{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nathaniel Jones Early Learning Center - Pre K","outOfStateSupporters":20.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8835981,"projectId":9477534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing classroom manipulatives and additional materials that help make learning more enjoyable and meaningful for my students. Your kindness has truly transformed our learning environment into a more hands-on, engaging space where students can explore, create, and discover through play. These materials allow my Pre-K learners to practice important skills in math, literacy, and problem-solving in a way that feels exciting and fun rather than routine.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are more motivated and eager to participate in learning activities each day. The manipulatives encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and fine motor development, while also helping children build confidence as they learn through doing. You have helped create a classroom where curiosity is encouraged and every child has the opportunity to succeed. Thank you for investing in my students and making their learning experience more joyful and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1753285740183,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-young-minds/9477534/","projectTitle":"Expanding Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Craig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835981"},{"teacherId":8835981,"projectId":6999154,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing art trays, calming corner materials, manipulatives, and so much more for my classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the daily experiences of my students. When they first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity—they couldn't wait to explore, create, and engage. The art trays have already inspired creativity and self-expression, while the manipulatives are helping build important math, fine motor, and problem-solving skills in a fun and hands-on way.\r\n\r\nThe calming corner resources have been especially impactful, giving my students a safe and supportive space to regulate their emotions and learn important social-emotional skills. Because of you, my classroom is more engaging, inclusive, and supportive of every child's needs. Your generosity is helping my students grow not only academically, but also emotionally and socially. Thank you for believing in my students and for making such a lasting impact on their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1669757495260,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn/6999154/","projectTitle":"Ready Set Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Craig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835981"},{"teacherId":8835985,"projectId":9951007,"letterContent":"Dear [Donor's Name],I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our class art project. Your contribution made a meaningful difference and helped bring our creative ideas to life.Because of your kindness, we were able to access materials and resources that allowed us to fully express ourselves and explore our creativity. This project was not only a chance to create art, but also an opportunity to build confidence, collaborate with classmates, and discover new skills.Your support has had a lasting impact on our learning experience, and we are truly grateful. Thank you for believing in the importance of art education and for investing in our growth. With sincere appreciation.","fullyFundedDate":1765251460444,"projectUrl":"project/art-and-crafts-in-pre-k/9951007/","projectTitle":"Art and Crafts in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835985"},{"teacherId":6842835,"projectId":10043892,"letterContent":"Our students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom! One special moment that stood out was during our outdoor learning time. Students used the new balls and soccer equipment to practice teamwork, taking turns, and building their coordination. It quickly turned into a mini \"class game day,\" where they encouraged one another and celebrated small wins together.\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, their faces truly lit up with joy and curiosity. Many of them immediately wanted to explore, ask questions, and jump right into play. For some of our students, these were brand-new experiences, which made it even more meaningful to watch them engage with such excitement and confidence.\r\nAs we move forward, we are building on these experiences by incorporating the materials into structured learning activities. For example, we are connecting outdoor play to math and literacy by counting scores, measuring distances, and even writing about their favorite games. Our next steps include creating small group challenges that promote problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.\r\nThank you again for making these moments possible. Your support is not only providing resources—it's creating joyful, meaningful learning experiences our students will remember.","fullyFundedDate":1769182552590,"projectUrl":"project/little-sounds-big-words/10043892/","projectTitle":"Little Sounds, Big Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mcclain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6842835_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747190260887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6842835"},{"teacherId":8835981,"projectId":9950999,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to materials like glue sticks, magnetic tiles, hot glue guns, towels, and more that are already making a meaningful impact on their learning. We have been using the magnetic tiles during our STEM centers to build structures, explore shapes, and strengthen problem-solving skills. One special moment that stood out was when a small group of students worked together to design and build a \"rainbow bridge,\" connecting their learning about colors and cooperation in such a creative way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was truly unforgettable. Students' eyes lit up as they explored each item, eagerly asking when they could start using them. The magnetic tiles quickly became a favorite, while the art supplies like glue sticks and hot glue guns have allowed us to take our craft projects to the next level. Their enthusiasm has brought a renewed energy into our classroom and has encouraged even our quieter learners to engage more confidently.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are excited to continue incorporating these materials into our lessons. Our next steps include using the supplies for more hands-on projects, such as creating models connected to our science units and collaborative art pieces that reflect what we are learning. These resources are helping us build a more interactive and engaging classroom environment, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to expand our students' experiences. Thank you again for investing in our learners and helping them grow.","fullyFundedDate":1765248187038,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-learning/9950999/","projectTitle":"Expanding Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Craig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835981"},{"teacherId":10379351,"projectId":9952056,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of the book binding machine and calming tools to our Pre-K Special Education classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on our students. The book binder machine is allowing us to create personalized learning materials tailored to each child's needs, helping them engage more deeply and confidently in their learning. The calming tools are equally invaluable, providing our students with safe and effective ways to regulate their emotions, build self-awareness, and develop essential coping skills.