{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wayne Township Pre-School","outOfStateSupporters":46.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10010253,"projectId":9920629,"letterContent":"I must tell you how excited I was as the teacher to get all the wonderful organizational materials for my classroom! I was able to get my thematic books, craft supplies, and my desk area in amazing order. It has made it a zillion times easier to prepare the lesson plans and small groups for my students. All of this in turn impacts my students because they are reaping the benefits of better lesson and small group planning! \r\n\r\nI am beyond grateful for your awesome contribution. Thank you for supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773306748586,"projectUrl":"project/sped-preschool-teacher-needs-organizatio/9920629/","projectTitle":"SPED Preschool Teacher Needs Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010253_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y494&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746130817346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010253"},{"teacherId":10010253,"projectId":10068139,"letterContent":"Wow! The students were so pleased when they saw the new drums. Their eyes lit up and they were excited to get playing at our 'Drumming with Mr. Dan' session. I know our drum instructor was as excited as the students!! \r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only impacted my students, it has impacted our whole preschool! Our school was fortunate enough to have a grant for Mr. Dan our drum instructor and now we have amazing, well made drums to learn rhythm, collaboration, and the enjoyment of music. \r\n\r\nThank you for making a huge difference in our preschooler's education. The impact of your kindness will ripple through all of our students for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1774963644021,"projectUrl":"project/drumming-with-preschoolers/10068139/","projectTitle":"Drumming with Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010253_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y494&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746130817346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010253"},{"teacherId":7950284,"projectId":10190827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Let's Build\" project! Your generosity has already made a big impact in our classroom. When we opened the package together, my students were filled with excitement and immediately began building and exploring. We haven't even had the chance to take the jumbo linking blocks outside yet because they were so eager to start creating!\r\nThese materials are helping my students develop teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity through hands-on play. I am already seeing them collaborate, share ideas, and take pride in what they build. Because of you, our classroom is filled with joyful learning and meaningful exploration each day. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1776100074049,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build/10190827/","projectTitle":"Let's Build!","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":1825241,"projectId":10067601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our outdoor river rock learning project. Our students were so excited to create art on their rocks to put in our outdoor learning areas. Our children loved creating and now seeing their art displayed in our learning spaces. It is so cool to see how they notice each other's creations and feel proud of their contributions to our learning environment. Thank you so much for your donation. It's donors, like you, that truly make a difference in our children's learning.","fullyFundedDate":1774963648407,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-our-learning-spaces/10067601/","projectTitle":"Rocking Our Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1825241_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453751434860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katelbarton"},{"teacherId":1825241,"projectId":9472419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our project. In Preschool, we play to learn. To fuel learning we do our best to infuse children's unstructured play and small group time with opportunities that develop their early literacy, numeracy, fine motor, gross motor, and over all student well being. This requires a variety of materials that can be used to create, learn, and explore at our children's fingertips. \r\nThank you so much for donating these materials to help our littlest learners, play, learn and grow in preschool. Donors, like you, truthfully make all the difference!","fullyFundedDate":1755776012286,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-and-grow-essential-skills-i/9472419/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, and Grow Essential Skills in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1825241_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453751434860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katelbarton"},{"teacherId":1825241,"projectId":9496355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our project. Our students have significantly benefited from the clear bins to help reinforce and support their organization and developing independence skills. It is so important to help support our littlest learners to easily access and store dynamic and varied materials. This variety of materials can be so difficult to store safely and accessibly in a classroom. With these bins, we can have materials visible, accessible, and at their fingertips to help to encourage and support their imagination. We are so grateful for your belief in our little learners and your support for our classroom. Donors, like you, truly make all the difference!","fullyFundedDate":1755743446670,"projectUrl":"project/clearly-supporting-learning-through-p/9496355/","projectTitle":"\"Clearly\" Supporting Learning through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1825241_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453751434860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katelbarton"},{"teacherId":7950284,"projectId":10155712,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support in bringing these materials to our outdoor learning space. Students use the Mini Construction Vehicles, sand, and Jumbo Double Octagon Builders to create construction sites, working together to dig, build, and problem-solve. When they first saw them, they were thrilled and eager to explore. Next, I plan to introduce simple building challenges and storytelling to extend their creativity, teamwork, and language skills during outdoor play. These experiences are building confidence and joy in learning!","fullyFundedDate":1775680732718,"projectUrl":"project/build-dig-and-discover/10155712/","projectTitle":"Build, Dig and Discover!","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":10153894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Future Astronauts Start Here: Books.