{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Madisonville Primary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4049240,"projectId":10068243,"letterContent":"My students and I are so thankful for the new bookshelf! It has helped us so much. My students are able to look through and choose a \"big book\" much more easily. We have been able to have more partner reading. The students choose a book and both partners hold the book and take turns reading. \r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when they saw the new bookshelf. They wanted to use it right away. Of course we had to go over some rules and expectations for the new materials first. \r\n\r\nWe are ending the school year with a unit that focuses on sound, light, and heat. The students will read several big books to explore this unit.","fullyFundedDate":1772334681508,"projectUrl":"project/wheels-of-wisdom-shelf/10068243/","projectTitle":"Wheels of Wisdom Shelf","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4049240_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478183804917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4049240"},{"teacherId":4792732,"projectId":4284311,"letterContent":"Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our Pre‑Kindergarten classroom. Because of your generosity, my students had daily access to a Toddler Sand and Water Table that quickly became one of the most loved and valuable learning tools in our room. We used the table every day as part of our learning centers and sensory exploration time. Students explored water, sand, rice, kinetic sand, scoops, sponges, cups, toy animals, and textured objects. One especially meaningful moment was watching a student who uses a wheelchair independently roll up to the table for the first time and fully participate alongside peers.When the students first saw the table, their faces lit up with excitement. Many immediately reached out to touch the surface, explore the materials, and ask to take turns. Even students who are typically hesitant to try new activities were eager to engage. The table's accessible height and open design made every child feel welcome and capable, no matter their mobility level or sensory needs.\r\nThis resource has had a powerful impact on my students' sensory regulation, social interaction, and emotional development. The table provides a calming space where students can explore textures, practice fine motor skills, learn cause and effect, and develop communication skills through shared play. It has helped reduce overstimulation while encouraging cooperation, turn‑taking, and peer connection—skills that are essential for both school success and daily life.\r\nAlthough I am no longer in this specific Pre-K classroom at this school, this table was left in that classroom for future students to explore and learn just as my students did when this project was funded. Thank you so much for supporting my students- and future student in Pre-K. \r\nYour donation has created more than just an activity—it has created a safe, joyful space where students feel regulated, included, and confident to explore their world. Thank you for believing in our preschoolers and for supporting learning that meets them where they are. This table will continue to support growth, discovery, and happiness for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1575379791267,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-through-sensor/4284311/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Through Sensory Integration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4792732_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x112,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751457351334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-maryparker"},{"teacherId":607484,"projectId":6556314,"letterContent":"Our new classroom rug has completely transformed our daily routine! Before it arrived, during our time on the carpet students struggled to find their own personal space on the small rug we were using. When they first walked in and saw the vibrant, defined spots on the new rug, there were actual gasps of excitement. One student even whispered, \"Is this just for us?\" They immediately started claiming their \"homes\" on the rug, and the sense of ownership was instant.\r\n\r\nWe recently used the rug for a \"Community Circle\" project. Having a soft, dedicated space allowed us to sit comfortably in a large circle to have our turn and talks during the week. This rug turned a cold floor into a warm, inviting meeting place where every student felt included and focused.\r\n\r\nNext steps for my students:\r\nNow that we have a comfortable home base, we are diving into our \"Readers' Theater\" unit. The rug will serve as our official \"stage\" where students will perform scripts to build their fluency and confidence. We can't wait to see our new space turn into a theater!","fullyFundedDate":1668208912933,"projectUrl":"project/i-like-big-rugs-and-i-cannot-lie/6556314/","projectTitle":"I Like Big Rugs And I Cannot Lie!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McConkey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp607484_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476461993717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsroya"},{"teacherId":9294115,"projectId":9753681,"letterContent":"Our new art materials have added a lot of fun into our daily art activities! My learners have loved exploring new ways to \"paint\" and create their masterpieces!\r\n\r\nWe have made some really amazing things including squeegee painted hairs and \"sprayed\"canvases! We have also been using the squeegees while writing/playing in shaving cream! \r\n\r\nOur different colored trays are the most versatile and we use them on a daily basis to allow art exploration without all the mess and to also give different opportunities when exploring art, like being able to roll a ball inside the tray on a paper with paint to create. \r\n\r\nWe are having so much fun and learning with these materials!","fullyFundedDate":1765372032615,"projectUrl":"project/creating-without-limits-process-art-for/9753681/","projectTitle":"Creating Without Limits: Process Art for Pre-K Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sunshine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9294115_orig.jpg?crop=778,778,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749223906276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sunshinepk"},{"teacherId":9294115,"projectId":9753643,"letterContent":"My learners are loving all of the different interactive books that you helps provide to them! These books are making are circle time so much more engaging and interesting to all of our learners. It's not just me reading, it's them making sounds and pretending along with the story. And I say reading time because we have some of the books out in our library center and learners are bringing them out to be read to them all throughout the day!