{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wayne Township Pre-School","outOfStateSupporters":46.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6047556,"projectId":9620960,"letterContent":"Thank you for the weighted lap pads! When they arrived, my preschoolers loved the tactile exploration of the bumpy fabric and the fun dinosaur and airplane patterns. These tools provide proprioceptive input, creating a grounding effect that helps students feel where their bodies are in space. We use them to improve focus during circle time and provide stability during tabletop activities like drawing and crafting. Most importantly, these weighted lap pads provide the sensory support needed for self-regulation. The kids just think they have a cool new dinosaur friend sitting on their lap, while I'm secretly watching their bodies find that \"just right\" state! Your gift helps our little learners to find their calm while working to reach their developmental milestones. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1758546558481,"projectUrl":"project/calm-and-focused-weighted-lap-pads-for/9620960/","projectTitle":"Calm and Focused: Weighted Lap Pads for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Courtney, OT","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6047556_orig.jpg?crop=663,663,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607713163478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-courtney-ot"},{"teacherId":7950284,"projectId":9897148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Our preschoolers were thrilled during the unboxing and immediately wanted to explore the new materials in the classroom. Their curiosity and excitement were contagious as they touched, sorted, and imagined new ways to play and learn.\r\nPinecones, wood sticks, twigs, and wood slices are perfect for sparking creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on discovery. When the weather improves, we are excited to bring the rest of the materials outside to transform our playground into a natural space for exploration and learning.\r\nBecause of you, our children can connect with nature in meaningful ways that support creativity, teamwork, and joyful learning every day. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1769287287983,"projectUrl":"project/growing-through-nature-enhancing-our-pr/9897148/","projectTitle":"Growing Through Nature: Enhancing Our Preschool Play Space","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":9962143,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my preschool students now have access to child-friendly xylophones and drums that are already making a meaningful impact on our daily learning.\r\nWe are using the new instruments during circle time, small-group activities, and music exploration centers. One of our favorite moments so far was a rhythm activity where students took turns tapping simple patterns on the xylophones while their classmates listened and clapped along. It was amazing to see them practice turn-taking, focus, and self-expression, all while having fun and making music together.\r\nWhen my students first saw the instruments, their faces lit up with excitement! They were eager to touch, explore, and play. Many of them immediately began tapping out rhythms, smiling, and moving their bodies to the sounds they created. For several of my students, this was their first time ever playing a real musical instrument, and the joy and curiosity were unforgettable.\r\nNext, we will continue building on these experiences by exploring patterns, loud and soft sounds, and using music to express emotions. We are also beginning a simple classroom \"band\" project, where students will work together to create music as a group, learning cooperation and listening skills along the way. These instruments are helping my students grow not only as learners, but as confident and creative individuals.\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to not just hear music, but to create it. Your kindness has truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768598386943,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-musicians-mighty-music/9962143/","projectTitle":"Tiny Musicians, Mighty Music!","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":477619,"projectId":9292015,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. The students were so surprised to find pieces to build roads with our magnatile city and cars to drive. They have covered the tables with roads and buildings, creating their own cities.\r\n\r\nI recently overheard a child telling a friend about how the mom was taking to her to school, but she was stopping at the gas station first. I was thrilled to hear such rich and extensive language and to hear back and forth conversations between the two students. \r\n\r\nThese materials have opened a world of opportunities for the students not only with engineering and fine motor skills as they build, but also in vocabulary and oral language as they talk about what they are building and what is happening as they play.","fullyFundedDate":1755705213492,"projectUrl":"project/mega-magna-tile-metropolis/9292015/","projectTitle":"Mega Magna-Tile Metropolis","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rolfson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp477619_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496157780095","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/477619"},{"teacherId":6969200,"projectId":9840125,"letterContent":"My students have spent a lot of time reading and exploring all the Poke a Dot books. They are turning the pages one by one and reading in order according to the dots. They are following along with the counting and ABC books as well. These books provide a great exposure to our literacy skills and how to properly attend to books.\r\n \r\nStudents are learning to count using one-to-one correspondence by pushing the dots. They are recognizing more letters and the order they are in. They are even learning the sounds of the letters that coordinate with a picture. These books have opened a new world to our early learning students. Thank you for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1767628794176,"projectUrl":"project/poke-and-read/9840125/","projectTitle":"Poke And Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alicia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6969200_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607353137580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alicia-gay"},{"teacherId":6969200,"projectId":9840156,"letterContent":"My students have spent a lot of time reading and exploring all the Poke a Dot books. They are turning the pages one by one and reading in order according to the dots. They are following along with the counting and ABC books as well. These books provide a great exposure to our literacy skills and how to properly attend to books.