{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 3 Bedford Village","outOfStateSupporters":40.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10334879,"projectId":10281547,"letterContent":"The joy on my students' faces when these donations arrived is something I will never forget. As we unpacked each item together, the children immediately began imagining all the ways they could use them. The magnetic tiles, community block people, musical instruments, and counting materials quickly became classroom favorites. One special moment occurred during our community study when students used the Lakeshore Community Block Play People and magnetic building tiles to create their own neighborhood. They proudly built homes, schools, parks, and roads while talking about the people who help us every day. As they admired their finished creation, one student excitedly shouted, \"Look! We built a whole city where everyone belongs!\" That simple comment captured the spirit of our classroom and the impact these resources have had on their learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials have become part of our everyday adventures. In our math centers, students eagerly use the counting bears, magnetic numbers, ice cream counting sets, pattern blocks, and tweezers to practice counting, sorting, and problem-solving skills through play. In our art center, the Crayola Classpack and Colors of the World crayons have inspired meaningful self-portraits and family artwork. My students were especially excited to find crayon colors that matched their skin tones, giving them an opportunity to celebrate what makes each of us unique. The musical instruments have brought so much energy and laughter to our classroom as children explore rhythm, movement, and creative expression together. We even formed a band: The Busy Bees Band!\r\n\r\nSome of the most meaningful impacts have come from the social-emotional resources. The sensory bottles, feelings mirror, and SEL books have transformed our calming corner into a safe and welcoming space where children can learn to identify and manage their emotions. It has been heartwarming to watch students confidently use these tools and even help classmates who need a moment to regroup. Looking ahead, we will continue exploring community, kindness, emotions, and early math concepts through hands-on centers and collaborative projects. Thanks to your generosity, my students have access to resources that support their academic, social, and emotional growth every day. Your kindness has filled our classroom with more opportunities for discovery, creativity, and connection, and we are truly grateful for the difference you have made in the lives of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1780011877813,"projectUrl":"project/artistic-ants-at-work/10281547/","projectTitle":"Artistic Ants at Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. FORD","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334879"},{"teacherId":362560,"projectId":9166402,"letterContent":"When our new snacks and outdoor equipment arrived, my students lit up in a way that reminded me why these resources matter so deeply. One of my favorite moments happened during our first outdoor learning block after the equipment was unpacked. A group of students who usually hang back during physical activities immediately grabbed the new jump ropes and cones and began organizing their own relay challenge. It was the first time I'd seen them take the lead in a physical activity, and the confidence on their faces said everything. Inside the classroom, the healthy snacks have become a quiet but powerful support—students settle into their work more easily, stay focused longer, and no longer worry about getting through the morning on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nTheir reaction when they first saw the materials was priceless. Several students gasped, a few cheered, and one said, \"This is like a real playground!\" Another student carefully inspected the snack bins and whispered, \"So we won't be hungry anymore?\" That moment alone made your generosity feel monumental. These resources didn't just arrive as supplies—they arrived as reassurance, joy, and opportunity.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're using the outdoor equipment to support a unit on teamwork, problem‑solving, and movement. Students are designing their own cooperative games, testing them outside, and reflecting on what makes a challenge fair, fun, and engaging. The snacks continue to fuel their learning throughout the day, especially during writing and math workshops when stamina is essential. Our next steps include expanding these student‑created games into a full \"classroom field day\" later this spring, where students will teach their games to other classes. Your support made all of this possible, and we're so grateful for the energy, comfort, and excitement you've brought into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742823969290,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-essential-snacks-and-outd/9166402/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds: Essential Snacks and Outdoor Equipment for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. W.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/362560"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_516","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":180,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":67,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.3,"schoolId":516,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 3 Bedford Village on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 3 Bedford Village","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-3-bedford-village/516"}