{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tiger Trail School","outOfStateSupporters":34.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3931039,"projectId":9455565,"letterContent":"On behalf my preschool classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your generous donation of STEM materials, including magnetic gears, a cardboard construction kit, clay rollers, and kinetic sand. Your support has already made an extraordinary difference in our classroom, enriching daily learning and offering hands-on experiences that our students would not otherwise have access to. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our young learners and the belief you have shown in their potential.\r\nIn a Title I setting, many of our students have limited opportunities for exploratory play and exposure to early engineering concepts outside of school. Your donation has opened doors for them that go far beyond simple play materials. It has empowered children to ask questions, solve problems, experiment, explore, and build confidence as budding scientists and engineers.\r\nThe magnetic gears have quickly become a classroom favorite. Children are fascinated by the movement, colors, and interlocking pieces, and they eagerly collaborate to design working gear systems. They have begun asking thoughtful questions—such as why some gears spin faster than others or what happens when they reverse direction—which has led to natural conversations about cause and effect, motion, and mechanical systems. These gears have strengthened teamwork, communication, and perseverance as children work through trial and error to create designs that function. Moments like these are invaluable, especially for preschoolers who are just beginning to discover how the world works.\r\nThe cardboard construction kit has inspired creativity on an entirely different scale. Students have used the pieces to build airplanes, castles, ramps, bridges, and imaginative sculptures. This open-ended material encourages engineering thinking by challenging students to consider stability, balance, and structure. Children light up when they see that their ideas can turn into real, physical creations. For many, this type of hands-on construction is a brand-new experience, and it has fostered pride, problem-solving, and a sense of accomplishment that truly strengthens their self-confidence.\r\nOur clay rollers have become an important tool for both sensory learning and fine-motor development. Children use them to flatten, shape, and texture clay as they explore patterns, shapes, and early math concepts. The rollers support creativity while offering calming sensory input that helps students regulate and focus. This combination of academic and emotional support is particularly meaningful for our young learners, many of whom rely on sensory play to build self-regulation skills.\r\nThe kinetic sand has also provided tremendous benefits. Kinetic sand invites imaginative play while strengthening fine-motor skills, hand strength, and hand-eye coordination. For some children, it has also become a comforting tool during transitions or moments of heightened emotion.\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom is now a richer, more engaging, and more equitable learning environment. You have given our students the chance to explore STEM concepts in ways that are developmentally appropriate, hands-on, and joyful. These materials have supported not only academic growth but also confidence, curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.\r\nMost importantly, you have shown our students that they are worth investing in—something that means more than words can express. Your support is not only providing tools for learning today but helping shape the foundation for their future success.\r\nThank you again for your kindness, generosity, and commitment to early childhood education. You are making a lasting impact on our students, our classroom, and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1755702882920,"projectUrl":"project/stem-materials-for-little-learners/9455565/","projectTitle":"Stem Materials for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3931039_orig.jpg?crop=1525,1525,x847,y1311&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674331627434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3931039"},{"teacherId":6903084,"projectId":9661109,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a hub of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork! The LEGO sets you provided have become one of our most loved and valuable learning tools.\r\n\r\nWe've been using them during our STEM and design challenges, where students work in teams to plan, build, and test their creations. One of our favorite recent projects was \"Build a Better City\", where students designed model communities complete with transportation systems, parks, and energy-efficient buildings. It was amazing to watch them apply concepts from science, math, and engineering in such a hands-on way.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, the excitement was unforgettable—students literally cheered! They couldn't wait to dive in, and many immediately began sketching ideas and experimenting with how different pieces could work together. It was such a joy to see their imaginations take off.","fullyFundedDate":1757594874939,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-imaginations-with-lego-dupl/9661109/","projectTitle":"Building Big Imaginations with LEGO DUPLOs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762286097906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deleon00"},{"teacherId":6903084,"projectId":9594843,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share with you the incredible impact your generous contribution has had on my students and our classroom project, \"Dino-mite Learning for Little Explorers!\" Thanks to your support, we've been able to bring the fascinating world of dinosaurs to life in ways that my Pre-K students will remember for years to come.