectId":10136823,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom read-aloud time has become even more engaging, meaningful, and exciting for my first graders. These new books have introduced students to a wide variety of stories, characters, and experiences that support both literacy growth and social-emotional learning. Through these texts, students are practicing important reading skills such as making predictions, identifying story elements, comparing characters, discussing themes, and building vocabulary. Many of the books have also sparked thoughtful conversations about kindness, courage, friendship, perseverance, and embracing differences.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and joyful experience. During read-aloud time, students gather together on the carpet, eagerly listening, laughing, asking questions, and sharing connections to the stories. Some books have inspired dramatic retellings, partner discussions, and even writing activities where students create their own endings or respond to the characters' experiences. The excitement surrounding these books has carried over into independent reading time as students continue revisiting their favorite stories throughout the day.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have become especially attached to certain books in the collection. Some of my more reluctant readers have been drawn in by the humor and familiarity of books like Pete the Cat and Goosebumps, while others have connected deeply with stories like Drum Dream Girl and Islandborn. It has been wonderful watching students discover books that make them laugh, think, and feel seen. 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Through these biographies, students are learning important literacy skills such as identifying character traits, making connections, asking questions, summarizing, and discussing central messages. At the same time, they are learning powerful life lessons about perseverance, courage, creativity, and kindness.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a very interactive experience. During read-aloud time, students gather together on the carpet, eagerly listening and participating in discussions about the people in the stories. Students love making connections between the biographies and their own lives, often sharing dreams they have for the future after hearing about someone who followed their passions or overcame obstacles. These books have also become popular choices during independent reading time, where students excitedly revisit their favorite figures and share facts they have learned with classmates.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who are usually hesitant readers have been especially drawn to these books because the topics feel personal and engaging to them. I have students who light up when reading about athletes, musicians, scientists, and artists they recognize or admire. One student became fascinated with space exploration after hearing about Mae Jemison, while another could not stop talking about the perseverance shown by athletes in the series. These books have helped students see that reading is not just about learning words on a page—it is about discovering people, ideas, and possibilities for themselves. 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These projects provide opportunities for students to explore agriculture, STEM, environmental science, and problem-solving in ways that go far beyond a traditional classroom setting.\r\n\r\nThrough interactive learning experiences, students are able to work collaboratively, think critically, and apply what they are learning in meaningful ways. Whether they are participating in outdoor agricultural activities, designing solutions, caring for animals, engaging in STEM challenges, or exploring scientific concepts through play and competition, these resources help transform learning into something students can truly experience.\r\n\r\nMany of my students thrive when learning is active, visual, and hands-on. These materials will help increase student engagement, encourage teamwork and leadership, and create opportunities for students to build confidence while developing practical skills they can carry with them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese projects also help create an environment where curiosity, creativity, and exploration are encouraged every day. By providing students with interactive tools and experiences, we are helping them connect classroom learning to the real world in exciting and memorable ways.","fullyFundedDate":1743611788527,"projectUrl":"project/ag-stem-supplies/9223189/","projectTitle":"AG STEM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6165763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699974462268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/woodvillehoofandhorn"},{"teacherId":6165763,"projectId":8649394,"letterContent":"My students learn best when they are actively engaged in hands-on, real-world experiences. These projects provide opportunities for students to explore agriculture, STEM, environmental science, and problem-solving in ways that go far beyond a traditional classroom setting.\r\n\r\nThrough interactive learning experiences, students are able to work collaboratively, think critically, and apply what they are learning in meaningful ways. Whether they are participating in outdoor agricultural activities, designing solutions, caring for animals, engaging in STEM challenges, or exploring scientific concepts through play and competition, these resources help transform learning into something students can truly experience.\r\n\r\nMany of my students thrive when learning is active, visual, and hands-on. These materials will help increase student engagement, encourage teamwork and leadership, and create opportunities for students to build confidence while developing practical skills they can carry with them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese projects also help create an environment where curiosity, creativity, and exploration are encouraged every day. By providing students with interactive tools and experiences, we are helping them connect classroom learning to the real world in exciting and memorable ways.","fullyFundedDate":1724328293172,"projectUrl":"project/agriscience-exploration/8649394/","projectTitle":"Agriscience Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6165763_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699974462268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/woodvillehoofandhorn"},{"teacherId":8174735,"projectId":9806763,"letterContent":"I put all the goodies into the cups to make cute Birthday cups. When the students come in on the morning or their birthday or the day before their birthday (if it's on the weekend), they have a Birthday Cup waiting for them. They get so excited and show it off to everyone else in the class. Even the other students are excited for them and wish them a happy birthday. \r\nThe cup has made my students feel loved and special. It also reminds the other students that it is the persons birthday, so the child gets lots of birthday love. In the community that I work, sometimes, my students don't get told how special they are, that they are loved, and that the day they were born is a magical day. This cup, as little as it may seem, it a way for me to show each of my students that they are special, loved, and that the world is a better place with them in it.\r\nThank you again for your donation. Without you generosity I would not be able to make these cups for my students. I truly appreciate all you do!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1760748723105,"projectUrl":"project/happy-birthday-cup/9806763/","projectTitle":"Happy Birthday Cup!!