{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Danforth Ave Early Childhood Center","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4538551,"projectId":10196640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping bring meaningful, hands-on learning experiences to our students. Because of your generosity, our children have been able to explore important concepts of growth and change through engaging materials such as the butterfly habitat and caterpillars, butterfly counters, planting supplies, flower-building toys, butterfly books, marigold seeds, and art materials. These activities have created exciting opportunities for our students to connect science, math, literacy, and creativity while learning about transitions and preparing for their own journey to kindergarten.\r\n\r\nThe children have already planted the marigold seeds and are eagerly taking turns watering and caring for them each day. They are thrilled to observe the caterpillars crawling inside their cups and are filled with anticipation as they wait to watch the complete butterfly life cycle unfold before their eyes. These experiences have encouraged curiosity, responsibility, patience, and thoughtful discussions about how living things grow and change—just like they are growing and preparing for kindergarten. Students are also actively using the butterfly counters to sort, count, and build early math skills through hands-on play and exploration.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made learning come alive in our classroom and has helped create lasting memories for our students during this important transition year. Thank you for investing in our young learners and supporting experiences that inspire wonder, confidence, and excitement about learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778266038180,"projectUrl":"project/watch-us-grow-butterflies-blooms-and/10196640/","projectTitle":"Watch Us Grow: Butterflies, Blooms, and Bright Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4538551_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756164046249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4538551"},{"teacherId":4538551,"projectId":9970177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, each child will receive a special set of materials paired with an individual Curious George stuffed toy and book to help support their transition to kindergarten. The beach balls, ice cream bowls and spoons, sand pails and shovels, seashell collecting bags, dice, and individual ten frames are already bringing excitement and meaningful learning opportunities into our classroom. Your donations will be providing hands-on experiences that make learning both engaging and memorable for our students.\r\n\r\nOur students are especially excited about the ice cream bowls and spoons because they connect directly to the classroom ice cream shop currently open in our dramatic play house area. Through pretend play, the children are building important social, language, and early math skills while practicing sharing, communication, counting, and problem-solving. The seashell collecting bags and math materials will also allow students to continue practicing counting, sorting, adding, and subtracting with real objects they collect and explore. These playful learning experiences are helping our students build confidence and independence as they prepare for kindergarten.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and support of our young learners. We are excited to send these gifts home early during our parent event this Friday so that all families can celebrate and enjoy them together. Your thoughtful donations are making a lasting impact on our students and their families, and we truly appreciate the care you have shown our classroom community. Thank you for helping make learning joyful and meaningful for our children!","fullyFundedDate":1774963657155,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-materials-to-prepare-for-kinder/9970177/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Materials to Prepare for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4538551_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756164046249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4538551"},{"teacherId":5303265,"projectId":10132707,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us bring a little bit of magic into our classroom through our fairy garden project.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our Pre-K children were able to experience the joy of gardening in the most meaningful, hands-on way. Each child carefully created their very own fairy garden—planting, building, and imagining as they brought their tiny worlds to life. It wasn't just about planting seeds, it was about wonder, creativity, and believing in something special.\r\n\r\nAs the days go on and little sprouts begin to peek through the soil, each child will get to take their garden home—a living reminder of what they created and cared for themselves. The excitement, pride, and pure joy on their faces made this day truly unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThis was more than an activity—it was a magical experience that helped our students connect with nature, learn responsibility, and feel a sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this moment come alive for our children. Your kindness planted more than seeds—it planted joy.","fullyFundedDate":1774963808332,"projectUrl":"project/growing-little-gardeners-and-magical-fai/10132707/","projectTitle":"Growing Little Gardeners and Magical Fairy Gardens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tsiranides","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5303265_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689036119989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5303265"},{"teacherId":5303265,"projectId":10130883,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Watch Us Grow\" project. Because of your generosity, our classroom was able to explore planting in a hands-on, meaningful way that truly brought learning to life for our children.\r\n\r\nThe students were beyond excited to dig into the soil, plant seeds, and care for their own growing plants. Through this experience, they learned not only how plants grow, but also how important they are to our Earth. We talked about how plants give us oxygen, the importance of caring for our environment, and how even small actions can make a big difference.