{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6870938,"projectId":9375658,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have the classroom tools to help support their calming, feeling confident, and ready to learn each day. From fine motor materials that work on building their foundational skills to sensory supports and movement equipment, these materials are used daily in my classroom! The motor supports help my students to focus, regulate, and be ready and able to participate in classroom activities.\r\nWhen the materials were introduced, my students were so excited to open the boxes and ready to explore them right away! The rocker chairs are a favorite for afternoon group time on the carpet using the smartboard, and the scarves are often chosen during music time. The sensory lap pad helps to calm some of my students, and we have been working on other motor activities as well.\r\nThese tools are helping my students to grow in their foundational skills and increase their independence. They are able to stay engaged at centers or activities longer, and we are seeing so much success!\r\nYour support has made such a difference in our day. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755741812786,"projectUrl":"project/the-soothing-space-project/9375658/","projectTitle":"The Soothing Space Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6870938_orig.jpg?crop=1057,1057,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658279054590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heymsk"},{"teacherId":10004484,"projectId":9281464,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us create a supportive, sensory-rich environment where every student can thrive.\r\n\r\nThe new resources have completely transformed how our students approach challenging moments. We are using the calming tent, weighted lap pads, and sensory manipulatives (like the kinetic sand and magnetic reinforcer toys) daily. For example, during our whole-group math lesson last week, one student, typically prone to high anxiety during instruction, began to show signs of overstimulation. He was able to be directed to the calming tent and was able to self-regulate and rejoin the group, focused and ready to participate in the activity. Before your donation, this moment would have taken much more staff support for the student to regulate themselves.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction when we unveiled the materials was pure wonder! The jellyfish light was an immediate favorite, providing a soothing visual anchor. They quickly learned that the new bins of kinetic sand and small building blocks were not just for fun, but were tools they could use to calm their bodies before starting a hard task or as a structured break. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are making a plan for a classroom pet! We plan to make a learn about an animal, list their needs, make a trip to the pet store to get all necessary items to support our new pet! The classroom continues to become a place of comfort for the students. Thank you again for being an essential part of our students' journey!","fullyFundedDate":1756090495190,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-classroom-sensory-tools-for-focu/9281464/","projectTitle":"A Calm Classroom: Sensory Tools for Focus and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Looper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745544898039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004484"},{"teacherId":10012734,"projectId":9462044,"letterContent":"Our kindergarteners wanted to send the most sincere thank you to each and every one of you.\r\n\r\nSince we have begun our play-based exploratory play centers, it has become their favorite time of day. Our students are asking if they can have more time each day!\r\n\r\nWe have seen growth in their communication skills, curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. For those 20 minutes, you hear an enthusiastic buzzing of play and learning because of your help! We are learning to work together and take turns in science, blocks, art, sensory, writing, library, and dramatic play centers. So far, they've done three units including \"all about me\", \"community helpers\", and \"apples\". 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