{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Weyerhaeuser Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10475162,"projectId":10181912,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Speech-Language Learners!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of materials for my school speech-language therapy program! Your support has made a meaningful difference in the way I am able to provide engaging, hands-on learning opportunities for students from preschool through 5th grade.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to real-life objects, manipulatives, engaging books, and flexible therapy materials that can be used in so many different ways. These materials have become an important part of helping students develop vocabulary, follow directions, describe and categorize objects, answer questions, build sentences, and practice functional communication skills.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits has been being able to give students something tangible to see, touch, explore, and talk about. For students who have difficulty learning new vocabulary from pictures alone, holding and interacting with a real object can make a concept much more meaningful. A simple object can become the starting point for practicing vocabulary, following multi-step directions, describing attributes, comparing and contrasting, and communicating ideas.\r\n\r\nThe literature-based materials have also been especially valuable. High-interest books give students a reason to communicate and provide natural opportunities to work on language skills while discussing characters, predicting what might happen next, answering questions, retelling stories, and making connections to their own experiences. Because the materials can be adapted for different ages and language abilities, the same resources can be used with a preschooler learning basic vocabulary or a 5th grader working on more complex language and comprehension skills.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the most rewarding part is seeing students become excited to participate in speech therapy. Materials that are hands-on and connected to their interests can turn a therapy activity into an experience that feels meaningful and fun. Students are able to practice important communication skills without feeling like they are simply completing another worksheet or assignment.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped me create a therapy environment where students can explore, communicate, connect, and learn. These supplies will continue to be used with students throughout the school year and will support many children for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and in their ability to find their voices, express their ideas, and participate more independently in their classrooms and communities. Your generosity truly makes a difference! I truly wish I could share photos of how happy this has made my students, but due to FERPA and HIPPA compliance, I am unable to do so.","fullyFundedDate":1778181076001,"projectUrl":"project/voices-in-the-making-tools-for-speech-/10181912/","projectTitle":"Voices in the Making: Tools for Speech & Language Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haywood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10475162"},{"teacherId":10410218,"projectId":10036347,"letterContent":"First, I shared with my students how incredibly generous it was for a company to sponsor our classroom and donate brand-new headphones to every student. That announcement alone sparked cheers, especially since our old headphones were cheaply made and several students didn't have any at all, forcing them to use their iPads at a very low volume.\r\n\r\nWhen our order arrived—WOW! The students were beyond excited. The headphones were blue, which perfectly matched our school colors (blue and yellow), and they immediately noticed how sturdy and high-quality the cords and plugs were. Our iPad cases require an adapter for the headphone jack, which often comes loose when unplugging from the power source. These headphones made it easy for students to plug in and reconnect the adapter without any issues.\r\n\r\nOur first day using the new headphones was amazing—especially from a teacher's perspective. On a typical day, I usually help at least 10 students troubleshoot headphone problems. On day one, I only had to help ONE student! It was a huge time saver. Even more rewarding was seeing students who previously didn't have headphones light up as they used their own high-quality set. Each pair is labeled with a student number, making it easy for students to know exactly which headphones are theirs.\r\n\r\nWho knew something as simple as headphones could make such a powerful impact? 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