{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wheatley School of Early Childhood Programs","outOfStateSupporters":33.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8296923,"projectId":7285770,"letterContent":"Providing take-home summer items have made a meaningful impact on Pre-K students by supporting learning, creativity, and family engagement even while school is out. Buckets and pails encourage sensory play and hands-on exploration outdoors, helping children strengthen coordination, imagination, and scientific thinking through activities with sand, water, and nature. Beach balls provide opportunities for active play, teamwork, and gross motor development while helping children stay physically active during the summer months. Sunshades support safe outdoor experiences by protecting children from excessive sun exposure and encouraging families to spend more time learning and playing outside together. Altogether, these items help prevent summer learning loss by keeping children engaged in playful, developmentally appropriate activities that support academic, social, emotional, and physical growth.","fullyFundedDate":1684282121602,"projectUrl":"project/summer-fun/7285770/","projectTitle":"Summer Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8296923_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667417940909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8296923"},{"teacherId":8296923,"projectId":10124993,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this possible! Because of you we were able to all have a one of a kind tie dye shirt making our Cinco de mayo program a success! When they saw the tie dye kit and white shirts laid out the students each got to guess what we were going to make! My students eyes were all lit when they saw how amazing their shirts were when we completed them! They could not wait to take them home to show their parents and had fun comparing and contrasting each others shirt. Again, thank you so much for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1772560478816,"projectUrl":"project/cinco-de-mayo/10124993/","projectTitle":"Cinco De Mayo","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8296923_orig.jpg?crop=1186,1186,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667417940909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8296923"},{"teacherId":4688419,"projectId":10057556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Yes! We Are Kindergarten Ready.\" Your generosity means the world to my students and me.\r\n\r\nI teach Pre-K in a Title I school district in Texas, where many of my students are experiencing school for the very first time. Each day, we remind ourselves: \"I Am Kind, I Am Smart, I Am Important, and What I Do Matters!\" Your support reinforces this message and shows them that their learning truly matters.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will receive end-of-year care packages filled with educational resources to keep them engaged over the summer and help prepare them for kindergarten. These materials will build confidence, support continued learning, and ease their transition into their next big step.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' future and helping them stay excited about learning!","fullyFundedDate":1769394492451,"projectUrl":"project/yes-we-are-kindergarten-ready/10057556/","projectTitle":"Yes! We Are Kindergarten Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4688419_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632523304405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4688419"},{"teacherId":4688419,"projectId":9755943,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous contribution to our Pre-K Class Project. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the daily experiences and development of our students.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic tiles you provided have sparked creativity and curiosity in our classroom. Students are building structures, exploring shapes, and working together to solve problems. These activities are helping them develop early math and critical thinking skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe monster trucks have quickly become a favorite during playtime. They encourage imaginative storytelling, collaboration, and hands-on exploration. As students race, build tracks, and create adventures, they are strengthening both their motor skills and their ability to work with others.\r\n\r\nThe Baby Alive dolls have had a wonderful impact on our students' social-emotional growth. Through nurturing play, children are learning empathy, responsibility, and communication. They enjoy role-playing real-life situations, which helps them better understand relationships and daily routines.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom has become an even more enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We are truly grateful for your support and the positive impact it continues to have on our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the success of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1767214304093,"projectUrl":"project/hooray-for-christmas-lets-celebrate-in/9755943/","projectTitle":"Hooray for Christmas! Let's Celebrate in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4688419_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632523304405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4688419"},{"teacherId":230071,"projectId":9869727,"letterContent":"The children were so excited to tie-dye their t-shirts. Hearing their discussions about the colors mixing and how the dye soaked into the fabric was amazing. Waiting for the 24 hours was the hardest part because they were so excited to see the outcome of the tie-dye.\r\n\r\nWhen we finally got to see the finished product, they were amazed by their creations. We were so excited that we wore our shirts for our Literacy Program, and everyone loved them. Thank you so much for your kind donations. The children learned so much from this experience.","fullyFundedDate":1763557191891,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-bring-stem-to-life-through-tie-d/9869727/","projectTitle":"Help Us Bring STEM to Life Through Tie-Dye Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp230071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529934914754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/230071"},{"teacherId":10297340,"projectId":9784535,"letterContent":"I truly want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our classroom. These supplies have made such a meaningful difference for my students and for me as their teacher.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, we have been using them every single day during center time and small group activities. One special moment that really stayed with me was when my students used the new hands-on materials during our literacy centers. They were so excited to explore, touch, and interact with everything. I watched one of my students, who normally struggles to stay focused, sit and complete the entire activity without walking away. That moment meant so much to me because I could see how engaged and confident he felt.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new supplies, their faces lit up. They were smiling, asking questions, and couldn't wait to start using them. It felt like Christmas morning in our classroom. They immediately became more motivated to participate and try new things. Even my quieter students were eager to join in.