{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Flour Bluff Early Childhood Center","outOfStateSupporters":25.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8927233,"projectId":9877139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing the Non-Fiction Phonics readers for my children!\r\nMy students love them and are so excited to read them! \r\n\r\nChildren love to learn about the world around them, and these books have beautiful, real-life photos, and they are perfect for kindergarteners to read! Reading is such an important and lifelong skill. It is so important for children to enjoy what they are reading and these books are so engaging for them.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has helped my kindergarteners build a love of reading and learning! Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1769177254397,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-is-fun/9877139/","projectTitle":"Phonics is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8927233_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695865114803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8927233"},{"teacherId":8584869,"projectId":9909443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Small Group Superstars! Because of your generosity, my students now have comfortable stools, fresh Expo markers, and engaging tools that make our small group instruction time even more meaningful. In kindergarten, small group learning is where so many important moments happen—students practice new skills, build confidence, and receive the individual support they need to grow.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were so excited to see their new stools and supplies at our small group table. They love having their own special seat during our learning time, and the dry erase markers have made practicing letters, numbers, and sight words much more interactive. Instead of just watching, students are actively writing, solving, and showing their thinking. The tools you provided have helped create a space where students feel important, focused, and proud of their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are becoming true \"Small Group Superstars!\" These resources will continue to support our reading, writing, and math instruction every day. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping create meaningful learning moments for my students. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1769177254826,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-superstars/9909443/","projectTitle":"Small Group Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eckhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8584869"},{"teacherId":10360243,"projectId":9919794,"letterContent":"Because of you, our classroom has become a place where curiosity and creativity truly come to life. When the STEM materials arrived, my kindergarteners could hardly contain their excitement. They immediately began exploring, asking questions, and sharing ideas with one another. What I love most is watching them think out loud as they build, test, and redesign their creations.\r\nWe have been using the materials during our STEM centers and small group rotations. Students are learning to plan before they build, work cooperatively with partners, and solve problems when something does not go as expected. I recently gave them a simple challenge to build a structure that could stand on its own. At first many towers fell, but instead of giving up, they adjusted their designs and tried again. They are developing perseverance, confidence, and critical thinking skills that will support them far beyond kindergarten.\r\nMoving forward, we will continue integrating these materials into math and science lessons. Students will explore measurement, balance, patterns, and simple engineering concepts. They will also draw and write about their designs in their journals to strengthen their language skills. Your generosity is helping create thinkers, problem solvers, and future innovators. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1769198392759,"projectUrl":"project/creating-thinkers-through-stem-play/9919794/","projectTitle":"Creating Thinkers through STEM Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360243_orig.jpg?crop=907,907,x197,y881&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763852245524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10360243"},{"teacherId":10360243,"projectId":9979868,"letterContent":"Because of you, our classroom has transformed into a space where little hands are building big ideas every single day. When the materials arrived, my students' eyes lit up with excitement. They immediately began exploring, asking questions, and working together to design towers, bridges, and creative structures. What may look like simple building is actually deep learning. Students are practicing problem solving, teamwork, early engineering skills, and critical thinking all at once.\r\nWe have been using the materials during our STEM centers, and I have already seen growth in how my students plan before building, test their ideas, and make changes when something does not work. One of my students proudly said, \"It fell, but that is okay. I can fix it.\" That resilience and confidence is exactly what we want to nurture at this age. They are learning that mistakes are part of learning and that perseverance leads to success.\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these materials during hands on math and science lessons. Students will design structures based on specific challenges, measure and compare heights, and draw and label their creations in their journals. Because of your generosity, my kindergarteners are not just playing. They are thinking, collaborating, and building a strong foundation for their future learning. Thank you for believing in our little learners and investing in their big potential.","fullyFundedDate":1769177254153,"projectUrl":"project/little-builders-big-stem-thinking/9979868/","projectTitle":"Little Builders, Big Stem Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360243_orig.jpg?crop=907,907,x197,y881&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763852245524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10360243"},{"teacherId":10360243,"projectId":9919752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful donation to my classroom. I am a young first year teacher that came in my class during the midyear. I graduated in December and was hired on in January. I am completely grateful for your donation as things can be very expensive. It is also up to me to make the environment appropriate. With kindergarten, we were live heavily on manipulatives for successful learning. I try my best to make everything very engaging and all phonics things that were bought are going to help tremendously. The students light up when they see we are using manipulatives.","fullyFundedDate":1769199054204,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-fun/9919752/","projectTitle":"Phonics Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10360243_orig.jpg?crop=907,907,x197,y881&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763852245524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10360243"},{"teacherId":9551054,"projectId":9907642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to create our learning zone - it is beautiful! Our carpet was delivered during the school day, and my students were so excited to see what it looked like. They all helped me open it, and roll it out, and the ooo's and ahh's were so fun to hear! They were excited to pick their smiley face spot! We are comfortable and cozy and truly have the best space to come together and learn! \r\n\r\nI love it because it is a little bigger than our previous carpet, so it gives me room to walk through and around the students with more ease so that I can monitor and adjust their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769177254279,"projectUrl":"project/you-are-now-entering-the-learning-zone/9907642/","projectTitle":"You Are Now Entering The Learning