{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wayne Township Pre-School","outOfStateSupporters":46.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9369653,"projectId":9945137,"letterContent":"This winter has been so cold. We had a long period of time when temperatures were well below freezing. Due to earlier events when SNAP formerly known as food stamps were stopped for a number of weeks last fall the families at the preschool are struggling financially. Families are struggling with paying rent, utilities, food, gas prices, and getting clothing for their children. \r\n\r\nI am a social worker at the preschool and I like to have extra coats to give to our students if their families are unable to obtain warm coats for their children because of unemployment, or high expenses. I was able to obtain coats of different sizes to have a coat closet so if I am aware of a family that is struggling I can give that child a coat. I find out about the students that need a coat either from staff at the school, or the family themselves. \r\n\r\nI know our families have been appreciative of the coats that have kept their child warm and they have been able to keep a roof over their children's head or pay for utilities that will keep the heat and electricity are on. Thank you for supporting this project.","fullyFundedDate":1766156436156,"projectUrl":"project/warm-bodies-warm-minds/9945137/","projectTitle":"Warm Bodies, Warm Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369653"},{"teacherId":8851624,"projectId":10035490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of interactive books for our preschool classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in how our students experience reading each day.\r\n\r\nWhat makes these particular texts so special is how they help us teach early literacy skills in a hands-on, engaging way. These interactive books introduce important foundational skills such as recognizing shapes, colors, and patterns, building vocabulary, and developing fine motor coordination through tracing, pointing, and page interaction. They also encourage early comprehension skills, like making predictions, identifying characters, and connecting stories to students' own experiences.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an active and joyful experience. Rather than sitting quietly, our students gather on the rug, turn pages together, ask questions, and eagerly point out details in the illustrations. Some children prefer to explore books independently, carefully flipping pages and interacting with textures or movable parts, while others enjoy reading side-by-side with classmates, sharing discoveries and excitement.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, reading in our classroom is not only educational but also deeply engaging and fun. You are helping our youngest learners build a lifelong love of books and learning","fullyFundedDate":1773873040887,"projectUrl":"project/play-along-pages/10035490/","projectTitle":"Play-Along Pages","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hallock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8851624_orig.jpg?crop=1835,1836,x0,y379&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670285816110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8851624"},{"teacherId":7950284,"projectId":10102966,"letterContent":"Our \"Sensory Play Starts Here\" materials have quickly become a favorite part of our classroom! My students were beyond excited when they first saw the new resources. Every child was eager to jump in and explore, and the room was filled with curiosity and smiles as they began touching, scooping, and searching through the sensory materials.\r\nMany of my students with diverse learning needs were noticeably calmer and able to participate for longer periods of time. The hands-on experience helped them stay engaged and focused in a way that traditional activities sometimes cannot.\r\nWe are also using the sensory materials to support speech and language development. During activities, I hide small objects in the sensory bins and encourage students to find and label what they discover. This turns play into a fun learning opportunity where students practice new vocabulary, describe objects, and communicate with their peers.\r\nNext, we plan to expand these activities by adding themed items to the sensory bins so students can practice sorting, describing, and storytelling during play. \r\nThank you for helping my students build language, confidence, and joy in learning every day!","fullyFundedDate":1774124846086,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-play-starts-here/10102966/","projectTitle":"Sensory Play Starts Here!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7950284_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638020186869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terri-britton"},{"teacherId":7950284,"projectId":10076890,"letterContent":"My classroom has been buzzing with excitement as we dig into our new dinosaur books! These books will introduce so many early literacy skills while capturing the curiosity preschoolers naturally have about dinosaurs.\r\nDuring reading time, students practice important skills like listening to stories, asking questions, learning new vocabulary, and making connections. Dinosaur books are perfect for this because they encourage children to wonder, predict, and share what they already know. We talk about different types of dinosaurs, compare their sizes, and even learn new words like \"fossil\" and \"extinct.\"\r\nReading in our classroom is very interactive. Students gather on the carpet, and we read together while stopping to look closely at pictures, ask questions, and act out movements like stomping like a T-Rex or stretching tall like a Brachiosaurus. The books often inspire dramatic play, drawing, and conversations throughout the day.\r\nSeveral students who are usually quieter during group time have become especially engaged during our dinosaur readings. One student loves pointing out different dinosaurs in the pictures and proudly naming them, while another student now brings the books to friends to \"read\" together during playtime.\r\nThese books have sparked curiosity, imagination, and a love of learning in our classroom. Thank you for helping our little paleontologists explore, discover, and fall in love with books!","fullyFundedDate":1773858109344,"projectUrl":"project/digging-into-dino-books/10076890/","projectTitle":"Digging into Dino Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7950284_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638020186869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terri-britton"},{"teacherId":101401,"projectId":9966123,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support in funding this grant to bring thematic bear materials into our preschool classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging, hands-on resources that spark imagination, encourage storytelling, and build early literacy and social skills. These materials have already begun to transform our learning environment into a warm, playful space where children feel inspired to explore and connect.\r\n\r\nYour contribution goes far beyond providing supplies—it creates meaningful opportunities for young learners to grow. Through bear-themed activities, our students are developing language, creativity, and collaboration in ways that feel joyful and natural. Whether they are acting out stories, sorting and counting, or simply cuddling a classroom bear during reading time, these experiences are helping to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and in the potential of every child we serve. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are truly honored to partner with you in nurturing curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in our preschool community.","fullyFundedDate":1766239467787,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-is-beary-fun/9966123/","projectTitle":"Preschool is Beary Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. I.