{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sandown Central School","outOfStateSupporters":61.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8138414,"projectId":9272636,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support! Thanks to you we have brought new STEM activities to our young learners! These hands-on age appropriate activities help my students explore learning and the world around them in engaging and fun ways. \r\nThe germ unit has been especially fun with new the book and silly science sorting set. We have discussed a lot about germs, including how we get germs and how we can do our best to keep germs away! We read the book Germs Make Me Sick, played the sorting germs silly science activity, and did a science experiment using glitter as pretend germs on our hands! We had to really scrub to get all those germs off!","fullyFundedDate":1746802915372,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-prek/9272636/","projectTitle":"STEM in PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8138414_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649123427667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138414"},{"teacherId":8138414,"projectId":9177310,"letterContent":"The materials that you donated have been being utilized and explored by our young learners! They are using these fun hands-on activities to encourage their early learning literacy, math, and science skills. The children are strengthening their fine motor skills as they prepare and continue pre-writing activities. All of the children have been enjoying the different learning resources, one of the favorites so far has been using the make and drill letter set. My students are having so much fun while learning essential skills to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1744032830165,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-all/9177310/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8138414_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649123427667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138414"},{"teacherId":8029951,"projectId":9162247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! When my students first saw the Lite-Brite toys, playdough pasta tool, Tuff Tray inserts, sorting bears, and novelty lights, their faces absolutely lit up—they couldn't wait to dive in. \r\n\r\nWe've been using the new materials during small-group play and science-based exploration. One of our favorite moments so far was when a group used the lights and Lite-Brite boards as part of our playwall center! The children are also using the playdough pasta maker to make pretend meals and negotiating who got to be the chef or server. It was a perfect mix of creativity, teamwork, and communication—just what we hoped for.\r\n\r\nNext, we're building on this play by introducing collaborative challenges, like designing and building \"invention stations\" with different materials. Students will practice solving problems together, making compromises, and regulating their emotions as they work toward shared goals.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we now have the tools to support playful learning that's rich in social-emotional and problem-solving growth. We're so grateful for your support—you've truly made a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742948053754,"projectUrl":"project/creating-strong-thinkers-and-communicato/9162247/","projectTitle":"Creating Strong Thinkers and Communicators Through Science and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheryl Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029951_orig.jpg?crop=1863,1863,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630890032317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgoodmanc"},{"teacherId":8029951,"projectId":7545713,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the Magna-Tiles toys to our Pre-K classroom. These colorful and engaging toys have truly transformed the way my students interact with their learning materials. We've been using them to explore shapes, patterns, and even the basics of engineering and architecture. The hands-on experience has really helped my students deepen their understanding of these concepts while also boosting their creativity and teamwork skills.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the Magna-Tiles, their faces lit up with excitement! They couldn't wait to start building and experimenting with the pieces. It was wonderful to watch them work together, sharing ideas and building structures that they were so proud of. The joy and curiosity that these new resources sparked in them has been absolutely priceless.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are planning to use the Magna-Tiles to create collaborative projects that tie into our current lesson on community and teamwork. This will not only enhance their understanding of spatial relationships and engineering but also help them connect what they're learning to the world around them.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your generosity. Your contribution is making a real difference in my students' lives and learning experiences. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1692183206673,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-marvels-ignite-creativity-and/7545713/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Marvels: Ignite Creativity and Supercharge Pre-K Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheryl Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029951_orig.jpg?crop=1863,1863,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630890032317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgoodmanc"},{"teacherId":8029951,"projectId":7231389,"letterContent":"Thank you for taking the time to donate to this project. With your support and using the newly purchased materials, our class was able to explore the fascinating life cycle of a butterfly. This project began with a hands-on approach where students observed and studied caterpillars as they transformed into chrysalises and eventually emerged as butterflies. The resources, such as magnifying glasses, butterfly kits, and detailed life cycle charts, have been instrumental in deepening their understanding of each stage. When the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement, particularly when they saw the caterpillars and realized they would be able to watch them grow. The project sparked curiosity and discussions about the wonders of nature. Our students were able to integrate their scientific observations with artistic expression. