{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brooklyn's Daily Discovery Pre-K Center at Ave X","outOfStateSupporters":16.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":8832689,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom library has become an even more exciting and meaningful place for my Pre-K students! These new books have helped bring reading to life in ways that are engaging, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate for young learners. Through these stories, students are building important early literacy skills such as vocabulary development, comprehension, sequencing, rhyming, letter-sound recognition, and making connections between texts and their own lives. The books have also opened the door for meaningful conversations about emotions, friendships, diversity, problem-solving, and kindness.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is full of movement, curiosity, and joy. You might see students gathered on the rug laughing during a read-aloud, acting out parts of a story, retelling books with puppets, or exploring stories independently in our library center. We often connect books to art projects, sensory activities, dramatic play, and small group literacy games to help make learning memorable and engaging for all learners. The new texts have even encouraged some of my quieter students to participate more in discussions and storytelling activities.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have already formed strong connections to the new books and ask to hear them over and over again throughout the day. Some children who were previously hesitant to engage with books are now independently choosing stories during center time and proudly \"reading\" them to friends using picture clues and retelling skills. Seeing their excitement, confidence, and love for reading continue to grow has been incredibly special. 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In Pre-K, learning happens best through play, movement, visuals, and exploration, and these materials allow me to bring lessons to life in ways that were not possible before.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for my students is seeing their ideas instantly become part of our classroom experiences. Whether we are creating visual displays, interactive activities, or learning materials tailored to their interests, the technology allows lessons to feel fresh, meaningful, and fun. The students are especially excited when they recognize their own work, photos, and classroom themes incorporated into activities designed just for them.\r\n\r\nI have also noticed some of my quieter or more hesitant learners becoming more engaged and confident. Students who may struggle to stay focused during traditional activities are now eager to participate when lessons are more visual and interactive. It has been wonderful watching students collaborate, communicate, and take pride in their learning in new ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom where learning feels exciting, joyful, and meaningful every single day. Your support truly makes a difference for my students and our entire classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1726770080349,"projectUrl":"project/an-apple-a-day-helps-me-create-lessons-t/8711870/","projectTitle":"An Apple a Day Helps Me Create Lessons That Slay!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S (Sambataro)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304064_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743021488356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sambataro"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":8285214,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a space where creativity and love truly shine. When my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement; they couldn't wait to start creating and sharing their ideas. The room immediately filled with energy, imagination, and pride.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources to create meaningful art projects that allow students to express their feelings and connections to others. One special moment was watching students carefully design pieces to \"show love\" to their families and friends, proudly explaining the meaning behind their work. Their creativity and confidence blossomed as they shared their art with one another.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are not only creating beautiful work, but also learning how to express themselves, collaborate, and take pride in what they make. Our next steps include continuing to build on these skills by creating more student-led projects and displays that celebrate their voices and creativity. Thank you for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1711553808658,"projectUrl":"project/art-to-show-our-love/8285214/","projectTitle":"Art to Show Our Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S (Sambataro)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304064_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743021488356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sambataro"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":8260662,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a space where creativity truly comes to life! When my students first saw the new materials, their eyes lit up with excitement; they immediately began exploring, building, and sharing their ideas with one another.\r\nWe have been using these resources during center time, where students design and create their own projects, from imaginative structures to detailed artwork. One special moment was when a group of students worked together to build and proudly display their creations, explaining their thinking and storytelling behind each piece. It was incredible to see their confidence grow as they took ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nThese materials have encouraged collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving in ways that feel natural and joyful for my students. They are not only creating; they are thinking, communicating, and expressing themselves more than ever before.\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is filled with inspiration, pride, and endless possibilities. 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These experiences are laying the foundations and nurturing joyful learners for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1758827375385,"projectUrl":"project/wiggly-fingers-wondrous-words/9750258/","projectTitle":"Wiggly Fingers, Wondrous Words!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S (Sambataro)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3304064_orig.jpg?crop=1808,1808,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743021488356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sambataro"},{"teacherId":4731876,"projectId":9189038,"letterContent":"This project made a remarkable impact on my Pre-K students by bringing energy, excitement, and purpose to our classroom's physical activity routines. With the addition of the workout machines, students were not only able to stay active but also learned valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and setting personal fitness goals—all through play and movement.\r\n\r\nThe workout stations transformed our exercise unit into a truly engaging experience. My students, who are naturally energetic and curious, embraced the challenge with enthusiasm. They took pride in using the equipment and quickly began encouraging one another, turning every session into an opportunity to grow both physically and socially.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project helped instill a positive mindset toward health and fitness at an early age—something they will carry with them beyond Pre-K. It fostered confidence, resilience, and a sense of accomplishment, laying the foundation for lifelong healthy habits. Watching their faces light up with excitement as they exercised was a daily reminder of how powerful and meaningful this project truly was.","fullyFundedDate":1742905629387,"projectUrl":"project/spring-into-fitness/9189038/","projectTitle":"Spring into Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Addario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4731876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692791403829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexa-addario"},{"teacherId":4731876,"projectId":9308308,"letterContent":"Our Pre‑K class could hardly contain their excitement when our brand-new ice cream maker and all the colorful sprinkles arrived! From the moment I opened the boxes, the children's eyes lit up and the room was buzzing with joy. It felt like a celebration just seeing all the materials that generous donors helped provide. We used it to count, measure, and work together to make our own ice cream. The children's favorite part was adding sprinkles and tasting their creations—they were so proud!\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using the ice cream fun to help with colors, patterns, and storytelling. Thank you for making learning so sweet for our youngest learners!","fullyFundedDate":1746449368527,"projectUrl":"project/scoop-there-it-is-a-treat-for-pre-k/9308308/","projectTitle":"Scoop, There It Is! A Treat for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Addario","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4731876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692791403829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexa-addario"},{"teacherId":9333262,"projectId":7948023,"letterContent":"Our preschoolers have absolutely loved exploring our new \"Bread\" unit! The donated materials have turned our classroom into a space full of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. From mixing pretend dough in our dramatic play area to shaping and \"baking\" their own loaves during sensory play, the children are learning through play every day. They've been excited to share their own experiences with bread at home and to discover that bread is made and enjoyed in many different ways around the world.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching the children work together to \"open\" their own pretend bakery. They took turns being bakers, cashiers, and customers—using language, problem-solving, and teamwork as they played. It was inspiring to see how naturally academic and social skills came together through such joyful exploration.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students have new opportunities to connect what they learn in the classroom to their lives and communities. These experiences not only help build early academic and motor skills, but also foster a sense of belonging and curiosity about the world. Thank you for helping create lasting memories for our young learners and for supporting meaningful, play-based learning in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1698672420385,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-hands-on/7948023/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Hands-On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Law","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333262"},{"teacherId":3304064,"projectId":6427065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through Donors Choose! Because of your kindness, we now have incredible new hands-on learning materials, including the Stand-Up Magnetic Design Center, Ramps & Balls Exploration Set, Block Play Simple Machines, Create-A-Path Magnetic Center, and the Engineer-A-Coaster Activity Kit.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in our classroom has been amazing! 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