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp101401_orig.jpg?crop=967,967,x957,y624&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666542746902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sfe2ai"},{"teacherId":5141083,"projectId":9601101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project. Your generosity helped create meaningful learning experiences for my little learners. We've now have had the opportunity to engage with storytelling in such a hands-on and creative way. My students' faces light up as they help me bring our stories to life. While they help me with the stories, they've also been building their language skills, strengthening their vocabulary, and gaining confidence. \r\n\r\nSo once again, thank you so much for helping our classroom grow!","fullyFundedDate":1764599381775,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-storytelling-k/9601101/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life: Storytelling Kits for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5141083_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517253321026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5141083"},{"teacherId":5083898,"projectId":9302428,"letterContent":"These materials will have a positive impact on our daily operations and activities. The clear storage bins will greatly improve our ability to organize supplies, materials, and small items in a way that is efficient and easily accessible. Their stackable design and secure lids will help keep items protected, reduce clutter, and support a more structured and orderly workspace. This will ultimately save time, improve workflow, and help ensure that materials are stored safely and consistently.\r\n\r\nThe world globe stress balls will also serve an important purpose. They will be used as stress-relief tools and engagement items that promote positive coping strategies, focus, and relaxation. These items can also support educational and interactive activities, particularly those related to geography, global awareness, and hands-on learning. Having simple tools that encourage stress relief and engagement can make a meaningful difference in maintaining a positive and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nOverall, these materials will help improve organization, support well-being, and enhance engagement in our space. We appreciate the support and the opportunity to utilize these items to better serve our needs and activities.","fullyFundedDate":1755723161766,"projectUrl":"project/earth-day-is-a-great-day/9302428/","projectTitle":"Earth Day is a Great Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stipek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5083898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516069271369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/juliastipekclassroom"},{"teacherId":5083898,"projectId":9302295,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our Artistic Mind project! We needed more art materials for our creative minds. We love the sticker pom poms, it makes it easier for students to create their project without worrying about the cotton balls falling off. Our students love water colors, and they love being able to get their own water color, to create their masterpiece. Our students love art, and we love to keep our classroom stocked with supplies. We are so thankful for people like you that donate to our growing learners projects to keep our classroom full.","fullyFundedDate":1755739036742,"projectUrl":"project/artistic-minds/9302295/","projectTitle":"Artistic Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stipek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5083898_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516069271369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/juliastipekclassroom"},{"teacherId":808757,"projectId":9901045,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get the resources we needed for our preschool! These STEM wooden balls and magnetic holders have been a game changer for our preschoolers. They have been able to keep the wooden balls near the magnetic board and incorporate it within the line of the ball drop. These have been a great addition to the magnetic board that we have been using for indoor play and work time. The studetns are able to create their own paths and learn with trail and error. These are great skills to learn at an early level to help them with problem solving and engineering in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1770391388513,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-motion-the-preschool-way/9901045/","projectTitle":"STEM in Motion--The Preschool Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angie-blankenship"},{"teacherId":5307672,"projectId":10061752,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get the resources we need to show our artistic abilities and beautify the school. These rocks and paint markers are being used within the classroom to allow the students to be creative and imaginative with their artwork. I am seeing rainbows, self portraits, family members, animals, and just engagement with painting from all of the projects we have compelted. \r\nThese rocks will be added to the outdoor landscape to help add a touch of color and preschool work to our outdoors. The students are excited to add them to the tree area and be able to show their parents and friends their masterpieces. \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769531744572,"projectUrl":"project/rocks-paint/10061752/","projectTitle":"Rocks & Paint","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meghann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5307672"},{"teacherId":3426882,"projectId":9966141,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"The Power of Simple Supplies\" grant. Because of your generosity, our youngest scholars now have a dedicated literacy workspace filled with essentials like staplers, Post-it notes, and hole punches. These simple tools have sparked excitement and pride in writing, and students eagerly choose this space to create, share, and practice their skills. We have already noticed meaningful growth in their confidence and writing abilities. Your kindness is helping build strong foundations for lifelong learning, one page at a time. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their bright futures.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a powerful impact on students' development and skill building. The materials you provided encourage organization, creativity, and independence as students plan, edit, and publish their work. These everyday supplies are helping young writers grow into confident communicators, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in their success.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nYour preschool friends","fullyFundedDate":1766261020336,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-simple-supplies/9966141/","projectTitle":"The Power of Simple Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Preddie-Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3426882_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757076782801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missalyssaspawsomepals"},{"teacherId":5307672,"projectId":9839636,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get the games needed for our students to work on cooperative play. They are able to work together as a team to come up with one final answer and solve the problem. These games are perfect for all of the students to work together and work with turn taking, sharing, and emotional skills. These games help support a wide variety of standards being taught. I love to watch all of the students working together and the students helping each other come up with different techniques and ways to get to the common end goal. 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