Zone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Molina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9551054_orig.jpg?crop=366,366,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716216260226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9551054"},{"teacherId":8922234,"projectId":9827845,"letterContent":"The items for this project, were put to great use from the moment they arrived. The loop scissors, were immediately used by several of my students who need fine motor skill support. Once they used these scissors they felt so proud of themselves for being able to cut. In addition, the crayons with the grips have made a huge difference and have had an amazing impact on the kids hand grip and overall student confidence. The pinchers have been used as part of their sensory tub on a daily basis, aiding their tiny fingers and providing more strength building.","fullyFundedDate":1769177254550,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-with-big-skills-fine-motor-s/9827845/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands With Big Skills! Fine Motor Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Azua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-azua"},{"teacherId":10072294,"projectId":9454350,"letterContent":"A great BIG thank from our class. Your donation to STEAM project has brightened our imaginations, curiosities, and most of all our smiles! \r\n\r\nThe day my items arrived my students were so happy to see what was in the box. Every item I unboxed was unwrapped with cheers. \r\n\r\nEach item has contributed to exploration and understanding of our lesson. We have utilized the art materials to unlock creativity and create cute projects that foster a deeper understanding of the concepts learned, and that parents will cherish for a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1762388199272,"projectUrl":"project/steam-in-the-classroom/9454350/","projectTitle":"STEAM In the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hinojosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10072294_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751914894719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10072294"},{"teacherId":9500310,"projectId":9790325,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire Pre-K team and our amazing little learners, thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of the new laminator for our classroom! We are absolutely thrilled and so grateful for your support. \r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness arrived at the perfect time. We can already see the difference it's making! This laminator isn't just a machine; it's a game-changer for our little learners, helping us create durable, vibrant learning tools like:\r\n\r\nReusable Counting Cards: So our pre-k students can touch, count, and learn without wear and tear.\r\nDurable Center Activities: Protecting worksheets and games from spills and constant use.\r\nThis means less time re-printing and more time for engaging, hands-on learning and fun. You've directly contributed to a richer, more resourceful environment where our pre-k students can explore and grow every single day. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our youngest learners and for your amazing generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760383956053,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-planet-protectors-in-training/9790325/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Planet Protectors in Training","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9500310"},{"teacherId":10030915,"projectId":9901102,"letterContent":"Thank you so, so much for these resources! We could not wait to jump in and start learning with them. With the lights we have learned about colors, taking turns and sharing, and the different with main lights on and lights off. It has been incredible seeing these students come together and work together without maladaptive behavior to learn in a new way. \r\nWe have also been able to utilize the bubblers and work on our belly breathing and calming strategies. The students LOVE these items and request them as soon as they come into the class. \r\nWe have also made bins to create a sensory experience for the students. The one here has various shapes and numbers to help learn through play and exploration!\r\n\r\nComing back from break was hard transition for my students, these items have helped tremendously with our social and emotional learning as well as exploring new sensory outlets. Thank you so, so much for the donation for my class and for my students. We can not wait to continue to learn more through these items!","fullyFundedDate":1765035435606,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-exploration-for-students-in-life/9901102/","projectTitle":"Sensory Exploration for Students in Life Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10030915"},{"teacherId":8919251,"projectId":9691920,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your generous contributions to our kindergarten chick-hatching project. Because of your support, our students were able to participate in a truly unforgettable hands-on learning experience that brought science, responsibilty, and wonder to life right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this project was their very first opportunity to observe the life cycle of an animal up close. From the moment the eggs arrived, excitement filled the room. \r\n\r\nYour generosity helped foster curiosity, patience, and respect for living things. Thank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning and helping us provide meaningful, enriching experiences for our kindergarten students.","fullyFundedDate":1763580740093,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-little-learners-hatch-some-hand/9691920/","projectTitle":"Help Our Little Learners Hatch Some Hands On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McIntyre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8919251_orig.jpg?crop=547,548,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673971097359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8919251"},{"teacherId":8927233,"projectId":9813024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project \"Sensory Bins Make Sense!\" I have started incorporating Sensory Bins into my station rotations and the kids LOVE them!\r\nI typically put 12 little cards in the bin (related to math or reading) and they have to solve the questions for example, count the Christmas trees on the card and write down the number on the recording sheet. Once they have finished the cards, they are able to play in the sensory bin. My sensory bin is filled with beads, and seasonal items, such as glittery trees, bells, etc. They also use scoops, funnels and bowls to experiment with the different textures and items in the sensory bin. Each month I change out the items to go along with the season to keep things interesting and engaging!\r\nSensory bins are a great way to incorporate literacy and math with fun sensory materials. My students are so engaged and having fun while learning. The Sensory Bin has been a great addition to my station time!\r\nThank you so much for helping my students love learning!","fullyFundedDate":1762267660864,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-bins-make-sense/9813024/","projectTitle":"Sensory Bins Make Sense!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8927233_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695865114803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8927233"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_15394","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":433,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":35,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - Pre-K","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.7,"schoolId":15394,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Flour Bluff Early Childhood Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Flour Bluff Early Childhood Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/flour-bluff-independent-school-district/early-childhood-center/15394"}