{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"MSDWT Early Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":27.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10235015,"projectId":9675526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Exploring Sports Balls in Our Classroom project! Because of your generosity, my students now have the opportunity to learn through movement, play, and exploration. Before, we had limited materials to use for our sports and motion lessons—but now, we have a wonderful variety of balls that allow every student to participate and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nThe students have been so excited to explore the different sizes, textures, and types of sports balls. They've been comparing how each one moves, bounces, and rolls while developing important coordination, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It's been incredible to watch them learn through play and apply those lessons in creative ways.\r\n\r\nYour support has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. You've helped create joyful, active learning experiences that my students look forward to every day. Thank you for helping make learning both fun and full of motion!","fullyFundedDate":1761836539013,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-sports-balls-in-our-classroom/9675526/","projectTitle":"Exploring Sports Balls in Our Classroom","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":10235015,"projectId":9708903,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Learning Through Play: Building Skills With Play-Doh project! Before your generous donations, we had plenty of Play-Doh but not enough tools for everyone to explore and create at the same time. Now, every student has the opportunity to fully engage, share ideas, and build their fine motor and creative skills through hands-on play.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when they first saw all the new rollers, cutters, and molds was priceless. They have been using the tools to make letters, numbers, shapes, and imaginative creations—learning through play in the best way possible. It's been amazing to see how these simple tools have encouraged collaboration, independence, and joyful learning every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom. Because of your support, my students are learning, growing, and creating in new and meaningful ways. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where play and learning truly come together!","fullyFundedDate":1762266247066,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-building-skills-w/9708903/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play: Building Skills With Play-Doh","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":10235015,"projectId":9709288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of Bringing Nature to Life: Tree Books and Sensory Exploration! Your donation has helped bring hands-on, engaging learning experiences into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these new books and sensory materials, my students are exploring the wonders of nature in exciting and meaningful ways. They love discovering the textures, colors, and stories of trees—connecting what they read to what they feel and see. It's incredible to watch their curiosity grow as they learn through touch, observation, and imagination.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly helped make learning come alive for my students. We are so grateful for your support in helping us create a classroom full of discovery and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1759260977225,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-nature-to-life-tree-books-and/9709288/","projectTitle":"Bringing Nature to Life: Tree Books and Sensory Exploration","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":10102271,"projectId":9557464,"letterContent":"Alphabet manipulatives have made a transformative impact on early childhood education in our preschool program. These hands-on learning tools—ranging from letter robots, letter locks and letter animals—have not only enriched our literacy curriculum but have also inspired deeper engagement, creativity, and confidence among our young learners.\r\n\r\nThe primary goal of introducing alphabet manipulatives is to strengthen letter recognition and sound association, the foundation of early reading skills. Through daily activities with manipulatives, students now interact with letters in meaningful, multisensory ways. They touch, move, and explore each shape, allowing kinesthetic learning to reinforce visual and auditory recognition. This approach aligns with research showing that children learn best through active exploration and play, rather than passive instruction.\r\n\r\n Working with manipulatives encourages cooperation and communication. Children often collaborate in small groups to sort letters by color or sound, or build alphabet towers, which promotes teamwork and turn-taking. Fine motor skills have also improved as students grasp, twist, and arrange small objects with increasing precision. These subtle physical skills are crucial not only for writing but also for overall coordination and hand strength.\r\n\r\nThe use of manipulatives has also fostered a more inclusive learning environment. Every child, regardless of learning style or ability, can engage at their own pace. Visual learners enjoy color-coded letter sets, auditory learners benefit from pairing manipulatives with phonics songs, and tactile learners thrive when tracing or molding letters from clay. Teachers have noticed that children with limited English proficiency especially benefit, as the physical interaction with letters provides concrete reinforcement of new language patterns.\r\n\r\nIn summary, alphabet manipulatives have had a profound and measurable impact on our preschool program. They have transformed literacy instruction into a joyful, hands-on experience that builds foundational skills while fostering creativity, confidence, and collaboration. As children explore the alphabet through touch and play, they are not only learning letters—they are developing the curiosity and love of learning that will guide their educational journeys for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755800902053,"projectUrl":"project/alphabet-dreams/9557464/","projectTitle":"Alphabet Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tracy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10102271"},{"teacherId":10102271,"projectId":9540171,"letterContent":"The Felt Board Story Time has made a meaningful impact on our community by bringing stories to life in a way that engages young learners and their families. Through colorful felt pieces, songs, and interactive storytelling, children are encouraged to listen, imagine, and participate—building essential early literacy and social skills. Each session supports language development, comprehension, and creativity, while also strengthening the bond between caregivers and children.\r\n\r\nBeyond early literacy, Felt Board Story Time fosters community connection. Families form friendships, discover library resources, and develop a lifelong love of reading. The joy, laughter, and learning that fill each session ripple outward, inspiring continued curiosity and literacy at home.\r\n\r\nThrough simple felt pieces and shared stories, this program nurtures imagination, inclusion, and the foundational skills every child needs to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755650667233,"projectUrl":"project/story-time-love/9540171/","projectTitle":"Story Time Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tracy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10102271"},{"teacherId":10159678,"projectId":9573130,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation toward our classroom manipulatives! Your support is helping our preschoolers learn through play, exploration, and creativity every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have more opportunities to build fine motor skills, problem-solve, and discover the joy of learning through hands-on experiences. Your kindness is making a lasting difference in their early education journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our little learners and helping us create a classroom full of curiosity and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1755800899509,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-manipulatives/9573130/","projectTitle":"Preschool Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159678"},{"teacherId":10102271,"projectId":9518992,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for the generous donation of Pete the Cat and Pigeon books to our classroom library. Your contribution has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our young readers, fostering a genuine love of literacy and learning among our students.