{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frances Willard Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":63.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10199755,"projectId":9631979,"letterContent":"My students and I were so excited to be fully funded for our sensory items to help with learning to regulation.\r\n\r\n\r\nMy students are using the new sensory toys, spinning chair, pea pod, calming seat, and fine-motor toys throughout our school day. These resources give my students meaningful opportunities to explore, regulate, develop fine-motor skills, and participate in learning activities in ways that meet their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThe spinning chair and pea pod have become especially helpful during sensory breaks and calming routines. Students are learning to recognize when they need a break and are beginning to use these resources as part of their classroom routines. The fine-motor toys are also being incorporated into small-group activities to help students practice grasping, manipulating objects, making choices, and completing simple tasks.\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students discover the new sensory materials and seeing their excitement as they explored them. Their smiles, laughter, gestures, and increased engagement reminded me that even small moments can create meaningful learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited and curious when they first saw the new materials. Some students immediately wanted to explore the sensory toys, while others took a little time to observe before participating. The spinning chair and pea pod quickly caught their attention, and students were eager to experience them.\r\n\r\nIt was wonderful to see each student respond in their own unique way. For some students, the materials provided a fun sensory experience, while for others, they provided a comfortable space to calm their bodies and prepare to return to learning. The excitement and curiosity in the classroom made introducing the new resources a very special experience.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating these resources into our daily classroom routines and individualized learning activities. Students will use the sensory materials to practice self-regulation and learn appropriate ways to take sensory breaks. We will use the fine-motor toys during structured activities to strengthen skills needed for classroom tasks and greater independence.\r\n\r\nWe will also continue working on communication, social interaction, following directions, and participating in academic activities. Our goal is to help each student learn how to communicate their needs, make choices, engage with their environment, and participate as independently as possible.\r\n\r\nThank you to our generous donors for making these resources available to our classroom! Your support helps create a welcoming and supportive learning environment where my students can explore, regulate, learn, and grow. Every resource provides another opportunity for my students to experience success and build confidence. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1765202544594,"projectUrl":"project/overstimulated-and-need-to-regulate-so-i/9631979/","projectTitle":"Overstimulated and Need to Regulate So I Can Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10199755"},{"teacherId":7392975,"projectId":9562489,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in donating to our project, Stem & Serenity: Equipping Minds for a Strong Start. It has truly transformed the way our days begin! The soft-start materials—ranging from STEM blocks and Rubik's cubes to organizational bags, bins, and books—have created a purposeful, calm, and engaging atmosphere the moment students walk through the door. These resources give students the chance to warm up their minds, practice collaboration, and ease into the school day with curiosity and confidence.\r\nOne of the most memorable moments came on the morning the materials were first unveiled. Students walked in and immediately lit up, whispering excitedly and gathering around the new bins of supplies. Several students who are usually quiet in the morning jumped right into exploring the building blocks together, proudly showing off the towers and patterns they created. During one soft-start session, a small group worked together to build a tower, cheering each other on and discussing strategies—an incredible blend of problem-solving, teamwork, and joy.\r\nAs we continue using these materials, our next steps are to keep fostering creativity, encouraging students to think in new and imaginative ways, and to promote friendship as they collaborate on shared projects. The morning activities are helping students build not only stronger STEM skills, but stronger relationships with one another. Thanks to your support, our classroom has become a place where curiosity, calm, and connection greet us every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759248321940,"projectUrl":"project/stem-serenity-equipping-minds-for-a-s/9562489/","projectTitle":"Stem & Serenity: Equipping Minds for A Strong Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Her","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7392975_orig.jpg?crop=2457,2457,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777562118578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7392975"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_57667","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":434,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":36.4,"schoolId":57667,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Frances Willard Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Frances Willard Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kansas/kansas-city-kansas-city-public-schools/frances-willard-elementary-school/57667"}