{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9118209,"projectId":10010435,"letterContent":"With a group of students working on developing positive peer relationships, I used the Friendship Island game as a tool to discuss qualities of good friends. We extended the game by charting some of the traits we discussed. I have started to use the Pete the Cat Groovy Friendship game in a similar manner with a different group of students. Another student and I have been using the Mad Smartz Anger Management game as a tool to discuss the importance of and how to manage emotions. It has been challenging to find activities to engage this particular student, but the Mad Smartz game has piqued his interests. All of these games provide fun, non-threatening situations for students to not only learn about and discuss critical social skills, but they also allow students to apply skills they are learning about (ex: patience, listening, good sportsmanship, managing frustration, etc.) during supervised game play.\r\n\r\nThe exercise dice, fidgets, and especially the kinetic sand have been extremely helpful when working with a few students who are really struggling with emotional regulation. Trying to help students calm down by talking with these particular students isn't often effective. However, when the students make their way to my room, the dice, fidgets, and sand become a healthy distraction that they begin to play with, and oftentimes within five minutes, they have calmed down. Once regulated, we are able to discuss whatever problem is distressing them.\r\n\r\nI am a school counselor, and the students who visit my classroom regularly immediately noticed new items I received as a result of this DonorsChoose project. They were so excited to play the games and SEL toys; there was more than one time when it was compared to seeing gifts on Christmas morning. This excitement carries over from week to week, and kids are always looking forward to returning to my classroom, even when we may be discussing difficult topics. What the kids see as games and toys are the tools we need to create a safe, non-threatening environment for kids to talk about the subjects of grief, divorce, poor decisions they've made, social skills, and self-concept issues.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the items described above, I am very much looking forward to using the Little Spot of Life Skills books for some of my tier 1 SEL instruction. I have used other Little Spot books to teach about emotions and self management. The Life Skills books allow me to continue to use the Little Spots to teach about topics which are critical to students' success in school and life, including but not limited to courage, perseverance, and optimism. I've also recently have been referred students who are struggling with changing home dynamics. I'm grateful to have some new resources to discuss this topic and help kids through a very challenging time in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1768318798309,"projectUrl":"project/using-play-as-a-tool-for-navigating-to/10010435/","projectTitle":"Using \"Play\" as a Tool for Navigating Tough Times","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Skinner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9118209_orig.png?crop=1120,1120,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699220286504","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9118209"},{"teacherId":311490,"projectId":9998798,"letterContent":"I am so ecstatic for all of the wonderful books and art materials that I was able to obtain through DonorsChoose. My speech whole-group sessions are much more engaging and fun for me and the kids because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe are now able to incorporate multi-sensory projects that reinforce our speech goals, allowing students to express themselves creatively while they build their communication confidence. Seeing a child who usually struggles to find their voice suddenly beam with pride over a project is a gift I cannot thank you for enough.","fullyFundedDate":1768162353907,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-language-lessons/9998798/","projectTitle":"Books for Language Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. R.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp311490_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730921009869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/311490"},{"teacherId":779511,"projectId":10007589,"letterContent":"What an incredible gift you have given our hands on learners. The Rube Goldberg kits are absolutely wonderful. They are quality materials that can be used again and again by students, are interesting and engaging, and the books to accompany them are amazing! Students are able to problem solve, work together, and work with their hands all at the same time.\r\n\r\nThe students have loved trying out these materials and getting to use tools to build in the library along with listening to stories about Rube himself during lessons. Students have been able to see how simple machines work, and in the future will continue to build more complex contraptions using the materials and the instruction booklets that come with every kit. We have enough for all of the students in a class to use and enjoy at the same time.\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU for allowing us to purchase these materials, that we would otherwise not had the budget to purchase. 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Our students love the new addition and have used it multiple times a day as a safe place they can easily go to when necessary.\r\n\r\nOur students were really excited to have some more safe snacks that they prefer, as most of our students have certain snacks that help motivate them through the day or prefer certain textures, and have enjoyed trying new things. They were also excited to see some extra clothing that we can provide them when things get a bit messy! \r\n\r\nOur next steps in our classroom are to enhance the safe sensory corner a bit more and also work on more hand-over-hand projects using the writing tablets and easel pad paper. Utilizing some other items we received as a part of this project, we have motivators for our students and more items that allow them to regulate while we work on more goals.","fullyFundedDate":1768674304070,"projectUrl":"project/sped-classroom-help-our-students-stay-s/10024049/","projectTitle":"SPED Classroom: Help our students stay safe, cozy, and motivated!