{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kallison Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7948479,"projectId":10336217,"letterContent":"This project has made such a positive impact on my early childhood students! Having developmentally appropriate soccer equipment has given my students new opportunities to be active, build confidence, and practice important skills through play. Students are learning how to dribble, kick, pass, and aim for a goal while also strengthening their balance, coordination, and overall gross motor development.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts has been seeing students of all abilities participate successfully alongside their peers. The foam soccer balls and variety of equipment allow me to adapt activities so that every child can participate at their own comfort and skill level. Students are practicing taking turns, following directions, encouraging their classmates, and working together while building their soccer skills.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials have helped make physical activity exciting and accessible for everyone in our inclusive classroom. My students are developing healthy habits, perseverance, teamwork, and confidence while experiencing the simple joy of playing together. I am incredibly grateful that this project has given my youngest learners the opportunity to discover new skills and see that every child can participate, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1781486311647,"projectUrl":"project/little-feet-big-goals-inclusive-soccer/10336217/","projectTitle":"Little Feet, Big Goals: Inclusive Soccer for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Combs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7948479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758382270526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandacombs"},{"teacherId":7948479,"projectId":10223000,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my Pre-K classroom and helping me create learning experiences where every child has the opportunity to participate and feel successful. My students come to me at many different ages, ability levels, and stages of development, and your generosity is helping me meet each of them exactly where they are. Because of your support, I can provide engaging materials that allow our youngest learners to learn through the things they naturally do best: moving, singing, touching, exploring, and playing.\r\n\r\nThese resources will bring so much life and excitement to our circle time! Instead of simply sitting and listening, my students will be able to hold manipulatives, interact with magnetic materials, follow visual supports, sing songs, move their bodies, and truly become part of the learning. For a young child, especially a three year old who is experiencing school for the very first time, having something they can see, touch, and actively participate with can make such a difference in their confidence and understanding.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing that our youngest learners deserve classrooms filled with meaningful, developmentally appropriate opportunities to learn. Your generosity is helping me create a space where differences in age or ability do not prevent a child from being included and engaged. I am deeply grateful that you chose to invest in my students and give me additional tools to help each little learner grow. Your kindness will become part of our classroom every single day, and we are so thankful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1784309265735,"projectUrl":"project/wiggles-giggles-and-learning-at-circle/10223000/","projectTitle":"Wiggles, Giggles, and Learning at Circle Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Combs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7948479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758382270526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandacombs"},{"teacherId":7948479,"projectId":10194669,"letterContent":"Thank you so incredibly much for choosing to support my Pre-K students and bring our insect investigation lab to life! Your generosity means more to our classroom than I can truly put into words. Because of you, my students will have the opportunity to take their learning beyond the walls of our classroom and experience science in a way that is exciting, meaningful, and just right for little learners. They will get to explore outside, search for insects, look closely with magnifying tools, ask questions, make discoveries, and experience the joy that comes from learning about the world around them firsthand.\r\n\r\nAt this age, some of the most meaningful learning happens when children are able to touch, explore, create, wonder, and discover for themselves. Your support is giving my students the tools to do exactly that. I can already imagine their excitement as they head outside with their bug nets and observation tools, proudly record their discoveries on their clipboards, and rush to share every tiny bug they find. These are the experiences that help children see themselves as scientists and remind them that learning can be joyful, exciting, and full of wonder.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in my students and our classroom. Every item funded through this project will be placed directly into the hands of young learners who are curious, eager, and so deserving of opportunities like this. I am incredibly grateful that you chose to be a part of their learning journey. Your kindness will be felt in our classroom long after these materials arrive, and I cannot wait to watch my little scientists explore, discover, and grow because of your generosity. Thank you for making this possible for them!","fullyFundedDate":1778002035511,"projectUrl":"project/creepy-crawly-curiosity/10194669/","projectTitle":"Creepy Crawly Curiosity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Combs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7948479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758382270526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandacombs"},{"teacherId":7948479,"projectId":10253815,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for your donation. Your generosity has truly made an impact on my classroom family.\r\n\r\nThese outdoor materials have made a meaningful difference in the way my 3, 4, and 5 year old Pre-K students play, move, and interact with one another. Students have been excited to use the stepping stones, balls, and paddle catch games, giving them additional opportunities to practice balance, coordination, gross motor skills, and turn-taking. We have also seen students become more confident trying new movements and engaging in cooperative play with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThe bubble machine has been an especially joyful addition to our playground. It encourages students to move, chase, reach, and laugh together while providing a fun sensory experience. It has also been helpful during transitions and for students who need an extra sensory outlet to regulate their emotions. Overall, these simple materials have created more opportunities for active, inclusive play and have helped our playground become a place where every child can participate, connect, and have fun while learning.","fullyFundedDate":1778262106053,"projectUrl":"project/bounce-balance-bubbles/10253815/","projectTitle":"Bounce, Balance, Bubbles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Combs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7948479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758382270526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandacombs"},{"teacherId":9048763,"projectId":10430154,"letterContent":"As both an educator and a student myself, I strongly believe that children learn best when they have opportunities to explore, question, and discover through hands-on experiences. Thanks to your generosity, my Pre-K students are doing exactly that! This past week, I incorporated our new science materials into our lessons, giving my 3- and 4-year-olds opportunities to observe, investigate, and build new vocabulary through meaningful science experiences.\r\nTheir reactions were priceless. They were so surprised and excited by the materials that several students asked if they could take them home or if I could buy them some for their birthdays! Their curiosity naturally led to conversations, questions, and new vocabulary. Seeing their faces light up when they discover something new makes my teacher heart incredibly happy and hopeful.