\r\n\r\nMore than that though, it's getting all of our learners involved in circle time. It is super difficult to engage any 3/4 year old, but especially hard when are learners are struggling with neurodivergence that makes focusing even harder, but thanks to the books that you helped provide, they are able to do so.","fullyFundedDate":1764690318900,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-reading-interactive-books-for/9753643/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Reading: Interactive Books for Engaged Pre-K Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sunshine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9294115_orig.jpg?crop=778,778,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749223906276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sunshinepk"},{"teacherId":1769001,"projectId":9677477,"letterContent":"The Pixel Power project has given students a unique opportunity to blend creativity with academic learning. By using grids to design a map of the United States in a pixelated, video game-style format, students are practicing mathematical skills such as measurement, proportion, and spatial reasoning. Each square they place requires careful attention to alignment and color coordination, reinforcing the idea that precision and detail matter when building a larger picture. At the same time, the project strengthens geographic knowledge, as students become more familiar with the shapes and boundaries of individual states while contributing to a collective map.\r\n Beyond academics, the project highlights the importance of collaboration and ownership. Every student's contribution of squares adds to the overall design, showing how individual effort connects to community success. The finished map becomes more than just an art piece-it is a symbol of teamwork, perseverance, and creativity. Students leave the project with a deeper appreciation for how small actions, when coordinated thoughtfully can create something meaningful and lasting.","fullyFundedDate":1758285378133,"projectUrl":"project/pixel-power-art-meets-video-games/9677477/","projectTitle":"Pixel Power: Art Meets Video Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tallent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1769001"},{"teacherId":9294115,"projectId":9400675,"letterContent":"Our blended Pre-K classroom has been absolutely loving our new Magna-Tile sets! We've been using them to explore shapes, colors, and building concepts during both center time and small-group activities. The students have been practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity, all while having so much fun.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was when a group of students worked together to build a \"city\" complete with tall towers, bridges, and even a \"barn for our dinosaurs.\" They were so proud of their creation and spent the rest of the morning adding to it, testing which structures could stand the tallest. It was a wonderful blend of imagination, early engineering, and cooperative play.\r\n\r\nWhen the Magna-Tiles first arrived, the excitement was contagious! The students' eyes lit up as soon as we opened the boxes. They couldn't wait to touch and explore the colorful pieces.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using the Magna-Tiles to support our upcoming units on community helpers and transportation. The children will design buildings, vehicles, and maps of their own \"Pre-K town,\" connecting their play to real-world ideas and vocabulary.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donations, our students are learning through play in meaningful, hands-on ways every day. The Magna-Tiles have truly transformed our classroom into a space full of curiosity, collaboration, and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1757948029235,"projectUrl":"project/constructing-creativity-magna-tiles-for/9400675/","projectTitle":"Constructing Creativity: Magna-Tiles for Pre-K Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sunshine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9294115_orig.jpg?crop=778,778,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749223906276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sunshinepk"},{"teacherId":9889034,"projectId":9481139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards the Lego table for my classroom. The students have loved and enjoyed using this during centers and indoor recess. When they first saw the table after it got built, they were so excited. Most of them haven't ever got to play with one before. This center gives my students the opportunity to be creative and use the blocks for STEM building. Your donation gave my classroom the extra creativeness it needed for my Kindergartners. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so very much for your donation. My students and I appreciate it more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1754323175620,"projectUrl":"project/ms-rapers-project/9481139/","projectTitle":"Ms. Raper’s Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bowen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889034_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753109055807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889034"},{"teacherId":3827305,"projectId":9326618,"letterContent":"Our classroom was thrilled to receive the Makedo construction tools, and they've already transformed the way my students learn and create. With these tools, my students can now turn ordinary cardboard into extraordinary projects. They're practicing problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking while designing everything from vehicles to buildings to imaginative creatures.