{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Providence Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10558367,"projectId":10395139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping bring Mat Man into our Pre-K classroom! These materials have been such a wonderful addition to our learning, and I am so grateful that my students have the opportunity to use them. At this age, hands-on learning is so important, and the Mat Man materials allow my students to learn through play, creativity, and exploration. The Mat Man pieces and paint sticks have given us a fun way to practice important skills such as identifying body parts, building shapes, developing spatial awareness, and strengthening our fine motor skills. My students are learning so much while simply having fun!\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts of this project has been incorporating the Mat Man alphabet books into our letter lessons! We are still working our way through the alphabet, but these books have already been such a fun way to introduce letters, sounds, and new vocabulary. I even have a few students who are already strong readers, and they absolutely love trying to read the Mat Man books along with me! It makes my teacher heart so happy to see their excitement and confidence as they recognize words and participate in our lessons. These books also give my students opportunities to practice listening, answering questions, making connections, and developing a love for reading.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and their education. As a Pre-K teacher, there is nothing better than watching little learners become excited about learning something new. Your kindness has helped me create more meaningful, engaging, and hands-on learning experiences for my students. These materials will continue to be loved and used by my students throughout this school year and by many more little learners in the years to come. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom and for helping give my students the strong foundation they deserve!","fullyFundedDate":1786550402026,"projectUrl":"project/thrive-by-5-building-strong-foundations/10395139/","projectTitle":"Thrive by 5: Building Strong Foundations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaunder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10558367"},{"teacherId":1420441,"projectId":10178634,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire classroom, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity through DonorsChoose. Your willingness to support our classroom has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students, and I cannot thank you enough for believing in their success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is now stocked with essential supplies and nutritious snacks that help create a welcoming, productive, and caring learning environment. The classroom wipes, copy paper, highlighters, and other supplies you provided may seem like simple items, but they play an important role in our daily learning. These resources help us stay organized, maintain a clean and healthy classroom, and ensure that every student has the tools they need to participate fully in lessons and activities.\r\n\r\nYour donation of delicious snacks has also been a tremendous blessing. Many of my students arrive at school hungry or need an extra boost during the day to stay focused and engaged. Having healthy, enjoyable snacks readily available allows me to meet those needs with compassion and care. A small snack can make a remarkable difference in a child's ability to concentrate, participate, and feel confident throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of my greatest goals is to create a classroom where every student feels valued, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity has helped make that goal a reality. Instead of worrying about whether we have enough supplies or whether a student has something to eat, I can focus on what matters most—teaching, encouraging, and helping each child reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nYour support extends far beyond the physical items you donated. You have shown my students that there are people in the community who believe in them and care about their education. That message is powerful. It reminds them that they are important, worthy of investment, and capable of achieving great things. Acts of kindness like yours inspire hope and encourage my students to work hard, be grateful, and one day pay that generosity forward to others.\r\n\r\nEvery worksheet printed on the copy paper, every lesson highlighted with new supplies, every clean desk maintained with classroom wipes, and every smile shared over a snack is a reminder of your compassion and generosity. These everyday moments create lasting opportunities for learning, growth, and success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for helping provide the resources that make our classroom a place where children can thrive. Your generosity has made a lasting impact that reaches far beyond what words can express. We are truly grateful for your support, your kindness, and your commitment to education.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making a difference in our classroom and in the lives of my students. 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