\r\n\r\nIn a classroom where many children are just beginning to understand and manage their emotions, your donation is more than just supplies—it is an investment in their growth, independence, and well-being. Because of your kindness, our students have greater opportunities to succeed both academically and socially.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and your commitment to supporting young learners. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1765990468875,"projectUrl":"project/my-calm-body-book/9952056/","projectTitle":"My Calm Body Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benedict","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10379351_orig.png?crop=242,242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765301003058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10379351"},{"teacherId":6842835,"projectId":9952286,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have the materials needed to fully engage with our UFLI phonics lessons. We use these resources daily to practice letter sounds, blending, and building simple words. One special moment was watching my students use the materials to sound out and read their first short words independently—they were so proud of themselves! When the materials first arrived, the students were excited and eager to try everything right away. Your support has helped make our phonics instruction more interactive and meaningful. As we continue our lessons, students will keep practicing decoding and blending sounds, helping them grow into more confident and successful readers.","fullyFundedDate":1765981760232,"projectUrl":"project/see-show-write-and-grow-in-pre-k/9952286/","projectTitle":"See, Show, Write, and Grow in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mcclain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6842835_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747190260887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6842835"},{"teacherId":6842835,"projectId":9941082,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been able to explore creativity and develop important fine motor skills through hands-on craft activities. When the new materials arrived, the excitement in the classroom was immediate—students eagerly gathered around to see and touch the supplies. We've been using them for small art projects where students practice cutting, gluing, and designing their own creations, which also helps build confidence and independence. As we continue our lessons, students will use these materials to create seasonal crafts and collaborative projects that encourage teamwork, imagination, and pride in their work.","fullyFundedDate":1765225040437,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-one-craft-at-a-time/9941082/","projectTitle":"Building Skills, One Craft at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mcclain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6842835_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747190260887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6842835"},{"teacherId":4107000,"projectId":9952419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the funds to purchase the materials for \"Hands on Animals\" My students have enjoyed interacting with the plastic animals. They also were excited to use the view masters to see real pictures of the animals. This has increased their curiosity about animals and their enviroments. It is fun to listen to their conversations while interacting with the plastic animals. The students have been discussing the animals housing and the foods that they eat. It has also increased their creativity as they turn the animals into characters in their made up stories. Thank you again for blessing my Pre Kindergarten students through the \"Hands on Animals\" project. I look forward to working with you again.","fullyFundedDate":1765331513103,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-animals/9952419/","projectTitle":"Hands on Animals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4107000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573826480422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4107000"},{"teacherId":6842835,"projectId":9843254,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom! We recently used the materials during small group centers, and they were fully engaged and eager to participate. When they first saw the new items, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping us build stronger skills in our current lesson, and we will continue using them in daily activities to support hands-on learning. Thank you for giving our classroom the tools we need to grow and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1764687913004,"projectUrl":"project/discover-explore-imagine/9843254/","projectTitle":"Discover, Explore, Imagine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mcclain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6842835_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747190260887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6842835"},{"teacherId":10051463,"projectId":9400643,"letterContent":"This project supported my PreK students' growth by encouraging active engagement, curiosity, and hands-on learning. Through developmentally appropriate activities, students strengthened early academic skills such as language development, problem-solving, and basic concepts while also building social-emotional skills like cooperation, communication, and confidence. The project allowed students to express creativity, practice following directions, and learn through play, which is essential at the PreK level. Overall, it created meaningful learning experiences that supported whole-child development and increased students' enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited and ready to use all of our new things! Especially the art supplies creating different artwork or being able to learn to write on something else other than pencil and paper. Thank you again for all donations!","fullyFundedDate":1749727320341,"projectUrl":"project/the-tactile-town/9400643/","projectTitle":"The Tactile Town","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10051463"},{"teacherId":6842835,"projectId":9414342,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students are already enjoying the new trampoline, scooters, and hula hoops in so many exciting ways. We've incorporated them into daily movement breaks and indoor recess. During our \"Move & Groove\" stations, small groups rotate between hula-hoop challenges, scooter relays, and trampoline jumps. These activities build balance, coordination, and teamwork while giving students a fun way to release energy and refocus for learning.\r\nTheir excitement when the materials first arrived was priceless. Many gasped and cheered as they entered the shared pod space and spotted the bright scooters and trampoline. Several immediately began planning games together, and one student exclaimed, \"This is the best surprise ever!\" The materials instantly became a shared highlight of the day.\r\nLooking ahead, we're integrating these resources into a new unit on health and body awareness. Students will track how different activities—jumping, scooting, or hooping—make their hearts beat faster and help their bodies grow strong. This ties physical play to science and self-care, reinforcing how movement supports both learning and overall well-being.\r\nYour contribution has truly made a difference for our entire grade level. 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