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the students have the resources to fully engage in this enriching experience and will continue to connect with the life cycle of butterflies in both meaningful and creative ways.","fullyFundedDate":1681857566808,"projectUrl":"project/lets-explore-the-butterfly-life-cycle-i/7231389/","projectTitle":"Let's Explore the Butterfly Life Cycle in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheryl Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029951_orig.jpg?crop=1863,1863,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630890032317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgoodmanc"},{"teacherId":8029951,"projectId":7108486,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us receive our Cricut and all the amazing Cricut supplies! The moment we opened the box, the excitement in our classroom was contagious—students were immediately curious and full of ideas about what we could create together.\r\n\r\nSince then, the Cricut has become such a valuable part of our daily learning. We've made personalized letter art for each child, which has really helped with letter recognition and made our classroom feel even more like home. One of our favorite projects so far was turning each student's handwritten name into vinyl decals—we used them to decorate their cubbies and folders, and the pride they felt seeing their writing transformed into a \"professional\" creation was incredible.\r\n\r\nWe've also used the Cricut to cut out vinyl dots for the hallway and classroom floors, helping our students line up and move around with more independence. The visual supports we're able to make now are colorful, durable, and tailored exactly to our students' needs—it's truly made a difference.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we'll keep using the Cricut to support concept of print activities and make more visual aids that help our students access learning in engaging, meaningful ways. Thank you for giving us the tools to create, personalize, and bring our classroom to life in such a special way. We can't wait to share photos!","fullyFundedDate":1677798343418,"projectUrl":"project/lets-cricut-in-pre-k/7108486/","projectTitle":"Let's Cricut in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheryl Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029951_orig.jpg?crop=1863,1863,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630890032317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgoodmanc"},{"teacherId":8029951,"projectId":8893205,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Pre-K students, I would like to extend our deepest thanks for your generous donation of the sensory tuff tray! The impact of your contribution has been immediate and truly meaningful in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the sensory tuff tray in a variety of ways. It has become an essential part of our hands-on learning activities, especially in supporting fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and creativity. The tray is filled with different materials that allow students to engage in tactile experiences, whether it's scooping, pouring, building, or sorting items. These activities help strengthen their hand-eye coordination and encourage imaginative play while providing a calm, focused environment that allows students to be both curious and independent.\r\n\r\nThanks to your thoughtful contribution, our classroom has become an even more dynamic and engaging space for learning. We are excited to see how these resources continue to support our students' growth and development in the coming weeks.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1733564937103,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-sensory-table-tray-fun/8893205/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Sensory Table Tray Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheryl Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029951_orig.jpg?crop=1863,1863,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630890032317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgoodmanc"},{"teacherId":8029951,"projectId":6395058,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support and excited to share the impact these new books have had on our students! Your generous contributions are helping us create a rich learning environment, and we're seeing tangible benefits in the classroom every day.\r\n\r\nWith your support we were able to get new, engaging read-alouds for my classroom. \r\nThese books are creating opportunities for all of our students to engage in ways that feel relevant and empowering to them.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we're able to continue fostering a love of reading and learning for our early learners that will last a lifetime. We can't wait to see the continued growth and excitement that these books inspire in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1658871619073,"projectUrl":"project/read-aloud-books-for-pre-k/6395058/","projectTitle":"Read-Aloud Books for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheryl Goodman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029951_orig.jpg?crop=1863,1863,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630890032317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgoodmanc"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_80377","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":154,"numTeachers":9,"percentFrplEligible":5,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":88,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - K","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":38.3,"schoolId":80377,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sandown Central School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sandown Central School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-hampshire/school-administrative-unit-106/sandown-central-school/80377"}