\r\n\r\nWatching their faces light up as they observed changes each day was incredible. They developed patience, responsibility, and a deeper appreciation for nature—all because of your kindness.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just supplies—it created an experience our students will remember and carry with them. Thank you for helping us nurture curiosity, responsibility, and a love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1774963770907,"projectUrl":"project/watch-us-grow-a-pre-k-garden-project/10130883/","projectTitle":"Watch Us Grow! 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Not only will they serve as a fun and colorful memory of this activity, but they will also remind us of the kindness and support that made it all possible. Thank you for helping us create such memorable and enriching experiences for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1774963654337,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself-families-creating-wear/9970050/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself: Families Creating Wearable Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4538551_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756164046249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4538551"},{"teacherId":4538551,"projectId":9970191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through this special project. Because of you, each of my students now has their very own Curious George stuffed friend. When the box arrived, the excitement was immediate—smiles, hugs, and so many eager little readers ready to snuggle up with their new buddies.\r\n\r\nRight now, these Curious George dolls are already making a meaningful impact during our daily reading time. The children love having a \"cuddle buddy\" to read with, which helps create a sense of comfort, engagement, and joy around books. For many of them, this simple addition builds confidence and encourages a deeper love of literacy, turning reading into a warm and positive experience they look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nAt the end of the school year, each child will take their Curious George home as a personalized keepsake, complete with their name. This gift will serve as a lasting reminder of their growth, their love of reading, and the kindness of those who made it possible. Your generosity has created not only meaningful learning moments now, but also a treasured memory they will carry with them. Thank you for making such a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1774963754504,"projectUrl":"project/curious-george-reading-buddies-for-every/9970191/","projectTitle":"Curious George Reading Buddies for Every Student!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4538551_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756164046249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4538551"},{"teacherId":4538551,"projectId":9969957,"letterContent":"My students and their families were incredibly excited to use the new materials during our Parent-Child Family Day event centered around gingerbread-themed learning activities. Using the blank aprons, HTV vinyl, gingerbread stickers, and activity sets, families worked together to create personalized aprons, build gingerbread homes, and participate in a variety of hands-on gingerbread activities. One of the most memorable moments was seeing students proudly guide their family members through the projects while sharing ideas, decorating together, and celebrating their creativity. The event created a joyful atmosphere that strengthened family connections and encouraged meaningful learning experiences both at school and at home.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students could hardly contain their excitement. The gingerbread theme has been a major part of our classroom throughout most of the school year, especially through our continued exploration of The Gingerbread Man story and related literacy activities. Because students were already so connected to the theme, they were thrilled to see the gingerbread stickers, activity sets, and crafting materials that brought the story to life in a new and engaging way. Their enthusiasm carried throughout the entire event, and families shared how much they enjoyed participating together.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue building on the literacy, creativity, and collaboration skills developed through our gingerbread-themed projects. We will use these experiences to inspire future hands-on classroom activities that connect storytelling, art, and family engagement. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, my students were able to experience a meaningful family event that created lasting memories while supporting creativity, communication, and a love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772807492529,"projectUrl":"project/moments-that-matter-a-winter-family-cra/9969957/","projectTitle":"Moments That Matter: A Winter Family Craft Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4538551_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756164046249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4538551"},{"teacherId":4538551,"projectId":9975521,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our students now have journals, binder clips to help mark their pages, and beautiful blank books to create their very own stories. When the materials arrived, the children were genuinely excited—they couldn't wait to explore, write, and begin using their new supplies.\r\n\r\nWe have already incorporated the journals into our daily routine as a calming and meaningful transition after breakfast. This time allows students to settle in, express their thoughts through drawings and early writing, and build important foundational literacy skills. The binder clips have been especially helpful in keeping their special pages marked and organized, giving students a sense of ownership and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nAs we move into the spring and begin preparing for kindergarten, the blank books will play an important role in helping students grow as storytellers. During work time, we will take intentional time throughout the day to work individually with children to help them create and develop their own stories. These one-on-one moments support their creativity, confidence, and early writing skills in a meaningful way.