{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ida Freeman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7942381,"projectId":9835703,"letterContent":"The addition of a MacBook to my professional toolkit has been a game-changer, primarily due to the seamless ecosystem integration between my computer and the student iPads. Because both devices now operate on a unified system, I can model tasks, demonstrate apps, and troubleshoot student issues with perfect consistency. Features like Universal Control and Handoff allow me to start a lesson plan or an assessment on one device and pick it up instantly on the other, eliminating the \"digital friction\" that used to slow down my instruction. This technological harmony means I spend less time managing the devices and more time focused on student growth.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the MacBook has revolutionized my work-life integration and overall efficiency. The ability to carry my entire digital classroom between school and home without needing to email files to myself or manage external drives has significantly streamlined my prep time. Whether I am grading assignments on the couch or finalizing a multimedia presentation at my desk, I have access to the same powerful suite of tools and synchronized files. This portability ensures that I arrive at school each morning fully prepared, with all my resources ready to be shared instantly with my students' iPads, creating a more responsive and dynamic learning environment for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1763567470710,"projectUrl":"project/an-apple-for-the-teacher/9835703/","projectTitle":"An Apple for the Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7942381_orig.jpg?crop=1916,1916,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644003601462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942381"},{"teacherId":7942381,"projectId":9911413,"letterContent":"This curated collection of literacy materials has fundamentally shifted how our small-group instruction functions, moving away from passive listening toward active, multisensory engagement. By integrating tools like the Lakeshore Phonics Activity Centers and Learn My Letters Fine Motor Clips, we are able to meet students exactly where they are in their developmental journey. These resources allow children to physically manipulate letters and sounds, turning the abstract challenge of decoding into a tangible, tactile experience. This \"hands-on\" approach is critical for early readers, as it builds the neural pathways necessary for long-term literacy retention while keeping students deeply focused during intensive small-group rotations.\r\n\r\nBeyond basic letter recognition, these materials specifically target the integration of fine motor development with writing skills. The use of specialized tools—such as the Gumball Grab Pre-Writing Game, Dinosaur Alphabet Matching, and short \"golf\" pencils—recognizes that the physical act of writing is often the biggest barrier for young learners. By strengthening hand muscles and practicing pincer grips through play, students gain the physical confidence needed to use the bulk dry-erase markers and safety scissors effectively. This holistic approach ensures that as their phonetic knowledge grows, their physical ability to express that knowledge through writing and creative projects keeps pace, preventing the frustration that often stalls early academic progress.","fullyFundedDate":1768413740185,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-skills-the-write-way/9911413/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Skills, the Write Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7942381_orig.jpg?crop=1916,1916,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644003601462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942381"},{"teacherId":7942381,"projectId":9768132,"letterContent":"Your generous contribution has transformed our playground and classrooms into a living laboratory. By having a dedicated weather station on-site, our students are no longer just reading static numbers on a screen; they are actively tracking local weather patterns over days and months. This hands-on data collection allows them to identify trends, predict shifts in our micro-climate, and develop a sophisticated understanding of how environmental variables interact in the real world.\r\n\r\nBeyond the formal curriculum, the portable anemometers have sparked an incredible wave of curiosity across the entire school. While they were intended to measure wind speed, the students have innovated their own \"experiments\"—most notably using the devices to measure the \"wind\" they generate while sprinting to see who can run the fastest. This playful engagement has made the concept of velocity and airflow accessible to every grade level, proving that when students are given the right tools, their natural drive to explore and compete can lead to profound scientific discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1763571295301,"projectUrl":"project/rainy-day-fund/9768132/","projectTitle":"Rainy Day Fund","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7942381_orig.jpg?crop=1916,1916,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644003601462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942381"},{"teacherId":7948064,"projectId":10032094,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my speech therapy students! These materials will help students practice important speech skills in engaging ways. The R Coarticulation cards will help students improve their \"r\" sound while practicing words in natural contexts. The Multisyllabic Words deck will support students as they build clearer speech and confidence when saying longer, more complex words. Because of your generosity, my students will have fun, motivating tools that help them strengthen their communication skills and succeed in the classroom. Thank you for investing in their growth!","fullyFundedDate":1771601916672,"projectUrl":"project/building-clear-speech-with-visual-sound/10032094/","projectTitle":"Building Clear Speech with Visual Sound Cues","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7948064_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747045696291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/swalkereps"},{"teacherId":7948064,"projectId":9993783,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students! These materials help make speech therapy engaging and meaningful. The inferencing cards and Difficult Situations deck strengthen reasoning, social language, and critical thinking skills. Games like Race to the Treasure and Acorn Soup build turn-taking, vocabulary, and cooperation. Craft and sticker activities motivate students while practicing language goals. Because of you, my students can learn, play, and grow their communication skills with confidence. 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The Webber Basic Concepts MagneFoam Magnets Bundle and Basic Concepts Chipper Chat have already made a meaningful difference in our speech therapy sessions.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are working to understand and use basic concepts such as over/under, in/out, first/last, and more/less. These skills are essential for following classroom directions, participating in learning activities, and communicating with teachers and peers. Thanks to you, I now have hands-on, interactive materials that make these abstract concepts much easier for students to understand.