{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10305391,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making our literacy project possible! We are so grateful for your generosity and support. Our classroom has received all of our new materials, and they have already made such a wonderful difference for my kindergarten students.\r\nThe sight word bean bags, reading games, flash cards, and sentence-building activities have transformed literacy time into one of the most exciting parts of our day. My students are eager to participate, and they love learning through movement, games, and hands-on activities. It has been amazing to watch their confidence grow as they recognize more sight words, build sentences, and become more excited about reading each day.\r\nThe writing resources have inspired so much creativity! My students are using their imaginations to tell stories, illustrate their ideas, and take their first steps toward becoming confident writers. Seeing their smiles and excitement reminds me every day how meaningful these opportunities are.\r\nYour generosity has given my students engaging tools that make learning fun while building skills that will last a lifetime. Thank you for believing in my classroom and investing in the future of these amazing young learners. Your kindness has created joyful moments, growing confidence, and a love of reading and writing that will continue long after kindergarten.","fullyFundedDate":1780242644464,"projectUrl":"project/bean-bags-games-and-big-reading-gains/10305391/","projectTitle":"Bean Bags, Games, and Big Reading Gains!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10280024,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for funding our Top Tier First Aid Kit! Your generosity has provided our kindergarten classroom with the supplies we need to care for our little learners every single day.\r\nKindergarten is full of adventure, curiosity, and excitement—which also means the occasional scrape, bump, bug bite, or upset tummy. Thanks to your kindness, we now have a well-stocked first aid kit complete with bandages, a touch-free thermometer, ice packs, gloves, and other essential supplies to help our students feel safe, comfortable, and cared for.\r\nKnowing these resources are right at our fingertips allows me to focus on what matters most: comforting my students, meeting their needs quickly, and helping them return to learning with confidence. Your gift has given our classroom more than first aid supplies, it has given us peace of mind and the ability to create a safe, nurturing environment where every child knows they are cared for.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their health, happiness, and success. Your generosity will make a difference every single day, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1780590172362,"projectUrl":"project/patch-it-up-buttercup-first-aid-for-o/10280024/","projectTitle":"“Patch It Up, Buttercup: First Aid for Our Classroom Family”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":6395610,"projectId":10208307,"letterContent":"Your support will help transform our kindergarten classroom into a warm, welcoming space where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn. For many of my students, school is their second home. They spend a large portion of their day in our classroom, and having a comfortable environment plays an important role in their ability to learn, grow, and thrive. The addition of a classroom rug, soft seating, and cozy throw pillows will create a dedicated space where students can gather for read-alouds, participate in whole-group lessons, collaborate with classmates, and enjoy independent reading. Young children learn best when they feel secure and comfortable, and these materials will help foster an atmosphere that encourages engagement, creativity, and a love of learning. Beyond academics, this cozy area will support students' social-emotional development. Kindergarten is often a child's first experience in a structured school setting, and learning to manage emotions is an important part of their growth. This space will provide a calm, inviting area where students can take a moment to regroup, practice self-regulation strategies, and return to learning feeling refreshed and ready to succeed. A welcoming classroom also helps build a sense of community. As students gather together on the rug to share stories, celebrate accomplishments, and learn from one another, they develop friendships, confidence, and a sense of belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1779412551415,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-create-a-cozy-calm-learning-spa/10208307/","projectTitle":"Help Me Create a Cozy, Calm Learning Space for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6395610_orig.jpg?crop=328,328,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655389970564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/donna-smith20"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10270500,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom art project! Your generosity has provided the supplies our young artists needed to explore their creativity and bring their imaginations to life.\r\nBecause of Disney's kindness, my students have enjoyed using their new paintbrushes and drying rack to create colorful masterpieces and proudly display their artwork. These resources have encouraged creativity, built confidence, and made learning even more engaging and fun.\r\nMy students have loved painting, creating, and sharing their ideas through art. It has been wonderful to watch them express themselves and take pride in their work. 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My students could not wait to flip through the drawing books and discover all the animals, dinosaurs, ocean creatures, flowers, and silly aliens they could learn to draw. Every day, I see students eagerly grabbing a book, choosing a new drawing challenge, and proudly sharing their creations with classmates.