\r\n \r\nStudents are learning to count using one-to-one correspondence by pushing the dots. They are recognizing more letters and the order they are in. They are even learning the sounds of the letters that coordinate with a picture. These books have opened a new world to our early learning students. Thank you for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1768877232299,"projectUrl":"project/poke-to-read/9840156/","projectTitle":"Poke To Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alicia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6969200_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607353137580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alicia-gay"},{"teacherId":8851624,"projectId":9913520,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for your donations!! Interactive storybooks have had a meaningful impact in our preschool classroom. These books introduce early literacy skills such as listening, comprehension, vocabulary, and sequencing in a playful, engaging way. The interactive features encourage children to make choices, predict outcomes, and connect actions with emotions, supporting both cognitive and social-emotional development. Reading in our classroom is active and inclusive, with children pointing to pictures, gesturing, moving their bodies, and responding in ways that feel natural to them. The books have been especially powerful for non-verbal students, who are able to participate by pointing, selecting images, and showing excitement through movement and expression. Reluctant or easily distracted learners are more focused and engaged, often returning to favorite stories again and again. Most importantly, these interactive books help children see reading as joyful, accessible, and meaningful for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1764537533237,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-storytime/9913520/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Storytime!","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":1005908,"projectId":10001775,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support. My students have already begun using our new sensory items to help in regulating their emotions. The pop tubes are fun and relaxing. The monkey noodles allow us to stretch and grow in our own way. \r\nBubbles are a daily joy for us. We like to watch the bubbles float and pop the bubbles. We also enjoy relaxing on the carpet while watching the bubbles fall on to us. These are all ways that my little learners have positive experiences in the school environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768440659164,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports-for-self-regulating/10001775/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports for Self Regulating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1005908"},{"teacherId":8851624,"projectId":9912098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! We have been using the new fidgets and quiet cube daily to support focus and self-regulation during circle time, small groups, and transitions. Students choose fidgets to help them listen and stay engaged, while the quiet cube is used as a calming tool when they need a break. When first introduced, students were excited and eager to explore the materials, quickly learning how to use them appropriately. One memorable moment was seeing a student who typically struggles with attention remain engaged for an entire lesson while using a crinkle fidget. Because of you providing these resources, we are able to continue building social-emotional lessons that help students recognize their feelings and choose strategies that support calm, focused learning.","fullyFundedDate":1766172015038,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-senses/9912098/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Senses!","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":6974100,"projectId":9727019,"letterContent":"We are using the sensory swing daily as part of our self-regulation and transition routines. One especially meaningful moment was watching a student who often struggles to stay focused during circle time use the swing for a few minutes beforehand. Afterward, they were able to join the group calmly, participate, and stay engaged for the entire lesson. The swing has become a safe space for students to reset their bodies and emotions so they can be more successful in learning activities.\r\n What are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\nMoving forward, students will continue learning how to independently recognize when they need sensory input and request the swing appropriately. As we work on current lessons involving focus, turn-taking, and following multi-step directions, the sensory swing will support students in regulating their bodies so they can fully participate. Our goal is for students to build lifelong self-regulation skills while feeling supported, confident, and ready to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1766156430393,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-action-a-classroom-swing-for-gr/9727019/","projectTitle":"STEM in Action: a Classroom Swing for Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6974100"},{"teacherId":4297989,"projectId":9975889,"letterContent":"We had these titles previously, but the paper covers had fallen apart due to heavy use. My students are so excited to see them in the library again! Most notably, students are excited about the fairy tale stories, which are our current unit of study. Beyond the excitement, these books are such a valuable learning tool in our classroom. These titles are quality mentor texts, engaging for children, and hardcover, so they should last through the use that little hands put them through. Thanks again for supporting our youngest learners!","fullyFundedDate":1767911910348,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-last/9975889/","projectTitle":"Books to Last","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Terri Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4297989_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690244341409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terrihoward"},{"teacherId":1005908,"projectId":9620891,"letterContent":"My students enjoy watching toys with lights and balls. They focus in and study how the activity works. We also have loved our new stepping stones with lights and sounds. They encourage us to be active even on the cold days. Zooming cars with lights on our carpet is exciting to fill our sensory and movement needs. We have found new ways to use these cars by building ramps and taking them outside to our slides. Your support helped provide new and exciting activities for my youngest learners. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758816725950,"projectUrl":"project/lights-sensory-action/9620891/","projectTitle":"Lights, Sensory, Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1005908"}],"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"}