\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating science and STEM throughout our daily learning. We will use these resources to encourage students to predict, observe, describe, compare, ask questions, and—most importantly—develop a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1786568366256,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-big-discoveries/10430154/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists, Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9048763_orig.jpg?crop=3251,3251,x0,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758982145425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9048763"},{"teacherId":9048763,"projectId":10384524,"letterContent":"My Pre-K students have been so excited to use the new resources in our classroom! From the moment they saw the Magna Tiles and other hands-on materials, they were eager to explore, build, create, and learn. We are using these resources during learning centers, small-group instruction, and independent activities to practice early literacy, math, problem-solving, communication, and social-emotional skills. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has also helped me select resources that better meet the different developmental, academic, and language needs of my students.\r\nBecause young children learn best through play and exploration, these materials have helped make learning more meaningful and engaging. I have seen students become more confident, focused, and excited to participate. They are also learning to communicate, share materials, work together, and solve problems. Our next step is to continue introducing new challenges that encourage students to think creatively, build their vocabulary, and apply the skills they are learning in new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1784549980769,"projectUrl":"project/playful-learning-for-every-child/10384524/","projectTitle":"Playful Learning for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9048763_orig.jpg?crop=3251,3251,x0,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758982145425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9048763"},{"teacherId":9048763,"projectId":10226789,"letterContent":"My students were extremely excited when they saw their new seating and immediately wanted to try it. The seating quickly became part of our daily classroom routine. We used it during read-alouds, songs, literacy lessons, class discussions, and other whole-group activities. I noticed that having their own comfortable space helped students understand where to sit, stay engaged, and participate with the group.\r\nOur next step is to continue using the seating as we build longer periods of focus and independence throughout the school year. As our lessons become more challenging, students will continue to practice listening, participate in discussions, learn new vocabulary, and share their ideas with classmates. The seating will remain an important part of creating a comfortable and engaging learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1778115685632,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-spot-for-little-learners/10226789/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Spot for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9048763_orig.jpg?crop=3251,3251,x0,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758982145425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9048763"},{"teacherId":9048763,"projectId":10141747,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw the light table and materials. They immediately wanted to touch, explore, and discover how everything looked under the light. One of our favorite activities was using translucent letters, numbers, and shapes to practice recognition, sorting, counting, and creating patterns. I especially loved hearing my bilingual students use new vocabulary and talk with one another as they explored.\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating the light table into our literacy, math, and science lessons. Students will use it to build words, practice counting, explore colors and shapes, create patterns, and investigate different materials. These resources will continue giving my students opportunities to learn through play, curiosity, conversation, and hands-on discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1778024019869,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-learning-through-hands-on-ex/10141747/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Learning Through Hands-On Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9048763_orig.jpg?crop=3251,3251,x0,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758982145425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9048763"},{"teacherId":8538839,"projectId":9053137,"letterContent":"This project that I created was a \"dream project\" and I did not think it would get funded. I was more than shocked when I saw the email and so happy to bring this into my classroom. \r\nTechnology is a huge part of everyday life and being able to have this at our fingertips is life changing. My students have used the apps as part of a reward system and we have been able to go above and beyond when using creativity thanks to you! \r\nI have talked to so many people about this platform and teachers appreciate your help!","fullyFundedDate":1746783026385,"projectUrl":"project/ear-resistible-creativity/9053137/","projectTitle":"Ear-resistible Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8538839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683950674233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8538839"},{"teacherId":8538839,"projectId":10200505,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!! Your donation truly made an impact on my classroom. My students have enjoyed the centers so much and using these is a huge game changer! \r\nMy students are now able to \"grab and go\" with the flexibility of the drawers that contain stations and it makes it so much easier as a teacher to put things in there quickly and not waste time during the day trying to organize. \r\nYour donation truly made an impact on not only my students, but myself as well. I plan to use the station centers for years to come which will just continue to impact so many more students.","fullyFundedDate":1778102688336,"projectUrl":"project/station-centers/10200505/","projectTitle":"Station Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8538839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683950674233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8538839"},{"teacherId":10369602,"projectId":9941489,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our classroom project, Spark Curiosity. Your kindness and willingness to invest in our classroom has made a meaningful impact on our little learners. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our students now have access to a light table and engaging light table manipulatives that will encourage hands-on exploration, creativity, and discovery every single day. These materials provide opportunities for our students to strengthen important early learning skills through play, investigation, and sensory experiences in a way that is both exciting and meaningful. \r\n\r\nFor many of our young learners, these experiences help spark communication, problem-solving, social interactions, and curiosity about the world around them. Watching their faces light up as they explore and learn has already been such a rewarding experience, and it would not have been possible without your generosity. \r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and supporting their growth and development. Your contribution is helping create a classroom environment where curiosity is encouraged, learning is celebrated, and every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771009459020,"projectUrl":"project/spark-curiositysponsor-our-classroom-li/9941489/","projectTitle":"Spark Curiosity—Sponsor Our Classroom Light Table!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pitchford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10369602_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765575606521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10369602"},{"teacherId":9048763,"projectId":10195386,"letterContent":"For the first time since receiving these outdoor toys, my students were able to play outside and had so much fun throwing the comets into the sky and trying to catch them, as well as using the catch-and-throw ball game to practice essential gross motor skills. They worked as a team, took turns, and practiced patience while waiting. These outdoor resources give them opportunities to build strong gross motor skills, spark creativity, and engage in hands-on learning with dirt, mulch, and nature. These experiences support social-emotional growth, teamwork, problem-solving, and imaginative play while encouraging healthy, active habits. 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