{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bransford Early Learning School","outOfStateSupporters":30.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10041061,"projectId":10307712,"letterContent":"​Dear Dr. H,\r\n​Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in fully funding our classroom project! Because of your support, our students now have a brand-new classroom rug.\r\n​This rug is so much more than a piece of decor—it is the gathering space for our whole-group lessons, read-alouds, and daily community building. Having a fresh, comfortable place to sit makes a world of difference in helping the kids focus, collaborate, and feel right at home every single day.\r\n​Your support means so much to me as an educator, and it has already brought so much excitement to our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students and making our learning environment a warmer, brighter place to grow.\r\n​","fullyFundedDate":1787055054111,"projectUrl":"project/big-learning-starts-on-our-classroom-rug/10307712/","projectTitle":"Big Learning Starts On Our Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10041061_orig.jpg?crop=1315,1315,x0,y227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747843189244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10041061"},{"teacherId":10041061,"projectId":10299907,"letterContent":"​Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in fully funding our classroom project! Because of your support, our learning space has been completely transformed with exciting, functional tools that make a difference for my students every single day.\r\n​The dinosaur timers have quickly become a student favorite. They bring a fun, engaging element to task management, helping students visualize time during independent work, centers, and transition periods. Having these clear, visual cues helps keep everyone focused, calm, and on track throughout the day.\r\n​Our new neon clock and vibrant neon pencil supplies have added a bright, cheerful energy to our room. The high-contrast visual display of the clock makes learning to manage time and read analog schedules easy and appealing for young learners.\r\n​Finally, the carpet sweeper has empowered our students to take true pride and ownership of their classroom environment. Clean-up time is now an empowering, cooperative routine where students eagerly take turns keeping our shared floor space clean and welcoming for everyone.\r\n​Your kindness and investment in our classroom mean the world to us. Thank you for caring about our students' growth, independence, and learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1780687577885,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-dreams/10299907/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10041061_orig.jpg?crop=1315,1315,x0,y227&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747843189244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10041061"},{"teacherId":8845743,"projectId":9521279,"letterContent":"Oh what fun it was to get these little toys! That's what my students thought when I first pulled out the collection on \"Tonies.\"\r\nThey were excited just to get to play with them and had no idea what was coming. When we finally placed the first character on the Tonie box, the students were amazed that the little toy they were holding, turned into a wonderful story or song.\r\nThank you so much for helping fund this project. It's wonderful to see individuals supporting teachers, as well as the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation. I have many books that match the characters. Some of the students just like to sit back and relax, while others want to follow along in the book as it is played aloud.\r\nAt school starts back this year, my next project to add to this theme will be purchasing more characters and the books to match.","fullyFundedDate":1760693757922,"projectUrl":"project/read-with-me-tonie/9521279/","projectTitle":"Read with me Tonie!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stacy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8845743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723402165595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8845743"},{"teacherId":8846304,"projectId":8662336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Improving Fine Motor Skills Through Engaging and Hands-On Play. Because of your kindness, my Pre-K students now have access to a variety of new materials that make learning both fun and purposeful. These resources are already helping my young learners build the fine motor skills they need to grow in confidence and independence, while also laying a strong foundation for future academic success.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly made a difference in our classroom. The children are excited to explore the new activities, and it's inspiring to see their creativity, focus, and joy as they learn through play. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in the power of early childhood education. Your support is shaping bright futures, one small hand at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1725456499072,"projectUrl":"project/improving-fine-motor-skills-through-enga/8662336/","projectTitle":"Improving Fine Motor Skills Through Engaging and Hands-On Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizabeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846304_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668735932304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eliz-smith"},{"teacherId":8846304,"projectId":7589709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation, which made it possible for us to create a dedicated writing center in our Pre-K classroom. With your support, we were able to purchase a variety of engaging materials such as child-sized writing tools, alphabet stamps, colorful paper, whiteboards, and name cards that inspire our young learners to explore early writing in fun and meaningful ways. The writing center has quickly become a favorite spot in the room, encouraging creativity, fine motor development, and the excitement of learning letters and words.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift is helping our students build a strong foundation for literacy by giving them the tools and space to express themselves, practice their names, and begin to understand that writing has a purpose. We are truly grateful for your support in fostering a love of learning and language at such an important stage in their development.","fullyFundedDate":1696604164419,"projectUrl":"project/developing-preschool-early-writing-skill/7589709/","projectTitle":"Developing Preschool Early Writing Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizabeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846304_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668735932304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eliz-smith"},{"teacherId":8846304,"projectId":7590247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation, which allowed us to create a calming, cozy area in our Pre-K classroom. With your support, we were able to add soft seating, soothing lighting, sensory tools, and comforting materials that provide our young learners with a peaceful space to relax, reset, and manage their emotions throughout the day. This area has quickly become an essential part of our classroom environment, offering students a safe and supportive place to practice self-regulation and mindfulness.