{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ridgewood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":436834,"projectId":10228380,"letterContent":"Something as simple as a bin may not seem like a life-changing classroom resource, but for my students, these bins have made a tremendous difference.\r\n\r\nIn our special education classroom, organization is about so much more than making our room look neat. My students need structure, predictability, and clear expectations to feel safe and ready to learn. Before we had these bins, our classroom materials could easily become overwhelming. Now, each item has a home, and that has helped create a calmer, more organized environment where my students can focus on what truly matters—learning and growing.\r\n\r\nThe bins have given my students opportunities to become more independent. They can see where materials belong, choose what they need, and help clean up when an activity is finished. These may seem like small accomplishments, but for my students, they are important steps toward independence and confidence.\r\n\r\nI have watched students who once needed significant help finding and putting away materials begin to take ownership of their classroom. They are learning that they can do things for themselves. They are learning to make choices. They are learning that they are capable.\r\n\r\nThe organization bins have also made transitions smoother and allowed us to spend more time learning instead of searching for materials. Most importantly, they have helped turn our classroom into a more peaceful, predictable, and welcoming place where every student has a better opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided much more than storage. You have helped create an environment where my students can feel confident, independent, and successful. 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Watching them discover something that brings them comfort, curiosity, and joy reminded me just how important sensory experiences are in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe little bean bag animals have become an instant favorite! My students love the different sounds they make—some sound like baby rattles, some squeak, and others make a fun crinkling sound like paper being crunched. Even more importantly, I have been able to use these special little animals as motivators to help my students complete challenging tasks. Seeing a student work through something difficult because they know they will get to choose a favorite sensory animal afterward is incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nAnd then there is the light-up aquarium! It looks absolutely amazing, and I cannot wait to see the reactions when my students see it for the first time. I know it will become a calming and peaceful part of our classroom—a place where students can pause, take a breath, and simply enjoy watching the lights and movement.\r\n\r\nFor my students, these aren't just pillows, bean bags, or a light-up aquarium. They are tools that help them regulate their emotions, stay engaged, communicate their needs, and feel safe and successful at school. Many of my students experience the world differently, and having sensory supports available can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed and being ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting our classroom. Your generosity has brought excitement, comfort, motivation, and joy into our school day. I am so grateful that you chose to invest in my students and help create a classroom where they can learn and grow while being exactly who they are.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference that my students can see, feel, and experience every single day! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787716744805,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-special-learners-one-sensory/10268701/","projectTitle":"Supporting Special Learners, One Sensory Tool at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Misner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp436834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719875274452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/436834"},{"teacherId":8183357,"projectId":9751862,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your donation to my classroom. The students were in absolute awe of the new bookshelves, and they are so much better than the old ones. \r\nWe have been using the bags included to send books home with students and use them for small groups. 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