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10404857_orig.png?crop=202,202,x0,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768361464657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmayalv"},{"teacherId":9737354,"projectId":10020897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my program. I am a full time SoSA at Eisenberg and I have the unique opportunity to operate the \"Berg\" Breakroom at our school. \r\n\r\nThe Berg Breakroom is Eisenberg's shared space. The share space is part of the District's MTSS framework. The Elementary School Support Model was launched in 2022 and I had the opportunity to open ours here at Eisenberg. At, Eisenberg we use our shared space to reward positive behavior in the classroom and on school campus. \r\n\r\nThis year alone, we have already provided over 3100 rewards. I appreciate the supplies that were purchased as most will help stretch the life of our toys and games. Again, it is very appreciated to have your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768618767944,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-fuel-for-little-learners/10020897/","projectTitle":"Fun and Fuel for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9737354"},{"teacherId":9889576,"projectId":9994361,"letterContent":"This project continues to make a real difference in our classroom every single day. The healthy snacks have become an essential tool during transitions and class activities, giving my students something positive to look forward to that helps them move smoothly from one task to the next. My students, many of whom are non-verbal and need extra support throughout the day, are becoming more engaged and focused because of these simple comforts. The cleaning supplies and storage solutions are helping us maintain a safe, organized space where my students can explore and learn without constant worry about germs and contamination—especially important for students with compromised immune systems or sensory needs who put materials in their mouths. Every day, we're building a classroom environment where my special learners feel safe, cared for, and ready to do their best work. Thank you for believing in them!","fullyFundedDate":1768106442562,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-and-clean-spaces-for-my-s/9994361/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks and Clean Spaces for My Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889576"},{"teacherId":3480844,"projectId":9608823,"letterContent":"My students are continuing to benefit from your generosity. My students light up every time they are able to engage with their classmates in our new space provided by this table. For example, they can learn from their classmates when they work together. \r\n\r\nI have readers at many different levels, this project allowed me to provide a variety of books at every level. I thank you and my students thank you for donations.\r\n\r\nThank you! Your donations will benefit many more students in the coming years.","fullyFundedDate":1758202818982,"projectUrl":"project/large-space-for-little-learners/9608823/","projectTitle":"Large Space for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3480844_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521929557159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deborah-thompson"},{"teacherId":456506,"projectId":9716217,"letterContent":"I continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity of my friends, family, community, and supporters across the country. As you are aware, teachers spend a great deal of their own money funding their classroom each year. Your generosity alleviates this burden so much, and it is such a comfort knowing that there are people out there who value and support education and teachers. \r\n\r\nI have already begun implementing my new laptop into my classroom centers station, and I have taught 9 students so far to transfer research into a google slideshow, complete with photos, effects, and features. So exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1764720605291,"projectUrl":"project/efficient-classroom-engaged-students/9716217/","projectTitle":"Efficient Classroom, Engaged Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rasmussen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp456506_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520302423667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/456506"},{"teacherId":3480844,"projectId":9258541,"letterContent":"My students are continuing to benefit from your generosity. My students light up every time they are able to go to our class library. They are more engaged in content related to the resources we received. For example, the \"I can\" readers will my students the confidence they need as new readers.\r\n\r\nI have readers at many different levels, this project allowed me to provide a variety of books at every level. I thank you and my students thank you for donations.\r\n\r\nYour donations will benefit many more students in the coming years.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Thompson","fullyFundedDate":1746733181331,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/9258541/","projectTitle":"Books, Books and More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3480844_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521929557159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deborah-thompson"},{"teacherId":3480844,"projectId":9218995,"letterContent":"My students are continuing to benefit from your generosity. My students light up every time they are able to go to our class library. They are more engaged in content related to the resources we received. For example, the \"I can\" readers will my students the confidence they need as new readers.\r\nI have readers at many different levels, this project allowed me to provide a variety of books at every level. I thank you and my students thank you for donations.\r\n\r\nYour donations will benefit many more students in the coming years.","fullyFundedDate":1743377291179,"projectUrl":"project/stations-for-the-future/9218995/","projectTitle":"Stations for the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3480844_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521929557159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deborah-thompson"},{"teacherId":4163933,"projectId":9507874,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your generous donations. Because of you, my kindergarten students have an inviting, functional space to learn during whole group lessons.\r\n\r\nThe smiley face design helps them to give each other a bit of personal space when they are all sitting together and allows them to get out of their seats and sit somewhere colorful and close to the books that we are reading or the slides we are working on at the board. Additionally, the chair pockets have made clean up more efficient. Thank you for your support in helping my students to be successful learners","fullyFundedDate":1755704455356,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-for-my-kinders/9507874/","projectTitle":"Carpet for My Kinders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4163933"},{"teacherId":5315165,"projectId":9503731,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my students and I. Because of your support, my students are more organized than ever. \r\nThe organizational bins allow students to quickly get the resources they need without interrupting instruction. The bins are big and spacious and I'm able to store pencils, erasers, dry erase markers, glue stick, post-it notes, and much more!\r\nThe hanging bags help us stay organized with our phonics materials. 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