{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"MSDWT Early Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10390192,"projectId":10194879,"letterContent":"The outdoor play materials have brought so much joy, movement, and exploration into our classroom. Students have loved using the stepping turtles, ribbon wands, kites, and more during outdoor learning time. These materials encourage students to move their bodies, build coordination, and explore creatively while learning outside.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts of this project has been watching students slow down and observe the world around them. The binoculars and beach towels turned simple moments like cloud watching into exciting learning experiences filled with conversation, imagination, and curiosity.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also supported important social skills as students take turns, encourage one another, and work together during outdoor play. Thank you for helping create an outdoor learning environment where students can explore, move, and learn in joyful and meaningful ways!","fullyFundedDate":1778083180986,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-play-learning-adventures/10194879/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Play, Learning Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10390192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766351257823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10390192"},{"teacherId":10390192,"projectId":10124872,"letterContent":"The weather themed books from this project created such meaningful moments in our classroom. Students became so interested in topics like clouds, wind, and seasons, and the stories naturally sparked questions, conversations, and curiosity about the world around them.\r\n\r\nOne of the sweetest moments was after reading about clouds, when we went outside together to lay down and watch the clouds in the sky. Students pointed out shapes, noticed movement, and connected what we read to real life observations. The books helped turn everyday moments outside into exciting learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese stories supported early science understanding while also encouraging observation, imagination, and language development. Thank you for helping bring curiosity, wonder, and joyful learning into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1776439153461,"projectUrl":"project/huge-book-fans/10124872/","projectTitle":"Huge Book Fans!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10390192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766351257823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10390192"},{"teacherId":10390192,"projectId":10169969,"letterContent":"The Magna Tiles have had an incredible impact on our classroom and quickly became one of the most popular choices in our block center. Students are constantly building, experimenting, and using their imaginations with the different themed sets like ocean, safari, farm, and cars. They love creating structures, habitats, roads, and towers while working together and sharing ideas.\r\n\r\nThese materials have supported so many important skills, including problem solving, creativity, teamwork, and early engineering concepts. I have seen students stay engaged for long periods of time as they test what works, rebuild after something falls, and collaborate with friends on bigger creations.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, we simply did not have enough Magna Tiles for everyone who wanted to use them. Now, more students are able to participate, create together, and fully enjoy one of their favorite hands on learning activities. Thank you for helping bring so much excitement, exploration, and meaningful play into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1777901070266,"projectUrl":"project/more-magnatiles/10169969/","projectTitle":"More Magnatiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10390192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766351257823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10390192"},{"teacherId":10159678,"projectId":9969655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our preschool classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to supplies that help them learn, explore, and grow every day.\r\n\r\nFrom art materials and books to hands-on learning tools, each item you provided creates meaningful opportunities for our children to build creativity, confidence, and curiosity in a safe and engaging environment. Your support makes a direct difference in the experiences we can offer our young learners.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in the future of our students. Your generosity brings smiles, excitement, and countless learning moments to our preschool community.","fullyFundedDate":1770559494147,"projectUrl":"project/building-fun/9969655/","projectTitle":"Building Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159678"},{"teacherId":9624399,"projectId":9969577,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my learners with visuals to go along with our circle time and stories! In the pre-k setting we often do the same story for a whole week to work on language development, comprehension, and vocabulary skills. These manipulatives help keep engagement high and learning fun! I will often see students run over to the circle area during free play to retell the story in their own words which brings me so much joy. \r\n\r\nMany of my students are non verbal so having things they can point to or hold helps me assess what they understand without using spoken language which is truly invaluable!","fullyFundedDate":1770392440183,"projectUrl":"project/circle-time-visuals-for-engaged-learning/9969577/","projectTitle":"Circle Time Visuals for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9624399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743718316066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9624399"},{"teacherId":10390192,"projectId":10169994,"letterContent":"The Stories They Can Hear project has had a meaningful impact on our classroom by bringing a new level of connection and independence to our library center. Students love listening to familiar stories in my voice, which helps them stay engaged, build comprehension, and feel confident revisiting books on their own.\r\n\r\nI have seen students follow along with stories, retell what they hear, and stay focused for longer periods of time. Hearing a familiar voice adds comfort and excitement, making the listening experience feel personal and special.\r\n\r\nThe fine motor tools have also supported development in a hands on way, helping strengthen the muscles needed for writing while students create and explore. Thank you for helping bring literacy, independence, and meaningful learning experiences into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1775681055541,"projectUrl":"project/stories-they-can-hear-skills-they-can-b/10169994/","projectTitle":"Stories They Can Hear, Skills They Can Build","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10390192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766351257823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10390192"},{"teacherId":10390192,"projectId":10075505,"letterContent":"These materials have had such a meaningful impact on our classroom. The books, especially Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons and the addition story, have been a huge hit. Students were laughing, predicting what would happen next, and naturally engaging in early math conversations without even realizing they were practicing addition and subtraction skills.