{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 87 Bronx","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8677544,"projectId":10125027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card for our project, \"Teaching Resources for Every Learner!\" Your support has made a meaningful difference for my classroom of 12 students with disabilities.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors use technology at home but may not realize how important it is in today's classrooms. The Teachers Pay Teachers resources purchased with this gift card allow me to access engaging digital activities, differentiated lessons, visual supports, and interactive learning materials that meet the unique needs of my students. These resources help make learning more accessible, support individualized instruction, and provide opportunities for students to practice skills in ways that are motivating and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about these new resources is the interactive and visually engaging format. Many of the activities incorporate colorful graphics, hands-on learning opportunities, and technology-based components that capture students' attention and encourage active participation. My students are eager to use these materials because they feel successful and confident when learning is presented in ways that match their individual strengths.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from these new resources. Students who struggle with attention and communication have become more engaged during lessons because the materials provide visual supports and interactive elements that help them stay focused. Other students who need additional practice with foundational academic skills have responded positively to the differentiated activities, allowing them to work at their own pace while experiencing success. Seeing their excitement and increased participation has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping provide resources that support every learner. Your generosity is helping create a more inclusive, engaging, and successful learning environment for all 12 of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1772623089973,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-resources-for-every-learner/10125027/","projectTitle":"Teaching Resources for Every Learner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoskin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8677544_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756518741631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8677544"},{"teacherId":5627190,"projectId":9465187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my scholars this opportunity and gift! My scholars have loved our literacy center materials, literacy and math enrichment activities from Teachers Pay Teachers thanks to you all. We now have literacy centers rotating during our center time to support what they have learned during phonics. Scholars are now being challenged during math lessons. Scholars are also having so much fun while learning. The centers varies from practicing writing high frequency words and complete sentences to activities where they are manipulating and changes words. Due to these center activities, scholars also have the chance to work together and learn from one another. And, most of all, scholars have been showing growth and progress in their data and exams.\r\nMy scholars were so excited and full of joy when they first saw the materials. They wanted to know who donated the materials for them and who cared about them so much to do this for them. Parents were also excited because this meant that their child's needs would get met.\r\n\r\nNow, my scholars are looking forward to centers and the math enrichment activities everyday, making everyday connections to their learning, and making progress in their academics.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much!\"","fullyFundedDate":1757423326810,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-math-games-and-other-ma/9465187/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Math Games and Other Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5627190_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x40,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557961923573","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5627190"},{"teacherId":5627190,"projectId":9465207,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this donation! We are so appreciative. Some of these items helped us throughout the school year. It help us by allowing us to print supplemental materials to support their learning, print out math games for centers, print out materials to build student vocabulary, and print out materials to create bulletin boards and in-class projects. This made a major impact on the lives - of a first grade deserving, hard-working, and very grateful class. (Their teacher is really grateful.)\"","fullyFundedDate":1758898741245,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-needs-ink/9465207/","projectTitle":"First Grade Needs Ink","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5627190_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x40,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557961923573","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5627190"},{"teacherId":8677544,"projectId":9818051,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support through DonorsChoose for our project, \"Teaching Resources for Every Learner!\"\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom will be enriched with meaningful resources that support diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests. Your kindness ensures that every student—regardless of their individual needs—has access to engaging materials that promote confidence, growth, and academic success.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, there is nothing more powerful than watching students light up when they feel supported and capable. Your donation is more than supplies; it is an investment in their curiosity, creativity, and belief in themselves. You are helping to create a classroom environment where all learners feel seen, valued, and empowered.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the importance of equitable education. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1762266322639,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-resources-for-every-learner/9818051/","projectTitle":"Teaching Resources for Every Learner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoskin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8677544_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756518741631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8677544"},{"teacherId":8677544,"projectId":9639855,"letterContent":"The Impact of Your Kindness\r\nYour donation to our classroom calming corner has transformed our learning environment in ways I never imagined possible. When the new sensory materials arrived, my students' eyes lit up with excitement and wonder.\r\n\r\nFirst Moments of Discovery\r\nOn the first day, we introduced the calming corner, I watched in awe as students carefully explored the soft pillows, sensory toys, and tactile fidget tools. One student, Azari, who typically struggles with sensory overload, sat down with a sensory lap pad and visibly relaxed. His shoulders dropped, and for the first time in months, I saw genuine peace in his expression.\r\n\r\nHow We're Using the Resources\r\nOur calming corner has become a critical space for emotional regulation and self-management. During our writing workshop, students who feel overwhelmed can now take a brief, structured break. They practice deep breathing and return to their work with renewed focus.\r\n\r\nCurrent Project: Emotional Intelligence Journey\r\nWe're currently developing a classroom project about recognizing and managing emotions. The calming corner resources are integral to this learning. Students are creating personal emotion regulation strategies, documenting how different sensory tools help them navigate challenging feelings.\r\n\r\nA Heartfelt Thank You\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than materials—you've provided them a safe space to understand and care for themselves. You've shown them that their emotional well-being matters.","fullyFundedDate":1758202665728,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/9639855/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoskin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8677544_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756518741631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8677544"},{"teacherId":5627190,"projectId":8342685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my scholars this opportunity and gift! My scholars have loved our literacy center materials, literacy and math enrichment activities from Teachers Pay Teachers thanks to you all. We now have five literacy centers rotating during our center time to support what they have learned during phonics. Scholars are now being challenged during math lessons. Scholars are also having so much fun while learning. The centers varies from practicing writing high frequency words and complete sentences to activities where they are manipulating and changes words. Due to these center activities, scholars also have the chance to work together and learn from one another. And, most of all, scholars have been showing growth and progress in their data and exams.\r\n\r\nMy scholars were so excited and full of joy when they first saw the materials. They wanted to know who donated the materials for them and who cared about them so much to do this for them. 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