{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Knollwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9609161,"projectId":10193707,"letterContent":"I am excited to share the positive impact that outdoor learning materials have had on my Pre-K classroom. Providing young children with opportunities to learn and explore outdoors has created meaningful experiences that support their development academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.\r\n\r\nThe outdoor learning materials have transformed our outdoor space into an extension of our classroom especially the balancing stones and boards. Instead of simply being a place for physical play, our students now have opportunities to explore, investigate, create, problem-solve, and make connections to the world around them. The materials encourage children to use their imaginations while developing important early learning skills through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits has been increased student engagement. My students are excited to explore the outdoor environment and are naturally motivated to participate in activities. They practice counting, sorting, measuring, observing, comparing, and describing what they see. These experiences allow them to apply concepts that we introduce in the classroom in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThe outdoor materials have also strengthened our students' social-emotional development. As they play and explore together, students practice sharing, taking turns, communicating their ideas, cooperating with classmates, and solving problems. The velcro mittens and ball and scoops taught sharing with each other. Outdoor learning gives children opportunities to build confidence and independence while learning how to work as part of a group.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the materials provide opportunities for physical development. Climbing, balancing, digging, carrying, building, and other active experiences help children develop gross-motor skills, coordination, strength, and body awareness. These activities are especially valuable for young children because movement and learning are closely connected.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, outdoor learning has helped my students become curious learners. They ask questions, make predictions, investigate their surroundings, and discover answers through exploration. I have seen students who may be less engaged during traditional classroom activities become excited and actively involved when learning takes place outdoors.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting outdoor learning and investing in experiences that make a lasting difference in the lives of young children.\r\n\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1777674436109,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun-for-prek/10193707/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Fun for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ealey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9609161_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785933190924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9609161"},{"teacherId":9620619,"projectId":10362756,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for your contribution towards my students!\r\nYou are a big part of their academic growth and success. My kindergarteners have been using the materials donated to help exercise their brains to become smarter and stronger. During our math and phonics lessons students have quick access to their materials to began their learning.\r\n\r\nStudents were very excited to see our packages as they know whats inside is for their learning journey at school! I love seeing their little smiles and saying \"woah\" when opening our materials.\r\n\r\nMy next step is to continue using these materials throughout our math and reading lessons to help them master their writing and reading skills as kindergarteners!","fullyFundedDate":1787584900112,"projectUrl":"project/tidy-kinders/10362756/","projectTitle":"Tidy Kinders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9620619"},{"teacherId":2113127,"projectId":10329748,"letterContent":"The snacks my students received through this project have already made a wonderful difference in our classroom. We use them to help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. Having access to snacks is especially helpful for students who may come to school hungry or need an extra boost during a busy day of learning.\r\nWhen my students first saw the snacks, they were so excited! Their smiles and excitement were a wonderful reminder that small acts of kindness can have a big impact. They were grateful to know that people they may never meet cared enough to support them and help make their school day a little better.\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the snacks throughout the school year as students work hard in reading, writing, math, and other classroom activities. My goal is to make sure my students feel supported and ready to learn so they can give their best effort each day.\r\nThank you so much to our generous donors for supporting my students. Your kindness has provided more than just snacks—you have shown my students that their community believes in them and wants to see them succeed. Your generosity helps create a caring classroom environment where students feel valued, supported, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787585498737,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-learning/10329748/","projectTitle":"Food for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tomlinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2113127_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720533245870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2113127"},{"teacherId":9620619,"projectId":8779926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to fund this project. This carpet has helped students understand personal space and staying in their own bubble. During Heggerty students do a fantastic job staying in their circle on the carpet to be able to participate without worrying about not having enough space. It creates transitioning to the carpet much easier as students know exactly where to sit right away and prevents arguing over how close someone might sit next to them. \r\n\r\nStudents were very excited when the carpet got delivered to the classroom. They were all happy saying \"Yay, we finally have a new rug!\" after having to sit directly on the school floor before. They were all excited to learn they would each get their own little circle on the carpet. Students get excited for new lessons at the carpet. 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