\r\nIn kindergarten, drawing is often a child's first way of communicating ideas before they can fully write and spell. These resources have given my students new ways to tell stories, answer questions, express their thoughts, and build confidence in themselves as learners and creators.\r\nThe organizer has also made a huge difference in our classroom. Students can easily find and return materials independently, which allows us to spend more time creating and less time searching for supplies.\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students who were once hesitant to draw become excited to try new things. They are learning that art doesn't have to be perfect—it just has to be theirs. The pride on their faces when they complete a drawing is something truly special.\r\nThank you for investing in my students' creativity, confidence, and learning. Your kindness has brought so much joy to our classroom, and the impact of your generosity will continue long after the last page is drawn.","fullyFundedDate":1780242644322,"projectUrl":"project/from-doodles-to-storytelling/10303273/","projectTitle":"From Doodles to Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10300893,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Monster Makers at Work!\" project! Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students received the colored pencils and cardstock they needed to bring their imaginations to life.\r\nThe moment the supplies arrived, excitement filled our classroom. My students absolutely loved creating their own unique monsters. They spent time carefully choosing colors, adding details, and giving their monsters special attributes such as extra eyes, colorful fur, giant wings, silly horns, magical powers, and even unusual favorite foods!\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project was watching students proudly share their creations with one another. Each monster was completely different, and every child had a story to tell. Through this project, students practiced creativity, storytelling, fine motor skills, and self-expression while having an incredible amount of fun.\r\nOur classroom quickly transformed into a \"Monster Museum\" filled with imaginative creatures and smiling young artists. Students were excited to walk around, admire each other's work, and celebrate the creativity of their classmates. The pride they felt in their creations was truly priceless.\r\nYour kindness provided much more than art supplies. You gave my students an opportunity to dream, create, and share their ideas with confidence. Thank you for helping make learning memorable, engaging, and fun.\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our classroom and inspiring a room full of young monster makers!","fullyFundedDate":1780242644039,"projectUrl":"project/little-monsters-big-imaginations/10300893/","projectTitle":"Little Monsters, Big Imaginations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10276116,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, all of the materials for our garden have arrived.\r\nThe raised garden bed, flower seeds, hummingbird feeder, bird bath, and garden supplies have already sparked so much curiosity and conversation in our classroom. My students have been eagerly examining the seed packets, talking about butterflies and pollinators, and making predictions about what our garden will look like once it begins to bloom.\r\nMy students are learning about responsibility, teamwork, and caring for living things as we plan and prepare our outdoor space together. They are especially excited about attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to a habitat they will help create with their own hands.\r\nThis project is giving my students something meaningful to look forward to and an opportunity to connect classroom learning with the natural world around them. In the coming weeks, our butterfly garden will become a place of exploration, observation, and wonder.\r\nThank you for making this experience possible for my students. Your support is helping create lasting memories and meaningful learning opportunities that will continue to grow long after the first seeds are planted.","fullyFundedDate":1778678319660,"projectUrl":"project/butterflies-blooms-and-big-discoveries/10276116/","projectTitle":"Butterflies, Blooms, and Big Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10281325,"letterContent":"This project will help create a more inclusive and compassionate classroom community by introducing students to books that celebrate differences, disabilities, empathy, and acceptance. Through meaningful read-alouds and classroom discussions, my kindergarten students will learn that every person has unique strengths, challenges, and experiences that deserve understanding and respect.\r\nThese books will help students build important social-emotional skills such as kindness, empathy, patience, and inclusion at an early age. They will also provide opportunities for students to ask questions, make connections, and better understand the diverse world around them.\r\nBy adding these stories to our classroom library, students will have access to literature that helps every child feel seen, valued, and represented while encouraging a culture of acceptance and belonging for all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1779294656608,"projectUrl":"project/different-stories-same-classroom/10281325/","projectTitle":"Different Stories, Same Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10269304,"letterContent":"The impact of this project is helping kindergarten students develop important social-emotional skills like self-control, patience, responsibility, and kindness through engaging, relatable stories. These books give students the language and examples they need to better understand their emotions, solve problems, and make positive choices throughout the school day.