{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 414","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1519516,"projectId":9756351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our outdoor learning project. Our pre‑k students are enthusiastic, curious, and full of energy, and your generosity has helped us create meaningful learning experiences that extend far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThe outdoor paint tools we use have been put to great use and we can't wait until the weather warms up a bit to bring out the easel! The children love painting what they see around them, including the sky, leaves, shadows, and the birds that visit our yard. It has encouraged them to slow down, observe closely, and express their ideas through art in a way that feels natural and joyful.\r\n\r\nThe binoculars have turned our students into true explorers. They use them to watch birds, squirrels, and even airplanes overhead. This has sparked conversations about movement, habitats, and what animals need to survive. These moments have opened the door to early science skills like predicting, noticing patterns, and asking thoughtful questions.\r\n\r\nOur feelings squishies have also been incredibly helpful. Whether a child needs a moment to calm down or a cold pack for a bumped knee, these soft and comforting tools help them regulate their emotions and feel supported throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us build an outdoor environment where children can explore, create, and grow with confidence. Thank you for believing in the magic of early childhood and for giving our students the tools to learn from the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1758822521045,"projectUrl":"project/from-binoculars-to-brushstrokes-outdoor/9756351/","projectTitle":"From Binoculars to Brushstrokes: Outdoor Adventures in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Costanza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1519516_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595783724828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/costanza"},{"teacherId":1519516,"projectId":9574742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Now that we're halfway through the year, I wanted to share how your generosity has truly shaped our daily routines and helped our Pre‑K learners grow.\r\n\r\nThe rest‑time bags have been put to wonderful use. They keep each child's blanket and comfort items organized, and they've made our quiet‑time transition so much smoother. The children know exactly where their things belong, and that sense of independence has been a big confidence booster.\r\n\r\nOur new Elephant and Piggie books have become instant favorites. The children return to them again and again, rereading them independently, giggling over the characters, and even \"reading\" them to friends. They've brought so much joy to our book corner.\r\n\r\nThe attendance stones have become part of our morning ritual. Each child places their stone as they arrive, which not only helps them feel grounded and connected but also gives us daily opportunities to practice counting and one‑to‑one correspondence in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThe Kaplan shelf has been a game changer for organizing our quiet sensory activities and puzzles. Everything is accessible, inviting, and easy for the children to clean up on their own. The clay and kinetic sand you provided are two of the most loved materials in our room. They're calming, engaging, and wonderful for strengthening the small muscles in the hands, which are skills that support writing.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us create a classroom that feels warm, organized, and full of possibilities. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us build a space where they can learn, explore, and feel at home.","fullyFundedDate":1758130953997,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-our-youngest-learners-with-com/9574742/","projectTitle":"Welcoming Our Youngest Learners With Comfort, Creativity, and Connection!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Costanza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1519516_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595783724828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/costanza"},{"teacherId":112196,"projectId":9882551,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Struggly Project. Because of your generosity, my 3rd grade ICT students now have access to Struggly, a digital math platform that has become a meaningful part of our daily learning.\r\n\r\nStruggly helps students build number sense and problem-solving skills through interactive, game-like challenges that encourage productive struggle. Rather than simply practicing procedures, students explore ideas, test strategies, and learn that making mistakes is part of the learning process. This supports deeper understanding while also helping students develop confidence and persistence in math.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting impacts has been how students use Struggly as enrichment. When students finish their assigned work, they are eager to log on to Struggly to continue learning independently. Instead of asking, \"What do I do next?\" students look forward to choosing math challenges that stretch their thinking and allow them to work at their own pace. This has helped create a classroom culture where enrichment feels engaging and rewarding rather than optional or intimidating.\r\n\r\nStruggly also supports the wide range of learners in our classroom by meeting students where they are and allowing everyone to grow. Whether students are strengthening foundational skills or ready for deeper challenges, the platform provides meaningful opportunities to extend learning and build a positive relationship with math.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring playful, confidence-building math experiences into our classroom. Your support has made it possible for students to see math as both challenging and enjoyable, and we are truly grateful for your investment in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763577536776,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-confidence-through-playful/9882551/","projectTitle":"Building Math Confidence Through Playful Struggle","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp112196_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656613771878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rmcdermott"},{"teacherId":273231,"projectId":9930317,"letterContent":"Yesterday, we took our first math unit test since the arrival of the multiplication/division popit tools, and our class average improved by 5 points! The lowest grade in the class moved up by over ten points, as well!