\r\n\r\nHow We're Using the New Resources\r\n\r\nThe materials we received have truly transformed our classroom into a prehistoric adventure zone! From dino figurines to fossil excavation kits and interactive dinosaur books, these resources are engaging my students in both imaginative play and hands-on learning. One of our favorite activities so far has been our Dino Dig excavation project. Each student was given a \"fossil\" to uncover using brushes and tools, and as they carefully unearthed their discoveries, they learned about the different types of dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth. It was such an exciting, immersive experience, and they loved every minute of it.\r\n\r\nStudents' Reactions\r\n\r\nThe first time the students saw the new dinosaur figurines and excavation kits, their eyes grew wide with excitement! They couldn't believe they were going to \"dig up\" their own fossils. It was like a moment out of their wildest imagination. One student, Liam, declared, \"I'm going to find a T. rex!\" as he dove into his digging activity, and he spent the whole lesson carefully uncovering his \"fossil.\" The materials sparked their curiosity and allowed them to dive into the world of dinosaurs with both excitement and focus.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next for Our Dino Explorers\r\n\r\nBuilding on this enthusiasm, our next steps will take us into deeper exploration of the dinosaurs' habitats and how they lived. We're going to create a large, collaborative \"dino mural\" where each child will add their own dinosaur to a life-sized scene, learning about different types of dinosaurs and their environments along the way. We also plan to dive into the concept of extinction, learning about how dinosaurs once roamed the Earth and what led to their disappearance. The hands-on resources you've provided will allow us to continue exploring, creating, and learning in ways that are fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this journey possible. The excitement in the classroom is contagious, and we're just getting started. Your generosity is helping to foster a lifelong love of learning in my students, and I can't wait to update you on all of the exciting discoveries to come!","fullyFundedDate":1755784904435,"projectUrl":"project/dino-mite-learning-for-little-explorers/9594843/","projectTitle":"Dino-mite Learning for Little Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762286097906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deleon00"},{"teacherId":6903084,"projectId":9562027,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous contribution to our \"Farming in Pre-K 3\" project! Your support has opened up new opportunities for our young learners and has already had a profound impact in our classroom. I wanted to take a moment to share the exciting developments and the wonderful ways in which your donation has helped bring our lessons to life.\r\n\r\nHow We're Using the New Resources\r\n\r\nThe materials we received have brought farming concepts to life in a way that is engaging and hands-on for my Pre-K 3 students. One of the most exciting classroom activities we've done so far is creating a mini indoor garden. With the new planting kits, each child was able to plant their own seeds and watch them grow over time. This project not only introduced them to the basics of farming but also gave them a chance to connect with nature in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nStudents' Reactions\r\n\r\nWhen the new resources arrived, you could see the excitement on their faces! The planting kits, farm animal figurines, and gardening tools sparked their curiosity. I remember one student, Maya, who jumped up and down when she saw the mini watering cans. \"Are we really going to grow something?\" she asked with wide eyes. It was a beautiful moment. The children took to the activity with enthusiasm, carefully planting their seeds, watering them, and checking on them daily. It was such a rewarding experience to see them take ownership of this project.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next for Our Farming Journey\r\n\r\nWe're building on this momentum by continuing to explore the concept of where our food comes from. The next step in our project is to move from indoor gardening to a hands-on exploration of different types of crops and how they are harvested. We'll be incorporating more real-life items like soil samples, seeds from different plants, and even a trip to a local farm if possible! Your contribution has made it possible to go beyond traditional classroom learning and really immerse the students in the farming experience.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your support. Your generosity is making a real difference, and I can't wait to share even more milestones with you as our little farmers continue to grow and learn!","fullyFundedDate":1755702882455,"projectUrl":"project/farming-in-pre-k-3/9562027/","projectTitle":"Farming in Pre-K 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762286097906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deleon00"},{"teacherId":6903084,"projectId":8607146,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity in helping bring a color printer into our Pre-K3 classroom! It has truly transformed the way we learn and create every day.\r\n\r\nMy students and I could not be more thankful for your generous donations to our classroom! I am so lucky to work with amazing students, and we are all lucky to have supporters like you!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has changed the lives of my students, present and future. Your donations give my students pride and unrelenting motivation, because you believe in them! We are incredibly thankful for donors such as you!","fullyFundedDate":1733245180833,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-classroom/8607146/","projectTitle":"Color Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. De Leon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6903084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762286097906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deleon00"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_16442","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":320,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - Pre-K","studentTeacherRatio":"22.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.8,"schoolId":16442,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tiger Trail School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tiger Trail School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/spring-branch-independent-school-district/tiger-trail-school/16442"}