\r\nBy seeing characters experience challenges similar to their own, students learn healthy ways to handle frustration, practice patience, and build stronger friendships. The project also creates meaningful classroom discussions that encourage empathy, communication, and self-awareness.\r\n\r\nBeyond literacy, these books help create a more positive classroom environment where students feel supported, understood, and confident in expressing themselves. The lessons learned from these stories will impact students not only academically, but socially and emotionally as they continue to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1778524301498,"projectUrl":"project/little-engineers-big-ideas/10269304/","projectTitle":"Little Engineers, Big Ideas!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074504_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y431&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768522595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074504"},{"teacherId":6395610,"projectId":10200833,"letterContent":"This project will allow my kindergarten students to experience the meaningful responsibility that comes with caring for living things after watching our chicks hatch in the classroom. Instead of the learning ending on hatch day, my students will continue the journey by helping feed, water, observe, and care for our growing chicks each day. These hands-on experiences will transform our classroom into a nurturing environment filled with curiosity, compassion, and teamwork.\r\nWith a feeder, waterer, portable coop, and solar-powered fan, students will learn how proper care helps animals stay healthy and safe. They will take part in daily routines that encourage responsibility, independence, and problem-solving while building strong social-emotional skills like empathy and patience. Caring for the chicks together will also strengthen teamwork as students work side by side to make sure our classroom animals have everything they need. The portable chicken coop will give our chicks a safe outdoor space to explore, while the solar-powered fan will help keep them cool and comfortable during warmer weather. These supplies will allow students to observe how environments affect living things and better understand the importance of meeting an animal's needs with kindness and consistency. For many of my students, this will be their first opportunity to care for animals in such a personal and meaningful way. The memories they create while nurturing the chicks will stay with them long after kindergarten and help foster a lifelong love of learning and respect for living things. Your support will help create an unforgettable classroom experience where students don't just learn about responsibility and compassion—they practice it every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778524301721,"projectUrl":"project/our-chicks-cozy-classroom-farm/10200833/","projectTitle":"Our Chicks’ Cozy Classroom Farm!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6395610_orig.jpg?crop=328,328,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655389970564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/donna-smith20"},{"teacherId":6395610,"projectId":10200751,"letterContent":"Watching chicks hatch in our classroom will turn science into a real-life experience my students will never forget. Instead of simply reading about animal life cycles in a book, my kindergartners will observe each stage firsthand—from eggs resting in the incubator to fluffy chicks taking their very first steps. This hands-on learning experience will spark curiosity, excitement, and meaningful classroom discussions every single day.\r\nThe incubator and brooder will give my students the opportunity to practice important academic and social-emotional skills. They will make observations, ask questions, record predictions, and learn new science vocabulary while developing patience, responsibility, and empathy as they help care for living things. These experiences encourage critical thinking and create authentic connections to STEM learning in a way that young children truly understand.\r\nFor many of my students, this will be their first close experience with farm animals or witnessing new life begin. The joy and wonder of hatch day will create lasting memories and inspire a love of learning that reaches far beyond our classroom walls. Your support will help create a classroom environment where curiosity grows, learning becomes interactive, and students feel excited to discover the world around them.\r\nWith your help, our classroom will become a place where science comes alive—one tiny chick at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1778186920695,"projectUrl":"project/hatching-curiosity-little-learners-big/10200751/","projectTitle":"Hatching Curiosity: Little Learners, Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6395610_orig.jpg?crop=328,328,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655389970564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/donna-smith20"},{"teacherId":9074504,"projectId":10007111,"letterContent":"This project made a wonderful impact on my classroom by bringing excitement, laughter, and engagement into our daily reading time. The new books immediately captured my students' attention, especially my reluctant readers, who became eager to participate in read-alouds and classroom discussions.\r\nThe seasonal and humorous stories helped create a warm, joyful classroom environment where students could connect through shared laughter and imagination. Books about penguins, snowmen, dragons, and friendship encouraged students to ask questions, make predictions, and build important comprehension and vocabulary skills in a fun and meaningful way.\r\nBeyond academics, these stories also supported social-emotional learning by opening conversations about kindness, friendship, patience, and empathy. 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