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their communication and learning. Your kindness is helping them build skills that will benefit them far beyond the speech room.","fullyFundedDate":1768409020055,"projectUrl":"project/building-foundational-language-through-h/9945423/","projectTitle":"Building Foundational Language Through Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7948064_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747045696291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/swalkereps"},{"teacherId":7942381,"projectId":9841129,"letterContent":"One of the favorite units for the entire school year is our unit on National Landmarks. My students are even more engaged this year because of the materials we have received through your generosity.\r\n\r\nBecause we have multiple images of each landmark, my students are developing a deep vocabulary and topic knowledge. They aren't just memorizing a name; they are recognizing these icons in multiple contexts. We have also loved using the magnetic US map puzzle! It has turned our geography lessons into a hands-on experience, allowing us to 'build' our country state-by-state as we learn about each landmark. These tools are helping my young writers move from simple drawings to detailed retellings of our nation's history.","fullyFundedDate":1761152757277,"projectUrl":"project/little-citizens-big-world/9841129/","projectTitle":"Little Citizens, Big World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7942381_orig.jpg?crop=1916,1916,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644003601462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942381"},{"teacherId":9470330,"projectId":9908255,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-Kinder classroom. Your generosity helps us provide important basic needs and learning materials for our young students. With your donation, we are able to purchase headphones and CD players for our listening center, which helps children build early literacy and listening skills. These tools allow students to follow along with stories and develop a love for reading.\r\n\r\nWe are also excited to add memory games to our science center. These games help strengthen critical thinking, concentration, and problem-solving skills while making learning fun and engaging. In addition, the markers you provided will be used for name writing practice and creative activities. Learning to write their names is a big milestone for Pre-K students, and your support helps make that possible.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a meaningful difference in our classroom every day. Because of you, our students have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you again for investing in our children's education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1772055653151,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs/9908255/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470330_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717116809073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470330"},{"teacherId":9470330,"projectId":9981795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the free play spa set and barber set for our pre-kindergarten classroom. These dramatic play materials have brought so much excitement and joy to our students! They love taking turns being the stylist, barber, or customer, and they are using their imaginations in wonderful ways. Through this play, they are building language skills, practicing conversations, and learning how to cooperate and share with their classmates.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are able to create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that support social-emotional growth and creativity. The students are developing confidence, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections through play. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping our young learners grow through fun and engaging experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1768421925643,"projectUrl":"project/free-play/9981795/","projectTitle":"Free Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470330_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717116809073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470330"},{"teacherId":9470330,"projectId":9876300,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our pre-kindergarten classroom. Your support has helped us build a classroom library filled with engaging, colorful stories that spark curiosity and imagination. Our students are so excited to explore new characters, learn new vocabulary, and develop a love for reading each day. Seeing them eagerly choose books and ask for story time has been truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to create meaningful literacy experiences that support early reading skills and language development. These books are helping our students grow as listeners, thinkers, and future readers. Thank you for investing in our young learners and for making such a positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768418539267,"projectUrl":"project/book-fun/9876300/","projectTitle":"Book Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470330_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717116809073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470330"},{"teacherId":9470330,"projectId":9801535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our pre-kindergarten classroom! Because of your kindness, our little learners now have access to bright crayons, colorful paper, paints, markers, and other exciting art supplies that spark their creativity every single day. Watching their faces light up as they explore new colors and create their own masterpieces has been truly heartwarming. Your support is helping them build fine motor skills, express their feelings, and develop a love for learning through art.\r\n\r\nYour donation is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our youngest students. These art materials are more than just supplies they are tools for imagination, confidence, and discovery. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth. We are so grateful for your generosity and for being a part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1768418537002,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-art/9801535/","projectTitle":"Let's Start Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470330_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717116809073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470330"},{"teacherId":10056388,"projectId":9884688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. The chair pockets have helped our students stay organized and independent. Each student now has a place to keep their learning materials, which has cut down on lost items and saved valuable instructional time. One special moment was watching students quickly transition into lessons without needing help finding supplies. It has made our classroom run more smoothly and helped students take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the chair pockets and purposeful play toys, they were beyond excited. They immediately noticed that these materials were just for them. The purposeful play toys were a huge hit, and students were eager to explore, build, and create together. 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