{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 21 Margaret Emery Elm Park","outOfStateSupporters":29.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1834375,"projectId":10300408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"From Bored to Board: Leveling up dismissal time!\" Your kindness has completely transformed a hectic, restless part of our school day into an experience filled with joy, community, and meaningful connection.\r\nThe Impact in Our Cafeteria at Dismissal:\r\nBefore your support, dismissal time was a daily challenge where students waited restlessly for their buses to be called. Now, it has become one of the most anticipated parts of our day.\r\n• First Reactions: When the boxes arrived, my students' faces completely lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to see what was inside! There were audible gasps and cheers as they realized these brand-new board games were just for them.\r\n• How We Use the Resources: Instead of scrolling on devices or counting down the minutes, students now immediately form groups, unpack the board games, and dive into friendly competitions.\r\n• A Special Moment: Just last week, I watched a group of students who rarely interact outside of formal lessons huddled over a game. They were laughing, strategizing, and cheering each other on. It was beautiful to see how a simple board game broke down social barriers and built a tight-knit community in a matter of minutes.\r\nWhat's Next\r\nBeyond just curing afternoon boredom, these games are helping our students build critical life skills like sportsmanship, patience, and strategic thinking. Moving forward, our next step is to introduce a student-led \"Tournament Week\" where they will teach each other the rules of different games, practice healthy competition, and take full ownership of managing our new board game library.\r\nThank you for recognizing our need, and choosing to make a lasting difference in my students' lives. We are profoundly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1788959220380,"projectUrl":"project/from-bored-to-board-leveling-up-dismiss/10300408/","projectTitle":"From Bored to Board: Leveling up dismissal time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guastavino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1834375_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753630668629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1834375"},{"teacherId":7184533,"projectId":9588653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my Pre-K students. With the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, I've been able to provide engaging, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate resources that truly enrich their learning every day.\r\n\r\nThe new materials and technology-supported activities have transformed the way my students learn. They now explore skills through interactive centers, movement-based tasks, and creative play that help them stay focused, excited, and curious. These resources make it easier for them to grasp early literacy, math, and social-emotional concepts because they can see, touch, and do while learning.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been the variety of hands-on activities—everything from themed learning centers to fine-motor challenges to storytelling and building prompts. They absolutely light up when they see new materials rotated in, and you can feel their excitement as they work together, make discoveries, and confidently try new things.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who typically need extra support with attention or engagement have especially connected with these new activities. One student who often hesitates to participate now eagerly joins our centers because the materials are bright, tactile, and match her learning style. Another student with weak fine-motor skills has shown amazing growth through the new manipulatives and creative tasks that let him strengthen his skills in fun, low-pressure ways.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only given my students high-quality resources—they've also gained confidence, joy in learning, and opportunities to grow through meaningful, play-based experiences. 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