{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"McMillan Early Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":22.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10028895,"projectId":10101772,"letterContent":"Wow! What this project has done for my children is truly amazing. Not only did it connect our children together, but it also connected our parents/families. With the birdhouses the parents volunteered to come in and help put all the birdhouses together on top of making bird feeders. That children were so excited to be able bring them home and see what birds they bring in. Some of our families shared the feedback from how their children would sit at home and bird watch. The children are always watching now outside to see what birds they see or they will come in the next school day and talk about what birds they saw while at home. The plush birds that we got children use those in more than one way, whether it be for come comfort to using them in play or to puppet talk to one another. The gears it has been so cool to watch them problem solve when they see not all the gears are moving and need to figure out how to connect to make them all move. They were so excited and eager to explore all the new materials. All these new experiences and findings wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for all the great donors that help bring this project to life! Myself, my coworker, and children are greatly appreciative and can't wait to see where their minds will travel next. Thank you from all of us in Preschool 1.","fullyFundedDate":1774963871636,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-through-the-eyes-of-early-lear/10101772/","projectTitle":"Exploring Through the Eyes of Early Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10028895_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x213,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772132762747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10028895"},{"teacherId":9517362,"projectId":10193779,"letterContent":"Since receiving the materials, our outdoor space has become one of the most meaningful parts of our day. One unforgettable moment came when the children gathered around the butterfly pavilion for the first time. They stood quietly, eyes wide, gently pointing and whispering as they watched the caterpillars move in their habitat. The children asked thoughtful questions, shared their observations with friends, and showed care and patience as they observed the living creatures up close. At the sensory table, they scooped, poured, and compared materials, while the magnetic tiles and cornhole set encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and early engineering through play.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and joyful. They ran to explore, invited friends to join them, and proudly showcased their creations to teachers and classmates. The outdoor wooden table and bench quickly became a special gathering place where the children sat together, built side by side, and discussed what they were making. For some students, this space has helped them feel calmer, more confident, and more willing to try new things.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue to build on these experiences by observing the caterpillars over time, exploring movement and force through balls and games, and taking on simple building challenges with magnetic tiles. These outdoor lessons help children learn to ask questions, collaborate, and believe in their own ideas. Thanks to this project, learning feels joyful, safe, and full of wonder, exactly how it should be for our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778182800392,"projectUrl":"project/butterflies-building-and-big-discoveri/10193779/","projectTitle":"Butterflies, Building, and Big Discoveries: Outdoor STEM Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bilal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9517362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714555096770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nichols8"},{"teacherId":8629703,"projectId":9845616,"letterContent":"Thanks to donors like you, we now have a proper writing center! My husband and sons put it together after closing. When the children came in the next day, they and their parents were so enthused. \r\n\r\nThey took turns learning how to operate the book-binding machine and are currently working on their autobiographies. Two children asked me to help write their adventures so they can read them to their families. We are currently working on the illustrations and having them published.\r\n\r\nThe writing center has greatly impacted learning in the classroom. Besides drawing pictures, some children use it as a space to practice \"writing words.\" Letters home are a daily theme. We often hear, \"This is for my.....\" \r\n\r\nThank you for all that you have done!","fullyFundedDate":1764601523011,"projectUrl":"project/little-authors/9845616/","projectTitle":"Little Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crenshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8629703_orig.jpg?crop=968,968,x887,y346&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760925133302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8629703"},{"teacherId":4424469,"projectId":9895129,"letterContent":"Every child wants to enjoy an amazing holiday surrounded by family and toys. Children can joy their gifts and learn. Stem toys can boost crucial skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and logical reasoning through play, while also improving motor skills and coordination, preparing kids for future academic and career success in a tech-driven world. \r\nThank you for taking the time and donate to our project. Every child deserves a magical holiday with family and gifts that still stimulate the mind.","fullyFundedDate":1764598729072,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-during-the-holidays/9895129/","projectTitle":"Helping Students During the Holidays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4424469_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1546002605456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcmillan-preschool2"},{"teacherId":4424469,"projectId":9796849,"letterContent":"When children are altogether, this is when magic happenings. They will socialize, play, learn, and just have fun with their peers. But sometimes being together can overwhelm a child and they just need some quiet space by themselves, to read, to play, create, or regroup. This time is needed for emotional regulation and self-control.\r\nThank you for taking the time and donating to our project. Students will have the opportunity to write, print or color in a book they will keep. They will be able to build with the magnetic tiles or create with Mr. Potato head. And when they are done, they can rejoin the group rejuvenated.","fullyFundedDate":1763554160637,"projectUrl":"project/creative-play-is-the-best-play/9796849/","projectTitle":"Creative Play Is the Best Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4424469_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1546002605456","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mcmillan-preschool2"},{"teacherId":9708941,"projectId":9360192,"letterContent":"We really appreciate your support to our classroom. \r\nThe lemonade/grocery stand has been one of the materials they enjoy the most. We have seen how fun much they are having pretending to buy while learning. For example when they walk around with a grocery basket and a wallet in their hand to go shopping and they say \"it's $6.\" Or when they decided they want to exchange it to the lemonade stand. They pretend they selling lemonade in those hot days. I love seeing how creative they can be by using the stand in different ways not only what the labels says \"groceries/lemonade.\" \r\nThe sensory tray was another hit in our classroom. We were not limit to 2 students per bucket and them elbowing each other. Children will come up with different ideas to put in there. Children were able to dig in the dirt and play with the moon sand and pretend they were in space. We love that every time they will plan to play they will choose at least 10 minutes to go explores the sensory table.","fullyFundedDate":1748016657396,"projectUrl":"project/impact-of-your-support-on-our-children/9360192/","projectTitle":"Impact of Your Support on Our Children","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708941_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742436085570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708941"},{"teacherId":8629703,"projectId":9100222,"letterContent":"Thank you for a wonderful, fulfilling summer curriculum! The children loved to garden. We were able to plant and harvest our own tomatoes, basil, onions, potatoes, beans, mint, and Swiss chard.\r\n\r\nThe most important lesson was taught: You can grow your own healthy foods. Since our harvest was bountiful, the children were allowed to pick vegetables and cook them at home. Now the children want to make a cook book!\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you thank you, thank you!!!\r\n\r\nSincerely, \r\nThe Farmers of Preschool 3","fullyFundedDate":1743350878934,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-nature/9100222/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Nature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crenshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8629703_orig.jpg?crop=968,968,x887,y346&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760925133302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8629703"},{"teacherId":10028895,"projectId":9336864,"letterContent":"We appreciate everyone who helped make this project come alive.\r\n\r\nEvery morning we use are pillows and use them as our yoga pillows and do morning yoga with them. The children will use the pillows during different tides of the day or at intentional story time or when a large group it morning group. \r\n\r\nOur books are now spread across the classroom using our book holders. It gives more unity and organization look. Children are using the books in the different areas and making it less crowded in the library section.\r\n\r\nThe trays are being used daily whether the children are using playdough in them, arts, cutting, one just wanting materials to sit with themselves at the table or science experiments during small groups.","fullyFundedDate":1747277386820,"projectUrl":"project/bring-comfort-and-curiosity-to-the-class/9336864/","projectTitle":"Bring Comfort and Curiosity to the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10028895_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x213,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772132762747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10028895"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_112015","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":56,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"Census ZCTA","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":78.0,"schoolId":112015,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McMillan Early Learning Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McMillan Early Learning Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/office-of-head-start/mcmillan-early-learning-center/112015"}