{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mosaic Pre-K Center","outOfStateSupporters":64.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4380375,"projectId":9817244,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a magnetic play lab that has quickly become one of the most exciting and engaging areas for my students! When the materials were first introduced, the room filled with excitement as students rushed to test how the magnets worked. It was incredible to watch their curiosity take over as they explored through touch, movement, and play.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials to build simple marble runs and magnetic structures, giving students the chance to explore concepts like motion, force, and design in a hands-on way. One group worked together to build a tunnel maze, adjusting and rebuilding it several times when the marble didn't make it to the end. Through this process, they learned to problem-solve, communicate, and keep trying until their design worked. These moments are helping students think like young engineers while also strengthening both fine and gross motor skills.\r\n\r\nThis magnetic lab has truly transformed our Science Center into a space for creativity, teamwork, and discovery. Your support has given my students the opportunity to explore science in a meaningful, hands-on way, and it has made a lasting impact on their confidence and curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1766870847218,"projectUrl":"project/attraction-action-a-magnetic-play-lab/9817244/","projectTitle":"Attraction Action! A Magnetic Play Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hilary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4380375_orig.png?crop=912,912,x329,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760060965555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilaryharvey"},{"teacherId":4380375,"projectId":9809381,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our sand and water tables have quickly become a favorite spot in our classroom! The first time my students saw the materials, they were so excited to be scooping, pouring, and watching how the water and sand move. They are naturally exploring ideas like volume, weight, and cause-and-effect, all while having fun!\r\n\r\nThe items for our tables are also helping to strengthen their fine motor skills. Scooping, sifting, and squeezing sponges takes careful hand movements, which helps with writing, drawing, and everyday tasks. Students are learning to share, take turns, and work together to build sandcastles or make rivers, practicing teamwork and problem-solving along the way.\r\n\r\nPlaying with sand and water is calming, sparks creativity, and lets children explore freely. Your donation has given my students an engaging space to learn through play, grow their skills, and use their imaginations. Next, we will use the tables for guided Science and Math activities, building on their discoveries while continuing to play and explore.","fullyFundedDate":1766457908858,"projectUrl":"project/pour-scoop-discover-hands-on-steam/9809381/","projectTitle":"Pour, Scoop, & Discover: Hands-On STEAM for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hilary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4380375_orig.png?crop=912,912,x329,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760060965555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hilaryharvey"},{"teacherId":3696418,"projectId":9661545,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your incredible generosity in helping us create our new multi-sensory writing center! Because of your support, our students now have a space that makes writing exciting, hands-on, and accessible for every child. The materials you funded—such as textured letter cards, sand trays, letter manipulatives, and fine motor tools—have completely transformed the way our young learners experience letter formation. Instead of seeing writing as a challenge, they now see it as an adventure filled with movement, touch, and creativity. Thanks to you, every student can find a way to connect with letters that works best for their learning style, and the excitement around writing has truly grown.\r\nIn our Pre-K SCIS classroom, we know that children learn best when all of their senses are engaged. Many of our students need that extra sensory input—feeling, seeing, and hearing letters as they learn to form them—to make meaningful connections. With the tools you helped provide, we've been able to turn writing practice into a truly interactive experience. Students trace letters in colored sand, use Play-Doh to shape letter curves and lines, and practice fine motor control with magnet wands and bingo chips. They're strengthening their hand muscles while also improving focus and coordination. What once felt like \"work\" now feels like play, and that shift in attitude has made all the difference. Every day, I see students light up when they realize they can form letters on their own, and that confidence carries into every part of their learning.\r\nThe impact of this project goes far beyond handwriting. For many of our students, the multi-sensory writing center is also helping them develop patience, persistence, and pride in their accomplishments. We've seen children who used to avoid writing now eagerly choose it during center time, excited to show off the letters they can form. When they use the tactile letter boards or magnetic letter builders, they're not just learning shapes—they're building muscle memory and developing a love for literacy. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who had struggled with fine motor control proudly trace their name in a sand tray, then turn to a friend and say, \"Look! I did it!\" Those moments of joy and self-belief are exactly what your generosity made possible.