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping support academic learning in so many ways. They are strengthening fine motor skills, letter recognition, early math concepts, and social-emotional growth through cooperative play. Because my classroom is bilingual, I'm also able to use these resources in both English and Spanish, helping my students build language skills in a natural and engaging way.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building on these skills through small group projects and hands-on learning experiences. We are currently working on strengthening early reading and number sense, and these materials allow me to create more interactive lessons that meet my students at their level. I am also planning to incorporate them into upcoming themed units so students can continue learning through exploration and play.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided supplies — it has provided opportunities, confidence, and joy in learning. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. It truly means more than words can express","fullyFundedDate":1764618604787,"projectUrl":"project/a-healthier-classroom-a-brighter-future/9784535/","projectTitle":"A Healthier Classroom, a Brighter Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10297340_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759347969459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297340"},{"teacherId":230071,"projectId":9767905,"letterContent":"We would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donations in support of \"It's All Good.\" Your kindness has made a meaningful impact, and the children have been so excited to receive their Groovy Pete the Cats to use in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese comforting companions provide more than just joy—they serve as valuable tools for emotional support. Pete the Cat helps promote stress relief by offering tactile comfort, which can lower stress levels and encourage a sense of calm and connection. As transitional objects, they provide a sense of security, support emotional regulation, and serve as calming tools for both children and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, or trauma.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, these stuffed animals encourage independent coping by helping children self-soothe, develop a sense of control, and reduce feelings of loneliness.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and support. What you do makes a difference, and it matters more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1769177102435,"projectUrl":"project/its-all-good/9767905/","projectTitle":"It’s All Good","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp230071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529934914754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/230071"},{"teacherId":10297340,"projectId":9937293,"letterContent":"I just want to say thank you so much for supporting my project, Learning Through the Holiday Sparkle. Because of you, my classroom felt extra special and full of excitement during the holiday season.\r\n\r\nThe materials really helped my students stay engaged and happy while learning. They were excited to use the new resources during center time, and I could see how much more focused and motivated they were. We practiced math, letters, fine motor skills, and even social skills in a fun holiday way that kept them interested.\r\n\r\nI noticed more participation, more smiles, and even my shy students opened up more. The classroom felt warm, joyful, and full of learning. It truly made a difference in their daily experience at school.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my Head Start babies and for helping me create meaningful memories while they learn and grow. Your support truly made our classroom sparkle. ✨","fullyFundedDate":1769177102907,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-the-holiday-sparkle/9937293/","projectTitle":"Learning Through the Holiday Sparkle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Juarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10297340_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759347969459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297340"},{"teacherId":230071,"projectId":9767853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your kind donations. The children are loving reading to their bear buddy. The day they came in, they were so excited. I wish you could have seen the light in their eyes. Small things make such a big difference to my children.\r\n\r\nYour donations have helped reading become an exciting practice in our room, especially at center time.\r\n\r\nI thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping get this project funded! What you do really does matter! Without your help, this would not have been possible.","fullyFundedDate":1765206658839,"projectUrl":"project/bears-and-books/9767853/","projectTitle":"Bears and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp230071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529934914754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/230071"},{"teacherId":5523252,"projectId":9887755,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your donations. You're donations made it possible for each of our kids to go home with 3 books each. Our students this year love reading. They love listening to stories and especially love the Llama Llama books. \r\n Listening and following along the stories is a foundational skill when it comes to teaching reading. By having books the children actually enjoy to listen to, it helps them learn to love the art of reading itself. \r\nThe day the children received their books me and our assistant read each of the stories so many times that we couldn't count each child wanted their specific book read. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764599149116,"projectUrl":"project/falling-in-love-with-reading-for-christm/9887755/","projectTitle":"Falling in Love with Reading for Christmas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5523252_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667910950279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5523252"},{"teacherId":230071,"projectId":9446682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations. As you can see, the children were so happy to receive these toys to Bring Learning Home! We had so much fun taking care of the babies and having races to see whose car went over the ramps the fastest!\r\n\r\nI love that we got to work with the children using these amazing toys, and now they can go home and have amazing experiences with their families. \r\n\r\nThese are the memories they will forever remember, and it's all thanks to you and your kind donations.\r\n\r\nWhat you do really does matter!","fullyFundedDate":1758820412677,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-home/9446682/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp230071_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529934914754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/230071"},{"teacherId":230071,"projectId":9762754,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations. We are loving all our new fine motor materials. The children have been very excited about working with the Shape Tiles, Beanbags, and Smart Coins. Every day, they want to know, \"What's for Fine Motor today?\"\r\n\r\nI believe the Smart Coins are their favorite because each one has a letter, number, or punctuation mark on it. The children can identify letters and numbers. 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