\r\n\r\nThe students have the fidget stimulation they need, the practice they require for mastering multiplication and division, and enjoy math class more than ever before. We use them during assignments, for quizzes tests (when appropriate) and also for math learning games like dice war. Sometimes, they are even used as fidget tools or calm down tools, alone.\r\n\r\nWe have also used these to practice adding onto larger numbers for those who struggle the most.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your investment in our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1764621473408,"projectUrl":"project/multipurpose-tool-5-tools-in-one/9930317/","projectTitle":"Multipurpose Tool: 5 Tools in One!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/273231"},{"teacherId":2020262,"projectId":9816098,"letterContent":"Our kindergarteners had a colorful start to the school year. First, they have benefited from rich visuals added to our units of study thanks to our new color printer. All kindergarteners, but especially English language learners and students with special needs, learn best when concepts are shown to them through visuals. We have printed everything from colorful story books, to visually appealing charts, and interactive worksheets!\r\n\r\nSecond, we have seen colorful imaginations on full display inspired by our new dramatic play costumes! Every Thursday, we have a Community Choice Time with our neighboring kindergarten class, so even more students reap the benefits of these materials!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our class with your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1760796766326,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-classroom-with-vibrant-visuals/9816098/","projectTitle":"Color Our Classroom with Vibrant Visuals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2020262_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494926666787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdonna"},{"teacherId":106937,"projectId":9918624,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making this project possible! The graphic novel series and trickster tales you funded have quickly become some of the most loved books in our classroom. Each week, these titles are the very first ones students reach for when it's time to borrow books from our classroom library. The excitement is immediate—students eagerly flip through pages, help friends choose a book, and can't wait to start reading.\r\n\r\nThese books have had a powerful impact on my first graders' confidence and enthusiasm for reading. The graphic novels provide visual support that helps emerging readers follow the story, while the trickster tales spark laughter, curiosity, and thoughtful discussions about characters and problem-solving. Students are proudly sharing stories with classmates, retelling favorite scenes, and recommending books to one another like true readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, reading feels joyful, accessible, and exciting for every child in our classroom. Your support has helped create a community of readers who are motivated to read more, talk about books, and see themselves as successful learners. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1764696386444,"projectUrl":"project/building-joyful-readers-with-graphic-nov/9918624/","projectTitle":"Building Joyful Readers With Graphic Novels & Trickster Tales!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heide","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp106937_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486841175741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-h-heide"},{"teacherId":106937,"projectId":9815734,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my first graders now have tools that truly help them succeed. The headphones have transformed how students use learning apps throughout the day. Instead of being distracted by surrounding noise, students are able to focus on phonics, reading, and math activities at their own pace. Many students ask to use the headphones during independent work because they help them concentrate and feel confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe noise-canceling headphones have been especially impactful for students who need extra support with attention and sensory sensitivities. These students are calmer, more engaged, and able to remain on task for longer periods of time. Having access to these headphones has created a more inclusive classroom where every learner can access instruction in a way that works best for them.\r\n\r\nThe stools have also made a noticeable difference. First graders learn best when they are comfortable and able to move slightly, and the stools provide that balance. Students are more settled during lessons, and many are able to focus for longer stretches of time. The flexible seating has helped students take ownership of their learning space and make thoughtful choices about where and how they work best.\r\nTogether, these materials have helped create a classroom environment that is calm, focused, and supportive. My students are excited to learn, proud of their independence, and better able to engage with their work each day. Thank you for believing in my students and for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760636072876,"projectUrl":"project/focused-and-comfortable-learners-headp/9815734/","projectTitle":"Focused and Comfortable Learners: Headphones and Stools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heide","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp106937_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486841175741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-h-heide"},{"teacherId":10232291,"projectId":9664377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom! Because of your support, we now have a beautiful round music rug that has completely transformed our learning environment. The rug not only provides each student with a designated place to sit, but it also creates a predictable and organized space that has improved our transitions and group activities. Students are more focused and engaged because they know exactly where to go, and this sense of structure has greatly enhanced our classroom routines.\r\n\r\nThe musical design of the rug has sparked excitement and curiosity every day. The piano border has become a favorite spot for our young pianists to practice finger placement, while the vibrant symbols on the rug serve as perfect visual tools for introducing concepts like the Treble Clef and notation on the staff. It's large enough for every class to sit together comfortably, fostering a sense of community and shared learning. This rug has become the heart of our music room—a place where creativity, confidence, and collaboration grow.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping bring this project to life. Your generosity has created lasting joy and meaningful learning experiences for our students every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758804873274,"projectUrl":"project/music-rug/9664377/","projectTitle":"Music Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232291"},{"teacherId":2230387,"projectId":9920712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our math project. Your kindness is already making a meaningful difference for my third graders.