\r\n\r\nMakedo has opened the door for hands-on STEM learning in a way that is both accessible and exciting. Students are developing fine motor skills as they use real tools safely, while also exercising creativity and persistence as they bring their ideas to life. Most importantly, they are experiencing the joy of inventing and the confidence that comes from building something with their own hands.\r\n\r\nThis project has allowed my students to see themselves as engineers, architects, and innovators. Your generosity has truly sparked their curiosity and empowered them to dream bigger. Thank you for investing in their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1754323175262,"projectUrl":"project/building-young-engineers-with-makedo/9326618/","projectTitle":"Building Young Engineers with Makedo!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3827305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721305191550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjvernon"},{"teacherId":3827305,"projectId":9300909,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is now filled with the joy and creativity of Magna-Tiles! Receiving these sets has truly transformed our learning space, giving every child the chance to explore, build, and discover without limits.\r\n\r\nThe moment the boxes arrived, my students' excitement was contagious. They immediately began working together to create tall towers and fill them with all of the new creatures! These Magna-Tiles are not only sparking creativity but also helping my students develop critical STEM skills—such as spatial awareness, problem-solving, and engineering concepts—through play.\r\n\r\nEven more importantly, the sets are fostering teamwork, communication, and perseverance. I've watched students who normally struggle with collaboration come together, share ideas, and celebrate each other's creations. Every day, I see their confidence grow as they discover that their ideas matter and their efforts can build something amazing.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students more than just building blocks—you've given them opportunities to dream, experiment, and succeed. We are deeply grateful for your support and for investing in our future learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746489584477,"projectUrl":"project/magna-tiles-for-mighty-minds/9300909/","projectTitle":"Magna-Tiles for Mighty Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3827305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721305191550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjvernon"},{"teacherId":3827305,"projectId":9011648,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now filled with the excitement of Blockaroos! The moment we opened the box, my students' eyes lit up with curiosity and creativity. These magnetic building blocks are already making a big impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBlockaroos are giving my students opportunities to explore engineering, practice problem-solving, and strengthen their fine motor skills—all while having fun. I've seen teamwork blossom as students work together to build towers, rockets, and even imaginary creatures. For many of them, this is their first experience with open-ended STEM play, and it's helping them gain confidence in trying new ideas.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these materials are helping my students practice important social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and communicating their ideas. It's amazing to see them so engaged, motivated, and proud of what they can create. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. You've given them the gift of creativity, discovery, and joy—and for that, we are deeply grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1745846910044,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-empowering-creativity-an/9011648/","projectTitle":"Building Minds: Empowering Creativity and Problem-Solving with Blockaroos","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3827305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721305191550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjvernon"},{"teacherId":4792732,"projectId":5000079,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our preschool playground has become an even more joyful and engaging place to learn and grow. The basketball goals have quickly become a favorite part of our day, and my students use them during outdoor recess and indoor gym time when the weather doesn't cooperate. What began as simple free play has turned into rich opportunities for practicing turn‑taking, problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork.\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened the very first day we brought the basketball goals outside. The students' faces lit up with excitement—they cheered, clapped, and immediately lined up to take turns shooting baskets. Some students proudly counted their shots out loud, while others encouraged their friends with smiles and applause. Even students who are typically hesitant to join group play eagerly participated, supported by peer models and the welcoming nature of the activity.\r\nThese resources have had a powerful impact on gross motor development and social interaction. Students are building hand‑eye coordination, balance, and strength, while also learning important social‑emotional skills such as sharing, patience, and cooperation. For our students with special needs, the basketball goals have provided a motivating and accessible way to practice individualized learning goals in a natural, joyful environment.\r\nNext, we are integrating these materials into structured learning activities—such as counting baskets, identifying colors, following multi‑step directions, and practicing cooperative games. The students are also beginning to invent their own games together, demonstrating creativity and growing independence.\r\nBecause of you, my students—many of whom have limited access to enrichment outside of school—are experiencing meaningful, joyful learning moments that they will carry with them. Thank you for giving our blended preschool students the opportunity to grow, play, and thrive together. 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