{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Priest River Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9226265,"projectId":10043287,"letterContent":"Thank YOU from the bottom of my heart! YOU have made a HUGE difference to these kindergarten students! They love to come to school and learn! They are like sponges soaking up all the fun and knowledge that they can get! Excited for each activity we do! \r\n\r\nBringing STEAM science technology engineering art and math tools and activities keep these kids engaged and wanting to learn MORE! Thank YOU for giving these kids that wonderful experience in school! \r\n\r\nThey are excelling in reading - just this last month we are decoding cvc words like: cat sat mat hat chat pat bat splat while hearing themselves read the words because they are using their \"whisper\" phones! So great for them to see the word (sight) say the word and \"hear\" themselves say it (hearing)... we know that the more 5 senses we use in our learning the more the learning accelerates and learning is retained! \r\n\r\nThe STEAM hands on activities are the BEST! YOU are the BEST for giving them these tools - THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1771867714596,"projectUrl":"project/stem-building-hands-on-discovering-in/10043287/","projectTitle":"STEM: Building Hands On, Discovering, Inquiring -Bright Minds in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McConville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226265_orig.jpg?crop=2304,2304,x440,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693081049345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226265"},{"teacherId":9226265,"projectId":9916972,"letterContent":"Our class has amazing kindergarteners that love hands-on experiments and super fun STEM activities! \r\n\r\nThe kids got SO HAPPY and EXCITED when the donor's choose packages where delivered to our classroom! We just had to open the packages right away! The look on their faces was priceless! I love these kids so much! \r\n\r\nThey truly enjoy their STEM hands on materials! Great way to learn with others and with materials they can access each day for that I am truly grateful for YOU and your kind heart in helping these kids have STEM fun activities! \"THANK YOU\"","fullyFundedDate":1765472055857,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-kindergarten-for-little-future-e/9916972/","projectTitle":"STEM in Kindergarten for Little Future Engineers-Build & Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McConville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226265_orig.jpg?crop=2304,2304,x440,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693081049345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226265"},{"teacherId":9864490,"projectId":9655323,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see all the playdough we received, block people, and all the playdough accessories.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, play dough has become an engaging and effective tool for early literacy development. When my students use the playdough to form letters, they are doing much more than shaping dough- they are strengthening the foundational skills needed for handwriting and reading. Beyond literacy skills, playdough encourages their hand eye coordination, focus and persistence, problem-solving, and confidence in early writing.\r\n\r\nThe block people have transformed our block center into a space rich with imagination, storytelling, and purposeful design. These small figures help students move beyond simply stacking blocks- they begin building communities, homes, schools, zoos, and entire cities. When the students add block people to their structures, their play becomes more intentional. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1765472055950,"projectUrl":"project/playful-learning-with-play-dough/9655323/","projectTitle":"Playful Learning with Play Dough","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9864490_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y453&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742084638649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9864490"},{"teacherId":9864490,"projectId":9683701,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the new materials we received! These hands-on tools are building critical thinking skills, strengthening fine motor development, encouraging collaboration, and fostering creativity.\r\n\r\nMy students are using the people connectors to explore teamwork and imaginative play. We also use them to create patterns and counting. The waffle blocks they use to design and problem-solve through construction, and magnetic letter builders to strengthen early literacy skills in a fun, tactile way.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom is visible each day as students confidently experiment, create, and learn together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts their confidence, curiosity, and love of learning. On behalf of my entire class, thank you for investing in our students' futures and helping us create a classroom where learning truly comes to life.","fullyFundedDate":1763598513792,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-and-creative-hands/9683701/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds and Creative Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9864490_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y453&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742084638649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9864490"},{"teacherId":9864490,"projectId":9491202,"letterContent":"Thank to your generous support, my kindergarten students now have more opportunities to learn through hands-on exploration and creativity!\r\n\r\nWe use the playdough letter mats almost daily! They are helping students strengthen fine motor skills while learning letter formation and letter sounds. My students were beyond excited when they saw the watercolor paint. We paint in class a lot. We use completed a Veterans Day painting! Our new magnetic blocks and hexagonal blocks encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and imaginative building during both learning centers and free play. The sensory bubble toy is providing a calming and engaging tool to help students regulate their emotions and stay focused during the day.