{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northeast East Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":8.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1327675,"projectId":9793302,"letterContent":"This project has brought so much joy and engagement into our Kindergarten classroom. While many people are familiar with using technology and materials at home, the way we use them in school creates meaningful learning moments for young children. Our new Qball+ wireless microphone has quickly become a class favorite. Students love hearing their voices amplified, and it has transformed our interactive alphabet games—especially when we toss the Qball around the room to take turns answering. It has encouraged even our quietest learners to speak up with confidence and participate more fully.\r\n\r\nThe sensory and musical items you provided have also made an incredible impact. The rainbow hand kites and egg shakers are used during movement breaks, music time, and transitions, and our students absolutely light up when they see them come out. Our students who attend LifeSkills and are mainstreamed into kindergarten have shown the most excitement. One student with significantly weak hand strength is now able to grasp and shake both the hand kites and the egg shakers—something that wasn't possible for him before. These tools allow him to participate alongside his peers with pride, movement, and rhythm.\r\n\r\nFinally, the large 11\" x 17\" cardstock has supported our classroom in countless ways—from creating vibrant posters to printing durable learning materials that little hands can use again and again. Your donations have given our students opportunities to move, speak, create, and connect in ways that truly enrich their school experience. We are so grateful for your generosity and the meaningful difference it continues to make each day.","fullyFundedDate":1759770249884,"projectUrl":"project/move-create-and-connect-inclusive-mus/9793302/","projectTitle":"Move, Create, and Connect! Inclusive Music & Art Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ficklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1327675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557107593248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ficklin"},{"teacherId":1327675,"projectId":9694203,"letterContent":"When our Ellie the Elephant resources arrived, my students lit up with excitement! These whimsical materials quickly became the centerpiece of our classroom. We've been using the elephants in storytelling, counting games, and even small world play to build imagination and early math skills.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was seeing each student working on their own wooden puzzle provided through DonorsChoose. The room was filled with focus, pride, and little cheers as they celebrated finishing their puzzles—building both confidence and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nBecause many of my students didn't attend preschool, these materials give them engaging ways to practice sharing, role-play, and problem-solving while still having fun. The next step is weaving Ellie into our literacy lessons, where she'll help introduce new vocabulary and inspire students to create their own illustrated elephant adventures.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom feels a little more magical and a lot more connected.","fullyFundedDate":1757534196903,"projectUrl":"project/ellies-trunk-of-surprises-a-steam-adve/9694203/","projectTitle":"Ellie’s Trunk of Surprises: A STEAM Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ficklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1327675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557107593248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ficklin"},{"teacherId":1327675,"projectId":9281649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my kindergarten classroom! The items you provided have had a meaningful and immediate impact on my students, especially given the varied levels of learners I serve. From advanced thinkers who crave new challenges, to students who need a little extra support to make academic gains, and even to those who benefit from hands-on, sensory-rich experiences, these materials have become vital tools in meeting everyone's needs.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment stands out: when my students first saw the Lincoln Logs and Playmags people, their eyes absolutely lit up. My advanced thinkers quickly began planning complex train routes and structures, incorporating storylines and teamwork into their builds. At the same time, students who require more guided interaction were able to use these same materials to work alongside peers, practicing turn-taking, problem-solving, and language skills in a very natural and engaging way. Our students who benefit from sensory input have found the Play-Doh accessories and Mr. Potato Head parts especially enjoyable; these tools allow them to express creativity while strengthening fine motor skills and regulation strategies. The Sterilite containers and shelf organizers have been invaluable in keeping these materials accessible and tidy, encouraging independence and responsibility in our young learners.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to play a key role in both structured lessons and free-choice centers. For example, during our upcoming unit on community helpers, the Playmags figures and Lincoln Logs will help students create towns and stories that deepen their understanding of roles in the community. The dry-erase sleeves have already been put to great use for literacy and math practice, allowing for repeated use and quick corrections without the waste of paper. Thanks to your kindness, my students have more opportunities to collaborate, imagine, and learn in ways that meet their unique developmental needs.","fullyFundedDate":1746463364444,"projectUrl":"project/little-builders-big-dreams-lincoln-log/9281649/","projectTitle":"Little Builders, Big Dreams: Lincoln Logs and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ficklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1327675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557107593248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ficklin"},{"teacherId":1327675,"projectId":9334329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my kindergarten classroom! The items you provided have had a meaningful and immediate impact on my students, especially given the varied levels of learners I serve. From advanced thinkers who crave new challenges, to students who need a little extra support to make academic gains, and even to those who benefit from hands-on, sensory-rich experiences, these materials have become vital tools in meeting everyone's needs.