{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northen Kentucky Community Action Commission Head Start","outOfStateSupporters":40.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9534070,"projectId":9982962,"letterContent":"The transformation in our classroom over the past few weeks has been nothing short of extraordinary. The students have expressed an overwhelming sense of joy and curiosity while engaging with the new collection of musical instruments and movement props, such as the ribbons and scarves. What began as a simple introduction to sound has blossomed into a full sensory exploration of artistry. These tools have provided more than just entertainment; they have served as essential conduits for hands-on learning, allowing every child—regardless of their initial musical aptitude—to find a voice through rhythm and motion.\r\nOur curriculum has been significantly enriched by these resources. We have moved beyond theoretical discussions to a practical mastery of rhymes, beats, and tempos. For instance, watching the students use the scarves to visualize the flow of a melodic phrase or using the instruments to maintain a steady pulse has been a highlight of our recent sessions. They are no longer just listening to music; they are physically manifesting the concepts of tempo—learning the difference between a rushing presto and a somber largo through the movement of their own hands. By connecting physical movement with auditory cues, the students are building cognitive pathways that support literacy, mathematical patterns, and emotional regulation.\r\nIt is important to emphasize that this level of engagement would have been entirely unattainable without your generous help and unwavering support. In many educational settings, the arts are often sidelined due to a lack of resources, yet your contribution has ensured that our students have access to a high-quality, tactile musical education. You have provided them with the \"magic\" that makes school a place of wonder. Without your intervention, these lessons in rhythm and rhyme would have remained abstract concepts on a whiteboard rather than the vibrant, living experiences they are today.\r\nLooking ahead, the foundation we have built with these instruments and scarves will serve as a springboard for more advanced musical exploration. The confidence the students have gained is palpable; they are now eager to compose their own rhythmic patterns and lead their peers in movement exercises. This sense of agency and creative ownership is perhaps the greatest gift of all. We are profoundly grateful for your role in making this possible and for believing in the importance of bringing music and movement into our daily learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1769192989644,"projectUrl":"project/i-like-to-move-it-move-it-music-and-mo/9982962/","projectTitle":"I Like to Move It, Move It! Music and Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9534070_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x1178,y328&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757097389454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9534070"},{"teacherId":5317629,"projectId":9960815,"letterContent":"We are using the new art materials during our creative expression and fine motor centers. The collage materials, foam paint, paint sticks, glitter glue sticks, markers, and rainbow pencils have allowed students to freely explore colors, textures, and shapes. One special moment was watching students work together on a large class collage, carefully choosing materials and proudly explaining their artwork to their classmates.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled! Their eyes lit up when they saw all the bright colors, especially the glitter glue sticks and rainbow pencils. Many couldn't wait to get started and kept saying, \"This is so cool!\" The excitement carried into focused, meaningful work as they created their own unique pieces of art.\r\n\r\nThe students will use these materials in guided art projects that connect to our current lessons on shapes, patterns, and self-expression. We will also be introducing name-writing and storytelling through art, encouraging students to describe their creations using new vocabulary. These resources will continue to support creativity, confidence, and early writing skills","fullyFundedDate":1765986926880,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself-with-creativity/9960815/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself with Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5317629_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x117,y228&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574189982289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5317629"},{"teacherId":5317629,"projectId":9596544,"letterContent":"We are using the new materials daily in our dramatic play and social-emotional learning centers. The My First Shaving Kit and My First Beauty Kit have been especially popular during pretend-play time, helping students explore self-care routines, build fine motor skills, and practice taking turns and using kind language. The camping set and ice cream set have sparked imaginative storytelling, while the wooden pretend food boxes are being used for sorting, counting, and role-playing family meals.\r\n\r\nThe students were beyond excited! Their faces lit up as they explored each item, and many immediately began sharing personal connections like, \"My mom uses this!\" or \"I go camping with my family!\" The materials felt familiar and meaningful to them, which helped even our shy students jump right into play and conversation.\r\n\r\nThe students will use these materials in guided small-group activities focused on vocabulary development, cooperation, and problem-solving. For example, we are turning the wooden food sets into a \"grocery store\" to practice counting and categorizing, and the camping set will support a unit on nature and outdoor safety. These resources will continue to help students build confidence, language skills, and real-world connections through play.","fullyFundedDate":1765392070796,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9596544/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5317629_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x117,y228&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574189982289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5317629"},{"teacherId":5317629,"projectId":9957033,"letterContent":"We are using the new instruments during circle time, music and movement, and small-group activities to help our preschoolers explore sound, rhythm, and cooperation. One special moment was watching the children work together to create a simple rhythm pattern—taking turns with shakers and drums and listening closely to one another.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the instruments, their faces lit up with excitement! They were eager to touch, shake, tap, and explore. After modeling how to use the instruments gently and appropriately, the children showed great care and enthusiasm while making music together.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include incorporating the instruments into lessons focused on counting beats, following directions, and expressing emotions through music. The children are also learning important social skills like turn-taking, self-control, and teamwork. Your support has brought joy, creativity, and meaningful learning into our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1765826829455,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-music-in-emotions/9957033/","projectTitle":"The Power of Music in Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5317629_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x117,y228&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574189982289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5317629"},{"teacherId":5317629,"projectId":9960859,"letterContent":"We've been using the new fidgets as tools to support focus and self-regulation during lessons, independent work, and small-group activities. One especially meaningful moment was during a reading block when a student who often struggles to stay seated was able to remain engaged and complete an entire passage while quietly using a fidget—something that used to be very challenging for them.