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Auter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174735_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648257080807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kauter"},{"teacherId":9341334,"projectId":10039760,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students can truly build, move, and imagine every day. When the materials arrived, my students were beyond excited—there were gasps, cheers, and immediate curiosity as they explored the tents, tunnels, and building kits. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students work together to design and build a large fort using the construction pieces. They tested different structures, adjusted when things didn't hold, and proudly invited others to crawl through their creation. It was incredible to see collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving happening all at once.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these materials during centers, indoor recess, and sensory breaks throughout the day. Students are building forts, crawling through tunnels, and engaging with sensory tiles to help regulate their bodies and stay focused. I have already seen a positive impact on student engagement and behavior—students who need movement or sensory input are able to reset and return to learning more focused and ready to participate. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1772252646629,"projectUrl":"project/build-move-imagine-a-stem-sensory-l/10039760/","projectTitle":"Build, Move, Imagine: A STEM & Sensory Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9341334_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720711617035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341334"},{"teacherId":9341334,"projectId":9897810,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has truly come alive with hands-on learning through our STEM in the Wild materials. When the supplies arrived, my students were immediately excited—there were cheers, wide eyes, and lots of \"Can we start building now?\" They jumped right into exploring, using the animals and building materials to design habitats, construct shelters, and even create bridges across \"rivers\" we imagined together. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students work collaboratively to build a safe habitat for their animals, testing and redesigning their structures when they didn't quite work the first time. They were thinking like real engineers!\r\n\r\nWe are now using these materials regularly during our STEM centers and small group time. Students are solving problems, asking questions, and explaining their thinking in ways that go far beyond what a worksheet could capture. They are not only building structures, but also building confidence, teamwork skills, and perseverance as they learn through trial and error.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1772850823681,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-the-wild-build-create-discove/9897810/","projectTitle":"STEM in the Wild: Build, Create, Discover","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9341334_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720711617035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341334"},{"teacherId":9341334,"projectId":10017122,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom library has grown in a powerful way. The Little People, BIG DREAMS books have helped transform social studies from something abstract into something personal and inspiring for my first graders.\r\n\r\nThrough these biographies, students are learning about real people who showed courage, creativity, perseverance, and leadership. Instead of simply memorizing facts, my students are engaging in meaningful conversations about what it means to make a difference, overcome challenges, and stand up for what is right. These stories have strengthened their reading comprehension skills while also building empathy and global awareness.\r\n\r\nOne of the most beautiful moments has been watching students make connections between themselves and the individuals in the books. They see that big dreams often begin with small beginnings. They ask thoughtful questions, share their own goals, and speak confidently about the kind of impact they hope to make one day.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only added books to our shelves — it has added inspiration to our classroom. Thank you for helping my students learn that history is made by people, and that they, too, have the potential to shape the world.","fullyFundedDate":1769620629786,"projectUrl":"project/little-people-big-dreams-learning-soci/10017122/","projectTitle":"Little People, Big Dreams: Learning Social Studies Through Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9341334_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720711617035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341334"},{"teacherId":9341334,"projectId":9846749,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our Holiday Hearts project brought so much joy and warmth into our classroom during a very special time of year. My students were able to celebrate together with smiles, laughter, and a sense of belonging that made the season truly magical.\r\n\r\nMany of my first graders may not always have access to extra treats or festive experiences outside of school, so being able to provide a joyful classroom celebration meant so much. Students made memories together, shared snacks, participated in fun activities, and felt the excitement of the holidays in a safe and caring environment. For some of them, this celebration was one of the highlights of their season.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, your support created something even more meaningful — a feeling of being cared for. When students see that people in their community invest in them, it builds confidence, security, and a sense of importance. You helped create an atmosphere of kindness and generosity that my students will carry with them long after the decorations are put away.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place where hearts feel full, joy is shared, and every child feels valued.","fullyFundedDate":1765201929676,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-magic-for-little-hearts/9846749/","projectTitle":"Holiday Magic for Little Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9341334_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720711617035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341334"},{"teacherId":5409827,"projectId":9953530,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Pre-K classroom is buzzing with excitement and learning! The new puzzles have quickly become a favorite part of our daily routine. We use them during center time to build fine motor skills, practice problem-solving, and strengthen early math and literacy concepts like shape recognition, sequencing, and letter matching. Just last week, a small group of students worked together to complete a large floor puzzle of the alphabet. They took turns finding letters, sang the ABC song as they placed each piece, and cheered when the final piece fit perfectly. It was such a joyful moment of teamwork and confidence!\r\n\r\nWhen the puzzles first arrived, the children's eyes lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to explore the bright colors and interesting shapes. Some students immediately began sorting pieces, while others carefully studied the pictures to figure out where each piece might belong. It was amazing to see their persistence and pride as they completed each puzzle. Even students who sometimes shy away from challenges were eager to try, encouraged by their classmates and the inviting new materials.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to continue building on these important skills. Our next step is to incorporate the puzzles into small-group lessons focused on storytelling and vocabulary development. Students will complete picture puzzles and then use the images to create their own simple stories, strengthening both language and comprehension skills. 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