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution has had a truly meaningful impact on our students' well-being. In these early years, learning how to recognize and cope with big feelings is just as important as academic skills, and thanks to you, we now have a space that supports this critical development. We are so grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping our children grow both emotionally and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1696604163905,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-cozy-space/7590247/","projectTitle":"A Calming Cozy Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizabeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846304_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668735932304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eliz-smith"},{"teacherId":8846304,"projectId":8626233,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation that allowed us to purchase a brand-new rug for our Pre-K classroom. The rug has quickly become the heart of our learning space—a cozy, welcoming spot where we gather for morning meetings, story time, songs, and so much more. The bright colors and soft texture create a warm and inviting environment that helps our young learners feel safe, comfortable, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. For many of our students, this rug represents a special place to connect with their peers, engage in learning, and build the routines that support their development. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support in creating a nurturing and engaging space for our children to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1725456514424,"projectUrl":"project/a-colorful-and-inviting-classroom-rug-fo/8626233/","projectTitle":"A Colorful and Inviting Classroom Rug for Our Pre-K Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizabeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846304_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668735932304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eliz-smith"},{"teacherId":9378761,"projectId":9583001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, Cheryle Strong, for contributing to my project called \"A Pre-K Classroom that Feels like Home.\" Because of you, this project got funded within a few days. I am amazed that I was able to request a nice rug and a bubble fish tank for my classroom one week and was actually able to put them to use the next week. Because I have not received funding for supplies this year, the basic necessities for the classroom has been purchased out of pocket. I certainly wouldn't have been able to afford these luxurious items, so your contribution has been very much appreciated. \r\n\r\nWhat was really fun for me was that both of these requests came from my new assistant, Mrs. Nancy, as we were talking one day. It was her idea to add both of these items to help make our classroom feel more cozy. I was listening, but I did not tell her that I was going to ask for these items on DonorsChoose. When the boxes arrived, I made sure to take pictures of her opening them so I could get her reaction. IT WAS JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS! She was so surprised and so excited. (You can see her photos in the slide show that I posted.) We immediately took them out of the boxes and set them up in the classroom! Teaching is so much fun when teachers have the resources to set up the classroom of their dreams. Thank you for making that happen.\r\n\r\nMy sweet little students have enjoyed both the rug and the bubble fish tank so much. The Home Living/Book center absolutely feels like home! This little area has come to life with so much imaginative play and the kids are utilizing books just like I had hoped they would. They read to their dolls and stuffed animals. They nestle in and can get into a book independently. When we had family day, I saw several parents reading with their child on this rug. It's also been a great place for a visiting staff member to make themselves comfortable, pick up a book and captivate a small audience. \r\n\r\nThe bubble fish tank has been magical. It has a natural calming effect and all of the kids are mesmerized by it. We have one student with special needs and when she can't cope with being around other children, she finds her way to the bubble fish tank and calms down immediately. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for being willing to donate to my classroom through Donors Choose. I truly appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755728835143,"projectUrl":"project/a-pre-k-classroom-that-feels-like-a-home/9583001/","projectTitle":"A Pre-k Classroom That Feels Like A Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9378761_orig.png?crop=645,645,x105,y235&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700809438117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9378761"},{"teacherId":8845743,"projectId":8248043,"letterContent":"What fun there is to have with NUMBERBLOCKS!\r\n\r\nWe opened our box of materials after viewing a \"Numberblocks\" video online. The excitement on their faces, when they saw the block characters (that they had just watched), was precious! They immediately began playing and counting and talking all things numbers!\r\n\r\nThe first time we used these during a small group activity, I allowed students to simply explore the materials. I observed students doing so much more than counting. Students were building number characters, arranging characters by size, make color patterns with the magnetic blocks, and even using their imaginations to make their own creations!\r\n\r\nI am so glad that I pursued this project and even more grateful that you contributed to it!","fullyFundedDate":1715016012110,"projectUrl":"project/math-with-numberblocks/8248043/","projectTitle":"Math with Numberblocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stacy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8845743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723402165595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8845743"},{"teacherId":8846304,"projectId":7300067,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Pre-K students and teaching staff, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to support our classroom's exploration of life cycles and the concept of growth and change. Thanks to your contribution, we were able to purchase engaging hands-on materials that allow our young learners to observe and interact with the world around them in meaningful ways. From watching caterpillars become butterflies to planting seeds and seeing them grow, these experiences have sparked wonder, curiosity, and thoughtful conversations among our students.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly enriched our learning environment. These early science experiences are helping to lay a strong foundation for critical thinking, observation skills, and a lifelong love of discovery. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' education and for helping make learning come alive in such an exciting and memorable way.","fullyFundedDate":1682430415130,"projectUrl":"project/life-cycle-growing-and-changing-pre-k-s/7300067/","projectTitle":"Life Cycle Growing and Changing: Pre-K Stem","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elizabeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846304_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668735932304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/eliz-smith"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39745","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":139,"numTeachers":9,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - Pre-K","studentTeacherRatio":"15.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.9,"schoolId":39745,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bransford Early Learning School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bransford Early Learning School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/robertson-county-school-district/bransford-elementary-school/39745"}