\r\n\r\nMy students are energetic, curious, and eager to take on new challenges. They love solving puzzles, playing learning games, and using hands-on materials to deepen their understanding. Many of them are working hard to build confidence in multiplication and division, foundational skills in third grade, and when they have the right tools, they truly shine.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students will have access to Struggly, a digital math program that builds perseverance and flexible problem-solving through engaging challenges and visual models. We will also be using high-quality multiplication and division flash cards that allow students to practice their facts with partners, in small groups, and independently to strengthen fluency.\r\n\r\nThese resources work beautifully together. Struggly encourages deep thinking and persistence, while the flash cards support the fluency students need to solve more complex problems. During math centers, students will rotate between digital problem-solving tasks and hands-on fluency practice, helping them grow into confident, flexible mathematicians who are not afraid to try new strategies and push through challenges.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our math block will be more engaging, differentiated, and joyful for all students. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764717486290,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-mathematicians-with-s/9920712/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Mathematicians With Struggly + Math Fluency Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230387_orig.jpg?crop=1598,1598,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693338189985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kacarevic"},{"teacherId":106937,"projectId":9686971,"letterContent":"The new seat sacks have had an immediate and positive impact on my students' organization and sense of responsibility. Each child now has a designated space for their materials, which has reduced clutter and misplaced items throughout the day. With supplies consistently in the same place, students are able to transition more smoothly between activities and spend more time engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nHaving personal storage at their seats has also encouraged students to take ownership of their materials. They are learning to manage their supplies independently, return items to their proper place, and prepare themselves for each lesson. This increased responsibility builds confidence and supports important life skills such as organization and accountability.\r\n\r\nOverall, the seat sacks have created a calmer, more efficient classroom environment. Students feel more prepared and focused, which allows them to participate more fully in lessons. This simple organizational tool is helping my students develop habits that support both their academic growth and their independence as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758806419801,"projectUrl":"project/staying-organized-with-seat-sacks/9686971/","projectTitle":"Staying Organized with Seat Sacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heide","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp106937_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486841175741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-h-heide"},{"teacherId":10246492,"projectId":9697858,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our classroom has become a more engaging, hands-on learning space. When the materials first arrived, my students were so excited and curious. They eagerly explored everything and were ready to begin learning right away.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources daily. At the art easel, students paint, share their ideas, and build confidence through self-expression. During dramatic play, they work together as bakers, shoppers, and community helpers, practicing cooperation and problem-solving. The classroom tools also help students become more independent as they organize their work, explore with magnifying glasses, and take pride in caring for our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building on these experiences through creative projects and imaginative play. Thank you for supporting our students and helping create a classroom where every child can grow and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758898907151,"projectUrl":"project/creative-learning-art-play-and-classro/9697858/","projectTitle":"Creative Learning: Art, Play and Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Namgyal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10246492_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758762895131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10246492"},{"teacherId":2230387,"projectId":9742121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and consideration. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to enhance our classroom learning environment.\r\n\r\nAn iPad will be an essential tool for interacting with our Promethean Board. When we use slide shows, videos, and online books to bring the world into our classroom, this technology will allow lessons to run more smoothly and engagingly. With it, I can take notes, record data, and guide instruction more efficiently while also reducing paper use.\r\n\r\nThis tool will transform how we use our Promethean Board, making interactive lessons easier to lead and increasing student participation. Students will benefit from a more seamless learning experience where content is exciting, accessible, and engaging.\r\n\r\nChildren are naturally curious, and interactive learning keeps them motivated and eager to grow. This iPad will help create a smooth-running classroom and open the door to meaningful lessons that inspire a lifelong love of learning. Thank you again for helping make this possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758917554521,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-an-ipad/9742121/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with an iPad!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2230387_orig.jpg?crop=1598,1598,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693338189985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kacarevic"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103448","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":552,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":52,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.6,"schoolId":103448,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 414 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 414","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/brooklyn-arbor-elementary-school414/103448"}