\r\n\r\nWhen the books first arrived, excitement filled the room. The familiar faces of Pete the Cat and Mo Willems' beloved Pigeon characters immediately caught the children's attention. These characters are not only fun and engaging but also relatable and full of important life lessons—about resilience, kindness, problem-solving, and being true to oneself. Many of our students had heard of these stories but had never had the chance to hold or read them on their own. Your gift changed that.\r\n\r\nFor many of our children, books at home are a rarity. Having access to colorful, funny, and easy-to-read stories has transformed reading from something they \"have to do\" into something they want to do. We've seen an incredible increase in reading engagement since adding these titles to our collection. During independent reading time, students eagerly reach for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! or Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons. They laugh, quote lines, and even act out the stories together. Our classroom has become a place where joy and literacy intertwine every day.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, staff, and families, thank you for your kindness and for believing in the power of reading. Your donation has truly made a difference in our community, and we are so grateful for your continued support in helping our children grow, learn, and dream big.","fullyFundedDate":1754370593374,"projectUrl":"project/library-dreams/9518992/","projectTitle":"Library Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tracy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10102271"},{"teacherId":9974749,"projectId":9611499,"letterContent":"My students were beyond excited to play with their new materials! They have been working on fine motor skills while learning letter sounds with the alphabet locks, and developing their collaborative skills working together to building with the magnetic coaster. \r\nThe materials you helped deliver to my students has helped them engage with hands on learning day after day. We have been able to utilize our sensory table materials in a variety of ways, with themes that correlate to our lessons. Children have also developed improved sensory strategies and turn taking utilizing our new sensory mats. Many of the items we received serve multiple purposes, allowing children to learn pre academics while being creative and inquisitive. Hands on, fun learning materials helps us make learning accessible to all students. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, and to the Washington Township Schools Foundation for their support!","fullyFundedDate":1756432637980,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-touch-letters-numbers/9611499/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Touch: Letters, Numbers, and Sensory Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lyndsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9974749"},{"teacherId":10235015,"projectId":9670978,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library has grown into a space full of excitement, curiosity, and imagination! The new books have quickly become a favorite part of our day. My students look forward to story time and exploring the shelves to pick out their next book to enjoy.\r\n\r\nThese books have opened the door to so many wonderful learning moments. My students are developing a love for reading while learning about animals, friendship, feelings, and the world around them. The variety of stories has helped each child find something that interests them, and it's been amazing to see how their attention, comprehension, and language skills have grown.\r\n\r\nHaving a wide range of engaging and inclusive books has also made it easier to connect our lessons to real-life experiences. The students make connections between what they read and what we do in class, which deepens their understanding and helps them express their thoughts and emotions more clearly.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make reading such a joyful and meaningful part of our classroom. Your support has truly helped foster a lifelong love of books and learning in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1757260311243,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-through-books/9670978/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures Through Books","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":10235015,"projectId":9675350,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement and imagination! The animal toys you helped provide have quickly become one of our favorite parts of the day. My students love using them in our sensory bins, pretend play, and small group activities. These materials have opened the door to so much hands-on learning, language growth, and creativity.\r\n\r\nIt has been incredible to watch my students explore animal habitats, sounds, and characteristics while building their own little worlds through play. They've used the animals to tell stories, act out what they've learned in books, and connect real-world concepts in a fun, meaningful way. The joy and engagement these toys bring are unmatched!\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the animal toys have encouraged cooperation, sharing, and communication. My students are learning how to work together, take turns, and express their ideas—all while building confidence and friendships. The difference these toys have made in both learning and social development is truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place where curiosity and imagination can grow every single day. Your kindness has created lasting learning experiences for my students that they will remember for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1757423334419,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-with-toy-animals/9675350/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play with Toy Animals","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":10235015,"projectId":9675393,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been filled with excitement, creativity, and learning! The Hot Wheels cars you helped fund have become one of the most loved activities in our classroom. My students use them every day to explore concepts like motion, speed, and cause and effect—all through play!\r\n\r\nThe cars have also encouraged teamwork and problem-solving. The students love building tracks together, testing how far their cars can go, and experimenting with ramps and angles. It's incredible to watch their critical thinking develop as they make predictions, test ideas, and adjust their designs.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic benefits, these cars have had a positive social impact as well. My students are learning to share, take turns, and celebrate one another's successes. For many of them, playtime with the cars has become a calm, joyful way to connect with classmates and build friendships.\r\n\r\nThis project wouldn't have been possible without your support. Thank you for bringing hands-on learning and so many smiles to our classroom. The Hot Wheels have become much more than toys—they're tools for creativity, collaboration, and discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1757623872277,"projectUrl":"project/racing-into-learning/9675393/","projectTitle":"Racing Into Learning","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":10235015,"projectId":9671023,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Baby Doll Circle Time project has brought so much joy, connection, and learning to our classroom! The dolls you helped provide have quickly become a meaningful part of our daily routine. My students look forward to caring for their dolls, singing songs, and practicing kindness each day.\r\n\r\nThrough Baby Doll Circle Time, my students are learning empathy, responsibility, and how to express their feelings in healthy ways. For many of my little learners, nurturing their dolls has helped them better understand how to care for themselves and others. It's amazing to watch their social skills blossom as they comfort, feed, and talk to their \"babies.\"\r\n\r\nThe dolls have also made a big impact on classroom relationships. Children are learning to cooperate, share, and show compassion not only to their dolls but to their classmates as well. It's created a warm, caring atmosphere that helps everyone feel safe and loved.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly helped shape a more nurturing and emotionally connected classroom. 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