\r\nThe writing center has also become a beautiful place for collaboration and peer support. Students cheer each other on, share ideas, and work together to build letters or form words. They're learning that mistakes are part of the process and that practicing helps them grow. We've even seen improved language and social skills as they talk through what they're doing—\"I'm making a big line down for L!\" or \"Your letter S looks like a snake!\" The space has become a hub for creativity, exploration, and connection. All of these moments are the direct result of your kindness and belief in giving students the right tools to succeed.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom now has a welcoming, inclusive space where writing feels joyful, sensory-rich, and full of possibilities. The multi-sensory writing center has not only helped our students improve their letter formation—it has built their confidence, strengthened their fine motor skills, and sparked a genuine love of learning. You've made a lasting difference in their educational journey, and we are so incredibly grateful. Thank you for believing in the power of early literacy, for supporting hands-on learning, and for helping our students discover that writing can be fun, meaningful, and magical.","fullyFundedDate":1758147028385,"projectUrl":"project/multisensory-magic-a-writing-center-for/9661545/","projectTitle":"Multisensory Magic: a Writing Center for Early Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3696418_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605816803368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-daley"},{"teacherId":3696418,"projectId":9661293,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. Because of your support, our Pre-K SCIS (Special Class in an Integrated Setting) classroom now has wonderful new tools to help our students learn how to calm their bodies and minds—breathing supports, weighted stuffies, and fidgets. These might seem like simple items, but for our little learners, they have made a world of difference. Every day, I see your gift in action—helping students feel safe, focused, and proud of their growing ability to handle big feelings. You've truly helped us create a classroom where everyone can learn, feel supported, and shine in their own way.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful changes has come from our new breathing supports. In Pre-K, emotions can feel very big and hard to manage, and many of our students are still learning how to pause and calm down. Now, when someone starts to feel upset or overwhelmed, we practice with our breathing cloud and visuals. These tools make deep breathing fun and easy to understand. It's amazing to watch the transformation—little faces that were tense start to relax, shoulders drop, and smiles return. Some of the children have even started reminding each other to \"take a deep breath\" when a friend is having a hard moment. Thanks to you, they're not just learning a strategy—they're building emotional awareness and empathy that will serve them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe weighted stuffies you helped fund have become fast favorites in our classroom! These cuddly, weighted animals provide comfort, security, and a calming sense of pressure that helps many of our students regulate their bodies. When a child is feeling anxious, frustrated, or tired, they can choose a weighted stuffy, find a cozy spot, and take a few minutes to reset. Sometimes all it takes is a quiet hug with a stuffed animal to help a student feel safe and ready to rejoin the group. It's heartwarming to see how independently some children now ask for a calm friend when they recognize they need one—that kind of self-awareness and self-advocacy is exactly what we hope to nurture in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets have also been an incredible addition. These small tools—like stretches and rainbow squishy—give our students something to do with their hands during lessons or transitions, helping them stay focused and calm. What's even more meaningful is that they're learning that everyone's body feels different and that it's okay to need different tools to do our best learning. When one student quietly uses a fidget, another might take deep breaths or cuddle a stuffy—and they're all starting to understand that these choices help them feel their best. That sense of acceptance and understanding has made our classroom community stronger and kinder.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students are learning that emotions are okay, that they can calm their bodies in healthy ways, and that they have the power to make good choices for themselves. These tools have helped create a space that feels safe, comforting, and full of joy—a place where every child can learn and grow at their own pace. Your generosity didn't just fund classroom materials; it gave our students the gift of emotional growth, confidence, and belonging. We are so deeply grateful for your support and for believing in the importance of helping little learners build these lifelong skills.","fullyFundedDate":1758146806529,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-calming-comfort-and/9661293/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Calming, Comfort, and Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3696418_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605816803368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-daley"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_108612","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":35.7,"schoolId":108612,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mosaic Pre-K Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mosaic Pre-K Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/pre-k-center-at-68-20-myrtle-avenue/108612"}