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled! There were lots of smiles and excitement, but also thoughtful conversations about how these tools are meant to help our learning. After practicing expectations together, the students took real ownership of using the fidgets responsibly.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include continuing to use these resources as part of our daily routines while we work on our current lesson focused on building stamina and independence. The fidgets are helping students manage their energy and emotions so they can fully participate, take academic risks, and stay engaged in their learning. Your support is making a noticeable difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1766621025460,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-senses/9960859/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Senses","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5317629_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x117,y228&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574189982289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5317629"},{"teacherId":9534070,"projectId":9689033,"letterContent":"The students have shown a deep interest in the dollhouse area, engaging with the dolls and miniature furniture on a daily basis. This consistent play serves as a vital foundation for their social development, allowing them to explore and recreate the world around them in a safe, imaginative environment. \r\nThrough these interactions, the children are actively learning about complex family dynamics and expressing their own perceptions of how a household functions. They use the dolls to model various relationships, practicing essential social skills and discovering how they believe people should interact with one another. \r\nThis ongoing exploration helps them develop empathy and communication skills as they navigate different social scenarios. By observing their play, we gain valuable insights into their understanding of cooperation, caregiving, and the diverse structures that make up a family.","fullyFundedDate":1765122230929,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-family-dynamics/9689033/","projectTitle":"Exploring Family Dynamics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9534070_orig.jpg?crop=479,479,x1178,y328&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757097389454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9534070"},{"teacherId":8268092,"projectId":9882322,"letterContent":"Our children are in the most encouragable time of their life right now. What better way then to start our children with the love for books and reading. Giving our children a new book was an amazing way to start teaching how to use books how to care for books and how to share books with others. \r\nFamilies were excited to see the new books and able to share time with thier child with a new holiday book. The children loved the illistrations and the cute holiday decorated cup with cocoa. \r\nFamily engagement is one of the top priorites with in my job. I am always looking for ways for the children to keep learning but also be able to spend time with their families while thinking it is play time. I hopefully started a new family tradition in the years to come a new holiday book to enjoy each year.","fullyFundedDate":1763588282099,"projectUrl":"project/operation-holiday-reading/9882322/","projectTitle":"Operation Holiday Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Manda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8268092"},{"teacherId":8268092,"projectId":9910064,"letterContent":"Our families recieved their items before they went home for winter break. Although these items may have seemed like an item for play and fun the activites that was chosen had specific goals behind each. \r\nWe have children that are non verbal or learning english as a second langauge the Talking flash card will be able for the student to see the item hear the word in english and in spanish. \r\nPlay doh and string beads can help with the fine motor skills that are needed to strength the muscles for the use of scissors and pencil grip in the upcoming school year. \r\n They children enjoyed recieveing the gifts and hopefully we helped our parents have an enjoyable holiday break.","fullyFundedDate":1764995547583,"projectUrl":"project/education-continues-at-home/9910064/","projectTitle":"Education Continues at Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Manda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8268092"},{"teacherId":6353570,"projectId":9440591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our LEGO project! Your generosity has filled our preschool classroom with excitement and endless opportunities to learn through play. The children were overjoyed when they saw the colorful bricks, and their imaginations immediately took flight.\r\n\r\nLEGO play isn't just fun—it's powerful learning. As the children build and create, they develop fine motor skills, practice problem-solving, explore math and science concepts, and strengthen social skills like cooperation and communication. These hands-on experiences encourage creativity, perseverance, and critical thinking in ways that traditional lessons simply can't match.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have a tool that will inspire them every single day. Thank you for helping us build a foundation for curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1753114581942,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-better-future/9440591/","projectTitle":"Building a Better Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaitlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6353570"},{"teacherId":8819882,"projectId":9178782,"letterContent":"We are so very grateful for all of your generous donations! We were so excited and thankful for all of the generosity !!!\r\n \r\nWe were so excited to receive all of these items that will help give our children a very enriching, educational as well as fun summer. The children can explore their environments with these items. They love to look at things outside . Such as ants, worms , flies, lady bugs. The magnifying glasses that they received will give them an up close and personal look at how these insects live.\r\n\r\nThey also were given bug catchers. They can really look at them up close because they have them in an enclosure. The jump ropes will teach them coordination as well as keeping them moving and having fun. The chalk will help with their individuality and their creativity.\r\n\r\nThis was an amazing project and we are all so happy to get this funded and be able to give our children an amazing send off for their summer break. \r\nThank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1746139321584,"projectUrl":"project/summer-learning-having-a-blast/9178782/","projectTitle":"Summer Learning, Having a Blast!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8819882_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666973595540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8819882"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_112421","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area","gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"Census ZCTA","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":59.9,"schoolId":112421,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Northen Kentucky Community Action Commission Head Start on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Northen Kentucky Community Action Commission Head Start","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kentucky/office-of-head-start/northen-kentucky-community-action-commission-head-start/112421"}