{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lowell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6814922,"projectId":9652245,"letterContent":"Social-emotional learning books, board games, and problem-solving cards give us powerful tools to teach skills that aren't always visible—but are essential for lifelong success. Through read-alouds and guided discussions, students learn how to recognize emotions, practice empathy, manage frustration, and use positive self-talk. The board games reinforce turn-taking, flexible thinking, cooperation, and perseverance, while the problem-solving cards help students walk step-by-step through real-life social scenarios. Together, these resources allow us to explicitly model and practice conflict resolution, perspective-taking, and responsible decision-making in ways that feel engaging and accessible.\r\n\r\n\r\nIn the speech room, social-emotional learning is active and hands-on. You might see students gathered around a table playing a collaborative game where they must communicate clearly and support one another to succeed. During a read-aloud, students pause to reflect on a character's feelings and connect them to their own experiences. When working with problem-solving cards, partners role-play different solutions and discuss which choices would lead to positive outcomes. These moments are structured but joyful—students are learning how to manage big feelings, solve problems respectfully, and build healthy relationships while feeling safe and supported.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who once struggled with peer conflicts or frustration during challenging tasks are especially benefiting from these resources. One student who often shut down when upset now confidently uses the language from our lessons to express feelings and ask for help. Another student who found group work difficult has blossomed during cooperative games, practicing patience and encouragement with classmates. Watching students apply these skills independently—on the playground, during academic tasks, and in everyday interactions—has been incredibly meaningful. These materials are not just supporting behavior; they are building empathy, resilience, and a stronger classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1764706195384,"projectUrl":"project/building-emotional-smarts-for-lifelong-s/9652245/","projectTitle":"Building Emotional Smarts for Lifelong Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LeClaire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6814922"},{"teacherId":9025940,"projectId":9513614,"letterContent":"I am so very grateful for these resources!\r\nThey have been such an asset to pour classroom as well as in incorporating a new curriculum for our grade...\r\nThe students are so excited to be able to see me demonstrate how to write a letter or sight word and then try themselves:)\r\nIt is so efficient and not wasting valuable natural resources. White boards, dry erase markers, and learning our letters are our favorite things!!\r\nWe use these materielas EVERY single day. The students are also learning how to take care of our materials so that we can continue to use them.\r\nI loop with my K class into 1st grade and am excited to havebegun these practices and c ontin ue them next year when we are in 1st grade. We will move from practicing letters to writing sentences. We will also be able to play many sight word games that will help us to expand our writing too.","fullyFundedDate":1757713817142,"projectUrl":"project/engage-our-diverse-classroom/9513614/","projectTitle":"Engage Our Diverse Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9025940_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687825299542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9025940"},{"teacherId":7880801,"projectId":9354894,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone that donated to my early learning classroom redesign. We have already started using most of the supplies and toys you donated to. I didn't realize just how empty my classroom was until it was filled with such wonderful things. I truly could not have done it without you! Our class looks like a classroom made for four and five year old now! It if fun, welcoming, organized and educational. I am so excited to teach these kiddos in our new environment.\r\n\r\nWe have an art center where we paint and have an easel for future artists. The big block center includes a marble track and is perfect for future engineers and contractors. Our kitchen center actually has food in it for those chefs and babies for our little \"mommies and daddies\". We even have a math and science center complete with puzzles, animal habitats, and learning games to reinforce our curriculum. Without the help of generous donors like yourself, my class behaviors, learning, and fun Without your help our classroom would only be half as amazing as it is now. \r\n\r\nThank you so so much! You truly made a difference in my students (and my) life this year.","fullyFundedDate":1756749893115,"projectUrl":"project/a-whole-new-classroom/9354894/","projectTitle":"A Whole New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7880801_orig.png?crop=348,348,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691791449050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7880801"},{"teacherId":3301031,"projectId":9550481,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting me and Lowell Elementary. We all appreciate your support for our school. There are a lot of students that are benefiting from your donations. \r\n\r\nAll of the materials have been very exciting additions to my classroom space, the students have loved them, especially the games! We have been playing the games and using the fidgets, it is always exciting to get new things - it makes our days very exciting!\r\n\r\nAs of right now there are no other materials that we are in need of, this has helped complete our classroom community for the time being. Thank you for the love and support!","fullyFundedDate":1756840849418,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-the-classroom-for-success/9550481/","projectTitle":"Equipping the Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baied","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3301031_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754606202319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3301031"},{"teacherId":7732652,"projectId":8996737,"letterContent":"I have been integrating the new resources funded by generous donors into their classrooms with enthusiasm. One specific project involved using sensory tools and fidgets to support students in regulating their emotions and enhancing their focus during lessons. When students first encountered these materials, their reactions were overwhelmingly positive; many expressed excitement and curiosity about how these tools could help them engage better in their learning activities. The sensory tools not only provided a means for self-regulation but also fostered a more inclusive classroom environment. \r\nAs for the next steps, students will continue to utilize these resources in ongoing classroom lessons, with plans to incorporate them into group activities and individual learning tasks. This approach not only reinforces the skills being taught but also allows students to take ownership of their learning experiences. You have played a vital role in making these tools available, and you would be pleased to know that your contributions are directly influencing student engagement and success in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1738695807067,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-and-arts-integration-in-th/8996737/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools and Arts Integration in the Special Education Setting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahnen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7732652_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696648351010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7732652"},{"teacherId":2604875,"projectId":8974605,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to our hands-on learning station has revolutionized my kindergarten and first-grade classroom, creating a vibrant, student-centered environment. The whiteboard enables interactive writing and problem-solving, the felt board supports tactile learning to boost fine motor skills and creativity, and the bookshelf organizes resources to promote independence. This project has empowered my diverse learners, fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and academic growth through engaging, hands-on experiences tailored to their unique needs.","fullyFundedDate":1735848237616,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-my-little-learners/8974605/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning for My Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Breuer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2604875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675313173046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-breuer"},{"teacherId":9025940,"projectId":8607752,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much!\r\nThese materials have been a wonderful addition to our classroom!\r\nWe now have a greater variety to choose from as well as full sets so we can create more intricate 'structures'!\r\nThe STEM activities provide learning and fun. I have to drag the students away lol:)\r\nWhen I first unpacked everything in front of the class, there were so many questions. I told them that by exploring the materials they might be able to answer the questions themselves!\r\nThank you! Thank you! 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