\r\n\r\nThe art and sensory materials have also been incredibly engaging. Students love using the liquid watercolors, droppers, rollers, and dough scissors to explore color, texture, and fine motor movement. These tools have encouraged creativity while also strengthening hand muscles and coordination in a fun, hands on way.\r\n\r\nThe storage bins and soap have helped keep our classroom organized and running smoothly, making materials easy to access and maintain. Because of this project, my students are learning through play, creativity, and real life connections every day. Thank you for helping make our classroom such an engaging and joyful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1773984449684,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-learning-and-everyday-math/10075505/","projectTitle":"Colorful Learning and Everyday Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10390192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766351257823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10390192"},{"teacherId":10390192,"projectId":10009016,"letterContent":"The Science Stories project has had a wonderful impact on our classroom by sparking curiosity and encouraging students to think like little scientists. The books about topics like hibernation and shadows have led to meaningful discussions, with students asking questions, making observations, and connecting the stories to the world around them.\r\n\r\nStudents have been especially engaged during read alouds, eagerly predicting what might happen next and sharing their own ideas and experiences. These moments have supported both science understanding and early literacy skills, as students practice listening, comprehension, and using new vocabulary.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, science has become something students are excited to explore and talk about each day. Thank you for helping bring curiosity, conversation, and discovery into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771332511048,"projectUrl":"project/science-stories-and-creative-tools/10009016/","projectTitle":"Science Stories and Creative Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10390192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766351257823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10390192"},{"teacherId":10235015,"projectId":9965250,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! We have already started using the new music materials, and they have been such a great addition to our daily routine.\r\n\r\nMy students have been exploring the instruments during music time, working on things like taking turns, making choices, and engaging with different sounds. One of my favorite moments was seeing students imitate simple rhythms and use the instruments to express themselves in their own way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, they were so excited and immediately interested. The hands-on instruments really helped capture their attention and keep them engaged.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using music to support communication, movement, and social skills. We're starting simple group activities where students can practice participating together, following directions, and responding to music.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1766683792681,"projectUrl":"project/making-music-together-exploring-sound/9965250/","projectTitle":"Making Music Together: Exploring Sound, Rhythm, and Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooklyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10235015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757733283653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235015"},{"teacherId":10390192,"projectId":10042008,"letterContent":"The Spring Sensory Play materials have brought so much excitement and curiosity into our classroom. Students have loved exploring the garden themed sensory bin with the gardening tools, grass, vegetables, flowers, and insects. They spend time digging, sorting, planting, and creating their own little garden worlds while strengthening fine motor skills and practicing imaginative play.\r\n\r\nThe laundry dramatic play set has also connected beautifully to our clothing unit. Students enjoy pretending to wash, sort, and care for clothes, which helps them understand everyday routines and life skills. The book about clothing has supported our discussions and given students language to talk about what they are learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials have created hands on opportunities for exploration, creativity, and meaningful play. Thank you for helping bring engaging seasonal learning experiences into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769445304571,"projectUrl":"project/spring-sensory-play/10042008/","projectTitle":"Spring Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rebecca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10390192_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766351257823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10390192"},{"teacherId":9624399,"projectId":9690163,"letterContent":"Words cannot express the joy that these gross motor materials brought my students AND the adults within my classroom. As soon as they arrived we started building obstacle courses to incorporate into our daily routines. The rock and play bridge has been incorporated into our arrival circle so students get practice climbing the steps and placing their nametags on the whiteboard. Our Physical Therapist, Miss Katie has been using balance beams non stop to create fun opportunities to increase movement as well. I cannot thank you enough for helping to provide these rich opportunities to incorporate movement into our day.","fullyFundedDate":1768767622291,"projectUrl":"project/gross-motor-for-winter/9690163/","projectTitle":"Gross Motor for Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9624399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743718316066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9624399"},{"teacherId":9624399,"projectId":9734367,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping provide these resources for our arrival fine motor work and imagination building! The kiddos have loved both the magnetic blocks and pattern blocks. The magnetic blocks make a small clicking sound as they go together and some of my kiddos just delight in that noise! The pattern block kits have been perfect for spacial recognition as well as shape and color identification. A lot of my students delight in seeing and solving puzzles of all kinds so the pattern block kits have been so motivating! \r\n\r\nThank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1761417597217,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-fun-with-magnets/9734367/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Fun With Magnets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9624399_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743718316066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9624399"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_97140","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":169,"numTeachers":5,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - Pre-K","studentTeacherRatio":"33.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.0,"schoolId":97140,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about MSDWT Early Learning Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"MSDWT Early Learning Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/indiana/washington-township-school-district/hilltop-developmental-pre-school/97140"}