{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bedford Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3561980,"projectId":9388526,"letterContent":"These blocks are perfect for our UFLI activities! The students have a chance to be part of the word! They get excited when it is UFLI time just to see if it is one of the days we will be using them. They are also fun for letter sound review.\r\n\r\n The fact the blocks popped out caught their attention right away. The moment they saw the letters on them they started shouting out \"that has a m on it!!\" They absolutely wanted to touch and use them right away!\r\n\r\n We love learning about our letters and sounds and working towards reading. Currently I have a couple projects that have a literacy focus around creating a literacy corner and a calm down corner, where friends who need a break can take one. We'd love and appreciate any support you offer. Thank you for your generosity! \r\nhttps://www.donorschoose.org/a-kurdunowicz","fullyFundedDate":1754016861155,"projectUrl":"project/everything-for-everything-blocks/9388526/","projectTitle":"Everything for Everything Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kurdunowicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3561980_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459817209562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-kurdunowicz"},{"teacherId":9508669,"projectId":9572684,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely blown away by the toys and resources you provided. The shrieks of joy were something I won't forget. \r\n\r\n- The magnetic blocks have been a huge hit! Combining their love of a popular video game with real world building. The collaboration between students has been so cool to watch! Their planning, cooperation, and execution of all their walls, buildings, castles, and towers has shown me just how capable they are when given the right tools. They are so motivated to try new things because these blocks seem familiar.\r\n\r\n- All of the students enjoy the wooden doll house people. They reenact stories from home and create all new stories. The elderly dolls often get played with the most and they do an adorable elderly person voice. \r\n\r\n- We use the play dough every day. Their fine motor skills are very low this year and I have already seen such improvement. From opening/closing their play dough themselves to creating intricate pretend food items.\r\n\r\nI am overflowing with appreciation for your generosity. This is just a small part of what I have been able to do with the materials provided and the impact is already evident. You have helped to make school fun and inclusive for all of my learners.","fullyFundedDate":1756829488649,"projectUrl":"project/no-rules-just-tools-open-ended-play-fo/9572684/","projectTitle":"No Rules, Just Tools: Open-Ended Play for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rennalls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508669_orig.jpg?crop=1621,1621,x277,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747510466319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508669"},{"teacherId":9508669,"projectId":9364545,"letterContent":"Receiving the document camera this month has been SO essential for my students. A majority of my class did not attend preschool and they came in completely unaware of many basic routines and procedures. Being able to quickly and accurately model exactly what I want them to do when writing, drawing, or using new materials has been instrumental to their current success. I am amazed at how quickly they were able to get into the swing of things!\r\n\r\nI have never been able to start working on scissor skills this early in the year because my previous classes couldn't see how I was holding them. The clarity of this camera is so cool! It works right away and I don't have to do any fiddling with it. This has cut down on downtime where kids are waiting for instructions. \r\n\r\nI have also been able to start early chapter books with them. Developing concepts of main idea, main characters, and working memory to recall what we read about the day before. They are loving it! Usually I have a hard time with early chapter books because they whole class cannot see the pictures due to their small size. Again the document camera solves so much of this.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation. This camera should last me for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1747591894411,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-to-believe-it-document-camera-fo/9364545/","projectTitle":"See It to Believe It: Document Camera for Real-Time Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rennalls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508669_orig.jpg?crop=1621,1621,x277,y393&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747510466319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508669"},{"teacherId":3561980,"projectId":9254374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of you, our classroom now has a beautiful, cozy carpet where each of my students has their own spot to sit — and it has truly transformed the way we learn together.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the students saw the new carpet, their faces lit up with excitement. Many of them ran to find \"their spot,\" and it immediately created a sense of ownership and pride in our learning space. Having a designated place to sit has helped tremendously with classroom behavior and focus. Transitions are smoother, and students are more engaged and ready to learn when we gather together.\r\n\r\nWe use the carpet daily for whole-group learning activities, especially during our phonics and early reading lessons. Whether we're blending sounds, playing interactive literacy games, or reading big books together, the carpet brings us into a close-knit circle that encourages participation and attentive listening. Recently, we worked on a project where students practiced segmenting and blending CVC words. We used the carpet to lay out letter cards and build words together — it was such a powerful, hands-on learning moment!\r\n\r\nAs we are diving deeper into early reading skills and building fluency. The carpet has quickly become to be our go-to space for literacy stations, read-alouds, and partner practice. It's more than just a rug — it's a learning hub, a gathering place, and a symbol of community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create such a warm, structured, and engaging environment for learning. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1746489726866,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rug/9254374/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kurdunowicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3561980_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459817209562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-kurdunowicz"},{"teacherId":3561980,"projectId":8838168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Chicka Chicka Boom Boom project! Because of you, every one of my kindergarteners now has their own copy of the book to read—and let me tell you, the excitement on their faces when they each got to hold their own book was priceless. It's made such a difference to have a copy for every student. They follow along with the words, point out letters they recognize, and even take turns reading parts out loud. We've been working on early reading skills like tracking print, identifying letters and sounds, and understanding how stories are structured—and this book is the perfect, fun way to do it.\r\n\r\nReading time has become one of the best parts of our day. Along with the books, we now have the big felt tree where the kids can \"act out\" the story by sticking felt letters on it as we read. It's super interactive, and they love it! One student, Ava, who's usually pretty quiet, has started raising her hand to help retell the story. And another student, Mason, told me he taught the whole book to his little brother at home. It's been amazing to watch them grow more confident and excited about reading.\r\n\r\nThis project brought so much joy into our classroom and helped us build the kind of early literacy experiences that stick with kids for years. Thank you for making it possible—you've truly made an impact!","fullyFundedDate":1733768601327,"projectUrl":"project/chicka-chicka-boom-boom-books/8838168/","projectTitle":"Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kurdunowicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3561980_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459817209562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-kurdunowicz"},{"teacherId":6528969,"projectId":8549451,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity in funding my classroom project. Thanks to your support, my students walked into a refreshed and inviting classroom this year, and the impact has been incredible.\r\n\r\nThe new classroom rug has completely transformed our space. It remains the heart of our room—a place where we gather for morning meetings, collaborate on assignments, and engage in learning throughout the day. It has also become a favorite spot during indoor recess, where students spread out to play games like Giant UNO. Unlike my previous rug, which had become worn and difficult to clean after years of daily use, this new washable rug has made a world of difference. My students love having a clean, comfortable space to sit, and it has truly enhanced the sense of community in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBeyond the rug, the new filing cabinet has greatly improved organization, making it easy for students to access extra copies of work without disrupting lessons. The other updated items have replaced broken or outdated classroom essentials, helping to create a more functional and efficient learning environment. Because of your kindness, my students have a space where they feel comfortable, excited, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. 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