{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Flat Rock Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8449070,"projectId":9267261,"letterContent":"We thank you so much for your donations. Sorry for this being late as well it has been very busy in the classroom. We have enjoyed all of the sensory items. The Axolotl stuffed animals and the sensory water pad. The number caterpillar has been a big hit as we are learning to count. I had one student to hide the axolotl animals all over the room then we had to find them. The quiet corner cube has help to provide a space when the student just needs time away from others but can still be in the room.","fullyFundedDate":1746962521955,"projectUrl":"project/every-voice-matters-support-our-special/9267261/","projectTitle":"Every Voice Matters: Support Our Special Ed Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoskins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8449070"},{"teacherId":9912828,"projectId":9089949,"letterContent":"When the flexible seating first arrived in our classroom, the excitement was absolutely contagious. My students' eyes lit up as we unpacked the stools, cushions, and wobble seats, and they immediately began imagining how they could use the new spots for reading, math games, and group projects. Many of my students had never experienced a classroom where they had the freedom to choose where and how they learned best, so this moment felt incredibly special to them. Several students even said, \"This is the best classroom ever!\" Their pure joy reminded me why these materials are so impactful — they don't just provide comfort, they create a sense of ownership and pride in our learning space.\r\n\r\nSince that first day, we've found so many ways to incorporate the flexible seating into our daily lessons. During guided reading groups, students love grabbing a cushion and forming a circle on the rug to discuss the story together. In math, we use the wobble stools and lower tables for hands-on activities like building numbers with base-ten blocks or using ten-frames to solve problems. These options have given students a way to move while they work, which keeps their bodies engaged and their minds focused. One of my students, who often struggled to sit still during lessons, now chooses a wobble stool and is able to participate in every activity without constant redirection. This simple change has had such a positive impact on their confidence and academic progress.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far happened during a recent \"Math Workshop\" project. We were practicing addition strategies, and students were working in small groups to solve real-world problems using counters, number lines, and manipulatives. I noticed a group of students sitting together at a low table with cushions, laughing and problem-solving as a team. What struck me most was how naturally they collaborated — they were sharing ideas, taking turns explaining their thinking, and even encouraging one another when mistakes were made. The flexible seating made it easy for them to sit closely and communicate effectively, turning what could have been a quiet, independent task into a lively, cooperative learning experience.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning to use our new seating areas to launch a digital storytelling project with Book Creator. Students will be writing and illustrating their own stories to share with families and our school community. The seating options will allow them to find comfortable, quiet spaces to write or record their audio without distractions. I can already imagine how proud they'll feel sharing their finished projects during our classroom \"Author Celebration.\"\r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of our donors — especially the Bezos Family Foundation — we've been able to create a classroom environment where every student feels valued and supported. These resources have not only improved our daily routines but also opened the door to new, creative ways of learning. My students are more engaged, more collaborative, and more confident in themselves. As their teacher, I'm so grateful for the opportunity to provide them with a space where they can truly thrive. Every day, I see how your support is shaping their educational journey, and I can't wait to share even more success stories as the year continues.","fullyFundedDate":1747026380042,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-an-engaged-and-comf/9089949/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for an Engaged and Comfortable Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9912828"},{"teacherId":3249477,"projectId":9267031,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my library classroom through the Donors Choose grant! The new books you helped provide will be instrumental as my 4th and 5th grade students prepare for our upcoming Battle of the Books competition. This engaging event motivates students to read a wide range of literature, discuss key themes and details, and work together as a team — all while developing a genuine love for reading.\r\n\r\nReading is at the heart of academic success, and these books will support growth in so many areas beyond literacy. As students dive into these stories, they strengthen their comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, and even their confidence in expressing ideas. Participating in the Battle of the Books also fosters collaboration, perseverance, and a sense of accomplishment that stays with them long after the tournament ends. Your contribution is helping to build strong readers, thinkers, and learners — and we are so grateful. Again, thank you so much for your kind support!","fullyFundedDate":1746787041217,"projectUrl":"project/books-brains-battle-of-the-books/9267031/","projectTitle":"Books + Brains = Battle of the Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3249477_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458153754930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/krista-gray"},{"teacherId":1537168,"projectId":8808020,"letterContent":"The Wiggle Wobble Chair feet have been an awesome addition to our classroom chairs. My students love being able to sit in the chairs and rock or bounce without disturbing other students. Even the adults that come in for meetings have enjoyed them. They really do help students get the wiggles out and they are able to focus on their lessons. The students like them so much that they race to see who is going to get to chairs first. Thank you again for your generosity and helping my students with getting their wiggles out.","fullyFundedDate":1734355726366,"projectUrl":"project/get-the-wiggles-out/8808020/","projectTitle":"Get the Wiggles Out","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loftis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1537168_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486135021308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-loftis"},{"teacherId":3320207,"projectId":8807586,"letterContent":"With your generous donations, our classroom learning environment has been changed for the better. The students are using their wobble chair feet daily. They are able to stay fully engaged in learning which has granted them academic success.\r\n\r\n When the students first saw these added to their chairs, they were very interested and excited. They could not wait to try them out. I was able to put wobble chair feet on ten of my students' chairs. Now, they look forward to coming to class, finding their seat, and engaging in learning. A gift of focus and success cannot be compared to anything. My next project will include completing my classroom sucess. \r\n\r\n Thank you for seeing the value in education for every child. Without you, it would not have been possible.","fullyFundedDate":1734355726459,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-equals-effective-teachi/8807586/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Equals Effective Teaching","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3320207_orig.png?crop=100,100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726833143723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3320207"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_95929","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":429,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":74,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":42.2,"schoolId":95929,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Flat Rock Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Flat Rock Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/anderson-school-district-3/flat-rock-elementary-school/95929"}