\" Your generosity is helping me bring space exploration to life for my preschool learners in a meaningful, hands-on way.\r\nOne of the most exciting additions to my classroom library is the pop-up book about space and astronauts. The 3D pages immediately capture the children's attention and make concepts like rockets, planets, and space travel feel real and accessible. It has quickly become a favorite during read-aloud time, sparking curiosity, questions, and imaginative play.\r\nBecause of your support, my students are building early literacy skills while also dreaming big about the universe beyond our classroom. I truly appreciate your investment in their learning and excitement for discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1774963617221,"projectUrl":"project/future-astronauts-start-here/10153894/","projectTitle":"Future Astronauts Start 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":10167437,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students now have the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom and into the outdoors in fun and meaningful ways.\r\nWith the addition of sidewalk chalk and bubbles, my outdoor space has become a place full of creativity, movement, and joy. My students are practicing writing, drawing, and problem-solving with chalk while also expressing themselves freely in a relaxed, engaging environment. The bubbles have brought excitement and curiosity, helping my students build coordination, fine motor skills, and mindfulness as they play and explore.\r\nThese experiences are so important for young learners. Outdoor play gives them time to reset, recharge, and return to the classroom ready to learn. Thanks to your support, I am able to create a balance of academics and play that keeps my students engaged and excited each day.\r\nYour generosity is making a lasting impact by bringing more creativity, collaboration, and joy into my students' daily routines. Thank you for helping me make learning both fun and memorable!","fullyFundedDate":1775680729863,"projectUrl":"project/bubbles-chalk-smiles/10167437/","projectTitle":"Bubbles, Chalk, & Smiles!","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":10167438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project. Because of your kindness, my preschoolers now have access to engaging, hands-on materials like Wikki Stix, colorful cardstock, and Kwik Stix paint sticks.\r\nThese supplies are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students are exploring letters and shapes in creative ways, strengthening their fine motor skills, and expressing themselves through art. It's been incredible to watch their confidence grow as they create, build, and learn through these experiences.\r\nYour support is helping to spark imagination, encourage problem-solving, and foster a love of learning at an early age. Moments like these are so important, and they wouldn't be possible without you!","fullyFundedDate":1775681053044,"projectUrl":"project/mess-free-art-for-little-artists/10167438/","projectTitle":"Mess Free Art For Little Artists!","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":2095763,"projectId":10193199,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get the outdoor sand table supplies we needed. The sand table sift, funnels, and toys have already came in and we have started to use them at the sand tables today! \r\nThe students were very excited to see something new outdoors. They were engaged and wanting to share and play with one another. These toys will help in many ways with the basic foundations standards. Turn taking, engineering, and communication are three big areas of improvement we will see over the next few weeks. \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1776264949444,"projectUrl":"project/pretending-we-are-at-the-beach/10193199/","projectTitle":"Pretending We Are At the Beach","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Franks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2095763"},{"teacherId":1869320,"projectId":10190306,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get these art materials in the hands of the preschoolers. I have watched many preschoolers become engaged with the artwork and creating artwork pieces that are unique and fun. These are making the art experience interactive and fun for the children. The children are learning basic foundational skills of turn taking, creating, and engaging with the others that they will use for many years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for all of your support and helping the youngest of learners get the unqiue resources they need to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1776265331219,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-art/10190306/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lamb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1869320_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600783042128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1869320"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_100889","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":435,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - Pre-K","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":53.3,"schoolId":100889,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wayne Township Pre-School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wayne Township Pre-School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/msd-of-wayne-township/wayne-township-pre-school/100889"}