\r\n\r\nThese new materials have made our classroom a more joyful, interactive, and supportive place to learn. My students are excited to come to school each day and explore, create, and grow- all thanks to your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1756219730887,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-ideas/9491202/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9864490_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y453&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742084638649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9864490"},{"teacherId":9226265,"projectId":9670570,"letterContent":"THANK YOU SO MUCH to Carol Ward, the Anonymous donors and the RIPPLE company! \r\n\r\nThe students faces lit up with excitement and such great energy when the Donors Choose materials got delivered to our classroom so we opened the boxes immediately as the kids were SO excited to get them! \r\n\r\nWe've been using these materials now for a few weeks since we got them and they have made such a difference in students being engaged in learning! Kids want to have FUN... and these materials make learning SO FUN! Thank YOU\r\n\r\nWe use the Alphabet & Letter Recognition - Find the Letter Activity Center is an interactive, engaging way for young learners to spot, match, and identify letters. We also use the magnetic letter building activity is so fun for the kids! They use it build letters and learn letter names and sounds! \r\n\r\nThe Class Pack of LCD Writing Tablet Drawing Boards they are so happy to use to practice handwriting, drawing, and spelling. We use these with the whole class at once because we have enough for all the students to use! They love it! We are daily practicing letter formation with the LCD Tablets \r\n\r\nThese kids LOVE MATH... the Math Teacher Created Resources Number STAX (Foam Number Blocks) helps them learn number recognition, sequencing, and basic math operations. So great for visual and tactile learning in early math development they have fun using it to learn!\r\n\r\nThey ALL LOVE the STEM Kits- Such amazing Hands-on science and engineering projects they are learning problem-solving, critical thinking, and basic physics.\r\n\r\nThanks again SO MUCH Carol Ward, Anonymous Donors and the RIPPLE company!","fullyFundedDate":1758247557761,"projectUrl":"project/little-ones-learn-through-play-in-kinder/9670570/","projectTitle":"Little Ones Learn Through Play in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McConville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226265_orig.jpg?crop=2304,2304,x440,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693081049345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226265"},{"teacherId":9226265,"projectId":9495868,"letterContent":"Thank YOU so much for giving my students these engaging amazing hands on FUN resources! When my students saw the new resources, their faces lit up with excitement! They couldn't wait to try out the magnetic letter builders and headphones with microphones to hear themselves talk and they were especially curious about using the tongs to find each letter in the yellow sand to place each letter on it's letter card. It was a race to see who in their group can find the letter first! All this excitement and so much learning and engagement. \r\n\r\nThe day we opened all these new tools and resources at the time school was ending lots of kids were saying \"it's already time to go home!\" as they wanted to keep learning through play! I'm so appreciative and grateful for these materials that inspire my students and create such FUN experiences in the classroom! YOU made this happen! Thank YOU from the bottom of my heart! \r\n\r\nMy students are more engaged because learning feels like play. These materials encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity. I am able to differentiate instruction more clearly.\" We have already put these resources to great use in our classroom and wow time flies when you're having FUN!","fullyFundedDate":1755649260141,"projectUrl":"project/yay-kindergarteners-love-essential-class/9495868/","projectTitle":"Yay Kindergarteners Love Essential Classroom Supplies & STEM Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McConville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9226265_orig.jpg?crop=2304,2304,x440,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693081049345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9226265"},{"teacherId":9864490,"projectId":9491122,"letterContent":"When my students saw the new resources, their faces lit up with excitement! They couldn't wait to try out the dot markers and jumbo crayons, and they were especially curious about building with the wooden log toys. The easel pads sparked conversations about what we could create as a class, and the laminating pouches made it possible for me to introduce new reusable activities they were eager to explore.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to great use in our classroom! The dot markers are being used during literacy and math centers for letter recognition, patterning, and hands-on counting activities. The wooden log toys are sparking collaboration and problem-solving in our STEM play area, where students work together to build structures and explore balance. The jumbo crayons are giving our young writers and artists the confidence to create bold drawings and practice fine motor skills. The glue is helping with daily art projects, while the laminating pouches allow me to create reusable center materials and learning games that students can enjoy over and over. Post it sticky easel pads are being used for anchor charts, shared writing, and brainstorming, giving students a big visual space to see their thinking come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1755827024045,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-need-bright-materials/9491122/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds Need Bright Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9864490_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y453&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742084638649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9864490"},{"teacherId":9864490,"projectId":9150447,"letterContent":"These resources have made a big impact in my kindergarten classroom by supporting both hands on learning and student independence. My Kinders reacted with so much excitement, curiosity, and wonder when they first saw our new resources! They were instantly drawn to them, eager to build tall towers, bridges, and imaginative creations. \r\n\r\nMagnetic tiles, rods and balls have encouraged STEM exploration through building and problem solving. They have sparked imagination and collaboration during centers and free play. The ten frames, dice, number bonds, and number lines have provided visuals and tactile tools for number sense. It has supported differentiation-students can practice at their own level with concrete tools. The 3D shapes have allowed children to touch and manipulate geometry concepts. The whisper phones have improved fluency, self-monitoring, and confidence in reading.\r\n\r\nMy students are more engaged because learning feels like play. These materials encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity. 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