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment stands out: when my students first saw the Lincoln Logs and Playmags people, their eyes absolutely lit up. My advanced thinkers quickly began planning complex train routes and structures, incorporating storylines and teamwork into their builds. At the same time, students who require more guided interaction were able to use these same materials to work alongside peers, practicing turn-taking, problem-solving, and language skills in a very natural and engaging way. Our students who benefit from sensory input have found the Play-Doh accessories and Mr. Potato Head parts especially enjoyable; these tools allow them to express creativity while strengthening fine motor skills and regulation strategies. The Sterilite containers and shelf organizers have been invaluable in keeping these materials accessible and tidy, encouraging independence and responsibility in our young learners.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to play a key role in both structured lessons and free-choice centers. For example, during our upcoming unit on community helpers, the Playmags figures and Lincoln Logs will help students create towns and stories that deepen their understanding of roles in the community. The dry-erase sleeves have already been put to great use for literacy and math practice, allowing for repeated use and quick corrections without the waste of paper. Thanks to your kindness, my students have more opportunities to collaborate, imagine, and learn in ways that meet their unique developmental needs.","fullyFundedDate":1746895445664,"projectUrl":"project/powered-by-air-clean-breaths-and-balloo/9334329/","projectTitle":"Powered by Air: Clean Breaths and Balloon Cars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ficklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1327675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557107593248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ficklin"},{"teacherId":1327675,"projectId":9042836,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a place where creativity shines—literally! When my kindergarteners first saw the Crayola Light-Up Activity Boards, their eyes lit up with wonder. They were eager to explore, and within moments, they were tracing, designing, and expressing themselves in ways they hadn't before. Pairing the boards with the multicultural markers and crayons allowed every child to see their own unique features reflected in their artwork. One student excitedly pointed out, \"Look! This crayon is my exact skin color!\"—a moment that truly captured the heart of this project.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, we've been celebrating both creativity and diversity. During a recent lesson, students used the light-up boards to trace self-portraits, selecting crayons that best represented their skin tones, hair colors, and features. We then shared our artwork, discussing how our differences make us beautiful and unique. This project has sparked meaningful conversations about identity, inclusion, and the importance of representation in art.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these materials for storytelling, literacy activities, and cultural explorations, ensuring that every child feels seen and valued in our classroom. Your generosity has helped us build a more inclusive learning environment—one where every student can create, imagine, and celebrate who they are. Thank you for making such a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1736649634790,"projectUrl":"project/illuminating-creativity-celebrating-div/9042836/","projectTitle":"Illuminating Creativity: Celebrating Diversity With Crayola Light-Up Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ficklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1327675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557107593248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ficklin"},{"teacherId":1327675,"projectId":8932561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and providing these incredible resources for our classroom! The Orbeez, 18-inch dolls, and storage cart have already had a tremendous impact on my students' learning experiences. During our social centers, the students eagerly dove into hands-on STEM activities, and the excitement was contagious! They laughed and giggled as they poured Orbeez into containers, discovering how different amounts of water affected the Orbeez' size. Watching them sort the Orbeez by color, count them, and compare the volume was both entertaining and educational. These activities helped them explore scientific concepts like water absorption, volume, and measurement in a way that felt like play rather than work.\r\n\r\nWhen the 18-inch dolls arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled! They immediately dressed them and transformed them into scientists and construction workers. The dolls became part of our imaginative play, as the children set up \"labs\" and \"construction sites,\" making discoveries and building three-dimensional structures. This creative play helped them connect abstract concepts to the real world, showing how measurement and problem-solving can be fun and practical. The students worked together to build structures, practice teamwork, and understand the importance of precise measurements in their play.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to integrate these resources into our daily lessons. We're about to start a new unit focused on measurement and volume, and I'm excited to see how the Orbeez will be used to reinforce these concepts through interactive play. The dolls will also play a role in modeling real-world situations, helping students visualize how STEM skills can be applied to their daily lives.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting this project. 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