{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Yonkers Early Childhood Academy","outOfStateSupporters":21.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5503155,"projectId":10436936,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you again! Here is some information to help you understand how greatly this project has impacted both my classroom and students ... \r\n\r\nThe new resources have helped my students learn to better navigate their classroom environment while supporting their academic, sensory, and behavioral needs. We use the storage furniture to organize materials for hands-on activities that strengthen fine motor skills. The beanbag has become a wonderful part of our calming area, giving students a comfortable place to regulate when they feel overstimulated or need a break. The room divider has also been extremely helpful in creating a clear boundary between our learning space and the classroom exit, supporting safety and helping students understand classroom expectations.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited to explore the new materials! They especially enjoy the beanbag and quickly became comfortable using the new areas of the classroom. These resources have helped make our classroom feel more organized, welcoming, and supportive of their individual needs.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building independence and helping students learn how to appropriately use and navigate each area of the classroom. We will continue using these resources during fine motor activities, sensory breaks, academic centers, and daily routines. These materials have given me more opportunities to meet my students' individual needs and have helped me create a safer, more effective learning environment. I am incredibly grateful to our donors for helping me provide these opportunities for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1786046496123,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-built-for-success/10436936/","projectTitle":"A classroom built for success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiBona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5503155"},{"teacherId":5503155,"projectId":7864765,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! Your donations have already made such a meaningful difference in helping me create a safer, more organized, and supportive learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe beanbag chair has found the perfect home in our calming corner, where it gives my students a comfortable place to sit, relax, and regulate when they need a quiet moment. It has been wonderful to have a cozy space where they can take a break and then return to learning when they are ready.\r\n\r\nOur red room divider panel has also been an incredible success! It creates a helpful barrier between our main classroom space and the area closest to the door, which has been especially valuable in preventing students from running toward the classroom exit. This simple addition has helped make our classroom feel safer and easier to manage.\r\n\r\nFinally, the wooden storage cabinet has become an important part of our writing center. It holds our writing tools and materials in one organized, accessible place, making it easier for students to participate in writing activities while helping us keep the classroom neat and functional.\r\n\r\nEach of these items has made my classroom more successful and has made my job as a teacher a little easier every day. Most importantly, they are helping me provide my students with an environment that better supports their safety, independence, comfort, and learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again to DonorsChoose and to every person who contributed to our project. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and we are so grateful for the difference you have made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1695257751609,"projectUrl":"project/building-up-my-autism-classroom/7864765/","projectTitle":"Building Up My Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiBona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5503155"},{"teacherId":10417253,"projectId":10055607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom. Because of you, my students are now using engaging, hands-on learning materials that have truly transformed the way they learn.\r\n\r\nWhile these tools may seem simple, they function as powerful \"classroom technology.\" The laminated materials, Velcro pieces, and reusable activities allow students to interact with their learning in a concrete, visual, and tactile way. This is especially important in our 8:1:2 classroom, where students benefit from structured, repeatable, and highly individualized instruction. Instead of completing a worksheet once, students can practice skills multiple times, receive immediate feedback, and build confidence through repetition and success.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been the interactive nature of the materials. They love being able to move pieces, build equations, and physically engage with math concepts. What might have once felt challenging now feels like a game. I've seen students eagerly reach for these activities, stay focused longer, and take pride in completing tasks independently.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to engage during math time have especially warmed to these materials. With the added visual supports and hands-on components, they are now participating more actively, making connections, and showing a deeper understanding of concepts like addition and number sense. It has been so rewarding to watch their confidence grow.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful and lasting impact on my students' learning experiences. 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