\r\nYour support is making a lasting impact on our students' learning experiences and helping them build a strong foundation for their future education. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1769186923964,"projectUrl":"project/building-early-writers-journals-for-pre/9975521/","projectTitle":"Building Early Writers: Journals for Preschool Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4538551_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756164046249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4538551"},{"teacherId":5303265,"projectId":10028705,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support of our Lunar New Year project. Because of your contribution, our students were able to experience a joyful march around the school with our vibrant dragons, bringing the celebration to life in a way they will always remember.\r\n\r\nThrough the stories and books we shared, the children explored and learned about the rich and beautiful traditions of Asian culture. Although some items we had hoped for were unavailable, your donation allowed us to adapt and continue to provide meaningful cultural experiences. We used the remaining funds to also introduce our students to the beauty of Irish culture, culminating in our first St. Patrick's Day celebration, where the children will receive their prizes tomorrow with excitement and pride.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made these experiences possible and enriched our students' understanding of diverse cultures. Thank you for helping us create moments of wonder, learning, and joy in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1772550395890,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-traditions-lunar-new/10028705/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Traditions: Lunar New Year in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tsiranides","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5303265_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689036119989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5303265"},{"teacherId":5303265,"projectId":10021204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of display frames and hexagon tiles for our classroom and the hallway! The children are thrilled to see their work beautifully showcased on the home base and throughout our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made a huge impact on their learning experience. Being able to display their artwork gives the children a sense of pride and accomplishment, and it inspires them to put even more care and creativity into their projects. They love seeing their creations celebrated and knowing that their hard work is valued.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom environment where students feel proud, confident, and motivated. We are so grateful for your generosity in helping make their learning and creativity visible for everyone to enjoy!","fullyFundedDate":1772550400811,"projectUrl":"project/from-little-hands-to-proud-walls/10021204/","projectTitle":"From Little Hands to Proud Walls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tsiranides","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5303265_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689036119989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5303265"},{"teacherId":5303265,"projectId":10013022,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our upcoming Superhero Parent Day will be a meaningful and memorable experience for our children and their families. This special event will honor the mighty heroes in our students' lives—their parents and caregivers—by welcoming them into the classroom and celebrating the important role they play each and every day. Family involvement is such a powerful part of a child's learning, and this day will highlight how valued and appreciated parents truly are.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe materials from this project will be used for families to create superhero capes and picture frames together, allowing parents and children to work side by side and share special moments. Designing capes will encourage creativity, teamwork, and imagination, while reinforcing the idea that parents are real-life superheroes. The picture frames will become meaningful keepsakes, capturing these shared experiences and serving as lasting reminders of love, support, and connection.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for making this experience possible. Your support will help create lasting memories, strengthen school–family partnerships, and reinforce the importance of honoring parents and caregivers as everyday superheroes. This project will leave a lasting impact on both our students and their families, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768414726643,"projectUrl":"project/superhero-parent-day-honoring-our-might/10013022/","projectTitle":"Superhero Parent Day: Honoring Our Mighty Heroes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tsiranides","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5303265_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689036119989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5303265"},{"teacherId":4538551,"projectId":9591359,"letterContent":"The new Curious George books have opened exciting opportunities for early literacy and social-emotional development in our preschool classroom. As students follow George's silly adventures, they practice key comprehension skills like making predictions, identifying characters, and retelling events in their own words. The stories also introduce problem-solving, cooperation, and curiosity—encouraging children to ask questions and make connections to their own experiences. These books make reading feel joyful and purposeful, and we are so grateful for the chance to build these foundational early learning skills through stories our students absolutely love.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, the children look through books multiple times of the day and some are beginning to read on their own as we prepare to transition to kindergarten. Our children will be receiving these books to bring home. They truly love Curious George. 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