{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"MSDWT Early Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":30.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9751031,"projectId":10064654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. This year we had so many students who desired extra sensory input. The snow was a wonderful addition to our sensory table as it allowed us to use our sense of touch to explore a new texture. We used the breathing light during rest time and times of upset to help us take breaths. The weighted blanket is loved and used by many along with the various necklaces that students who seek oral input can chew on. The different design options allowed student choice as well. Thank you again for selecting our project to fund. We appreciate it so much!","fullyFundedDate":1770248308032,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-seekers-seeking-sensory/10064654/","projectTitle":"Sensory Seekers Seeking Sensory","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9751031"},{"teacherId":9751031,"projectId":9969688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! The cash register, money, and phone was a great addition to our new Market. As student sell flowers and clothes, they are able to charge the customers and take their money. They can also use the phone to talk to customers. These items have helped our imagination and enhanced our play. We are working on our conversational and social skills so these items are helping us with practicing all our growing skills. Thanks again for funding our project. It will be loved for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1766407301892,"projectUrl":"project/show-me-the-money/9969688/","projectTitle":"Show Me The Money","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9751031"},{"teacherId":9751031,"projectId":9969678,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness! This market was exactly what our classroom needed! It is now the centerpiece of the classroom. So far we have used it as a flower store, post office, and clothing store to go along with our various units of study. The students love being able to call on the play phone and pay with the play money. The cash register is perfect for holding the money and pretending to sell items at the market. I can't wait to see what all we can turn it in to in the future. Thank you so much for your support of early childhood education!","fullyFundedDate":1766354572451,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9969678/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9751031"},{"teacherId":648853,"projectId":10194867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Shooting Hoops project. Our playground has a great climbing structure but was missing activities we can use with balls. This was exactly what we needed! As soon as it arrived the students couldn't wait to put it together! We moved it out to the playground and the kids had a blast. Every class that uses the playground is now able to shoot hoops and dribble basketballs. We also have a safe place now to store it all. Thank you again so much! This set will be played with for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1776713450976,"projectUrl":"project/shooting-hoops/10194867/","projectTitle":"Shooting Hoops","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp648853_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469323273924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/648853"},{"teacherId":648853,"projectId":9969612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our book project. With our curriculum having new units of study, these books were perfect to add to our library as well as reading during literacy circle. These books added depth to our study on clothing, boxes, and recycling. I think our favorite books turned out to be the ones about boxes. We loved learning about all the things one can do with a box! These books helped expand our imaginations and creativity. We also learned about different materials we can recycle. The clothing books were funny and had us laughing. Thanks again for funding our project an continued support of early childhood.","fullyFundedDate":1766350492402,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-books/9969612/","projectTitle":"We Love Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp648853_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469323273924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/648853"},{"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. 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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. 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